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Superior Court at FItchburs,.

| The August term Of the superior court, for
the trial of criminal cases, commenced its
session at Fitchburg on Monday last, chief
justice Allen presiding. The grand jury re-
ported Thursday morning, returning forty-one
indictments. The following are the arragn-
ments and pleas made, and the sentences thus
far: =
Nancy Boyden pleaded guilty to larceny of
S54 in bank bills from Freeland o. Wallace
Of Southbridge, and sentence was postponed.
Timothy Foley, VIM. Craven, and Daniel
Purcell, of Worcester, small lads, were in
dicted for breaking into the store of Holden
4 Putnam, and larceny therefrom Foley
pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to the
house of correction for two years. He has
been sent over there several times before for
newspaper and other thieving. Purcell plead
ed not guilty. Craven pleaded nolo contend,e
and his case was placed on file, it being his
first offence
John Sullivan, another lad, of Worcester.
pleaded guilty to larceny of $l2 in bank bills
| from Daniel c. Thurston, and his case was
continued for disposal till Monday next
John B. Clark, colored, of Fitchburg,
pleaded guilty to shopbreaking, and was SEN
fenced to the house of correction for three
months.
John Brown, alias Hale G. Manchester, late
of Worcester, pleaded not guilty to an indct-
ment for housebreaking.
Geo. H. Howard, alias Jack Waterford, and
VIM. f. Newton, alias Charles W. Bates,
pleaded not guilty to breaking and entering
the store of j. j. Harden, in Fitchburg, and
larceny therefrom.
John Smith and Franklin S. Coburn of
Grafton, larceny of harness, pleaded not
guilty.
John Smith, late of Gardner, pleaded not
guilty to breaking and entering the depot of
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Gen. phelps and Cen. Rut1er.

The controversy between these two officers
in the Gulf department relative to the employ
ment of negro soldiers has resulted, for the
Phelps, who had already formed five such
companies, and was making arrangements for
three regiments, which could have been
readily formed and pnt to important use.
Gen. Phelps sent to the adjutant general
acquisitions for arms accoutrements, clothing,
camp and garrison equipage for these regi-
ments, adding that
He had now upwards of three hundred AZ
ricans, organized into five companies, who are
all ready and willing to show their devotion to
our cause in any way that it may be put to
the test. They are willing to submit to any
thing rather than to slavery. Society in the
south seems to be on the point of dissolution,
and the best way of preventing the African
from becoming instrumental in general state
of anarchy is to enlist him in the cause of the
republic. If we neglect his services, any
petty military chieftain, by offering him free
dom, can have them for the purposes of rob-
berry and plumber. 1t is for the interests of
the south, as well as for the north, that the
African should be permitted to offer his blood
for the temple of freedom. Sentiments I'M
worthy of the men of the present day, worthy
only Of another Cain, could prevent such an
offer from being accepted | would recon-
mend that the cadet graduates Of the present
year should be sent to South Carolina and
this point, to organize and discipline our Afri-
can levies, and that the more promising nom
commissioned officers and privates of the ar
my DC appointed as company officers to COM
H ind them. Prompt and energetic efforts in
uns direction, would probably accomplish
towards speedy termination of the
%at, aha an carly restoration of peace and
a,i,,.y, Snan any other course which could he
zen Butler, in reply, without answer;r,
his acquisitions, ordered Gen. pbe,ns 60 a,'
ploy the contrabands in and about his can,,
in cutting down the trees between his Ina
and the lake, and in other similar sory;coa
Gen. Phelps replied, that while h. was ,y;lii,,,
to prepare African regiments for the dofoaao
OF the government, he was not willing IN bo
come their slave driver in the manner Con
Butler proposed, having no qualifications i,
that way. He accompanied this letter witt
his resignation, to which Cen Butler replied
"Geaerai by the act of congress, as
understand il, the president of the Unitet
States alone has the authority TO employ Afri
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| cans in arms as part of the military forces
| of the United States. Every law up to TINS
time, raising volunteer or militia forces, mas
| been opposed to their employment ne pres
ident has not as vet indicated his purpose to
emplov the Africans in arms. The arms,
clothing. and camp equipage, which L have
here for the Louisiana volunteers, are, by the
| letter of the secretary OF war; expressly Inn
tied TO white soldiers so that | have no au-
thority to direct them, however much L may
| desire so to do. do not think you are en-
powered to organize into companies negroes,
and drill them as military organization, as
am unexpectedly informed you have done. L
can not sanction this course of action as at
present advised, especially when we have need
of the services of the blacks who are being
sheltered about the outskirts of your camp
rs you will see By the orders for their employ
ment sent you by the aaSistast adJutant gem
eral | will send your application to the pres
ident; but, in the meantime, you must deslst
from the formation of any negro military or
ganization."
In another letter of the same date Aug. p
Gen. Butler closed the correspondence as fol-
lows, which was then forwarded to Washing
ton -
General, your resignation will not be ac-
cepted by me; leave of absence will not be
granted, and you will see to 1t that my orders,
thus necessary for the defence of the city, are
and diligently executed, upon the
that soldier in the field owes
to his superior. will see that all proper re-
QUESTIONS for the food. shelter, and clothing
of these negroes at work are at once filled by
the proper department. You will also send
out proper guard to protect the laborers
against the guerrilla force, if any there may be
in the neighborhood.
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WoRCES TER:
FRIDAY. AUaUsT Is, 1soe.

The astonishing presumption exhibited IN
the correspondence of the rebel authorizes
at Richmond with Gen. Halleck, little sur
passes anything in the history of the rebel
lion. 1t furnishes a fit excuse for their
most shameful and guilty perfdy in relation
to the exchange of prisoners, and is fit ac-
compartment for the unexampled savagery
with which they wage war. Drunk with the
blood of patriots whom they have slain, they
affect with artful hypocrisy to be injured by
the governments measures of safety, and
make them the preteXt for cruelties which
one shudders to contemplate. We reJoIce
that Gen. HaIleck brought the insolent cor
respondence to a short and sharp conclusion,
and returned it unanswered to its authors. 1t
is sign that he means to answer them at
once with more etfectual weapons.
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EFFECT OF THE NORTHERN UPRISING IN
RIcHMoND.-L from James river say
that refugees from Richmond, who have
reached the vessels of the fleet report that
when the news was first received there of the
proclamation of the president for three hun
dred thousand more men, the rebel leaders
chung to the hope that the north was getting
tired of the war, and would respond but fee
bly, to the call of the executive, but when they
received advices from their friends in Balti-
more and other places that the new policy of
short but vigorous campaign was hailed with
delight by the loyal masses, hope speedily de-
parted, and with the order to draft another
immense army of reserve, deep gloom set
tied over the rebel capital. The talk in pub
lie was one of defiance, but in private many
men of note and influence acknowledged that
the determination of the north BODIED ill for
the establishment of the independence of the
confederate government.-BoSt0 Trareller
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THE PROVIDENCE PosT publishes an apollo
gy for one of the wisest acts of Coy. Spragues
administration, viz his appeal to colored cit
liens to bear their part in the burdens Of the
war. The apology places the governor in the
position of one devising a scheme to entrap
colored men into enlisting, without intending
to have them accepted but to escape the re-
sponsibility of leaving them out altogether.
we do not think Gov. Sprague will thank his
"poiogis's Tor the equiyocal service they have
onered. The act, however, needs no apollo
sy' and the time is very near when people will
~ at The gorgeous fools who attempted
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The members OF the Holden Rifles are requested ia
meet in the Tow Hall, Holden, on SATURDAY EVEN.
ING August 49, at o'clock to take action Ia regard to
entering the service of the United States as volunteer
militia for nine months Aporons disposed to oia tho
company are requested to be present Volunteers will
have the state aid for their families.
h. NEWELL, Lieut. Commanding.
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LEoMINsTER.-Oft the Leominster band that
went out last year with the Mass. LIST regi-
ment, Col. Cowdin commanding, consisting of
"A members, twelve Or one half belonged
to this town. Consequent on the general dis
charge of the regimental bands of the army,
they have returned home, all safe and well.
They have served their country faithfully fif
teen months, and have been honorably dis
charged.
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POLICE County, esterday, VIM. Gordon,
Tor vagrancy, was sentenced to the house of
correction for one month. John Crotty and
James Scollan, for being drunk, were each
fined 81 and costs. Michael Moore, for dis
.turbing the peace, was sent to the house of
correction for one month; and the same de-
tendant, for assault on an officer, was sent
over for three months additional.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-15

The members OF this Company are notified to at
their Armory on SATURDAY EVENING, August IS, at
eight O'Clock, to take action the subject of entering
the service of the United States volunteer militia for
nine months All persons disposed to join the company
are also requested to be present All volunteers are
titled to the state aid for their families Per order.
S. II. SHATrUCK Clerk pro tenn
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MASONIC NorIcE.-The members of Montacute
Lodge are requested to attend the funeral of Bro.
VIM, Hudson, at o'clock this p. NJ, without rega.
lia at corner of Westminster street and Harrington
avenue. BY order of the w, N.
j. +, WOOD. Secretary.
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iOK EK'S BOARD-THURsDAY Aug. ID.
Attention. Nvorcester Light Infantry,

Ihe members of this Company are notified to meet at
their Armory on SATURDAY EVENING, August 49, at
eight o'clock to take action on the subject of entering
the service Of the United States volunteer militia for
nine months All persons disposed to Join the company
are also requested to be present All volunteers are
titled to the state aid for their families.
GEO W. PROUTi Lieut. COMMANDING
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The members of this Company notified to meet at
their Amory on SATURDAY EVENING, August 49, at
eight O'Clock, to take action the subject of entering
the service Of the United States volunteer mil tia for
nine months All persons disposed to join the company
are also requested to be present All volunteers arc en-
titled to the state aid for their families
N POWER Lieut COMMANDING
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females from applying for the alleviate suffer
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ofSr James Clarkes Pills prepared the prescrp
on of Sir James Clarke Physician to the Queen Of Eng
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oriemale difficulties and distractions from any cause
They can be sent in bottle containing 50 pills post free
by enco' ing 81 and postage stamps to any agent
Sold by BUSH .& Co. and all Druggists
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and called upon him, as a representative of
his constituency, to resign his position as
United States senator, and retire within the
rebel lines.
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JOHN HENRY DOUGLAS, minister of the
society of Friends, from Ohio, will hold a
meeting at the Friends meeting house, Ok
ford street, this evening, at half past seven,
which the public are invited to attend.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-15

I'D COMFORT FOR D1sLoYALry.-The
',''il,g men Of Wheeling, Va, held an on
'husiastie war meeting on Tne.da v'1 "u en-
which, in ringing resolutions. conSa, v'e1ins,
repudiated the course of Mr.. John s car,, ''nN
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PERTAINS second excursion for Providence
and Rocky Point will come off tomorrow.
The train leaves the city at IA tot.
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Tnr following Commissions have been is

THE following commissions have been is
sued from headquarters =
First Lieut.. Henry 2. Fox of Worcester,
promoted to be captain in the 34th regiment.
Second Lieut.. Albert c. Walker of Wor-
cester, promoted to be first lieutenant In the
34th regiment.
James p Prince of Lynn, assistant surgeon
of the 22d. promoted to be surgeon of the
Seth regiment.
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A COLLATION. FOR THE REGIMENT.-The
thirty fourth regiment will probably leave
Worcester tomorrow. 1t is proposed to pro-
vide them with a collation., to which all are
earnestly requested to contribute. We are
informed that such an attention will be gladly
and gratefully received, and we are sure it
will be gladly and generously given. Con-
tributions of bread and butter, dough-nuts,
cheese, and milk are solicited Should the
regiment leave today, which is possible, the
collation. will have to be postponed till the re-
turn of the soldiers from the war
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-15

FIFTTTwo recruits for the second New
Hampshire regiment passed through this city,
last evening, by the boat train, to join the reg
iment at the seat of war.
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DEATH OF CENTENNARIANs IN MAssAcHU-
sETTs.-The following is list of persons who
died in Massachusetts in 1861, aged 100 and
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ARREST OF DEsERTER.-One Stephen
Williams, of this city, enlisted Aug. Z, in the
2lst regiment, through Capt. Foster, received
his city and government bounty and advance
pay, amounting to $l39, and was taken to
camp Cameron. The first night he was in
camp he deserted and came back to Worces-
ter, and on Monday last cut three fingers of
one hand nearly off with an axe, so as to ena-
bic him to get rid of service. lie was then
arrested by Capt. Foster, and taken back to
camp Cameron on Tuesday. On Wednesday
he deserted again, and returned to Worces-
ter, where he was again arrested, Wednesday
night, at his residence, by officer Sawtele
who found him secreted under his bed
Thursday morning, officer Sawtell start
ed with his prisoner for Boston, Will
liams promising to go back peaceably and
quietly If the officer would not handcuff him.
While the cars were moving at the rate of 20
miles an hour, between West Needhem and
Granville, however, the prisoner jumped from
the train in full motion. The officer put after
him and overlook him. The cars were
stopped, and the prisoner put aboard and
ironed and taken to Boston and delivered
into the custody of Col. Day, who committed
HIM to prison to await further orders. Will
liams has wife and one or two children
living on Salisbury street, in this city. With
great care, it is thought that his fingers may
be saved, but he deserves to lose them besides
being obliged to go to the war.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-15

William Magee of New Jersey, Margaret
Wilson of Virginia, and Caesar Russell of
North Carolina, were colored persons. Rus
sell tor fifty years of his life was a slave.
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CITY AND COUNTY.

The New COMPANY FOR THE BOTH REG
IMENT.-This is the last day in which the city
bounty will be given to volunteers and as
only fifteen more men are wanted to complete
the Worcester quota, under the first call, it
will be filled before noon. The new company
for the 36th regiment forming at Brinley Hall
has been recruited very rapidly, and is COM
posed of choice men. The initiatory steps were
taken last Friday, and it now numbers nearly
ninety volunteers. Those who wish to
join a splendid company and avail
themselves of the bounty will have
to bestir themselves early to-day. At
the meeting at Brinley Hall, last night, at
which mayor Aldrich presided, Major Dexter
f. Parker made an eloquent and warm appeal
to young men to come up to the rescue.
There will be meeting of the company at
Brinley Hall this morning at quarter before
eight.
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The THIRrY-FoURTH REGIMENT.-Six COM
panies of the regiment were paid off yester-
day, and the remainder will be paid to-day.
1t is expected the regiment will leave for the
seat of war this afternoon, but it is not defin-
itely known
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-15

DIR. Sweet'a EnfnllibIe Lini,ment is truly
riend In need, and every family should have at anC
O23 dEjylv - ~
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OXFoRD.-The fellow named Ward, who
was rather roughly used at camp Wool, and
finally taken to fort Warren, for talking ''se-
cesh," was credited to Oxford. But that re-
spectacle town doesn't own him, and probably
there is no good reason why it should. He is
poor scamp, living sometimes by working
upon patent roofing, and sometimes by his
wits. For some time past he had been living
in this city, making himself generally offens-
i've by his gross and persistent advocacy of all
reasonable things.
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GREAT FIRE IN BARRE.-On Thursday
morning, little before three o'clock, fire
was discovered issuing from the windows of
the ''Collonade," on the corner of Broad and
School streets in Barre. The building was
occupied for stores, shops, and offices, and
was wholly destroyed. We copy from the
Barre Gazette extra, the following account of
the losses-the publishers of that journal be-
ing among the heaviest sufferers =
The Collonade building was owned by
Messrs. Ruggles & Smith, and was valued at
S6000-the rents paying ten per cent. on that
sum-insured for $1,000. 1t was three
story wooden building, with basement, and
was occupied as follows basement, partly,
by L. r. Hinkley, saloon, who loses about
5000, no insurance. First floor, and part of
basement, Samuel Smith, dry goods and gro
ceries loss $500, insured $4,000. Charles
Robinson, boots and shoes; loss 81 200, in
Sured $1,000. Charles L. Gorham, watches
and jewelry, had 81 800 in goods, partly in a
safe, and part of the remainder were saved.
Second floor. Henry Goddard, Gazette
office, loss $4,000, including a large amount
and variety Of newspaper, book and job type,
and other material, a cylinder power press,
and three other presses, paper, ink, &C.; in
sured $4,000; saved his books. A. n. Eli
oft & Co., Shaker hoods; loss $1,000 no in
surance; books saved n. L. johnson, of
Dana, loses 5000 worth of hoods in same
shop. Third story-Clark & Swan, Shaker
| hoods, partly insured. The books of Rice &
Swan, livery stable men, were in the shop of
| Clark & Swan. Barre boot company had
$1,000 of various kinds of property partly in
safe. This safe, and that of Mr.. Gorham
were both kept wet as much as possible, but
had not been opened when this was written
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Coffin Ware Rooms, No. ; Bangs Block
me would respectfully call the attention
Of the public to his Coffin Ware Rooms row open at No
Bangs Block, opposite the Court House. VIII, re will
be found constantly on hand C0FFINS and CASKETS
OF all sizes and patterns made and trimmed with the
best material. Also Coffin Plates and Robes
Worcester, Feb. Is, 1862. DIFF fl9