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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02
From the War in virginia.

FALMOUTH, Va, Nov. 30.-It is reported
by two rebel deserters that Lees army began
yesterday to retire on Richmond and last night
large force were engaged tearing up rail-
road tracks; furthermore, that when General
Lee issued the order for falling back, he mott
fled the citizens of Fredericksburg that if by
any indication whatever they gave us inform
alton of the movement which was going on,
he would burn the town.
close inspection of the enemy's position
showed them busily engaged on lines of works,
probably as feints to conceal their real move
ments. They abandoned their first lines, and
were yesterday constructing second line,
further from the river, in connection with
their redoubts by traverses, and had a large
force at work.
Our bridge over the Rappahannock is COM
menced and prosecuted under the protection
of heavy guns. Matters are growing inter-
esting, and but short time will elapse before
you will have stirring news.
1t was reported this morning that briga-
der general of engineers had been arrested
and sent to Washington for inexcusable delay
in forwarding materials.
New YORK, Dec. IA dispatch from Fair
fax Court House states that Gen. Stahl made
a reconnaissance as far as Upperville, salts
flying himself that jackson passed southwark.
Saturday night he encountered a large force
of rebel cavalry at Smokers Ferry, attacking
them and capturing their colors, eighty horses
and large amount of ordnance and commits
sary stores, and eighty cattle. The enemy
retreating, Gen. Stahl pursued them to Berry
VILE where he broke up their camps and
chased the flying rebels to within four miles
OF winchester. All of Whites officers and
some forty privates were captured. Their
loss was nifty killed and wounded. General
STAN would have pursued the enemy further
put Tor the condition of his horses after the
long ride. Loss on our side, 10 killed and
wounded.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02

WASHINGTON, Dec. Among the new
members who took seats in the house to-day
were Geo. II. Yeaman of Kentucky, T. A. ID.
Fessenden of Maine, and Amasa Walker of
Massachusetts,. The galleries of both houses
were crowded to-day.
Col. A.V. Colburn, from Gen. McClelan's
staff has been assigned to duty as adjutant
general of the department Of Missouri. Head
quarters at st. Louis. Leave Of absence has
been granted Col. Colburn to visit his home
in Vermont before entering upon his duties.
Gen. Mcclellan endorses the colonel as one
OF the most efficient officers in the army.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. Henry AL
exander, Jr,, republican, was elected by 500
majority over Willis Phelps, democrat. The
entire city government is republican, except
the city clerk, both candidates being demo-
Gratis Albert Folsom, the present incum-
bent, is elected by 43O majority.
New BEDFORD, Dec. 1.-Geo. Rowland,
Jr., republican, was elected mayor of this
city to-day, by vote of 859; no opposition.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02
The Presidents Nc ssage.

We give our readers the presidents mes
sage, this morning, as accurately as it could
be printed from Geographic copy. The tele-
graphing may have occasioned some verbal
inaccuracies; but the document as we print
it, seems to be very correct and reliable. 1t
deserves, and, of course, will have the
careful attention of every man who is
at all interested in the welfare of
the country. The president is evidently
learning something in his study of the col
onization question; and he more fully devel-
opes his scheme for the abolition of slavery in
the loyal slave states, including such states, if
any, as may become loyal before the first day
of January. But we have not now either
time or room to say more. We commend
the document to the attention of our readers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02

REV. WILLIAM R. HUNTINGTON and REV. GEo.
s. PAINE will be ordained priests in All Saints
church, Pearl street, on Wednesday, December Sd.
Services will commence at half past ten O'Clock A.
III, and will be conducted by Right Rev. Manton
Eastburn, bishop of the diocese, and it is under
stood that the Rev. f. D. Huntington, d. D. will
preach the sermon.
We are happy to learn that Bev. William II,
Huntington has received and accepted call to the
rectorship of All Saints church, and will enter up
on his duties as rector on Sunday next.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02

HEADQUARTERS, Dec. 1.-The cannonad-
ing mentioned in yesterdays dispatch was bv
one of the enemy's right wing batteries. Their
object is unknown at headquarters
Nothing has transpired to-day worthy of
note. Daily Reconnaissance are kept up with
spirit. The skies tonight promise storm.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02

Our readers will remember the concert to
be given this evening, by the Mendelssohn
Quintette Club, of Boston. We hope Brinley
Hall will be well filed, for good house will
insure continuance of these concerts.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02

ANOTHER FRE.-Monday afternoon about
one O'Clock fire broke out in the barn attached
to the house of r. G. Holmes, on Milton
street, which, with small ell attached to the
house, was burned. A few hundred dollars
will cover the loss. Mr. Holmes was absent
from the city, and it was not known whether
he had any insurance.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02

THE WHITE ROBIN which was noticed
in the Spy some days since, is now to be seen
at the window of David SCOTS drug store.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02

of the Lyceum course was delivered last eve
ming by Rev. DR.. Bellows of New York. He
commenced with a general review of the pro-
gress of the war and the causes of the rebel
lion, giving reasons for the apparent strength
of the rebels, thus far, and expressed hope of
an early termination of the conflict, under the
influence of the proclamation of emancipa-
ton. The lecture was very successfully de-
livered and very well received.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02

The THIRD DIsTRIcT.-The executive coun-
Gil voted, Saturday last, to receive the amend
ed returns of the congressional vote in the third
district, and accordingly awarded to Hon. A.
II. Rice the certificate of election.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02

The CHRISTIAN CONFESSIONAL meeting
which Hon Isaac Davis will preside in behalf OF
the Christian Commission. Geo. H. Stuart,
ESQ.,, and Rev. Mr.. Reed will deliver adj
dresses. These speakers will interest the au-
dence; their purpose is noble; and the meet
ing will undoubtedly be one of great interest.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02

THE right reverend the bishop of Massa-
chusetts will hold an ordination at All Saints
church, Pearl street, in this city, on Wednes-
day, the Sd inst, at half-past ten o'clock A.
NJ, when the Rev. George S. Paine, rector of
St. Johns church, Wilkinsonville, and the
Rev. William R. Huntington, rector of the
above church, will be admitted to the sacred
order of the priesthood. The sermon will be
preached by the Rev. DR.. Huntington, pastor
of Emmanuel church, Boston, and late pro-
fessor of christian morals in Harvard college.
The public are invited to attend.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02
INTERNAL REVENUE NOTICE.


COLLECTORS OFFICE, SrH DISTRICT MASS y
No. 2lS Nam street, Worcester Nov. rs, 1862.
ton list duties and under the Excise Act Of the
United States has been received the Assessor Of
said District, aud they now due anc PAYABLE The
Collector, or some one of his Deputies, will attend to
receive the same and to deliver licenses to such
Piled from the fifteenth until the twentyseventh day
of December next at each of the following places to
For Division No. l-consisting of Worcester Auburn,
Leicester Shrewsbury Boy ston and West Boyston at
For Division No. 2-consistine OF Holden Rutland
Paxton, Oakham and New Braintree, at the office OF
For Division No 3-consisting of North Brookheld
Brookhed West BrooBiee, Warren and Spencer, the
on &c Of Eli j Whittemore, IN Spencer
For Division No 4-consistng of oxford, Charlton
Sturbridge Dudley, soutnbrdge and Wooster, at the
office Of Andrew j. bartholomew in Southbridge
For Division No. 5-conssting of Grafton, Mfbury
Sutton and NorthbrdVe at the office of S. Davis Hail.
:, For Division No. 6-conslstmg Of Milford, Upton,
marlborough, scarborough and Westborough, at the
office of j. Dexter Hunt, in Milford
FOR Division No. 7-consls ing of blackstone Mendon
UxOrdge and Douglas, at the Office Of stephen S. Ben
or Division No. consisting of wapole, wrentham
Peterborough BellDgham, franklin and Midway, at the
ONCE OF Charles s. Mason in Wapole, in the county Of
of said tax in most cases. visit the towns in their
resp ctive divisions, during said time and will give
following persons have been appointed Deputy Collect
ors and are fully authorized to collect all taxes and du
vision No. l. William Rice; No Z. Charles Knowton;
NO; g. Ell d: Whittem9Te; No 4, Andrew J; Bartnoo'
4 stephen 5. Benson; NO s, Charles $. Mason
Notice Is also given that the Collector Will attend to
receive said tax from such NAV choose to pay to him
personally, at the Collectors office. in Worcester on
the fifteenth day Of December next aud at the Office of
Charles s. Mason at Walpoe, in the county Of Norfolk,
on the seventeenth day OF December next At all other
times the tax must be paid to the Deputy Of the division
in which the tax payer resides.
All persons VINO shall neglect 10 pay the duties and
taxes assessed upon them, within the time above named
liable under the 18TH section of the to pay ten
per cent. additional upon the amount thereof which
cannot be abated, and must In all cases be paid.
Adm THAYER,
Collector Eighth District of Massachusetts,.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02
CITY AND COUNTY.

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS,
At the State unatc Hospital lin Worcester for the week
ending Nov. go 1862
Thermometer. Wind Rdin
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02
1em Advertisements.
III RISTIAN SION.
Meeting in behalf of the Christian Commission will
be held in
MECHANICS HALL,

CHRISTIAN COMMISSION.
Meeting in behalf of the Christian Commission will
MECHANICS HALL,
o n Tu d a y Ev ening
at hafpast seven O'Clock
HON. ISAAC DAVIS will preside Addresses will be
made by
GEORGE III. STUART, ESQ,
Of Philadelphia, President of the Commission and by
Rev. Mr. REED, recently from the ARMY of the Poto-
mac before fredetickshurg, whose statements are of
thrilling interest TO the friends the soldiers and by
Rev Mr.: McAULEY OF Philadelphia, who has spenttwo
months IN tue army as a delegate of the Commission
, Inc Christian Commission organized soon after
the beginning of the war-las employed In ali one hun
gous character personally both to the spir
ltual and material necessities of the suffering soldiers
of the soldiers dit d.
SOCIAL FESTIVAL.-Ihe Laurel ST.
~ ~ N r. Church will hold Social Festival on
THURSDAY and FRIDAY Evenings, Dec, 4th and 5th
all kinds will be provided consisting Tea aud coffee
ice creams oysters pies cakes &C, and Turkey sup
per served at O'Clock. Literary exercises o'clock
consisting of humorous Poem by T. W Lewis entitled
interesting speakers The best of Music will enliven the
occasion ,s T n public are cordially invited.
own change If possible. d3tT d.
NEW MUSiC.-Grafted into the Army:
Ssedaddle Classcallv defined and Muslcallv iIlIs
trated The Battlecry OF Freedom; Kiss me good bye
Pleasant Days gone by; Murmurs Aeoans
Music sent by mail on receipt of the price, by
u. A. DDRAIAN,
w du 203 Main street.
NOTICE is hereby given that my wife,
- TIRZAH PARKMAN, this dav left nv house
oeu ana board, without any iustiabe cause or proyo
cato therefore forbid all persons trusting or harbO
ing her on my account as shall pay debts of her
contracting after this date. JOHN A. PARKMAN.
sutton, Oct IT, 1882 d3t* d.
POTATOES FOR SALE.-MR. j P.
SULLIVAN at W ashington square having sold his
stock OF Groceries and leased his store has still on hand
good bargain, W "
az d3t* j. P. SULLIVAN.
TNENEMENT TO RENTAL up stars
- tenement of eight rooms, No Is Harvard street
Rent SlT5 diff 10
w AN TED IMMEDIATELY, at Brad.
w =, ley's Car Shop, six good Wood Workers and two
goou biacRsihths DIFF d.
A MAN AND WIFE would like situa-
- lions on farm, to do the work Of some family
Apply at 80 Salem street. d6t* a.
-
SITUATION WANTED-To do general
~ houscwork in a small family, or to take care of chill
dfeh Apply at No. % Lincoln street d3t+ d2
w ANTED--A situation to do chamber
w work. Apply at No. Brown street. do d.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02

Mrs. s. Goodwin, an experienced ana success
I'll Midwife holds nersefin readiness day and night to
attend to the duties of her profession Residence.
Austinstreet. dtf o24
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02

GentR' Fine shirts made to order in the most ap
proved style, and in the best short notice
by WALBRGDGE, No. American House Block
shirt Patterns cut. diff Oh
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02

A young lad of 10 years, in Warren, while
mixing potatoes in hot swill, fell into the ket-
tie. Pulling himself from the boiling mass
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-02

i IFE KEAUINU -Fast, Present, and
- Future will be revealed to you; any questions
answered in regard to business friends in the war oY
far away; discern between true false friends
&c. This knowledge can be obtained at No is Brown
street leading from Winter street second door up stairs
every day and evening, from the Prophetic Business
Medium Fees rs cents to questions answered by letter
six cent stamps.
I'll there danger In the way,
Learn rs nature before you stray"
Address Prophetic Business Medium. Is Brown street,
Worcester. diff $40
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-03-20

GEo. BATES vs. THE TWISTED BANK.-Before Oliver A. G. Todd, Justice, March Sd, 1o62.- Sixteen eases brought by the Plaintiff to recover the value of 156 Bills of the Winsted Bank, of different denominations amounting to $547.- The Defendants demurred to the declarations in each case, and judgment was rendered thereon in favor of the Plaintiff. The Defendants then moved to have the cases and the costs thereon taxed as one case, and claimed that unnecessary costs have been made to secure the debt The Plaintiff replied that no more suits have been brought or more costs made than could be we'll avoided, as the bills being of small denomina- tions, could not be sued before the Superior Court, for want of jurisdiction by said Court, and the jurisdiction of a Justice being only $50, it was necessary for the Plaintiff to bring suit for such amount as would with interest and costs and damages not exceed said sum. The Court denied the motion, and the Defendants thereup on appealed all the cases to the Superior Court:- W. F. Taylor, Esq, for Plaintiff; P. " K. c. Gid dings, Esq, of Winsted, for Defendants.
 We are informed that different packages of the Bills of the Winsted Bank are now held by parties in this place, and that suits are soon to be brought on the same. The Bank not long since was robbed of large amount of Bills, and having given notice that they would not redeem any more Bills than they had put in circulation in the regular course of business, they now con test all suits brought against them, and having the reputation of being abundantly able to pay the piper, we expect to see some warm work among the lawyers year or two hence when the cases are reached on the docket of the Superior Court-Danburg Times, 6th
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-03-20

Among the wounded at Roanoke belonged to the 9th and 10th Connecticut Regiments, are the following, who have arrived home:
 Eighth Regiment-Stephen Russell, of Had. dam Andrew Wilson, Newark, N. J.. Col.
 Tenth Regimenk- William Mcguire, Hart ford, Go. E; Russell A. Risley, Manchester, Co., E Samuel s. Smith. Hartford, Co. E; Eugene A. Root, Coventry, Co. B i; NJ. NJ. Welch, New London, Co. H; Geo. H Brown, New London, Go. H Henry J. Hough, New London, Co. H Samuel E. Foote, Guilford, Co. A; William A. Thrall, Wallingford, Go. A; Edwin A. Hollo- way, Tarrytown. Go. G; Wm. B. Davis, Brook. field, Co. b; Capt. Jedediah R. Gay, Montville Go. K; Levi A. Hamlin, Washington, Co. D Hulsey B. Collerit. New London, Co. H; Geo P. Roberts, Greenwich, Co. 1; Frank Pastor Stonington, Go. A Heron D. Hstchkiss, Eas, Haven, Go. K; Joseph B. Palmer, Guilford Go. A Alex. Palmetier, Pine Plains, N. Y. Co. D; Alex. Wright, White Plains, N. Y. Co. D Eliser c. Johnson, Branford, Co. A Watson P. Seward, Guilford, Go. A Ezra Day Dickerman, New Haven, Go. A; Reuben R Speed, Salisbury. Go. D.; Bradford Speed Northeast, N. r., Co. D; Andrew B. Todd Hamden, Co. A E. F. Briggs, Warren, Go. D Eli M. Barber Bethel, Go. D; J. Leagraves Mansfield, Co. B; Patrick Donahoe, Groton Co. H; Fred. Douglas, New London, Co H Chas. H. Daniels, Groton, Go. H.; William Ride, New London, Go. H George Cook Salisbury, Co. D; Jeremiah Collins, Baltic, Co B; George N. Woodward, Go. D; William s Broadway. Lyme, Go. A; Henry s. Parker Lyme, Co, A; George w. Newell, Salisbury Co. D; Capt. Ropert Leggett, New London Go. H.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-03-20

HORSES IN THE FUTURE.-Therc is a certainty of advanced prices in horses, from the demAnd which is sure to follow the close of the war.---. Here is what the Secretary of the Vermont State Agricultural Society says on this subject in his annual report: -" ..i5 s
 "The number of horses in Vermont befSre the breaking out of the rebellion was about 55.- O00 since which, nearly 10000 have been carri- ed from the State for army purposes This i'm. mense levy for horses has been made throughout the entire country. When it is considered that comparatively few of these horses will find their way back that the number which will die Of disease or become unfit for service is twenty times as great as it would be were they used for any other kind of business; that to meet this great want of the Government large propor- ton of the business horses of our large cities, which have been thrown ont of service by gen eral prostration, have been bought up it readily appears, that even during the war. horses must advance in price and at it's close. when basips.s shall revive and trade resume its former channels, the demand for good horses must exceed the supply. Reasoning from these premises 10 more profitable labor can be engaged in than the production of good business horses"
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-03-20

GUN BoATs.-The people of the country, who furnish the muscle and material of war, appreci- ate and will bear in mind the indisputible fact,
 thatto the sagacity and far-sightedness of sener- al Fremont, the late splendid successes are large
 ly owing. The building ofthese armed gunboats
 (he commenced) resulted in the taking of Fort Henry, and prepared the way for the capture of Donelson. These same iron clad, invulnerable gunboats are what have penetrated the rivers of Kentucky and Tennessee far into Northern Ala bama, releasing the Union element everywhere from that thraldom under which it groaned. The dread of these same gun and mortar boats had a salutary effect in expediting the evacuation of Columbus, and on these same gunboats our Gen erals will principally rely, when the grand arm
 ada starts to plough it's resistless way through a gauntlet of bristling batteries to New Orleans and the gulf shore. The very thing for which Fremont was most maligned, traduced, vilified and ridiculed, has proved the salvation of the country, and has broken in fact the backbone of the rehellion-that, and the obstinate, hand tc hand, bloody fighting of our brave volunteers. z = Western R. E. Gasese. h'i3s12-s sa'
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-03-20


 A CRr FROM RIcHMoNp.-The summons |" On to Richmond rises again on the nation-not now the clamor of distracted public, but the thrilling appeal that comes from out the prison house of Southern Unionists, held in durance by the traitor chiefs. The manifestations of Union sentiment, called forth by the late triumphs of the National arms, even in the rebel capital it. self, have so alarmed the rebel leaders. that they have just been compelled to put Richmond and it's enyirons, well as the other chief cities of Virginia, under martial law. This has enabled them to cast John Minor Bolts and Q score of other Union men into prison. Late accounts from Richmond show that they are doing the same by other Union men-with tremulous haste hauling of to prison all whose fidelity is in any way doubtful. The ioi des suspects is in full force, and obviously Richmond is under a reign of terror that emaiates anything during the French Revolution. The voice Of those noble Union patriots imprisoned by the'traitor league cries to the Government and country. Perhaps nothing is so fitted to stir fever in the blnol of all loyal men. May they soon obtain the longsd=for relief!-N. r ,.fsme,, ssii'aF a1t
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-03-20

SOUTHERN IrEMs.-The following is from late copy of the Van Buren (Ark.) Express:- A letter has been received at Van Buren from Richmond, stating that General Bragg, now commanding at Pensacola, will be appointed to the command of the Arkansas department. An artillery company is organizing at Little Rock. The commandant at Fort Smith advertises for l2 gunsmiths, and offers to buy good arms.- Gen. Price is getting along very poorly in rais- ing brigade of infantry, for which he called upon western Arkansas. Recruiting officers say that draft is inevitable
 The Memphis papers of the 26th say that Gen. eral Pillow, in response to an urgent call, made short, interesting and eloquent speech last night, explaining the circumstances of the bat tie of Donelson aud the cause of its capture.-- He made an urgent appeal to Tennessee to rush to arms, if they would sustain their renown gained on other fields. He said the present was full of gloom, but the future was hopeful. If our armies will only fight as did the dauntless spirits who were overwhelmed at Donelson, Southern independence would be achieved as certainly as he then addressed the audience.- The Appeal says Pillows speech evinced the same courageous and fearless spirit which he has always exhibited on the feld--that of invin- cibility.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-03-20

 A HATFIELD ANEcDorE.-An old gentleman who was always bragging how folks used to work in his younger days, one day challenged his two sons to pitch on load of hay as fast as he could load it.
 The challenge was accepted, and the hay wag- on driven round and the trial commenced. For some time the old man held his own very credi- tably, calling out
 "More hay! more hay
 Thicker and faster it came. The old man was nearly covered still he kept crying . 4 More hayl more hayF At length, struggling to keep on the top oe the disordered and il-arranged heap, it began first te roll. then to slide, and at last of 1t went from the wagon, and the old man with it.
 "What are you down here for?" cried th' II came down after hay" answered the ol' man, stoutly. .- p.z
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-03-20
1)oetrn.

For the Enquirer.
 TO THE MEMORY OF LIZZIE R. W. As the ocean rests, when the storm is o'er; As the strong man sleeps-his labors past So her bosom heaves with pain no more, Her spirit rests with God at last. As light goes out at set of day, And darkness overspreads the sky; She leaves us--as she sinks away To spend night of tears and sighs. But short the grief of sorrows night; When morning breaks, she'll rise again, To add her pure unsullied light To Heaven, while Heaven and God remain. Her friends, whom she was wont to cheer, Have thus blessing in disguise; One less endearment binds us here, One more attracts us to the skies. X