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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-10-22
Decisions by the Commissioner of Ii
ternal Revenue.

ternaI Revenue.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.-The following de-
cisions have been made by the Commissioner
of Internal Revenue =
The phrase except for use," employed in
reference to silver plate, is construed to ex-
cept silver which is in the possession of fani-
lies, or its members, as souvenirs or keep
sakes. The plate properly taxable is that
which has been purchased for the use of the
family or has been presented to the family as
part of the household furniture, and as such
is kept for use, whether for ornament or ac-
tual service. In the execution of the law as
SCISSORS are directed to allow owners of silver
ware to have the same weighed and to make
report thereof.
A stamp will be required upon every GER
tlticate which has or may have legal value
in any court of law or equity
When a manufacturer has new goods on
hand at the place of manufacture, but has not
taken out license nor kept his mill in oper-
ton since Sept. list, such goods are subject to
duty whenever sold or removed from the place
of manufacture.
In stamping promissory notes or other in
struments requiring stamps under the provis-
ions OF the excise law, stamps of smaller
amount, in numbers sufficient to amount to
the sum required, can be used, provided they
are of the kind denominated for the particu-
lar instruments drawn.
The following decisions concern the labili-
ty Of iron castings to taxation =
First. All castings which are so well and
generally known as to have commercial val
ne, must be taxed as manufactures when sold
or removed from the mandatory.
Second. Other castings made upon specu-
lation of a machinist, but which are not known
to the trade as manufactures in themselves,
and are designed for articles subject to taxa
ton in an advanced state, are exempt, not be-
ing manufactures in the contemplation of the
laws. 1t may be difficult to draw the line,
and the assessors or the assistant assessors
best judgment will be required. As an exam.
pie, car wheels belong to the first class.
The following regulations have been issued
in regard to the tax upon manufactures pro-
duced since August 3Ist, and delivered I'M
der contract of sale made prior to the LIST of
July last.
First. The manufacturer will pay the duty
upon such goods without regard to the fact of
such contract.
Second. The manufacturer will be author
lied to collect OF the purchaser the amount of
the taxes so paid, whenever satisfactory proof
shall be furnished to the commissioner of in
ternal revenue that the contract was made
prior to the first day of July last, and in good
faith between the parties and towards the gov
ernment and that the taxes properly assessed
upon such goods or manufactures have been
actually paid by the seller.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-10-22
Executive Order.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, Oct
20, lS62.-It is hereby ordesed that all per-
sons who may have actually been drafted into
the military service of the United States, and
who may claim exemption on account ofalien-
age, will make application therefor directly to
the department of state, or through their re-
spective ministers or consuls.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the president;
VIM. II. SEWARD, Secretary of State
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.
Pursuant to the above order, the proper Off
GERS are directed to report to the department
of state the cases to which the order refers.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON, secretary OF war.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-10-22
DENSION, BOUNTY, BACK PAY
Il WAR CLAIMS, AND CLAIMS FOR INDEMNITY
STEWART, STEW EMS CLARK az CO..
Attorneys and Councillors at Law,
No. 45O Pennsylvan Avenue.
Washington,

This firm, having thorough knowledge of the Pension
business and being familiar with the practice in all the
Departments of Government, believe that they can af
ford greater facilities Pensions Bounty and other
claimants, for the prompt and successful accomplish
ment OF business entrusted to them than any other firm
In Washington. They design to such an amount
of this business will enable them to execute the bust
ness for each claimant VERY CHEAPLY, and on the
basis of our pay CONTINGENT UPON OUR SUCCESS
IN EACH CASE. For this purpose they will secure the
services of LAW FIRM IN each prominent locality
throughout the States where such business may had
furnish such with all the necessary blank form al app
cation ana evidence and also requisite printed pamphlet
instructions and upon the due execution the papers
and transmission of the same to us from our Local
Agents. they Will promptly perform the business here,
Their charges will be e2R TEN DOLLARS FOR OF.
FlCEltS and e.R-FIVE DOLLARS FOR PRIVATES
for each PENSION. or BOUNTY and BACK PAY OBJ
tanned, and ten per Gent. amount of CLAIMS FOR
MILITARY SUPPLIES, or CLAIMS FOR IDEMNITY,
GS soldiers enlisted since the LIST day Of March, 1861
in any kind of service, MILITARY or NAVAL, who are
disabled by disease or wounds entitled Pensions
All Soldiers who for two years. during the war
should soon close, will he entitled 500 Bounty II
there be widow then the minor children then the ia
Their, mother brothers sisters entitled above
JOSEPH Is. STEWART,
H. l.. STEVENS,
EDWARD CLARK,
o. A. STEVENS,
w. L. GAYLORD.
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SITUATION WANTED-To do gener-
~ al homework or plain cooking. Good references
given. Apply at No South Irving street. d3tt OIL
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-10-22

SITUATION WANTED-To do cook
~ ing or general house work In gentee family Best
Of references given. Apply at No. Brown street.
o2l d3tt
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-10-22

,OST-Between Thomas street and
- so Souhbrdge street. pair Of god-bowed specta-
Giles in steel The finder will be suitably rewarded
by leaving 1t at No Thomas street. d3t o2I
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TENSIONS. BOUNTY MONEY AND

4 BACK PAY FOR THE SOLDIERS-pensions pro
cured for wounded and disabled soldiers and marnes
and for widows and orphan chd,en of those who have
died or been killed while in service Also bounty money
and arrears of for the widows other heirs of de-
ceased soldiers. No charge made in any until
ceSgRl in collecting the claims and procuring the pen
sion. f. L. ABBOTT, office No. l0l Main street. under
CITY Hotel. Worcester au27dtf
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miscellaneous.

DENSIONS AND BOUNTY MON
Il EY.-ParticuIar attention given to the collection
OF PENSIONS bounty money back pay &c othe sol iers
byHENRY G. RICE, Counsellor at Law, No Brinley
Hall, Worcester. su2Sd3m
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aNamts


OVERSEERS WANTED - To take
- charge of Fullng Room In Cashmere or Doe
skin Mill; also flrstclass Wool Carder Good work
men and steady habits required. Apply sOoH to
o2l div" SUMNER PRATT, ~ Front street.
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Drp 6uuDs.
@rp 6uuns.
8 II f L D o N S
FALL ANNOUNCEMENT !
Bargains in SeaSonable
DRY GOODS!
Now Ready a New Fall Stock,

Now Ready a New Fall Stock,
Consisting of BLACK SILKS, best makes, from IS cts
to $500 per yard.
FANNY SILKS, bought early in August, direct from
Importers hands, consequently much below present
prices
TlIIBErS from size to 81 25 per yard; Figured do
ch'ice small figures for children
PLAIN ALL WOOL DE LANES I'm desira bIe roll
Plain and Figured REPS, yard and eighth wide. onlv
ellsworth size to buy this day.
Plain and Plaid 0TroMANS, in every desirable nat
tern.
LONG AND SQUARE sHAWLs,
GREAT VARIETY
call especial attention to a nns French Shawl. mum
usually desirable styles.
CLoAKS AND CLOAKINGS.
Fan styles of Garments ready. In CIoakings an
examination of my stock will every lady that
it embraces every cost.
DOMESTICS DOMESTICS
have Ten Thousand Yards of Bleached and I'm
bleached C0Tr0NS, bought before the RISE and shall
continue to give them TO customers at less than
Wholesale Prices, until closed out
Bleeched CottOns, in every width.
Grey, Blue and White FLANNELS, in All Wool and
Cotton and Wool. don't acknowledge any opportuni-
ty for competition in DOmestics for my price will be 20
per cent. less than merchants will have to pay who
were less fortunate IN having stock OH hand
PRINTS PRINTS! PRINTS!
Merrimacks, Pacifcs, A. W. Sprague's and every
known make twelve thousand yards of which shall
make my customers happy with when they find the
price away BELOW WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS.
KNIT SHIRTS AND DRAW ERs.
shall surprise my customers in the above-named ar
ticcs with the most complete stock and lowest price in
this vicinity.
LADIES' UNDER VESTS,
MISS Esq do. do
In fact, everything in my Stock-whIch Is large and
seasonabe-I shall aim to sell those who may favor me
with call at prices which will contrast fvorably with
other dealers
HORACE SHELDON,
$40 diff Mechanics Hail Building,
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WANTED-Goo American girls for
families. Apply at JOhNsON's. No. . Harring-
ton Corner. d3t o2I
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-26
Sixth Cavalry.

The Rayenna Democrat says the 9th
Cavalry, .. V, IS to all intents and pur-
poses. disbanded. The Government has
notified the men that the Secretary of
War says that "the reduction of the caval-
~ force operates to forbid mounting any
more. but with their own consent they
may BE- transferred TO the infantry. No
more batteries of artillery are required at
present" The Governor recommends
that these companies Join the ENRICHMENT
now organizing, and promises in that
case TO commission such man AS these
companies may indicate as Lieutenant
Colonel.
The Secretary Of War can distribute the
regiment among other cavalry regiments,
or they may be ordered TO perform camp
duty at any part of the State-and a num-
Der Of the men have already been sent to
Camp Chase TO guard prisoners. 4 letter
from u member of Co. B, states that the
company have voted not to 60 into any
other regiment until paid and discharged.
The men will probably soon be paid to
March lst.
The Democrat is partly right and part
ly wrong. Quartermaster Hunt, came
NOME 0loLlSiaf NNtHAhe' AdNAHS just IL
turned from St. Louis, to which place he
had accompanied one battalion of the6th
cavalry, fully mounted and equipped, I'M
der command of Lieut.-Col. Collins, which
is now in service under Gen. Halleck.-
The regiment is not disbanded, but on
the contrary Bakers company, which was
enlisted as an Independent company, has
been attached to the 9th, which more
than makes up the number taken out to
recruit the 2nd Cavalry, and the regiment
is full. No order to disband the regiment
has been issued by the Secretary Of War.
If the bill to reduce the cavalry service
should pass Congress, it is of course proba-
bic that the 9th cavalry will be paid off
and disbanded, but the bill has not yet
passed.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-26
The Eight at Island No. 10.

We stated in our lastweek's paper that
Island No. 10, in the Mississippi, had fall
en- into our hands. Later news proves
that the statement was "a little previous"
although our troops were progressing at a
rate 10 leave no doubt of its ultimate cap
ture. It is more strongly fortified than
our forces had at first supposed. The
progress of the fight, commencing with
reports from Wednesday last, is as follows:
Cannonading by gun and mortar boats
continued all day Wednesday.
All the guns but one in the upper bat
terry on the Tennessee shore has been 81
fenced, and one gun on the Island dis
mounted.
Shell from the mortars are continually
falling in the Rebel camp and batteries,
and numbers have been killed and wound
ed, and were being carried away on lit
tiers.
A large number of loaded wagons are
leaving the Tennessee shore, from which
it is believed the preparations are being
made for the evacuation of the works.
The large floating battery of the rebels
has been moved nearer the head of the
Island.
Gen. Pope allowed a rebel gunboat to
approach to within so yards of a masked
battery, on Tuesday, and then sunk her,
killing Is of those on board.
He had previously allowed three rebel
steamers to pass on towards New Madrid,
and they are now between his batteries,
unable to escape.
Over a dozen vessels, including the
floating battery and the battering ram,
are now about Pope's batteries, and will
be sunk or captured.
MARCH 2l.-Yesterday the gunboat
Minnesota dismounted a l2S-pounder gun
on the enemy's upper battery.
The rebel gunboats 10 force their way
up again yesterday morning, hut had to
retire.
Gen. Pope has % guns mounted at
Point Pleasant, and erected a new battery
four miles below.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-26

tagonism to the fundamental principles of
American civil and religious liberty, and
unless free speeehfs gagged and a free
press fettered, the quenchless spirit OF
liberty, under the protecting egis of lib
eral laws, will wage unceasing war against
tyranny. The nation is now aroused by
the inspiration of Freedom. \ despotic
ohgarchy, thought to crush 1t under the
incubus of slavery, but a sleeping giant
has been aroused, and the fate of the
slaye-dragon is inevitable ruin.
We re-afirm that slavery IS the u of
this rebellion. 1t is not the fault of the
enslaved. His condition is involuntary.
All the trouble arises from the desire of
Shareholders to perpetuate the institution.
Had they not loved Slavery more han
the Union, Secession would never have
raised its hydra-head in thirteen States.
No free States seeded, or aided the rebel
lion. This proves that secession sprung
from = peculiar or local cause, and the
seeding States being all Slave. proves
Nzrcry to be he cause.
We hope that when some vain apologist
for Slavery and Secession, takes up the
pen in their defence. he will have sense
enough not to insult the Creator of men,
for having made the Negro, and charge
the Almighty with laying the ground
work, according to Querist's theory for
the Southern Rebellion.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-26
Late Foreign News.

There has been interesting debate OF
the question of the American blockade il
the House of Commons.
Mr.. Gregory denounced it and express
ed strong sympathy for the South.
Mr.. W. E. Foster denied that the block
ade was Intellectual, and stated that the
list of upwards of 200 vessels handedinby
Mr.. Mason as having broken the blockade
had dwindled to 10, and most of these es
capped on dark and stormy nights.
Sir Jas. Ferguson called on the Gov
eminent to interfere in the matter.
Mr.. Mines could not believe in the f.
nal dissolution of the Great American
Union, and so long as it existed he depre
Gated any interference of England in the
struggle.
Solicitor General strongly opposed any
interference with the blockade: 1t had
been as efficient as other blockades in for
mer years.
After a further debate Mr.. Gregory
motion for the correspondence on the
subject was negatived.
The London Times has an editorial
showing that the present phase of the
American war exhibits simply a contest
for the Border States, and says that the
Federals viii simply have succeeded in
the tenth month of war in placing them
selves where everybody expected to
see them at its very beginning
they will stand on a frontier of States
which rejected their alliance, and will be
called upon to m the work Of
subjugation on enormous territory inhabi-
ted by a versatile and exasperated people.
The Daily News regards the successes
in Tennessee as of immense Importance,
and predicts, now that the North is organ
lied and on the move, it viii continue to
show its superiority over the South, and
dispel the illusion that Southerners r
invincible. 1t has not the slightest
doubt that the next three months viii
show many more capitulations.
The Army and Navy Gazette suspects
the strength of the Southern armies in
Virginia when it hears of them being so
easily disposed of in Tennessee.
The Herald complains ofthe fate ofMr.
Gregory's motion, as showing that Eng
land has no rule of conduct, no prinei-
pies of policy beyond that of self interest.
The Daily News eulogizes Mr.. Fosters
speech as a master reply to Nj. Gregory
the whole question.
In the case of the Pirate Sumter at
Gibraltar, official notice has been issued
that no signals are to be made communi-
eating to n belligerent others proceed
inss.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-26

A dispatch to the n. Y. Times, from the
rebel batteries at Shipping Point Wednes-
day, says a contraband Just arIivedreports
that JEFF Davis issued a Proclamation on
the 10th, calling for all male inhabitants
between the ages of 10 and 60, to form
themselves into companies and report
Immediately at headquarters. Virginia
ne says, demands every sacrifice to main
tain the integrity of the soil. Many are
heelng rom their homes anxious to reach
our side Every thing is now at a stand
still from the Potomac to Riebmond-
Trade IS totally suspended. A deserter
was brought in yesterday from LIVERPOOL
point. He left home because the procla-
nation was issued on the 10th for all the
militia to turn out. He was in Freder
leksburg day before yesterday; troops
were arriving in fredericksburg from the
banks OF the Potomac. Twenty or thirty
thousand have passed through. We heard
that they were defending a line formed
by Aqua Creek, Beaver Dam and Rapna-
mock, and a Gap in the Mountain.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-26
Coy. johnson in Nashville.

Gov. Andrew johnson. Hon. Emerson
Etheridge, and Hon. Horace Maynard, ar
rived at Nashville, on the 18th inst. In
the evening they were se-enaded By one
of our army bands. and a large crowd Of
people assembled in front of the hotel II
listen to the music and the expected
speech. The first Union speech made on
Tennessee soil since last spring, was de-
livered by Gov. johnson, in response to
enthusiastic calls. He spoke from the
balcony. and paid an eloquent tribute 10
the United States Government as the gov
eminent of the people by the people
Of the concluding portion of his powerful
speech, a letter says:
The Governor closed by a most affect
ing a~llusion TO Eastern Tennessee, where
his desolate home was, and his sick, sad
wife. His voice rang out like a clarion
through the silent city. calling upon his
countrymen to came forward in the de-
fence of his beloved section of the State;
to show their hands, to fear not and
speak out. He declared his willingness
to share with them any and all dangers
for the rescue of Tennessee from the jaws
of the internal monster.
Traitors should be punished and treason
crushed. He came with no hostility or
animosity in his heart he anne for the
defence of the weak, the restoration Of
the erring, the punishment of the guilty,
the establishment of the Union and the
Constitution in Tennessee. Come, my
countrymen, he exclaimed, let us gather
the old and lovely flag, with one
heart and soul, reading upon Its folds the
words of Webster: Liberty and Union,
one and inseparable, o and forever.
The Governor then retired in q burst
of applause.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-26
Confessional.

Congress has chiefly limited its labors
to the Tax Bill the past week. 1t natures
slowly. and it is uncertain whenit viii
pass. On Monday 4 bill to abolish Slavery
in the District of Columbia was consider
ed in the Senate, and the proposed a.
mendmcnt of Mr.. Doolittle, of Wiscon-
sin, to unite colonization with emancipa-
ton was defeated by the casting vote of
Vice President Hamlin. The bill before
the Senate provides for the compensation
of masters. and it is probable that the
bill will pass in that shape. The Wash
ingtou City officials and Shareholders op-
pose the bill, and the National Republican
says the consequence may be the abolition
of Slavery without compensation, That
Washington journal says there is no doubt
but Congress will abolish Slavery in the
District. and the Washington c~orrespon-
dent of the New York Post states that a
count Of the Senate and House shows that
twO-thirds of the members are in favor of
emancipation in the District of Columbia.
Senator Clark. of n. H.. has proposed
an amendment to the bill, fixing the ag-
gregate compensation for children under
ten years at not over $50 for each child
set free; sIaves between ten and sixty
$500; and over sixty $50. The Mayor
of Washington to apprentice all slaves
Is who may nor maynot be other
wise provided for.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-03-26
How Newberne was Captured.
RURSsIpE's OFFICIAL REPORT.


We received the news of the capture of
the city of Newbern, North Carolina, just
as we were going to press last week, hence
were unable to give any of the details of
the fight. Later reports give the follow
ing particulars:
Burnside's report Of the capture of
Newbern states our loss at ninety-one Kill
led and four hundred and sixty-six wound
ed, many mortally. The enemy's was
less.
The force of all three brigades landed
at Slocum's Creek, eighteen miles below
Newborn, wading knee deep to the shore
and then marching knee deep in mud
twelve miles, a whole regimont being re-
quired TO drag eight pieces of cannon
The naval force shelled the road in d
vance. They bivouaced the night of the
18th. On the morning of the 18th they
advanced, Fosters brigade up the main
county read to attack the enemy's left,
Reno's brigade up the railroad to attack
the enemy's right, Parke's brigade sup
porting. The report goes pm TO say, after
an engagement of four hours, we succeed
ed in carrying q continuous line of field
works over a mile in length, protected on
the river flank by a battery of thirteen
heavy guns, and on the opposite flank by
4 line of redoubts owe q mile long, for
rifemen and field pieces. in the midst of
swamps and dense forests. which line of
works were defended by eight regiments
Of infantry, 500 cavalry and three bate
ries of field artillery of six guns each
This position was finally carried by a most
gallant charge of our men, which enabled
US to gain the rear of all the batteries
We then advanced to Newbern by a rapid
advance of the entire force up the main
road and railroad. the naval fleet mean
time pushing up the river, throwing shot
into the forts. and in front of us. The
enemy, after ~retreating in great confusion,
throwing away blankets. ~knapsacks, arms,
&C., crossed the railroad bridge and
try road bridge. burned the former and
destroyed the draw of the latter, thus
preventing further pursuit, and causing
detention in occupying the town by u
military force. But the naval force had
arrived at the wharyes and commanded
it by their guns and crossed the land for
ees.
The city was set on fire by the retreat
ing rebels. who had been reinforced dur
my lH= engagement, Out put OUT u. Inc
navy and inhabitants.
Our captures are GA guns, several vessels,
= quantity of ammunition and stores, and
over 200 prisoners.
burnside thinks the landing and march
as great a victory as the fight, and hearth
lv praises the men.
he sums up thus: Owing to the diff
6cult nature of landing, our men were
forced TO wade ashore waist deep. and
march through mud TO a point twelve
miles distant, bivouac on low, marshy
Ground, in a rain storm, for a night, en-
eare the enemy at daylight in the morn
ing. fighting them for four hours amid a
dense fog, that prevented them from see
ing the position Of the enemy, and finally
advancing rapidly over bad roads upon
the city,"