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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-21
Silver Co,uage-Isegulatiol

silver C"inaGe-R Regulations at the Mint.
The director of the mint at Philadelphia
has announced the following regulations:
The following are the regulations of the
mint in relation 10 the purchase of silver bal.
lion Tor coinage, the receipt OF copper coins OF
the United States 70. S. in exchange for
cents of new issue, and the exchange of new
cents for the gold and silver coins of the Uni
ted States
The mint price of silver, heretofore 121
cents, is now raised to 1923 cents per ounce of
standard fineness. The silver offered for pur-
chase will be weighed, melted and assayed as
usual, and the standard weight determined
theretrom in ounces troy to the one-Eundredth
part OF an ounce. The receipt given at the
nrst weighing must be presented by the seller
or his order. This direction will apply to the
mint at Philadelphia and the assayor's Office at
New York The silver purchased for coinage
will be paid for in tue silver coins of the Uni.
ted States of less denomination than the dol
lar
For the information of the public it may be
stated that, according to the above rate of
purchase, the yield Of various classes of coin
or bullion viii be about as follows -
Cents Each.
Flye-franc pieces, $50
mexican ana South American dollars, 1868
Old Spanish dollars, los 1
81
:, mistaken for the true Spanish dollar,) 1912
Hall dollars of the United States, coined be-
fore 1897, 522
The same since 1887 to the last change of
standard in 1858, $50
Spanish Quarters. 235
Spanish EighthS, 1919
Spanish SiXteenths, so
Mexican Quarters, 25.3
Quarter dollars are IrOpOrliOnally less pro-
ductive of premium, while dimes and half
dimes, coined before 1887, have lost rather
more by wear, on an average, than the premi-
am would make up those coined since 1885
to 1858 will average a premium of five per
cent on their nominal value.
Cents each.
German Crowns, ll26
Swedish Danish, and Norwegian Crowns, lila
Old French Crowns, 1883
German FlornS, Al
Prussian and HanOyerian Thalers H9
Fine silver 1876 l6 cents per ounce.
American plate, usual manufacture, 100 to 122
cents per ounce.
Genuine British plate, 1858 cents per ounce
The old copper cents of the United States
are received at their nominal values, in even
sums of five dollars and upwards, and cents
OF new issues given in exchange therefor but
no fractional part OF that amount will be taken
Cents of the new issue will be given in ex-
change for any of the gold or silver coins of
the United States.
The reasonable expenses of transportation
OF the new cents, in sums of twenty dollars
aud upwards, to any point accessible by rail
road and steamboat will be paid by the mint.
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BORN.
RORN.
In this city, Jan Is, son 10 F w Higgins.


In this city, Jan 49, Leonard Hudson son of Frederick
& and Comelia Hooker, mos q days.
Funeral at q o'clock p. Tuesday, nj No. Lib
erty street.
In this city, Jan Is, the infant son of W Higgins
In Shrewsbury Jan Is of dipthera EstelIa c. yrs IL
mos 18TH Louisa G, mo ~ days daughter of o-
seph aud Catherine 5 Rice.
In Rindge, n H. Jan l. of consumption, Edmund s
Wetherbee, formerly of Ashburnham. Al.
In Ashburnham Jan Is purrid throat Mrs Cloe
ii Brown, recently OF Milford. Is
In Dublin, II, Jan l3, of consumption DR. John o
Nation, formerly of Ashburnham, 26.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-21

Cat This Out :smd Remember the Pact
That will sell month. for the following prices
at the Poetical Exchange :-CommOn BrOOms, IA cents
each and heavier at II and 20 cents good heavy
Shaker Brooms % and 80 each; i good
all wool Carpets at 81 cents yard former price %
Also, cheap Carpets at II cents, and 90 2 80 3d. 40 and
40 cents yard which think is cheaper than ever
sold before in WOrceser the above prices cash
also will sell my Cruckery and Kitchen Goods cheaper
than offered before Please call and the prices
at the POetical Exchange. Bay State Block.
$50 DIFF ORS0N n. HEATH Proprietor
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To the citizens of Worcester County.--At
great sacrifice have answered to the call OF my COun-
try and have enlisted for the Var In defence OF your
rights ana your property aswc as my own, leaving my
business In the hands Of my partner aud would most re-
specially ask YOU to remember me while absent by
purchasing Whdt lumber you may rant, Of EARLE I'm.
NEY, n CO.. thereby sustaining my business while am
defending our common Country.
Very truly yours TOR the war
ials du THOMAS EARLE
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-21

pr. u. q, Mott, Physician ana Surgeon,
30 Court street, of Howard Boston, Is consulted
daily from 10 until g and from to In the evening,
all diseases the Urinary and Genital Organs, ScrouO
Affections Humors of all kmus Sores, Ulcers and Erup
lions, Female Complaints, &C An experience Of over
twenty years extensive practice enables DR. NJ TO
all OF the most difficult cases Medicines entirely veg
eable Advice Free. deodly jy20
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CITY AND COUNTY.

METEOROLOGICAL. OBSERVATIONS.
At the unatic IIusptau WorcesteriOr the week
ending Jan 10, 1852
TEsyg,0tgrfsr Wind. Ram.
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h. successor 10 l.. Shrisnen.
mas neen brought to my notice that some pedders
IHg themselves Opticians pass themselves lin order
70 gam more conhdence as M Agents! / think II my
Gut 70 warn the public from these imposters by stating
tat employ no one in selling lenses or spcctacles
jaw dtt D. ROSENBUSH, Optcian.
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5petlal. Motltes.

you wish for splendid picture OF your child call
CtaFtn S, 1883 Main street His arrangements are com
pIete for producing Observation-Disclosures. DIFF dis
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SPECTACLE DEPOT, 1924 MAIN sr.


opera and Field Glasses in various patterns Micro
scopes, Telescopes. Magnh ing Glasses, &c Metallic
Ancrocd and the celebrated fimbys BarOmeters Their
mometers &c. Mathematical Instruments includino
the best Swiss g. ). Drawing Instruments, every de-
~ ARTIFICIAL EYES inserted without main opd
tnn
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DIX. E. G. GOULD S CURE FOR PIN
- y, WORMS, new discovery for sale by GEO. p
- si1O" ,hpothecarN' att dl4
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IhaHking the public in general most heartily for the
kno patronage bestowed on me the past year and in
praying Tor continuance of the same, can assure INV
friends that it will always my particular desire ~
give entire satisfaction to all. Respectfully "
j RNSENIIIrSII -.
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u Midwife holds herself readiness day and night 70
attend to the duties of her profession Residence is
Austinslreet' lit o24
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RREAD MEAL AND FEED MEAL
- from DRY southern Corn Call before you buy at
-, 80 LEE SPRAGUE u CO.'S
@Pi utI No Park street
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Fresh ssutter.-From so to leo tubs of Fresh But.
ter, Just received and for sale at DRAPER & CIARES
80 and 81 Front street. diff si0
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NJ Horse Blankets and Army EsIankets-
ihost IN want had better call on j. NJ FOLLANSBFF
No. Washington Square, before purchasing. dtfoI9
The New York herald., 1862-11-10
THE GREAT OCEAN TELEGRAPH.
The Proposition Of Glass, Elliot & Co, tho
Great Submarine Telegraph Manuiae
turtrs, 10 Construct the Limo
Their Experience in Manufacturing and
Laying Down Submarine
Telegraph Cables,

No. 10 CANSoS SrsEsr, <. O., LONDON, Oct. 20, 1852
CYRus W. FIELD, Esq. Atlantic Telegraph Company:
DEAR SiRln reDly 10 your INQUIRIES we beg to state
That we perfectly confident that good and durable
submarine cable be laid direct from Ireland TO New
oundiand and willing 10 undertake the contract upon
the following conditions
Frst-1ht shall be paid each week our actual dis
bursements for labor and material.
Sccond-1hat when the cable Is laid and In working
order shall receive for time services and profit,
twenty per cent on the actual OF the ne shares
OF the company deliverable 10 in twelve equal mouth
y instruments, at the end OF each successive mouth
whereat the cable shall be found In working order
We confident that this enterprise be success
fully carried out that will make cash subscription
for sum Of f25 900 sterling, ia the ordinary capital Of
the company, and pay the calls on the whom made
by the company.
Annexed beg 70 hand you FOR your guidance. list
Of all the submarine Telegraph cables manufactured and
business, the whole mileage or which, with the exception
OF the shcrt between Liverpool and Holynead, which
has been taken up at this time perfect and success
fui working order The cable that had the honor 10
contract FOR aud lay down for the French government,
connecting France with Algeria submerged in water OF
uesry equal depths TO any should have 10 encounter
between Ireland and Newfoundland
You will permit TO suggest that the shore ends OF the
Atlantic sho6d be composed Of heavy wires as from
experience the only accidents that have arisen TO
OF the cables that have laid have been caused BY ships
anohors Of those laid out OF anchorage ground
have cost shillsng Tor repairs.
The cable that should suggest for the Atlantic will
30 Improvement all those yet manufactured aud
firmly believe i'll be impershable when once laid
GLASS, EILor 4 co.
LIST OF ALL sUBA ARINE TELEGRAPH CABLES MANU-
PAcTuRED AND LAID DOWN By GLASS. ELLIOT AND
CO., LONDON.
The New York herald., 1862-11-10
Financial Condition or the Federal

FROM the London Times, ocs. 23l
Bu, there IS something in 70 day news more important
than battles ami incursons Geld has actually
- premium bankers bills 10 141 and the New York
market has al last begun really feel the dangers
which threaten the country. II should be noticed that
the advance OF gold 20 occurred morning Of the
10TH and before the OF General Stuarts capture OF
chmoe sourg reached the city u must therefore, be
taken FOR granted that those economical laws which
So little understood IN America beginning to
MAKE themselves felt and that the excessive issues OF
paer money rapidly tending depreciae tho whole fc
dera currency On the 10Th gold advanced preiaum
faliiag again D27 On the evening OF the llth IL is
naunced that money tighter and exchange advancing
The price u gold = not given but It is imIossbe TO
doubt thai had advanced with the exchange and
least A. high as the day before. We may then conclude
federacy conquered or likely to be conquered with not
one ccn yet levied by direct taxation at the North with
an Immense host Of raw recruits TO be paid their bounty
nuney armed, clothed and supported; with gigantic
mass Of materials to provide for another invasion the
federal government nds It's paper deprecated not far
from hrd in its value In the worst times OF
agains, Napoleon notes 50 lotu as the Ager
crstas haze sank ,rfhi The second y0r Of the trdr
On the 10Th OF October one hundred dollars Of Mr. Chases
currency we're only worth sevenycne dollars in gold
aud doubt that this depreciation. scIich IN
crcdSes the apesse % tescor manner fdrl 10 con.e
plate only bsQinaino or course, the wave may
alternately advance and reccdc, aud we may hear
that gold s down again to "a or rs; but the ten
dency is upwards, aud there is realty no reason why
the price should no, rise until tho state of the
federal currency awasens even Mr.. Chase from
his illusions The only other matter OF Importance men
toned the resolution introduced the Confederate
Congress auhorzn, the Secretary OF the Treasury to
purchase million bales Of cotton at fixed price, and
10 send agents TO Europe 10 sell Il. We must wait 20
learn the details OF this scheme and also whether it has
been accepted by Congress before build any argument
upon il but il be correctly stated seems indicate
that the Conederatcs have yielded somewhat OF their Oh
sti1acy the subject Of selling cotton before their inde
pendence secured and tina, the fabulous prices which
prevail in Europe have tempted them TO repenish their
exchequer by mnIstering TO the wants Of Eiro,c.
But how the precious fabric is 10 be got Out Of the Con
federste ports while the blockade remains no explain
cd how the pIantsr 10 be paid when they export
through sports occupied by tue enemy II may be,
that the Confedcraes expect the block
ade ports during the ensuing months. and
that the resolution is for the purpose OF egaiziug the
peoed traffic
The New York herald., 1862-11-10
The situation in the Southwest.
SAFETY OF NASHVILLE.
fncspatcb 20 the Chicago Tribune

LotisviiLE Nov. 8, 1562.
An empicye ia the Quarierm ls,ers Department at
Nashville arrived to-day lie left Nashville On the I'd
inst He says Nashville Ia for fled 10 such fnrm
that the fedcras can hold against an army Of
100 ,oco.
When the rebels evacuated Murfreesboro aud McMnn.
vile bearing the approach Of the federal army
wards Nashville, they tore up the railroad track Tor q
long distance ~ the neighborhood Of Stephenson
The rear guard of the federal army left Bowling Green
on Tc.siay aud when informant left Nashville Gen.
Sili's advance was expected there IN the 5th.
Oar informant came through with number OF sick
fedora troops under Gag OF truce which the rebel gne
rss I'D not respect ss they robbed si the sick who bad
any thcs worth stealing.
!, Is sad hat John Morsaus eucras we're In Clarks
Vile on Thursday last, ard lat they had done much
dsriage 10 the raj cad track in tha, vicinity.
When tie rebel army took possession OF Lexington
large amoght VI federal supplies there. The rebels
captured 81 900 900 wcrtb Of sorc O0 stand OF arms
and large quantity u clothing aDd Ammunition.
Tie Provost Marshal Of the city has sent two hundred
Kentucky tetcs North granting paroles with provision
that they remain North during the war
Gen. Bce,i left for indianapolis yesterday.
steamer arrived iton Owensbpro today having
eighteen fcbcl guerilla rrisgucts Among them Ia the
notorious lack Auen aud Lewis Wise, rebel spy
WE Gays 10 10 a,sephew OF Governor wss
No efclting ne1s ffun Roseerans' army,
The New York herald., 1862-11-10
NEWS FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA.
Oar Char,esson Correspondence.


CHARLESTON, Va, Nov. 4, 1862
Unoa Seat,n0 Pa,.ies--Lorse Haul Of Rebel Refugee
ard .Se''iers--7he Oath OF Allegiance Bdadtsbe-Our
t.tsraa 7,oops-An Ezcellent Esp,il da Corps, DC.
General ccx Immediately after his arrival here, ordered
ceaehments Of troops 10 scout the country In
this v,caty The details for this service chiefly
selected from the loyal Virginia regiments, whose am
ary With the country rendered hem peculiarly adapted
FOR this duty For several days past these parties have
been rendering good accounts Of themselves By sending
Ia fugitive rebel soldiers and euerias who have been
found lurking In The hills and mountains within ten
twelve miles OF here Some OF the they have taken
prisoners are doserers from General Echo,s rs,rsa,ag
rebels and others conscrp.s, who got dsgusled
rebel regime and prefer imprisonment under the
union authority 10 active service In the rebe, ranks
We have usder guard here about eevsnty.6vs OF
these rebel fugtves. Many Of them express desire 70
take the oath, with the expectation by so doing Of
gaining their liberty But, 70 use popular phrase, this
measure s "payed out" The oath OF allegiance the
United states regarded BY them only the light Of
good ske, 70 be broken al WILL The o0iy legal tangible
thing TO do with tbsse fellows is 70 exchange them In the
The last news heard from General Febos' re,reating
rebels that they we're proceeding BY forced marches
over mountains 10 Dublin depot the Virginia Gen.
trs Railroad On their way they we're pundering the
farmers ri everything they possessed.
Our troops feel somewhat disappointed 10 think that
they had opportunity &c meet the rebels 10 the valley
Omitting numbers names Of regiments, will merely
state that 10 this army We have veterans Of Fort ponei.
son and other victorious fields who have just tasted
enough the fruits Of battle TO make them dosrous Of
again meeting the enemy They repe the idea Of The
sSna OF camp fe and only anxious 10 pu.h forward
The spirit and discipline of troops unsurpassed by
any other body of 10 the service there unity
OF feeling and confidence among the chief commanders
that augurs well for any movement that may Ia
this department. The word Forward will be hailed
with sal sacion by every officer and soldier There is
an earnestbess aud determination audible and visible
among troops that in future movements blows must
be struck thick and fast BY this meaus ouy they hope
TO bring the war TO an cUd
The New York herald., 1862-11-10
DROuYN DE L'nuyS.
Battle Between BushxhAckers and q
Negro keEiIment.

THE NEGROES VICTORIOUS.
cf the ieiveawori (kansas) Conserva
tive
HsspQu ARrsHs FiRsr RHsisESI RASsAs Co.oRsp}
voIrSigEs. IcsT AFRICA, ,
On rHs O~AGB. Mo-. Oct. 80, lsG2.
detachment o. seventy from tine soutern batat.
lion Colonel seamrisl anc one hu"1red snd sixty from
tnore' Wiams the lat or under Captain X G. ward
COMPANY B--tbc entire detachment under Colonel Sea
man. he acted under instructions from MAJOR icnncg-
arrived NJ tie putn Tuesday sfernnon having left
Fort Lincoln late Monday. The c.c,nys scout.
10 force when arrived nj tbs point. tie residence
OF al Infamous guefi named Tcotl,mrn. whose a
prisoner nt Fort Tiacon. We a,.ug TO cie1n
out rendezvous near here. on what 10 Erown az the
Island, a long marshy tract o, land. lying 10
the Usage, which has been the resor, of the lack
man aud Cockerl bushwbackers. We found the
latter ia force. with sicndiaiy mounted and armed
body, variousiy Estimated from 900 10 500 The
pfobabne is that the FIRST named the correct cs
command numbors over s0s We sncaursd within Tooth
man's yard, throwing up rail barrcadc aud raising
Dag We named the pace Fort Africa. Sending back Tor
cavalry nnd for the balance Of tie regiment. we skr
msbed FOR two days Yesterday morning our skrmshers
shot scouts. After dinner the enemy succeeded ia
drawing small detachment and cutting on from
our main body. A share enpagencut sosned IN the
attempt tc rescue Our detachment. Ne lost eight mon
killed and ten wounded Capt rrsw. Company A, FIRST
regimen, Kansas Cccred Volunteers formerly Or The Man
sion fiousc was killed Lieut.. Joscph Gardner was
severely wocnscd but viii be well within q week two
The enemy report nctn killed this morning, and must
have 40 many more wounded.
The New York herald., 1862-11-10
The French ca binct.
MINISTER pKoUyN pg L'HuYs on THE ROMAN CUES.



From The fars Moaileur, oct. 2,.i
The Minister OF Foreign Affairs has addressed the FOL.
lowing circular to the diplomatic agents OF the Emperor
PARIS, Oct. Is 1862.
Emperor has dened 10 call again it viii be useful 10
info you few words in what spirit accept the
ccnfsd 10 have need to recall 70 you the
previous acts and OF the imperial government with
regard u the Roman question His Majesty nevertheless
manifested particularly his manner Of regarding II
in letter addressed to my predecessor and which
published IL the Mo,ifsur OF the 25th September last
Tn documeni sets forth the idea OF the Emperor with
authority which any commentary could not but weak
and cannot do better than 10 reier to Il today
Amid all the phases through which the question has
occupation az bis Haesty-and ths'be himself has taken
estabiistwas draw together again great
interests Which he found divided and the those d
fccuces acquired gravity the did the Emperor
sder u the duty OF hs government to endevor reconcile
TIM without however sacrificing any thing Of the rrncs.
pies which have been the rule OF his
The pocy dsfnec ,U such hi0h
ben changed That policy is sti. animated with the
sentiments before for two which
has gwen proi!gay equal measure, proofs OF s so
ciude. The Roman question touches the most elevated
ntsrcs'-of religion and policy raises al points o
the.gobc scraies the worthy of and tha
tho government, ri tue Emperor Considers his first
duty pros ide against eyeryhrg aich wouio seem
his part TO Indicate leaning. or 10 make bin, devite
from the ne OF ndact which ne has traced or hi,n
sef
Such is the position which am placed accepting
th direction af iorei affairs do III nix tcccssary
oppor,ue tc this point into long developments
II viii suffice e. vindicate N summary wae the "rder
ideas from wblhf propose TO draw m, inspirations
10 carry the intentions of the Emperor Invariably
faithful tc the principles which have hitherto guided
the government Of h Majesty will rcr'nGc 10 c1nsccratc
ali The rorl Of e,ci which has under.
ta.ct IA Italy lb3rng therein with MI The sentiment OF
the dincty sut the task without dlscour.
nRntyS M ,,pfyS
The New York herald., 1862-11-10
The War In Mexico.

RELAXATION OF THE FRENCH BLOCKADE.
The rigorous manner in which the blockade OF the Mexi
ports enforced having caused remonstrances on
the part Of the English squadron, Admiral Juren dc la
Gravicre addressed the following letter 10 the caa OF
the English vesscl-of war, the Pheton;--
Monsieur ie CoMMANpAST--
In reply to the letter which have .one the honor
TO address To relative 10 the effects or the blockade
established by the French navy of the port OF Tanpco
have the honor TO inform You that an authorized my
responsibility TO moderate much possible the
rgors that blockade the object Of which prevent
the introduction OF articles contraband OF In
sequence, Conranp icste with The
inandant Of the Berthole will modify the instructions
which have been given to him. NJ obstacle VIII there
fore he raised until further orders to the entrance Of
cutra vessels into the port of lampico when shall
hye been proved that they have not board arti
contraband OF war or passengers who may seek
iaud Tor hostile purpose.
yURIEN DE LA cRAyiERE