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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

EMANCIPATION IN MIssoURI-A forward
movement-thiS time in the right direction
has recently taken place in the st. Louis mil
itary district, which is worthy of imitation
elsewhere. The provost marshal general has
seized and emancipated twenty-five slaves
claimed to belong to Willis Hoard, VIM. Gard
ner, and one Doran-ail active and noisy reb-
els, who have been arrested and confined in
the GratiOt street prison. The negroes on
Friday received their free papers. There
were twelve Of them in one family, women
and children included 1t was reported that
kidnappers were on their track, trying to per-
suade the delighted creatures to go into the
interior Of Missouri, on the promise of com
Portable homes and good wages but this
game was blocked by the efforts of few in
telligent free colored men, who provided
them with means to reach a safer locality.
Inc conduct OF provost marshal Gen. Farrar
in this instance, shows what an officer can do
who has the least disposition to respect the
confscation act passed by the last congress.
1t is clearly the duty Of every officer knowing
the law to obey its precepts, whether he has
had explicit official instructions on that par
ticular point or not.
Gen Curtis has been engaged in quietly
carrying out the confiscation act for months,
and is probably far ahead of any other of our
generals now in the field, in this respect. The
miserable subterfuge by which such pro-
slavery generals as Buell., Sherman and 9TH
ers, avoid their plain duty, is another lesson
in the "How Not To DO II" policy. Hereaf-
ter, we have a like policy in Missouri The
example set by Gen. Fremont twelve months
ago, and successfully initiate within few
days by provost marshal Cen Farrar, will
teach rebels that the day for protecting their
human chattels has gone by forever.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

ARREST OF A NEWSPAPER CoRREsPoN-
DENT.-W. H. Isham, the Memphis cores
pOndent of the Chicago Times, has been ar
rested by Gen. Grant for giving false accounts
of alleged guerrilla raids at Brownsville and
other places. This individual has been no.
torious for putting in circulation rumors Of a
sensation character, with bias unfavorable
to the union cause. Some weeks ago he fell into
the hands of detachment of rebels, who pro-
posed first to hang him as an aboitionist,
but upon his representations, and after crit
ical examination of a copy Of the Times, con-
cluded to let him go, as that paper appeared
evidently to be of their own style of politics.
He is now in the penitentiary at AltOn.-N
l. Eren1ng Post.
This is the fellow who reported the arrival
of ten iron clad war vessels at Mobile, and
who announced several important rebel vic
tories in Tennessee that never took place.
He is probably ''Knight of the Golden Cir
Gle" and by revealing to the rebels his con-
nection with the ORDER would of course be
safe among them. The most appropriate place
for such fellows is the penitentiary. He will
send no more such dispatches, for the present
1t will, however, be safe to dsbelieve all SEN
sation reports that come by way of the Chi
cago Times, for there may be more of the
same sort among its reporters.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

New CAMPs.-Capt. McKim has estab-
lshed three additional camps for the accom-
mediation of recruits. These posts are ad-
vantageOusly situated with regard to railroad
transportation. One of these is at the Nor
witch and Worcester junction, Worcester;
another at Readvillc, on the Boston and Prov
idence railroad; and a third at MiddIeboro',
on the line of the Fall River route. At Wor-
cester, he has hired large factory building,
capable of accommodating a thousand men /;
at Readvllle, there is ample room for two reg
iments; and at Middleboro', the facilities for
an encampment are unlimited.
The ground for the camp at Middleboro' is
near Lake Asawamsett. Barracks will be
erected Immediately for two thousand troops
Being near the line of one of the popular
routes to New York, the transportation Of
troops and baggage will be comparatively
easy, while the establishment of the camp viii
open the surrounding country to recruiting
boston Transcript.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

THE THIRTY-FoURTH REGIMENT.-The reg
iment commanded by Col. Wells, on Sunday
paid their respects to General Corcoran, IL
Washington. Gen. C.. made few rcmarks'
and Col. Wells a telling speech, which cor
respondent says ''did credit and honor to old
Massachusetts" The greatest enthusiasm
prevailed, and the appearance of our troops
was again the su bject of comment. The 34th
also passed over into Virginia, and other
Pennsylvania troops preceded and followed
them. Troops are arriving every day, and all
will be needed for the approaching contest
Private letters received yesterday, state
that the regiment had pitched their tents on
Arlington Heights, and were fitting up quar-
tiers with the view of remaining there short
time. All were in good health and spirits,
the journey having been made without acct
dent or yexatious delay, many kindnesses
having been shown them along the route,
which they gratefully remembered.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

DEATH OF Mrs. LINcoLN's BRoTHER.-The
Grenada (Miss.) Appeal, in highly-colored
rebel account Of the fight at Baton Rouge,
makes the following statement
''Capt. Alex. II. Todd Ga brother of Mrs.
LincOln), of General HIS staff, was instantly
killed, and Captain Willie S. Roberts, com
handing the 4th Kentucky, was dangerously
wounded. Captain Todd was young gentle
man of fine accomplishments, great personal
daring, exceeding amiability, and the warmest
home affections. But the evening before, he
wrote to his mother, and just before the acct
dent he was conversing with Lieut. l.. f.
Payne, ordnance officer of the brigade, com
municating the messages he wished conveyed
home, in case of his fall. Brave boy, he met
his end serenely, and his body was inferred
by tender aud loving hands"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

The FIRST AND SECOND QUoTAs OF MAS
sAcHusETTs.-In have been numerous
ly made relative to the cause of difference
existing between the number of troops called
for to make up the first Massachusetts quota
and that of the second. From what we can
CLEAN, the call for the first quota was based
upon the representative population and the
enrolled militia; but that for the last quota
of l9,OS0 had no such basis, but was made
imperatively-so many men being demanded
of Massachusetts for nine months military
seryice-the call to be answered by volun-
teering or drafting as the state might be best
able to meet it before the Sd of September
next.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

LETTER FROM SECRETARY SEwARD.-The
Philadelphia Enquirer of yesterday publishes
an introductory correspondence between
Francis w. Hughes, Esq, chairman of the
democratic state central committee of Penn
sylvania, and Secretary Seward. Mr.. Hugh
es transmitted copies of an address issued by
his committee, and the form of call for a
war meeting in Philadelphia, with the view ito
stimulate him in some degree to promote a
policy on the part of the administration to
put down the demon of abolitionism." Mr..
Seward replied in substance:
You will allow me to say that this nation is
now engaged, not in a political canvass be-
tween opposing parties about questions OF CIV
il administration, but in civil war, carried
on by opposing armies on an issue OF hatloh-
al life or death.
| If the revolution prevail there will be no
questions of administration left to settle
! If it fail there will be time enough to settle
! all such questions,
I am not to dictate course for others to
pursue in this crisis. But may say for my
self. that neither as public officer, nor as a
citizen, can | know with favor or diStavor,
parties among the supporters of the United
States, any more than can make dlstinc-
ton betweea factions which unite in aiding
the rebellion.
A nation. like an individual, can only do
one thing etfectually at one time. 1t can not
wisely turn aside from the chase Of the fearful
demon of disunion, to pursue any inferior de-
mon, whether imaginary or real
| think that the wrangleS which occurred
among the Crusaders about their respective
creeds, when they sat down to the siege of Je-
rusalem, were just as rational and Just as wise
as disputes about abolition would now be in
the army of the Potomac in front of Rich
mond. What is unwise in the camp at such
moment cannot be wise in the cabinet or in
assemblies of the people.
am occupied here either in mediating be-
tween differing parties and jealous sects, or
else in watching and counteracting the in
trigues of traitors in Europe. But l some
times think that if, instead of being charged
with these duties, | were at liberty, as You
seem to be, to serve the country in my own
way, could make an appeal to democrats
and republicans, abolitionists and slavehold-
ers in behalf of our distracted country that
would bring the whole people at once under
arms and send treason reeling back into the
den of darkness from whence it sprung. l
do not know how this would be, but | do
know that if were in your place, | should
try.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

MIR. HENRY II. HELPER, brother of the
author Of 'Ihe Impending Crisis" gentle
man OF bravery and ability, was for some
months sergeant-major in one of our New
York volunteer regiments. The attention of
a leading general was attracted toward him,
and he was honorably discharged from the
army Of the Potomac and sent to Gen. Burn
side for more important position. The lat
ter feared his name would be odious to the
native citizens Of his department, and hest
tated to give him a commission. Gov. Stanly
invited his suggestions as a native of North
Carolina, in relation to all matters under his
jurisdiction. A spirited criticism upon the
subject of the colored schools elected from
the governor permission to leave for New
York upon the first transport departing.
Here he commenced the organization of
company, but not succeeding in manner to
meet his expectations, he gave up his author
ization, closed his Office purchased for him
self complete equipment and re-entered as
private in the decimated ranks of the army
Of the Potomac.-Mew York Tribune.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

THE New CURRENCY STAMPs.-An errone-
Gus opinion appears to be prevalent in the
community that the new currency stamps will
be distributed through the post office depart
ment. Being issued by the treasury depart
ment, the distribution will of course be
through ats officers Accounts from Wash
ington state that the delivery of them by the
manufacturer to Mr.. Cisco, the assistant
United States treasurer at New York, COM
menced yesterday, and will continue at the
rate of S27, 900 worth a day. They will, as
soon as may be, be distributed to the several
assistant treasurers. Those in this vicinity,
therefore, who wish to be supplied, should ap-
ply to the sub treasury in Boston. Railroad
companies, banks, brokers, and express
agents, will probably be the first to
consult their own interest and conven-
fence, by procuring supply, and we
may safely calculate on seeing them in
circulation within week from this time
The bills are about a quarter as large as
treasury notes, and are of four denomi-
nations; FIVE, ten, twenty-five, and fifty
cents respectively. They are to be issued in
sheets of twenty for the fives and tens, and
sixteen for the twenty and fiftys, per-
forated, like postage stamps, so as to be east
| ly separable. All are formed of five and ten
cent stamps, the fives and tens each consist
ing of a single stamp with a large circle on
each side containing the Roman numerals V.
or Y. in geometrical lathework. The twenty
fives and fiftys are made by overlapping five
or ten cent stamps. The groundwork of the
fives and twenty-fves is yellow to prevent
photographing, which would be easy with the
brown stamp alone. The green of the tens
and tittys is not readily susceptible of photo
graphing. OF the daily issue 10000 bills will
be fives, 10000 tens, 81, 600 twenty-fives, and
80, 900 fiftys.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

TERRIFIC ADVENTURE WITH A RoA Gov.
sTRIcToR.-One of the most THRILLING inc;-
dents which has ever come to our lDo,rlodrro
occurred few days since in a tsside sba7,,;
with Van Amburg & Co.'s menagerie. whore
TWO enormous snakes-an anaconda and a hoo
constrictor-are on exhibition Both of tbe
huge reptiles are kept in one case with
glass top, opening at the side, and the keener
was engaged IN the act of feeding them when
the event occurred. The longer of the snakes.
the boa constructor, which is some thirty feet
long and as large around the middle as a
mans thigh, had just swallowed two rabbits
when the keeper introduced his arm and body
into the cage for the purpose of reaching a
third to the anaconda, at the opposite corner
While IN this position the boa, not satisfied
with his share of the rationS, made spring,
probably with the intention of securing the
/ remaining rabbit, but, instead, fastened his
jaws upon the keepers hand, and, with the
rapidity of lightning, threw three coils around
the poor fellow, thus rendering him entirely
helpless. His shouts of distress at once
/ brought several men to his assistance. and
| among them, fortunately, was a well known
! Snowman named Townsend, a man of great
muscular power and, what was of more i'm
portance, one who had been familiar with the
habits of these repulsive monsters all his life,
/ nav my ONIlGu SOlne OF the largest ones ever
brought to this country.
! The situation Of the keeper was now peri
i lous in the extreme. The first thing to be
done was to uncoil the snake from around
him, but if in attempting this the reptile
! should become in the least degree angered, he
would In second, contract his coils with
power sufficient to crush the life out of an OK.
single quick CONFUSION of the creature and
the keepers soul would be in eternity This
Townsend fully understood; so without at
! tempting to disturb the boa's hold upon the
keepers hand, he managed by powerful, yet
| extremely cautious movements to uncol the
snake without exciting him, after which, by
| the united eXcrtions of two strong men the
jaws were pried open and the man released in
a completely exhausted condition. The bite
Of the boa constructor is not poisonous, and
although the bitten hand was immensely
swollen the next day, no serious results were
| apprehended. A more narrow escape from
most horrible death it wonld be difficult to
| imagine. Columbus (OhiO) Statesman,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

state Convention. The Republicans of Massa
chusetts and all who support the present National and
State Governments and in favor of the use of all
meas necessary for the eectual suppression of the
Rebellion, requested send Delegate for each
town and each ward of a city. and one additional Dele
gate for every two hundred votes ard every ac
ton over one hundred votes in each or ward ac.
cordng to the last voters TO Convention to
be holden at WORCESTER, on WEDNESDAY. the
TENTH day of SEPTEMBER, at FLEvEN O'Clock A NJ.
for the purpose of placing nomination candidates for
the various State offices to be filled at the annual
tlon and transact such other business as may come
before them.
WILLIAM CLAFLIN,
Chairman Republican State Committee
S. y. SToCKwELL, Secretary,
aup22 2g-s9 46IO
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

SENATOR SUMNER.-The following are ex-
tracts from letter written by gentleman in
Washington. =
"There are quite a number of Bostonians
at present in Washington, and it is safe to say
that all Of them are more or less indebted to
senator Sumner for courtesies and attention
His influence is far greater than many would
have us believe, and while often moderated,
cannot be over estimated. Always accessible,
he is ever ready to bestow favor or perform
an act of kindness, and it is to the honor of
Massachusetts that she has senator capable
of rendering such aid to those whom he rep
resents.
Boston merchants will be pleased to learn
that the vouchers of the quartermaster in Gen.
Buffers department have been approved by
secretary Stanton, and the order for theirpay-
ment goes forward tomorrow. This settle
ment involves large amount Of money due
to Boston houses on contracts. "-Bost0n
TRANSCRIPT.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

CAUrioN.-As mutlated treasury notes are
beginning to appear in circulation, people
should be ON their guard against them. 1t has
been officially announced that such will not be
redeemed by the government at their full NOM
inal value. As much will be deducted there
from as the proportion which the discovered
part bears to the whole note, Thus, if one
fifth of $40 note is missing, twill be receiy-
ed for but SIG, and so on in like proportion
1t is pleasant to know, that in this instance.
those who delight in the innocent amusement
Of mutilating the currency will have to nav
something for their qualification
The public should also be on their guard
against receiving mutilated and defaced post
age stamps. They are utterly worthless, as
no postmaster is allowed to receive them for
postage, and they are Of no value for any 9TH
err purpose, as they are received only for that
by the government
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22
CITY AND COUNTY.

FALL IN! FALL IN 1T is now the 22d OF
August and Worcester is not yet responsive
to the last call upon her patriotism. -Four
hundred men are wanted from this city to
make up our quota of troops for nine months
service And as the old Bay State has never
faltered in the past; as our city has never
failed to make generous sacrifices in the cause
of patriotism let us not be laggards now
There are but few days to the Sd of Sep
TENDER when draft will surely be made in
such towns as shall not then have filled their
quota 1t will be a glorious result If the
Young men of Worcester come forward, not
waiting to be stimulated by bounty. and be-
fore another month begins present four hun
bred rolunteer muskets for the defence of
their country.
The Emmett Guards, the City Guards, the
Light Infantry and T. W. IIigginson's conf
pany organizing at City Hall, all demand re-
cruits. The companies should be organized
and disciplined without delay. Fall in!
Fall I'M
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

The New BARRACKs.-W understand that
the lower junction shop, near the Norwich
railroad, at South Worcester, has been leased
by the state, and will be used as barracks for
the new militia regiments. Workmen have
been for some days engaged in putting the
building into condition to be occupied, which
will be done by the time the men are ready to
go into camp. The place and its appoint
ments are every way suited for the purposes
for which it is designed
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

CAMP WooL.-There were yesterday up
wards of HOO enlisted men on the camp
ground. The regiment is not yet differed,
though it hopes to be to-day, as the commits
missions for the leading field and line officers
are expected.
1t was Walter Bigelow, not Walter r. Big
Glow, who sent the articles announced in
Thursday mornings Spy to Capt. Goodelrs
company. But to set the matter right all
round, Mr.. Walter r. Bigelow yesterday sent
two barrels of crackers and two cheeses to
that company. The regiment are also in
debeted to Mr.. Nathaniel Paine for two
bushels of tomatoes.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

HEAVY RETRIBUTIoN.-The Ohio soldiers
who undertook to avenge the murder of Gen.
McCook at Battle creek, Tennessee, carried
their wild vengeance beyond justice and rea-
son. The 9th regiment, composed mostly of
Germans, nursed their wrath over the death
of their commander till the next morning
when they deliberately started to scour the
country. Every citizen they found they shot
or hung. Every house which fell under their
swift suspicion they despoiled and burned.
Scarcely any discrimination was made in
their hot pursuit Of reyenge-they had but
one rallying cry-kill, kill, kill. Seventy
five citizens are said to have fallen under
their destroying arms; and sixty houses
burned to the ground. There seems to have
been no element of justice in their passion.
1t was sheer, blind madness.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

HoLDEN.-There will be picnic of the
sabbath schools in this town, at the grove in
the center village, on Saturday next, the ex-
ercises to consist of speaking, singing, sailing,
etc. Music by ChafEin's Cornet Band. The
public generally are invited.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

|, July q, Mary Jane Rich, wife of Austin J

In Oxford, July q, Mary Jane Rich wife of Austin
Rich, 10 yrs 10 mos. - ~
In Fitchburg Aug IA. Glars E. child of Henry and
Frances Lowe, mos; 9th, Levi Farwell 40 yrs mos.
mos. e'' ' -
In Athol Depot, Aug IL, Winfield Scott son of Isaac
and Mary Jane Folsom, yr mo days; I4th Arthur
r. only child OF Cnas and Loie Lord, limos Is days
III India, on the night of June 10 while heinz carried
IN nd Of n GSafh from Melar adura medical
"a hours, Catharne Judith the fourth child and oniy
yrs mos 20 days.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

IhE MILITIA ENCAMpMENTs. There will
be very lew, if any, encampments of the vol
uhteer militia in this state, the coming sea-
SON. ana none at all without official authority
from the commander in chief. The exioencv
IN public affairs imperatiycly requires that all
the camp and garrison equipage belonging to
the commonwealth should be applied &c the
use of troops preparing for active service.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

The COMING DRAFT.-It is probable that
in Maine, perhaps New Hampshire, and in
some cities and towns of this state, draft
will be necessary to obtain the full quotas of
six hundred thousand called for Some pit
pers complain bitterly Of the large number Of
exempts, such as professors, teachers and
students in academies and schools Boston
Tr0Uele1.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

CAMP MEETING.-The Methodist camp
meeting at Sterling Junction commences on
Monday next, and will continue during the
week. The Worcester and Nashua railroad
will offer the usual facilities, by extra trains
and otherwise, to visitors from Worcester and
elsewhere
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

DIABoLIcAL EFFECTS OF THE POSTAGE
STAMPS AS CURRENCY.-Styx everywhere.
CUT EN- OFF.-The poetwas reading in the
papers of party of rebel gnerrillas that were
surrounded and imprisoned, out west, lately,
simply because they knew nothing of the
style of warfare they had adopted.
at must have been mortifying," observed
the reader.
"Mortifying!" cried X. eyes, worse, it
was Gang green"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-22

SrURBRIDGE.-Mr. William Willard, well
known artist of Boston, is spending a summer
vacation at Sturbridge, (his native town, and
has been honored with commissions for paint
ings by several of its citizens. lie is at pres
ent engaged on portrait of Dea. John Phil
lips, who is now in the 1O3d year of his age.