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OEEICIAL.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES
Passed at the Second Session of the Thiry-Seventh
Congress.

PUBLIC REsoLUTIoN-No. ~.
A RESOLUTION to suspend all payments
under the act approved twenty-fift of
March, eighteen hundredand sixty-two, en-
titled can act to secure to the officers and
men actually employed in the western de-
partment, or department Of Missouri their
pay, bounty, and pension" and for other
purposes.
Resolved by the senate and house of repre-
sentativeS of the United States of America in
congress assembled, that the secretary of war
be and he is hereby authorized and directed
to suspend all payments under the act approx
ed twenty fifth March, eighteen hundred and
sixty-two, entitled San act to secure to the
officers and men actually employed in the
western department, or department of Mis-
sour, their pay, bounty, and pension;" and
that there shall be appointed by the president,
Immediately after the passage of this resolu-
ton, by and with the advice and consent of
the senate, three commissioners to examine
all claims arising under the provisions of that
act, and report the same, with the facts con-
nected herewith, to the secretary of war;
said commissioners to have such compensa-
ton for their services as the secretary of war
may consider just and reasonable; Provided,
that said commissioners shall be required to
examine and report within sixty days after
the passage of this resolution upon all such
claims as may be presented by persons claim
ing to have been organized or employed in
the state of Missouri and to have performed
service according to the provisions of the said
recited act, whereupon shall be made as rec
commended by said commissioners and as re-
quired by said act And provided further,
that within ninety days from the passage of
this resolution the said commissioners shall
examine and report upon all other claims a.
rising under the act aforesaid, when payments
shall be made as herein prescribed.
Approved July u, 1862.
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meet the distress in the manufacturing dis
| tricts, was further debated and read a second
| time. Some of the speakers advocated loan
| rather than increased rates.
In the lords, on the 25th, a bill providing
for continued Notifications was debated and
read a second time.
In the commons, the same evening, Mr..
Adderly, in directing attention to the state of
the defences in Canada, remarked that the
house ought not to separate until distinct
statement from the government was reached
as to what their intentions were on the sub
jeet. He wished to know whether the minis
tiers considered that colony was or was not
exposed to danger?
Mr.. Mills believed the discussion recently
had by the Canadian parliament in reference
to the militia did not represent the feelings of
the Canadian people.
Mr.. De Lacy Evans did not think there was
any immediate danger of an invasion of Can
ada by the northern states, for they had no
means whatever of undertaking such pro-
ject. If the population of Canada was true
to itself, it could preserve its independence
without the assistance of British troops.
Mr.. Roebuck said the Canadian people had
been induced to believe the maintenance of
their independence was of great importance to
England. We ought to show them that we
do not care farthing about their adherence to
England
Sir Cornwall Lewis thought that, looking to
the position Of the contest between the north
and south, and the manner in which the affair
OF the Trent was treated by the American
government, there was no immediate probable
Ity OF a rupture of pacific relations between
England and America. An invasion of Cana
Ga meant war with England, and in that
event the United States must look forward to
interference with the blockade of the south
ern ports. Nothing at present seemed more
unlikely than that the United States should
voluntarily originate a war with England.
He admitted that the Canadians had not made
the efforts they ought for strengthening the
militia, but did not think that was any
ground for sending out reinforcements. With
regard to future relation with Canada, he
looked forward without apprehension or re-
greet to the period when she might become an
Independent state.
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PUBLIC REsoLUT1oN-No. 43.1

A RESOLUTION to provide for the presen-
tation of ':medals of honor" to the enlisted
men of the army and volunteer forces who
have distinguished or may distinguish them
selyesin battle during the present rebellion.
Resolved by the senate and house of rep
resentatives of the United States of Amer
lea in congress assembled, that the president
of the United States be and he is hereby au-
thorized to cause two thousand ''medals of
honor to be prepared with suitable emble-
matte devices, and to direct that the same be
presented, in the name Of congress, to such
non-commissioned officers and privates as
shall most distinguish themselves by their
galantry in action, and other soldier-like
qualities, during the present instruction.
And that the sum of ten thousand dollars be
and the same is hereby appropriated, out OF
any money in the treasury not otherwise APP
propriated, for the purpose of carrying this
resolution into effect.
Approved, July 49, 1862.
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From the PACIFIC Coast.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1.-Money yesterday
was at the usual rates. Exchange on New
ork, payable In currency, was at IL per cent
discount; payable in gold, at IL premium.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. "A million and a
quarter pounds of coffee were sold yesterday
at private terms. The ship Sycamore has
been chartered for load of wheat to Liver
pool.
The norsthern coast steamer has arrived
with $50, 900 from Oregon ST., 900 from Brit
ish Columbia. New discoveries were reported
in the Caribea region, and also further north
The Russian possessions mining news was
encouraging Notwithstanding 500 passengers
came by the steamer, there were 5000 miners
III the Powder river region, Oregon, mostly
engaged in prospecting. They were camped
and from district to district were extended
through Washington, Oregon, and British
Columbia, to the Russian possessions, remind
ing us OF the excitement in California in lS49
Capt. Macondra pioneer merchant died
on the 9th.
The convictS overpowered the guard and
escaped from the penitentiary last week. The
people of the surrounding country pursued
and killed Is, and wounded many more All
were recaptured but nine.
Geo. b. Seinglee, register of California
land office, and John w. Wilde, banker, died
yesterday.
Sylvester Morey, recently arrested in Ari-
zana for treason, is now at fort Yuma await
ing trial. A court martial will soon COM
mence by order of Gen. Wright.
The question whether the United States le-
gal tender notes shall circulate only at dis
count or gold be placed at premium cores
ponding with New York rates cngrosses the
attention of business communities. A friend
ly suit to determine whether these notes are
receivable for state taxes, notwithstand-
ing the constitution, requires gold, has
been presented to the supreme court.
A decision is soon expected, which will
have an important influence on their gener-
al circulation money, gold at present be-
ing our only useable currency.
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.pproved, July -, 1862.
rPnn11o RrsoLrrroN-No. 4e. l

IUBLIC hEoULUIIUN- 10.
JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the sec
rotary of war to furnish extra clothing to
sick, wounded, and other soldiers.
Resolved by the senate and house of
representatives of the United States of Amer
lea in congress assembled, that the secretary
of war be and he is hereby authorized to
furnish extra clothing to all sick, wounded,
and other soldiers who may have lost the
same by the casualties of war, under such
rules and regulations as the department may
prescribe, during the existence of the present
instruction.
Approved, July II, 1862.
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Approved, July II, 1862.
PuBL1c REsoLUr1oN-No. A.

II hEOOLO I1ON Ill relation 10 contracts
with the United States.
Resolved by the senate and house of rep
resentatives of the United States of Amer
ca in congress assembled, that it shall be the
duty of the several executive departments of
the government to publish in one of the daily
newspapers of the city of Washington, on
Tuesday of each week, a list of all contracts
which shall have been solicited or proposed to
each, respectively, during the week next pre-
ceding, which list shall state briefly the sub
ject-matter of each contract so solicited or
proposed to be made, its terms, the name of
the proposed contractor and of all persons
known to be interested therein, directly or in
directly, and Of all persons who solicit, re-
quest or recommend the making Of any such
contract: Provided, that the foregoing pro-
vision shall not be applicable to bids made in
pursuance of advertisements for contracts or
purchases made under existing laws, but shall
apply to all proposed notifications Of exist
ing contracts.
Approved, July -, 1862.
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rVyo THE HONORABLE COUNTY

II COMMISSIONERS OF the County of Worcester.
Respectfully represent petitioners inhabitants of
the city of Worcester, that public convenience and
cessity require that city should be laid out in the
city of Worcester commencing Southbridge street
point within fty-two sd feet of the northeaserly
corner of City Coal Yard office and the northerly
side thereof and thence by the most direct route under
the Worcester and Nashua Providence and Worcester,
and Norwich and Worcester railroad tracks to point
directly opposite Ienon street Beacon street. thence
crossing Beacon street and following said erm0I street
to Main street.
And your petitioners further represent that within the
year last past they have pett0ned the Mayor and Board
Aldermen OF the city of Worcester lay sand city
way5ut they have unreasonaDy neglected and refused
to do-N'herefore your petitioners feeling asgreved
ask your honorable body to lay out said city
codEg law in such provided and your petition
ers as in duty bound will ever pray,
WOOD, LIGHT, & co and others.
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AT meeting of the County Commissioners, begun and
holden at Worcester within and for the County of Wor
cester, on the third Tuesday Of June, A. ID. 1862.
On the petition aforesaid ordered that notice be given
to the Worcester and Nashua Railroad Company, the
Providence and Worcester Railroad Company, the Nor
wlch and Worcester Railroad Company, and to all per-
and corporations interested therein, that said Com
missiOners will meet at their office in the old Court
House in said Worcester, TUESDAY, the second day
September next at ten of the clock in the forenoon
publishing attested copy of said petition and of this
order thereon in the Worcester Daily Spy newspaper
printed in Worcester, aforesaid in three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY the last publication to be fourteen
days least before the day last aforesaid. And is
her Orered that the Sheriff of said County, orhs Deputy
the City Clerk of the said city of Worcester, and
the said Worcester and Nashua Railroad Company the
Providence and Worcester Railroad Company and the
Norwich and Worcester Railroad Company, with at
tested copy of said petition and order, thirty days at
and also post atested copy thereof in two
public places in said City of Worcester fourteen days.
least before the day last aforesaid at which time and
place the said Commissioners will proceed to view the
and premises set forth in said petition to hear all
persons and corporations interested therein, who may
then and there desire to be heard thereon and if they
shall adudge that the prayer of said petition ought to be
granted then to lay out locate and establish city way
over the route above described and to all such
damages any corporation may sustain by the
location and construction of the city way aforesaid and
to do whatever else may legally be done in the promises
Attest: VIM. A. SMITH Asst Clerk
Copy of the petition and othe order Of notice thereon
Attest WIN. A. SMITH, Asst Clerk
iyIS d3sF
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A Ram that will be a Ram.

New York, Aug. 5.-Wm. H. Webb, the
well known ship builder, has contracted with
the government to build an iron steam ram,
to be covered with 6-inch iron, and to have
two revolving turrets like the Monitor, the
bow to be covered with twelve inch iron, and
to have solid iron ram half the length of the
vessel; price million and quarter.
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From Gen. Pope,s Command.

LITTLE WASHINGTON, VA, Aug. 1.-The
t.oops to-day hailed with joy the arrival of
Gen. Tyler's veteran brigade ofwestern troops
who performed such heroic acts at the battle
of Winchester.
Died at Little Washington, July 26, Amos
Billings, of the I'd Massachusetts regiment.
He belonged in Lunenburg, Mass.
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WAR DEPARTMENT, Aug 5. Ordered,
That the use of the telegraph lines being re-
quired for military purposes, all persons ac-
tually employed in constructing and operat-
ing telegraph lines at the date of the order
calling for three hundred thousand men, be
exempt from military duty, so long as they
remain in such service.
By order of the President
EDWIN NJ. STANTON, Sec'y of War.
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CHICAGO. Aug. "a terrific tornado visit
ed Marengo lie this state last night, killing
four and injuring several others. Several
buildings were shattered and the crops in the
fields destroyed. The loss in Marengo is es-
timated at $4,000.
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NEW YORK, August 5.-STOCKS are better but not
active Chicago and Rock Island 62; Galena and Chi
cago 6sf; Michigan Southern guaranteed $50; Michigan
Central 81; Pacific Mail llf Central g; Erie 344
American Gold ll4a; skies 81 coupons 98s hves
"a. COUPONS. S5I; Treasury 3-lQth 1922.
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WESLEYAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

w HAM, MAss-Fall Term 1862, commences August
goth. Average expense for term of fourteen weeks
$685. Send for circular Address
NJ. RAYMOND,
Wilbraham Mass.
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LATEST NEWS.

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TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
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~ and do work in garden. Apply to Dr. CLARKE.
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limited STATES PATENT On.

IL GILMAN, M. D., AcoUoHEUR,
= Physician, and Surgeon. would respectfully an.
nounce to the citizens of Worcester and vicinity that
he has taken residence PARK STREET, No 10, cor
ner Of Orange where he BIO found ready attend 10
any calls In the line of his profession Special atten.
hours from / to and to Q d. M DIFF ivi6
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MESSENGERS NOTTCE.-CIl,ol,,,,,ovz-.

Q ~, pair Of gold bowed Spcctacles.
them % hnoer shall be literally rewarded on returning
aus '"'1' s,.. REJOICE NEWTON.
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Aotrf.s.
PERTAINS EXCURSION.
RO . KY POINT
CLAM BAKE!

MT; hlr. TERRAIN has arranged with the Provisor.
Morcester Railroad Company for an Exnnrsine ano
worcester and Aillbury Providence and Rac from
On 'EhursdaY. Aug. u 1aeo -
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-22

The Forwsrd Movement scarcity OF
WRgCr.
lfom a Special Correspondent.

|
Hg,pir,KTERs or 1ug AR,, BrroRE ConlsTH')
GKg GRANTS CoRPs D'ARsEE. Mey -, ltt2
The whole army again advances to-day about
three niles. All tie roads leading toward Corinth
arc completely bloekated, and immense volumes
Of duet betray the passage Of our advancing col
umns. Gen Grants headquarters are about 20 rods
within the borders Of the State Of Mississippi, and
tlo work of loyalzing that reputable and sweet
scented locality hes inirly begun. This brings our
Lets on either flank within about two miles OF
Cof,oth, while our main front Is about four miles
distant Yesterday afternoon i saw tuternul
,icL,t not mole than half mile from our own,
and could hear distinctly tie beat OF the Rebel
cnlmt.
From these Headquarters the Rebel drums were
Lesrd "A Quard-mounIng this morning. The big
,iop. Guns are close behind u.s. in charge OF Gen.
M~tIrrnand, commanding the reserve corps, ana II
I,ok. to-day very much though brush were
coming soon. Our progress has necessarily been
slow Roads had To be made aud arrangements ioI
netting np our forage aud rious on tie most eAten
i've ,cac Orders were sent 10 some OF the regi
,euts laft night to send all their wagons down "a
tie landing and set up oil tie forage and ration'
| ,b.v could liut ~ the morning, after tie wagons
were nicely of out OF the way. orders came e.
NOW, forward with the whole DIVISION. This looks
~ ,boqh soue change of llap had been made during
/ tue night
one thing is certain. The army must do some
thing soon Water is very scarce. In the region
of tie waters Of owl Creea and Lick Creek We had
a or.ut plenty # good water. Beside the position
&C.. had the advantage OF rainy weather; bat now we
hive had no rain Tor several days. think this III TIE
ninth day OF perfectly dry weather-ald We hav,
no large creek. near ne. have been riding about
nll day huntng for q drink OF water for my horse
The poor beast Was nearly crazy. The men have
suffered OH to-days march. sat by well and raw
h.. .f Dslilk
allowed TO take a drop. They would have drained
the well ia an hour.
Most OF TIE well, in ,he country are htesian
"a ,..,vul lus scouting quality aud always BtNlb
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THE RIGHT WING at NEW BRIDGE
FILE LEFT WING At BOTTOMS BRIDGE.
Reconnaissance BY THE COMMANDING GENERAL.
Trx.rAll,s srArlov, wedne.lay. Msy a. l0Gl.

TUysrAII's STATION, Wednesday May a. 1862.
The pckets of the enemy were driven across Bot
TOMS Bridge yesterday by the troops advancing in
that direction. The Rebels attempted 10 regain ,he
post by the of their artillery, but tailed. Our
batteries opened and sheed the woods each side Of
tie bridge. The advance under Gen. Stot eman
reached New Bridge yesterday, within eight miles of
Richmond, bnt found enemy in force this side of
the Chicka6ominy, which at that point dwndles
down to q small creek The country in that loc atty
is in good state of cultivation, with no more swamp
than is to be found on ordinary bottom land. Six
pieces Of artillery were found posted upon the opro-
site bank, but his purpose not being to bring ON an
engagement he retired one Ise from the bridge and
encamped during the day. While driving in the
enemy's outposts he Rad one man killed and three
wounded. The whole army moved this morning
early. with the view OF making lengthy march.
What roads they took it lie not necessary to state, but
the headquarters Of Gen. Mcclellan tonight are
within short distance OF Richmond, in front OF
which city supposed to re eneamped the main body
of the Rebel army. Ii they intend to give the Union
forces battle, which is almost universally scknowl-
edged 10 be the case, the hour is drawing near at
hand when they viii have an opportunity.
McCIRLJASs HRADorARTRRs,}
"Wednesday. May 2l-S p m
To he Hon. f.. NJ. STANTON. SecretGry4 BGr.
have Just returned from Bottoms Bridge. Have
examined the country on the other side, and made =
reconnaissance on the heels of the enemy who prob
ably did not Ike the skrmfh of yesterday. The
bridge will be repaired by tomorrow morning and
Others constructed. All the camps have advanced
to-day.
G. b. MCCLELLAN, Msor. General Commanding
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VI. MERCIER,s VISIT TO RICHMOND.
How and Why the French Minister went
10 Richmond.

10 Richmond.
WASHINGTON, Wednesday Msy 81, 1862
Permission has been given to state the facts in re.
gard TO the French Minister'S visit to Richmond,
which has excited much attention in this country,
and in Europe. 81. MERCER had no instructions from
his Government, nor had it the less. knowledge Of
his intention to 20 TO Richmond.
NJ. MERCER, in conversng with Mr.. Seward ex-
pressed his regret that he could not zee Richmond
and Judge for himself sbout the views and expecta.
tons of the insurgents. Mr.. Seward said he could
go without any objection from this Government;
that lie wished every foreign Minister would 90 and
zee for himself how hopeless the instruction was.
IL. MERCER went unoiciay; he heard and saw for
himself of course in no way acting or speaking for
his Government, or compromising his relations
toward tie Uuited States. The President was pre-
viously consnlted, AID approved OF his going. When
he returned he called Immediately on the Secretary
and afterwsrd upon the President, and commune
Gated 10 them frankly the impressions that he re-
ceived.
Ike allowed no one in Richmond 10 say anything
to him that lie should not be at liberty to commune
cate to the Secretary Of STATE, and he neither com.
municatcd to the Rebel leaders anything from this
Government nor anything from them to the Govern
ment. He held no official communication with any
one, nor did he perm, hmsef to receive official at
tentions NJ. Mercier's whole conduct in the trans
action was discreet, loyal and friendly.
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LATE AND IMPORTANT FRGN
VENEZUELA.
Successor to Paex-Defcat OF Camera and
S0tillO.


We have advices from Venezuela mp to the 2Sth
nit Pedro jose Royas had been elected substitute
for Paez for tie Dictatorship.
Falcon had routed Camera, the commander Of tho
Government troops, near Coro it is said, through
TIE imprudence of Camera.
Sotilio, the rebel chief Of tie Eastern Provinces,
bad been completely routed, and his son Miguel
wounded and taken prisoner. This will secure the
tranquility Of these provinces
Seiores Benigno Rivas, Francisco Madrr, and
Luis Ustarer, wealthy and influential ctzens, had
been expariaed for suspicion Of revolutionary de-
sgnp Selores Cidenss De- sado, former Minister Of
France, aud jose Miria Gomez, member of last
Congress, were concealed, as orders had also been
given for their arrest.
Capt. Royaina the assassin Of young Arveo, was
killed at he Dos Caminos by party Of Rebels,
under orders Of Sucrano Mendoza. General opinion
prevailing is that the party now in power will put
down the revolution in a very short time.
Coffee was coming in very freely, prices vary
from sll 10 Sl3 currency. Great preparation are
making for planting cotton. A large number Of
articles production Of the country had been for
warded for exhibition a, London.
Paper OF tie new y-estabishei bank is at 10 per
cent di count.