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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-25

STERLING.-Capt. James A. Pratt, of the
Sterling company, has been chosen major of
the sd regiment, now at Groton junction.
He is man Of sterling worth, and the COM
pany, though pleased with this appreciation of
his merits, most sincerely regret to part with
so excellent captain. Before leaving for
camp, the ladies and citizens of Sterling pre-
scented him with purse of $40, for the pur-
chase of his equipments-Miss Josie Bartlett
making very effective and appropriate pre-
sentaton speech.
On the same occasion, sword and belt
were presented to Lieut.. P T. X. Burpee, by
E. B. Fairchild, chaplain of the 34th Massa-
chusetts volunteers, on behalf of the company.
In physique and morals, the Sterling COM
pany is said to be ''above par"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-25

o. y. Harris, Dentist. t5s Main street opposi
the new Mechanics HAY Building Of
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-25

The Introductory lecture before the Wor-
cester County Mechanics Association, will be
delivered at Mechanics Hall this evening, by
Rev. J. S. c. Abbott, of New Haven, the
well known historian. Subject-'Aristoc-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-25

Consumption, Gravel. GOut. ChrOnic EHhcu-
mailsm, DrOpsy, Dispepsia, Fever and
Ague, and BLADDER COmpIaints
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-25

remembered, the rebels established their lines
of defence last June, when Gen. Mcdowell
was daily expected to advance. The ground
at Massaponax is admirably adapted for Wig
orous defensive operations. They may, how
ever. fall back at once to the junction of the
Fredericksburg and Central railroads.
There is no doubt but that the rebels have
awaited themselves of the time allowed for
the removal of the non combatants to carry
of everything that could possibly be of any
service to them or to US. The river has risen
but very little since the recent storm passed
off, and the roads are rapidly drying up.
The inhabitants living along the route of the
military telegraph line have already COM
menced cutting the wires to annoy and delay
us in our operations. The severest punish
ment will be promptly administered to every
person detected in the act, and steps have been
taken to bring those already guilty to Justice.
The owners and occupants of the lands 'front.'
ing upon the line, or over which the lines NAV
pass, will be held responsible for that portion
of 1t which is upon or near their premises
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-25

MUNICIPAL AFFAIRs.-A regular session of
the city council was held last evening. But
little amount of business was transacted.
Charles w. Rice was elected city sealer, in
place Of l.. L. Mason, resigned The bills
ior continuing the sewer on West street, were
referred to the committee on sewers, to make
an assessment on the AUDITORS. The bills for
The rent OF the armories of the various mill
tary organizations in the city, were referred
to the committee ON claims. Moses Spooner,
Charles l.. Allen, Joshua Cutting and Edward
X. Fiske, were drawn as traverse jurors at the
approaching term of the superior court, com.
mencing on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
Both branches adjourned for three weeks
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-25

mi Colin Ware Rooms, No. Bangs .LslOck.-
Ihe undersigned would respectfully call the attention
or the public to his Coffin Ware Rooms now open at No
Bangs Block, opposite the Court House. wht re will
PC found constantly on hand COFFlNS and CASKETS
OF all sizes and patterns made and trimmed with the
best material. Also Coffin Plates and Robes
Worcester, Feb. is, 1862 diff no
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-25

FURNISHING UNDERTAK
His Con Narerooms at SO Front street. where car
always be found large assortment of Collins of all diff
terent kinds Of patterns, Mentac and Walnut Baskets
OF all sizes Coffin Plates and Robes of the best pattern
AM '.-a-e'.a "esdence SO Front street. DIFF aull
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-25

The following is the roster of the 51st regl-
ment, and is, we believe, entirely accurate
The second assistant surgeon is not yet APP
pointed
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-25

Che Union Kestored.-=F. A. CLoUGH would
that Union Block having been fully restored since the
DIRE he has reopened his old HairDressing Room in bet
ter style than ever, where he will be happy 10 attend
upon all who may favor him with a call. dtf ans
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-25

DIR. q. A. I'm attends to all Special Diseases o.
Males and Females his Medical ONCE, NO ~ MAD
street, Worcester Mass See his advertisement OF lhs
Greatest Female Remsdy Of the Age. in this paper
fpl at
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-25

In West Broobfcld, Nov II, by Rev II Baker John n
of West Brookfeid nav alA
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-25
From Burnside's Army at Falmouth

Worcester, Nog. %.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-25

Mrs. M. w. GeraIds, PaYsIcIAN AND SIC
ossssqL MIDwIFE No. 4S Exchange street. special
children Office hours from to = A. NJ and from to
P dat ana
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13
From Captain Porter. S Report.

The official report OF Capt. Porter, of the bonn
bardment Of the forts below New Orleans has
been Published. 1t gives nothing that is not
already down. The following respecting the
+" Manassas ~ and the fire RATS and floating bat
terry of the rebels is interesting
Before the fleet got out Of sight it was report
ed to me that the celebrated ram - Manassas y
was coming out to attack us , and sure enough
there she was, APP arently steaming along shore,
ready to pource upon theapplrently delenseess
mortar vessels. Two of our steamers aud some
Of the mortar vessels opened fire on her, but
soon discovered the Manassas could harm no one
again, ana | ordered the vessels to save their
shot. She was beginning to emit smoke from
her ports, or holes, and was discovered to he on
fire and sinking Her pipes "ere all twisted
and rlddled with shot, and ben hull was also
well cut up. She had evidently been used up by
the squadron as they passed along, ! tried to
save her as curiosity, by getting u hawser
round her and securing her 10 the bank, but
just after doing 20 she family exploded Her
only gun went of, aud emitting flames through
her bow port, like some huge animal she gave a
plunge and disappeared under the water.
Next came steamer on fire which appeared
to be vessel Of war belonging to the rebels /,
and after her two others, all burning and float
ing down the stream
Fires seemed to be raging all along the riy
er, and we supposed that our squadron were
burning and destroying the vessels as they passed
along. 1t appears however, that the McRae
and two river boats and their celebrated float
ing battery, brought down the might before were
lett unhurt, and were stli flying the Confederate
flag.
The matter Of the floating battery becomes a
very serious affair, as they areaIl hard at work
at Fort Jackson mounting heavy rlded guns on
it, which are OF no further use to them in the
fort. She mounts Ii guns is almost as ormi-
dable vessel as the MerrImac perfectly shot
proof, and has 4 powerful engines in her.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13

BuLL-RUN RUSsELLs LAST This notorious
correspondent OF the London Times having re-
turned to England, after having slandered and
viited everything that pertained to our Govern
ment, propaesied continually defeat and
disaster to our arms, and misrepresente3 and
ials.ted the history OF our times, gives vent to
his malignity IN parting shot IL Secretary
Stanton, because that official excluded him from
the boat which wac carrying him to the PENN
sula, This, of itself. would be nothing, -inc4pa-
BILE OF mischief, ana unworthy OF notice bat
We roget very much 10 see some papers, that
have hKhero been yeey bitter, ana justly SO, in
their deEunolauon Of thls snobbsh hater OF tree
institutions, repeating and endorsing his attack
en- the Secretary OF war. We do not see how
enmity against Mr.. Stanton can descend much
lover for " materials Of war, than to copy auC
eeho the yeHpmous assaults of this arlstocra tlC
maiguer of Republican government,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13

BEAUaEGARD TO ms ARMY. -Beauregard has
Issued an address to his army dated April IL
He informs them that their success " has been
great ami that iron clad gunboats alone saved
the enemy from complete destruction But he
afterwards says that d" untoward events saved
the enemy from humiliation. From this We
are led to conclude that Bcauregard regards a
" gunboat as an i" unowarl event" This il
new name for an IrOu-clad gunboat but, as
far as the rebels are concerned there may he
much reason for the faith OF Bsauregard.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13

GLN. MIrcnlLL's BRuGE-Wheu General
Mitchell reached Wilson Creek in his late dash,
at the rebels, at Bridgeport Ala. he found the
bridge partially destroyed by II. rebels who
thus hoped to retard his progress But Gen.
Mitchell was not thus to be banked. lie i'm
mediatoly extem1orzed bridge, which i thus
described
Two cotton bale, were frsi placed end to
end, and then firmly and securely bound to-
gether by running rails under the ropes, which,
dllcult as it may first appear IN a tightly pack
ed bale, was found entirely practicable Two
Others We're bound in the same way and placed
ten feet distant, in the stream being bound by
ropes to the old bridge and to the trees Boards
were then placed from bale to bale In this
manner sxty-six bales were placed, atFording q
nontoon bridge Of strength sufficient to bear any
weight likely to be placed upon it, The bales
looked not unlike the pontoon bridge boats in
general use, and bat for It's serpentine course.
the bridge would have had the usual appearance
of pontoon bridge"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13

The resolution of thanks TO Major General
Mcclellan, adopted by the House Of Representa-
tives is timely and well deserved The resolu
ton would have been more perfect, however,
without the concluding qualification, unless it
was intended as a reflection on Gen Ralleck and
those in command Of our Western armies; and
since the rebels abandoned Yorktown, the cam
paign on the Peninsula has not been loss bloody
than elsewhere. We imagine, however, it
was intended as an offset to Secretary STAN
TONS commentator of Gen Grants conduct at
Fort DonelsOn, or something of that sort, end
as such, is all well enough. IL will alse save
Congress from the charge, that has been rather
freely launched against it, OF being bIoodthrsty.
Their humanity will be thus indicated, while
they bestow woll-meritcd commentator upon
the recent brilliant and vigorous pursuit OF the
rebels in the Peninsula
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13

WLLIAMsBuRGH.-I point on the PENN.
sula, jus, occupied by our troops, is twelve miles
from Yorktown, anu ht,y.eight miles from Rich
mOud, and about midway between The James and
York rivers. 1t has no railroad connection with
Richmond, but from it the rebel capital may be
reached by different routes, one to the North
by the way OIL West Point, and thence by rail,
and the other West to City Point, and thence
by rail through Petersburgh. The occupation
Of West Point by our troops will prevent the
rebels in their retreat from taking that course
and compel them, If they 90 to Richmond at
all, to move either up the James river, which
they control, or by railroad through Peters
burgh.
Williamsburgh is small town, containing
not a thousand inhabitants, the capital of James
City County The old College OF William and
Mary is situated here. II is the Oldest ncor-
porated town in Virginia 1t was once the seat
Of government in the Old Dominion. Ii was
the scene Of two minor actions in the war of our
revolution. Our dispatches state that the in
habitans mostly remained alter the place was
evacuated by the rebel army.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13

FgoN THE VERMONT CAVALRY From letter
in the Burlington Times from the Vermont Cav
airy We learn that Two men OF Co. &. Moore
anj Gallery, had been taken prisoners by the
rebels AIso private Stephen Morse Co. A.
Corporal John B. Chase, of Co. D., had been
wounded in the hip, and il was feared mortally
Geo +. Austin. OF Co. X, had accidentally shot
himself in che foot, but was not seriously
wounded.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13
Go. B McCLELlAN

FR)N tue VERMONT IRoorS.-The currespou
dent OF the Burlington Time, communicates to
that paper some appropriate resolutions OF re-
spect aud affection Tor the memory OF Captain
Edward + Reynolds, Lieut. Charles + Bailey,
and Lieut.. a. NJ. Neyns, adopted by the Line
officers of the 9th Regiment Lieut. Bailey
died Of a wound received the 10th 1t Neyius
was wounded in the knee on subsequent re-
connoissanee. Amputation was resorled to,
but his lie could not be saved.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13

JEff DAVIS FAST The wicked traitor at the
head Of the bogus Coniederacy, having trusted
to buster and brag, and gunpowder, and swift
ness OF foot, TIL these refugees all falling him,
now acknowledges his weakness and desperation,
and asks help of ahigher power. His fast can be
kept anywhere in the coniederacy, without a
special proclamation, it being in part a matter
OF necessity and not of choice in the nearly
used up domiuions Of Davis w are not quite
50 clear, however, in the matter Of prayer and
suppication We are told that " he who runs
may read, but we haven't the same assurance
that praying and running can be conveniently
attended to at the same time. 1t would seem
from this proclamation that JEDI. Davis begins
to long for peace. lie may as well remember
however, that there is no peace for the wicked
Think Of Satan issuing proclamation for fast,
and asking for peace when driven to the confines
OF heaven, and with the bottomless pit yawning
Just ahead
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN, MAY ID, 1862

upon the Ministers, but that dodge deceiyes no
boby except those who want to be deceived -
1t means the President whenever it is employed
by anybody who knows what he is writing
about The New York World and Herald lead
IN this attack making their thrusts at the
President through Secretarj Stanton. And
not content with this, the Herald has its Wash
ington reporters, and its reporters with the Ar
my, who are continually filing that paper with
columns of abuse Of the civil tunctionaries Of
the Government, and laudations Of portion Of
the leaders Of the armies
Quite irrespective Of the merits Of these
criticisms, we regard the partisanship
that is growing out Of them as misc1ievous to
the Country, if not dangerous to our liberties
It's direct and legitimate tendency is to engen-
der jealouses and enmities between the civil,
the superior, and the military, the subordinate
power in the Nation The old order, the order
established by the fathers, is the wise one, and
let as stand by it. The President IS the head Of
the Nation, the first civil officer in the repub-
lie, and let US SO regard him, and remember
that no General in the field is his SUPERIOR or
is to be elevated above him. When we disa-
gree with his policy, we can say So but let us
not ask for a military dictator on that account
Let US also remember that the Secretary of War
holds his Office ou at the will of the President,
and is subordinate in all things to him ; and
that no military order issued by Secretary Stan
ton has any validity except as the President
consents 10 it, The censorship Of the Press,
the division Of the army of the Potomac, the
sending Mcclellan to Yorktown, Mcdowell to
the Rappahannock, Banks up the Shenandoah
Fremont to the Mountain Department, and
llallcck to the Valley Of the Mississippi, are all
the Presidents acts, and if they are wrong he
should bear the blame. Let Us also remember
that Congress, is the Legislative power of the
Nation, and that while we choose to be governed
by laws and not by men we should iealously
guard its pregrogatyes and not snoer at It's de
sure to see rebellion speedily crushed by the ar
mics in the field, as though it vas Needing
with that which was none OF it's business. And
above all, let US remember that in or Govern
ment The peope are The so"ereigas, and have al
all times the right to impress upon che Govern
ment the policy which they desire shoald contro
its administration. Let us watch well the cur
rents of popular opinion and soc to it that, il
our struggle to escape the deepotisW Of slave
holders, We do not insensibly drift into a blin'
military adulaton that shall he dangerous t
our freedom.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13

GgN. McCLEELAN's DHrArcH TOMS VIE
Mrs. Mcclellan, who Is now in New York, re.
ceiyed the following dispatch from her husband
after the battle of Nilamsburgh
WlLrANsDCRGH, May = The battle OF
Williamsburg proved brilliant victory. We
have the enemy strong works, the town, and
all the sick aud wounded of tho enemy, Sc.
None Of your friends injured, though our loss is
considerable That OF the enemy Was severe
The Quaker army is dong very well-laucock
was superb yesterday Tins is beautiful
town, and quite old and picturesque
GEo. b Mcclellan.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13

Our troops have occupied Frcdercksburgh at
last Mayor Davis, of Harris Light Cavalry,
had been appointed Provost Marshal of the
city Large Quantities of provisions and stores
were found and seized, and several stand of
arms. President Buchanan's Postmaster was
arrested, and will he held till he pays over the
money due the Government from his Office at
the time he rebeled.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13

Fix SECRETARY CANERoN'S DEFENCE.-Ex Sec
rotary Cameron, at a parting dinner given him
at Ilarrlsburgh before his departure for Russia,
madca speech in which hedeiended himseltagainst
the charge Of corruption in his department lie
makes a very lair case, though he weakens it by
the exhibition of small spite against the inyes-
ugating committee. If his statements are correct,
much that nus been charged against him is with
out any sound foundations lie closed his speech
by expressing the hope that the rebellion and the
caus OF 1t might be suppressed.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13

There Is significant concurrence in point of
time between the long desired movement of our
guneoats from Hampton Roads, and the visit of
President Lincoln and Secretary Stanton to
Fortress Monroe.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13

Gen. Wool's flag of truce sent up james
river, the 9th inst. for an exchange of prison
ers, returned without accomplishing it's object,
The rebels again disappointed him, making the
third time that they have deceived him in re-
gard to an exchange of prisoners.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13

The Court of Inquiry instituted to examine
the charge of drunkenness against Gen. VIM.
7. Smith at the battle near Lee 5 Mills, was dis
missed after the first days hearing by order of
Gen. Mcclellan, and Gen. Smith exonerated
from the charge. Gen Smiths nomination has
not yet been acted upon by the Senate.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13


The army Of the Peninsula has shown that it
has dash as well as discipline, that it can fight in
the field as well as behind entertainments, that
it knows the use OF the bayonet, as well as the
long-range rifle, in short, that New England,
New York and Pennsylvania blood runs with as
swift, and bold, and strong current as that OF
the gallant sons Of the great W est Since the
enemy abandoned Yorktown, Mcclellan and his
army have given them no rest, and the last hope
of holding Richmond or Virginia, must have
vanished before tins from the minds of the rebel
leaders The fight before WILLIAMSBURG made
sure what the abandonment Of Yorktown render
ed probable, and the occupation OF Richmond in
few days at iarthest, is a ioregone conclusion.
Its our day OF triumph our year OF victory, and
everywhere the Old Flag is cleaning over the
soil and the cities and towns lately held by the
rebei arms And in the rear OF our armies, we
trusl, will walk the majesty Of che law, yiniica-
ting It's iusultci authority, restoring Union men
to their homes and their rights, and setting an
example Tor the future, by furnishing the crImi-
nails who huye struck at the neart OF the Re
public.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13

SHARP SnoorING.-Mr. S. b. Loveland of
PitsIord, lately killed fly.iye crows at eight
shots. Some time previous he killed iorty.two.
Would it not be well Tor the Government to Sc
cure his service against the rebels?- Rutland
HrGH.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13
Why Mcdowell was kept on the Rappahan-
mock.

Mr. Raymond editor OF the New York Iia'eS,
is now the war correspondent Of that paper from
the Peninsula lie made very distinct charge
not very long since, against Secretary Stanton,
of retaining Mcdowell on the Rappahannock
to the great prejudice Of Gen. McClelans plans,
and thinks that it was done from an improper
motive In later letter, however, his sense Of
justice led him to write as follows
The reason for the change, which was made
by the Secretary of way with the assent Of the
President, was fear for the safety Of Washing
ton rhe battle at w lnchester had startled them
by revealing a much stronger rebel tiorce in
their immediate front than they had supposed,
and upon inquiry they found that the troops
left for the protection OF the Capital were less
effective than had been assumed. 1t was there
upon decided that one OF the two corps remain
ing, either Mcdowell S or Summers should be
WITHHELD the choice fell upon the former
His is avery simple explanation OF an affair
which has been invested by rumor with great
deal OF political importance, and which has
occasioned good deal OF bitterness of feeling
But believe 1t to be the true one.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13
From New OSLEANs.-The following appears
IN the Norfolk Dag Book Nav Sd.

AucusrA, Ga. May >, 1852. The Savannah
Nccs has special dispach from Mobile OF the
LIST of May. II says that forts Jackson and 81.
Phihp had IdlicH and GR. Duncan ,cas in New
Orleans on has parole Also, that the federal
Tag was holsted on the Custom llonse.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-05-13

HAVING CHOSEN OUR CAUSE WITHOUT GUILE
ND WITH PURE MOTIVES, LET rs RENEW OUR
TRUST IN GOD AND co FORWARD WITHOUT FEAR
tED WITH MANLY HEARTS
AnRAEAM LIE0cLN.