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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-13
The Banks Expedition-Where it Went
What it Has Been Doing.
PRnpEII Il 4 pANH- On, /

PROPELLER ALBANY, AT SEA,
December g. 1862
On Saturday morning, December 9Th, a. 7 IL
O'Clock, the propeller Albany steamed out of
New York harbor accompanied by other YES
sells, which are to form part of the grand expe-
dlrlon under command of Gen. Banks. The eve
nlng previous several transports LETT On the same
mission. We were detained some time at New
York, owing TO the non -fulfilment of contractors
10 furnish supplies. We also experienced a DIFF
hcuity In obtaining our clearance papers. As
our vessel was crowded almost to Suffocation,
there was considerable grumbing on the part of
the troops, but when our departure was finally
announced, cheer after cheer rang out on the
crisp morning air.
DESTINATION OF THE EXPEDITION.
Everybody is eager to know the destination of
this expedition. The writer, though somewhat
vague in his mode of stating bis ideas, neverthe-
less does what is in his power to crafty the gem
eral curiosity. The captain of the Albany, the
propeller on which he was sailing, had sealed or
) ders, which as late as Tuesday had not been
opened Enough was known, however, to war
rant the following statement:
The expedition will not land at any of the
points now discussed. 1t will not 90 as far as
some think, and yet farther than Others suspect.
This, although it may seem like riddle, is a
fact"
STORM ON SUNDAY.
The letter continues :-On SUNDAY We were Wis
tied by Il storm of no ordinary violence When
about one hundred and thirty miles out from
New York, strong westerly wind arose, which
broke the mizzeu-nast boom, and blew away
some of our rigging. As the nj hit set in the
clouds began to look threatening, and before
nine O'Clock the sea was dashed INTO perfect
foam. The little Albany, although rolling ierri-
bly,, stood it we'll and after lacking about for
some time, we at last sailed in under the Ice of
Cape May. During the storm there was hardly
person on board who did not suffer from sea
sickness: and the misery among the men be-
twet n decks can hardly be imagined. Unfortu-
nately, our doctor was the most seriously sick
man among u.s.
Nc CONCENTEA TON YET.
AS yet there has been no concentration of the
transports, and almost every day we pass some
of them, while others, faster than the Albany,
pass us. Altogether, the fleet will consist of
about forty vessels. How large they are, how
many men they carry, or what they are freighted
with, am not permitted to say. In other words,
This letter must necessarily be unsatisfactory, in
consequence of the peculiar circumstances Of the
case. Never mind, hope soon TO be alb re to
write you glorious news concerning the achieve
ments of this objectionable grandest Of the
PHILADELPHIA Inquirer.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-13

THE families OF deceased soldiers have been
subjected to much fraud and extonion by dis
honest and grasping persons, TO whose assist
ance they have been induced 10 resort to obtain
their just claims for back pay, pensions, and
bounties. To cure this evil an organization has
been formed of gentlemen who have Su ,scribed
the necessary fluid for procuring room, to
which we call the attention of all persons having
such claims against the government. The or
gaDization is composed OF the following gentle
mem
Presdent-GEoRGE T. BIGELow, chief ius-
tice of the commonwealth.
Vice Presidents-Gov. John A Andrew, Amos
A. Lawrence.
Trea.urer-Waldo Higginson.
Directors-Judge L. K. Hoar Joseph Coolidge,
Edward Atkinson, Quincy A. Shaw, Charles L.
Norton, George William Bond, James Freeman
Clarke, Martin Brimmer, George b. Emerson,
William Appleton, Richard Frothingham, Geo.
s. Hilard, Patrick Qouahue, F W. Lincoln, Jr.
Advice is given gratuitouSly to the families of
soldiers, or sailors standing in need Amount
due are collected at charge barely sufficient to
pay the expense of the association.
The present rates are: For all sums under $50,
81; all over $50, 50 so per $780, Address U.
Tracy Howe, secretary, No. Ii Railroad Ex-
change Boston.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-13

The event of the week has been the crossing
of the Rappahannock ny the army of the Poto-
mac. It is now fifteen days since the army
moved to the banks of the river with the pur-
pose of opening q way to Richmond hy way of
Fredericksburg The Quick eyes and watchful
generslship of the rebels foresaw the danger and
checked it. If they sought time for perfectiDg
defensive operations, they got it. If they only
hurried thither under the instinct eff selfpreserv-
alton, trusting to fortune to help them while they
compelled delay, they have probably learned that
time in general deals lmpartially by both COM
misunderstanding, when O her things are not
equal, the best prepared and stronger side. The
advantage thus far gained is that the army is by
the rivers breadth nearer to Richmond, and that
shat barrier is no longer to be taken into account
in the chances and calculations of battle. The
capture of Fredercksburg-for it is probable
that only small part of the city was destroyed
is an incident of the advance, not in itself of
mach account. 1t doesn't matter how many
towns and cities fall into our hands, while
enough are left to the rebels to sustain and pro-
long the war. We TOOK New Orleans-the Rich
mond of the Southwest-several months ago.
The prestige of that conquest has been of unques-
tionabe advantage to the Union cause, and sun
dry generals and politicians who have been run
ming high pressure military government there in
the meantime have, doubtless, made good thing
of it. Still, till this precious winter, the war has
dragged its slow length along even in the south
west-producing very few grand results equal to
the high promise of that achievement. With
Richmond itself in our possession, we should be
richer by the recovery of so much pundered
territory, but STILL poor indeed if after all it has
cost, the Richmond government were suffered to
run away with its caravansery, and set up again
in Montgomery, or any other distant city with
its redeou5 wares. But with the army now in
Virginia, ard the new and fresh forces which in
few days on land and sea, will threaten all the
important strong-hods of the rebellion, the
country is willing 10 believe that this movement
of General Burnside is the earnest of visor-
Gus and victorious campaign. The battle an
ticipaied yesterday has not yet taken place
The rebels, when placed at disadvantage, have
thus far shown energy and skill in finding safe
retreats till the storm has blown over. 1t re-
quires very great general to compel an unwil-
ling enemy to come out and fight him. The
present campaign against Richmond would not
be likely to differ in these respects from those
which have failed, if there were not row generals
in command from whom the country hopes
better things. 1t waits for them in the confident
assurance that this at least is to prove no make
beReVe-no halfeffort-no broken column.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-13

FROM THE F1FTY-FIRsT REGIMENT-Our
dates from Newbern are to December 7th. Let
tiers of that date state that since the eclipse of
the moon the weather has been very cold and
windy. Good health prevailed in the regiment,
only four or five being in the hospital and
those not serious. The Douglas men in Capt.
Hunts company had left that day to attend the
funeral ceremonies of DIR. Hunt at New bern.
We quote from the letter :-"Nothng gives the
soldiers so much pleasure, keeps them pure
minded and cheerful, as letters. Write, write on
every OCCASION II will do the boys more good
chan any thing else in the world. 1t will do
more to make them good soldiers than any in
struction the colonel or general can give"
The place occupied by the regiment is named
Camp Foster, in honor of the major general
commissary.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-13

WAsHNGToN, Dec. 12.-In the Mcdowell
case To-day nothing of great importance was
elected. In the case OF Gen PorlerAG Gen Nc.
Dowe wa, examined, testilying as to the order
OF Aug. 29th, directing Porter 10 advance, which
order was similar in effect to the one he as sen
Tor officer, had already given to Gen Porter
Both cases were adjourned till Tomorrow.
Gen. Spinner, United States treasurer, has
heard nothing of the stolen certificates, but it is
his opinion that the parties purloining them have
Dur9ed them, and tue police are Of the same
opinion. In no case, however, can they be
used. ~ u
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-13

The PIRATE ALABAMA.-It is not worth
WINE 10 conceal the fact that whole feet of
steamers are after the Alabama. TIE Wander
bilt sailed Thursday from the Lights" direct n
Fayal, and runs fair chance of falling in with
the pirate on tue way She is supposed to meet
there two United States steam men.of.war SoO
tached from foreign squadron, and the three
will then take different course. The names Of
the steamers cannot be given. AT the Brooklyn
navy yard at present there are two splendid reg
ular navy steam frgates, and one "ten.knot
steamer" all Of which will be off in Il few days.
AT Boston another fine fast steamer is ready to
leave. One left Philadelphia on Thursday, an
other started from Portsmouth, N. H., on Mon
day and five have taken their departure from
this and other ports within a few days. OF them
all, however only one, the Stettin, prize-steamer,
quenty captured by our ships, is probably fast
enough to catch the Alabama. -New York
Tribune
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Items from New YnrL

NEW YORK, Dec Traditional forces Of
tie Banks expedition left to-day, Including the
2Vth Massachusetts, aud two companies Of Rhode
Island cavalry.
Ibe Post says "The movement in This conn.
Try in favor of Mexico is rapidly assuming a def
mite shape. Several officers of note have offer.
cd their services" Doubtful
The Philadelphia Press announces Sige's adj
ito CuIpepper as Indicative of march to
G0rdonsville, and the protection of Burnside's
LETT flank
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-13

boston MUSIC SCHOOL The GtteDtionof our readers
is directed to an adj this school, Where
students can obtain thorough instruction in ever, depart
ment of music 1t has been established several Years
and mas proved to be very successful enterprise. To
those desiring to fit then selves teachers the following
advantages are claimed Varied instruction fom expe-
renee and skiliul teachers, intercourse with those en-
gagged in similar studies and opportunities for hearing
the best musical compositions Oh moderate terms
OLD PAPERs.Now is the best me to sell old ma pers
pamphlets, and other similar things for good price
Meen Will buy them. div ana
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-13

The LATE VIM f. BARTON late con-
ductor Barton, whose death occurred in Worces-
ter, few days ago, entered the employ of the
Norwich and Worcester railroad company. i'm tie
year lS45, as brakeman. He was at that time
less than twenty years of aye. By faithful
performance of his duties he gained the conf
dence of his employers, and in 1878 he was placed
~ charge of freight train as conductor. In
1880 he assumed the post of conductor on a
local passenger train, and in 1857 was transfer.
red to the steamboat train, in which position he
continued up to The time Of his fatal sickness.
In August he contracted severe cold, which re-
suited IN quick consumptont causing bis death
on Thursday, the 4th. Mr.. Barton was distin-
guished by the strictest honesty and uprightness
His unremittng and careful attention 10 business
at all times secured the respect and confidence of
all with whom he had dealings. Norioich Bul-
LeliD
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-13

THE congressional elections appointed in the
first and second Louisiana districts took place on
the 18th inst, to fill vacancies in the present con-
gress. The members elect are Benjamin F.
flanders u native Of New Hampshire bug for
many years resident at the south, and Michael
Hahn, who is of German birth, but has resided
ID New Orleans from his boyhood. Politically
they are classified as Dcuglas democrats and uu-
conditional Unionists.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-13

The Confessions AND EXPERIENCE OF A POOR
YOUNG MANA gentleman having been cured of the
results OF early error and disease win, motives of
DeneY0ence, send to those who request it, copy of The
above interesting narrative published by himself his
Mite book Is designed as warning and caution yo ung
men ana those who suffer from NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Loss OF MEMORY, PREMATURE DECAY, &e., g. . sup
plying at the time the OF self cnre Single
copies Will be sent under seal in plain
cut charge to any vino requests it, by addressing
the author, CUAS. A. IAMBkR1 Fso ie
n2l d&w3m Greenpoint, Long Island New York
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-13
INTERESTING TO DREssMAKERs.-Tho com.

INTERESTING TO DREssMAKERs.-T com
missioner of Internal revenue has decided that
dressmaking is IL manufacture, and as such if
carried on to an extent exceeding one thousand
dollars per year, including price Of goods, re-
quires license. The diessmaker is reouired 10
make monthly returns, and TO pay tax Of three
per cent on the whole value Of her manufactures
w hen uiesolhaHer makes up goods belonging
to her customers she is required to make return
OF tue same, anu to pay n tax upon them; but
she is authorized by the law sec COY to add tllg
tax to her bill for labor, aud has a lien upon
tthe dresses until the bill is paid-Nitionay Intei
GcaicC~,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-13

-SPEER's SAMBUOI WINE.-We publish to-day an
advertisement OF this noted and excellent American
Wine. samples of which can be tasted al all our
druggists We believe it to be superior in every
respect ana i'll all desirable quaties-medicinal not
eNceped-to pure and genuine imported ort worth
len collars gallon Try it, il you are an Invalid,
requiring healthy and harmless stimulant and
shun the miserable humbug wines with which the
country is flooded, and not one gallon in a thou
sand of which contains drop of the juice Of the
grape-WatkinS Republican.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-13

s sGutRcT1 s Harlem 23; inds 1853; Erie
oan dg5i e ~ siseS 81; skies 81
skies 81 cuunons lC4}; i ives "a commons ~. A,o
lean Gold 1919 - "l'i'7 ~ Aier-
ding upanis @ " VIZ ioi h'iu-
1 R-Re'eps 10 2Sa bills; sales 10 800 bbs; state
~fSteGn oPened quiet and co.ed du M hesvv
o - . - 20 So; extra stale Sc l561 630. II und
Common an 70 80 % g SIS; snperane western S. Il a SCI
oi' ~ Eouu ,Xtra western 625 a $685. snufle5p M
Steui "a IS eoO barrels: mixed t. GOOD 6.5 a. TX.
bbls W S'' Oahdua heaVfi S"itS $40
nsb Corn uu heavy and lc lower; sa es 70 zoe
NIX western % @ 1c for shipping and GA tor urs md
% anu n m; safes 25 O0O bush at 81 a zoe
eG gg aas SIZES zoo IBIS rk more i've and r
LIP; ". ste prime mess IL si6 III meats arm
ana more actlYe 100000 Tbs shoulders m al n "a IsGa
gre ANS at SC Bacon quet sale, $50 hS IS a. IL Tor
1umoeliana cut SIC for city long clear ana 81 "a a. for
western city short clear Dressed hos fr,ner oos ~
81 SIC for western. Lard unchanged SALE Ga Ss
butter steady Wh'skey hgavy; sales 500 bbs NJ "A n
$ o kce uore active; sales 10 bags al &C. dutt nS
4VV 40 at % W 5Sc III bond. Sugars steady New Orleans
S9 %, bids at 81 sc includng l25 hhds auction at
9Sl W IL u Conee quiet and steady; Rio 500 hsDs
sod at % q BE. Nlolasss steady; sales BY anciio AZ
bbs New Orleans at "a g 4c and 50 hhds Porto Rico at
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CITY AND COUNTY,

TRAINS tSE corNe s0sE.-Mr, A. Whiting, assisted
BSCs m. Way. PasstIss Perkins, the Beethoven
Trio CSSH 'O Yu ram N Hauptman Quartetie, gave
'nusrcst entertainment at Briney Hail, last
night, to which friends were invited, and The hall
was crowded. The programme included Schu
bert's Twenty-tbird Psalm, by the Hauptman
Quartette; Serenade Song, by Mrs. Munroe;
German song, MAID of Ganges," by Mr.
Whiting grand trio for piano, violin, and vio
lcncellos by the Beethoven Trio Club; song
Angels ever bright and fair" by Miss Perkins
Schubert's German song, Chine is my heart"
by hr. Whiting; piano solos, MendelssOhn's
Spring Song and Peoples Song, by Mr.. B. D.
Allen; trio from Curschman, by Mrs Munroe
Miss Perkins, and MIR. Whiting; concluding with
German part songs, by the Hauptman Quar-
tette. The concert was every way success, and
gave great pleasure to those who attended it,
The large audience we trust duly appreciated
the public spirit of Mr.. A. Whiting who so kind
ly gave them an evening of so much enjoyment
and who also did his full share of the work so
well. The Beethoven club gave the trio III a man
ner which reflected on them the highest credit.
We hope we may often hear them at our coming
musical entertainments. The Hauptman club
never sang better Miss Perkins and Mrs Mon
roe well deserved the kind reception they re-
ceived. 1t is pleasant to recognize obligations to
all our musical friends of this delightful char
actpr
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columns show that this great actor will appear
at the Boston Theater next Wednesday evening,
in Richard Third 1t gives us pleasure to say
that an extra train will be run on that night,
leaving Boston at II O'Clock aud arriving here at
about l. We suppose there are many persons in
this city and vicinity who have deferred hearing
Booth until they could do SO and get home the
same night. That opportunity they will now
have. We advise all who desire to secure favor
able seats to leave their names at Boyden's Ex-
change to-day. Tickets over the railroad to Bos-
ton and back, at the rate of idre one way, good
by the p Al. train down, and back by the extra,
will be sold
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-13

NEW YokK. Dec l2-STOCKS are dun and heavy
chicago and Rock Island s4 Milwaukee and Prairie
9u Chlen "a pfeterLed u Cleveland aud Pittsbnrg -
cleveland aud Toledo COZ GacnR and Chicago Si4i mi
nois Cental scrip 1s3 Michigan Central 9lf; Michigan
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-13

THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN has raised
its subscription price to seven dollars a year.
sixty cents month, fifteen cents week, and
three cents for single copy; these prices to be
charged on and after the first of January, and
payment to be made always in advance.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-13

r.. "a h. Men do not love 10 Die 70 live
Is the natural desire Of mani but to enjoy life
arY 10 possess health and health only he secured
Dy slet observance OF temperance in all things. The
moment pain or discomfort is experienced it is sign
that disease threatens ndict its torments upon is
Then is the time to use RADMAY's READY r IaEE LET
TINS mediln be reSorted to the first indication of
pain; III a lew moments ali pain and uneasnless will
cease IN case OF sudden Colds coughs sore throat in
me Dines FONTS, etc dways Ready Relief is used
IN Geg minutes relief will be peIiencGd ana in few
hours Inc patleh, WIN be iree from sickness.
HOT RELIEF SLING.
ADD teaspoOuiul of Ready Refie to half tumbler of
not water sweetened with sugar going to bed; ii will
care the worst cold, stop the troublesome coughs
rheumatism, neuralgia stiff joints spras etc ore or
two applications OF The Ready Reet will effect a cure
an DC aSlon where there pain its wild you
ease and comfort We beg present to the readers
the spy the following letter:
NJ MPHIs, Maeonb Co, Mich. Sent 4 1867
Dr ho9I~eg-Dedr SIR: About four years since was
DI EASFD LUNGS.
NV friends thought had the cunSwnptio6 I was on.
threw uunt for bushes raised God, ana had every
sy ptom of the above fatal disease One night on 90
your Ready Relief lin hot water stimulant to sweat
me- ii so. The persDiTat of a Shiny sub
stance ard offcnsive ell followed taking the Ready
heel every other night for four and end
OF that time was entirely well This is a staten MT
OF facts which will testify under oath Yours etc.
JAMES SAGE, Sase's hotel,
Should small pox scarlet fever measles d9thera pre-
VAIL use Railways Ready Relief daily drink; a. d in
SharSes ON the tA es snd nose, viii prevent
illness rom tn comDia small pt can be rrest-
ed n Its progress and cured in nuip ent staues as
teatl as any other disease; and it kadM s Ready
lie lei is used when PAIN is irt erienced you will
have no further trouble from smallpox or any other
everywhere. DR.. Ridway's flee 81 Maiden ane r.
Solo by Druggists. For sale in Worcester nv ii X
GREEN y co, and GEO IAkLoW d2w ia
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EDWARD LOWELL BARNARD.-Th young
sol her, who died at Newbern the Sd inst, after
an illness of several weeks, has left behinl him
large circle of fiends to cherish his memory
The funeral services took place on Thursday af-
ternoon from his mothers house, and were con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. SweetSer A large delegation
of his classmates were present from Yale, the
class of 1865 having passed the following resolu-
lions -
Whereas we have heard with feelings of heartfelt
sorrow that it has pleased allwise providence to
remove by death our former clasSmate and friend,
Edward Lowell Barnard, while in the service of his
country. Therefore,
Resolved, that we affectionately sympathize with
and tender TO his bereayed family our sincere con-
dolements in this their great sorrow.
Resolved, that, as tribute OF respect to the men,
DRY of the deceased, and, 4 token of our esteem
for his character, we, the members of this class will
wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, that copy of these resolutions be for
warded to his afflicted family and the daily papers
of Worcester, and that committee of eleven be APP
pointed to attend the funeral
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-13

GYMNAsTIC EXHIBITIoN.-Mr Hunt and his
scholars propose 10 give an exhibition at Ne
chanics' Hal, next week, of which the gymnastic
exercises will form one feature. Readings by
William Arnold Greene and rhetorical exercises
By the scholars, will vary the entertainments
The proceeds are TO so towards the purchase of a
piano.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-13

New Hear's 9saIl.-W Washington Engine Co. No
will give a GRAND FlREMAN's AND IIvIc BALL on
New Years hve, dec. 3lst, 1867. Mechanics iial to
orally res pecfuy invited
Music will furnished ON the occasion by Conn
QUADRILLE BAND-l2 pieces
DEWITT FISHER, Foreman.
N. H. ANDREWS, Clerk.
Worcester, Dec. S. te62. DIST 10