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OFFICIAL.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES
Passed at the Second Session of the Thirty Seventh
Congress.

PUBLIC-No. 81.
AN ACT to amend an act entitled San act tn
provide increased revenue from imports. to
pay interest on the public debt, and for 9th
or purposes" approved August five, eigh-
teen hundred and sixty-one.
Be it enacted by the senate and house of
representatives of the United States of Amer
lca IN congress assembled, That the provision
IN the hfty-thlrd section of the act ''to provide
increased revenue from imports, to pay in
terest on the public debt, and for other mr.
poses, approved August five, eighteen hun
ured and slXty-one, allowing such portion of
the tax as may be assessed by any state ter
rltory, or the District of Columbia .sto he
paid and satisfied, in whole or in part. bv the
release OF such state, territory, or district
duly executed to the United States. or any
iquidated and determined claim of such
state, territory, or district of equal amount
against the United States: Provided, That
IN case Of such release, such state. terri
tory, or district shall be allowed the same A.
batement Of the amount of such tax as would
be allowed in case of the payment of the same
money, shall be construed as APPLYING TO
such claims of states for reimbursement of ex-
penseS incurred by them in enrolling, subsist-
ing clothing, supplying, arming, equipping,
paying and transporting its troops employed
in aiding to suppress the present Instruction
against the United States, as shall be filed
with the proper officers of the United States
before the thirtieth of July next. And in such
cases the abatement of fifteen per centum
shall be made on such portion of said tax as
may be paid by the allowance of such claims.
In whole or in part, the same as if the final
settlement and liquidation thereof had been
made before the thirtieth of June.
Approved, May ID, 1862.
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The French Minister'S Visit to Rich
mOnd,

WASHINGTON, May 2I.-The following are
the facts relative to NJ. Mercier's visit to Rich
mond: In conversation with secretary Sew
ard, NJ. MERCER expressed regret that he
could not see Richmond, and judge for him
self about the views and expectations of the
rebels Mr.. Seward said there was no objec-
ton on the part of our government and wish
ed every foreign minister to go and see for
himself how hopeless the Instruction was.
M. MERCER went to Richmond unoficially,
in no way acting or speaking for his govern
ment or compromising his relations with our
government. The president was consulted
previous to his going and approved it. When
he returned he called Immediately on secreta-
ry Seward, and afterwards on the president,
communicating frankly the impressions he
received. He allowed no one at Richmond to
say anything to him he should not be at liber-
ty to communicate to Mr.. Seward, and COM
muncated to the rebels nothing from this gov
eminent, nor anything from them. He held
no official communication with any one, nor
did he permit himself to receive official atten-
tons. NJ Mercier's whole conduct in the
transaction was discreet, loyal, and friendly.
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IPUBLIC-NO.5 50. I

AN ACT to provide for the deficiency in the
appropriation for the pay the two or three
years volunteers, and the officers and men
actually employed in the western depart
ment.
BE it enacted by the senate and house of
representatives of the United States of Amer
lea i'll congress assembled, that there be and
hereby is appropriated, out of any money in
the treasury not otherwise appropriated, the
sum of thirty millions of dollars, or so much
thereof as may be necessary, to enable the
government to pay the two and three years
volunteers called into the service of the Unit
ed States, being an additional amount requ1r-
ed for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth,
eighteen hundred and siXty-two.
Sec. And be it further enacted, That there
be and hereby is appropriated, out of any
money in the treasury not otherwise appropri-
ated, the sum Of one hundred thousand dol.
lars, or so much thereof us may be necessary
to carry into effect the act approved Marcel
twenty-iitth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two
TO secure pay, bounty, and pensions to officers
and men actually employed in the western
department, or department of Missouri.
Approved, MAY IA, 1862.
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LATER.
From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, May 2l-l2.30 NJ
The steamer George Washington, which left
with flag Of truce on Monday night returned
this fornoon. After anchoring below City
Point, Monday night, she proceeded to that
place where flag of truce was sent ashore.
Answer was received to Gen. Wools commu-
pications during the day. The Galena was
fired on by the enemys cavalry. No damage
was done and the enemy was dispersed by Il
single shell from the Galena.
On Monday afternoon boat went ashore
from Wachusetts with flag of truce contain
ing six officers and twelve men. The surgeon
of the ship had been sent from shore, and of
ficers and the rest remained to guard the boat.
For some reasons yet unexplained, the party
in the boat were fired upon by some TWEEN
ty or thirty men, and simultaneously a par
ty on shore was attacked and all taken
prisoners. OF the party in the boat the
masters mate, Amy Of Philadelphia and W..
?. Pierce, seamen, were instantly killed.
Henry johnson was severely wounded in the
face, breast, and neck; Brown in kidneys,
and John Close in thigh. The three latter
were placed on the George Washington and
brought here; but Brown died in an hour af-
ter he was put on board. The other two on
their arrival here were transferred to the hos
pital ship. Among the prisoners taken were
Baker, engineer; Stockwell, paymaster and
surgeon of ship DeFord, signal officer, detain-
ed from the army; Thos Green, coXwain; j.
C. Mulley and Frank Cusin, seamen; and sew
eral others. Lieut.. Preston, who brought
dispatches for Gen. Wool from the rebels au-
thorites the next day, stated that the prison
ers had been sent to Salisbury, N. c.. The
purport of the communications in relation to
the officers held prisoners at Richmond has
not yet transpired. 1t was understood to have
been the intention to remove them further
south a week ago.
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[PUBLIC-No. Isl


AN ACT to establish port of entry in the
collection district of Beaufort South Caro-
lima.
Be it enacted by the senate and house of
representatives of the United States of Amer
lea in congress assembled, That port of en-
try and delivery shall be and is hereby estab-
llshed in the collection district of Beaufort, in
the state of South Carolina at or near Hilton
Head, to be called the port of Port Royal,
which shall be subject to the same regulations
and restrictions as other ports of entry and de-
livery in the United States; and there shall be
appointed collector Of the customs, to re-
side at said port, who shall receive salary of
fifteen hundred dollars per annum And the
secretary of the treasury shall have power to
appoint, on the. nomination of the collector.
suchinspectors, weighers, gaugers, measurers,
and other officers as may be necessary for the
collection of the revenue at said port, whose
compensation shall not exceed the rates allow
ed to similar officers at other ports of entry
and delivery in the United States.
Approved, May ID, 1862
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NEW YORK, May q. - COTTON nrmer; sales HOO
bales at 275 a. 2Sc for middlng uplAnds.
FLOUIl-Sales 1880 bbls; state and western shade
easier superne state So e S9i STATE S4so g $500
western $3.50 q $l7O southern dlooping; sales 1900
40 1915; Canada shade easier; sales 1900 bbls; extra
81 so ~ 1928 ,,oooo
GRAIN.-Wheat steady; sales 10000 bush; Chicago
sprlnV Sac % l,O3; Racine spring Soc "a ell Milwaukee
club Doc a Los; winter red western 6 g 81 Il white
i0i Id 1906; amber Iowa 10 arrive. on private terms
corn lower; sales $1,000 busi mixed western % g 5Oc,
PROVIsIONS-Beef unchanged sales 300 bbls. Pork
dnll and lower; sales 1850 bbls sl2,3 % l250
primo 80 S7i. Cut meats steady; sales 223 packages
LARD ade easier; sales 500 bbls, At a d Sc Butter
unchanged Whiskcy hrmcr sales 500 bbis at t % 25c
Rice quiet Sugars hrn sales 1000 hhda MuscOvndo a.
&C. Coffee active and firm; Rio, 100 bags
private terms. Molasses active; 500 hhds at 81 al
59c, ~ hhds Museovado attic.
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xxxv1Ith congress-First Session.
WASHINGTON, May 81.

SENATE.
Mr.. GRIMES presented a petition of the
widow of Gen. c. f. Smith for pension.
Mr.. GRIMES, from the naval committee, re-
ported a resolution of thanks to Capt Farra-
gut and the officers and men under his COM
mand. Passed.
Mr.. WRIGHT offered resolution that the
military committee inquire as to the eXpedien-
cy of reporting at an early day a bill providing
a suitable bounty for the soldiers who enlisted
for three months and one year; also for pen
sions for the widows of soldiers who die in the
service. Adopted.
Mr.. FOSTER, by consent, offered a resolu-
ton that the senate tomorrow resolve itself
into committee of impeachment on the case
fudge Humphreys Adopted.
After debate the tax bill was taken ups
against9
Several amendments were adopted-one
reducing the salaries the of commissioners
from $4,000 to $500. Executive session.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. SEDGwIcK introduced a bill providing
for the raising of certain sunken wrecks IN
Hampton Roads.
Mr.. ANcoNA offered a resolution, the senate
concurrng, that the house adjourn on W ed
nesday next to the I'd of June. Tabled-'o
against 4G. ,.o
The senate bill, removing all the disquallh-
cations of color in carrying the mails, was Ia
bled-S3 against 43.
The conascation bill was taken up. Mr.
VOORHEES, attacked the financial policy OF the
government as unsound, unwise, and ruinous.
Its shameless extravaganza makes every lover
of his country bow his head with shame,
Mr. MORRILL, of Vermont controverted Mr.
VOORHEES, figures as to expenditures.
Mr. KELLY was severe upon Mr.. VOORHEES,,
and accused him of sympathizing with trail
tors, saying Floyd, Cobb, and others, were
thieves under the gentleman's own party adj
ministration.
Mr.. Lansing spoke for, and Mr.. Mallory
against the confscation bill Adjourned
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PrRI1c-Nn. COL
AN ACT to facilitate the discharge of enlist
ed men for DhYsical disability.

AN ACT to facilitate the discharge of enlist
ed men for physical disability.
Be it enacted by the senate and house OF
representatives of the United States of Amer
lea in congress assembled That the medical
inspector is hereby authorized and empowered
to discharge from the service of the United
States any soldier, or enlisted man, with the
consent of such soldier or enlisted man, in
the permanent hospitals, laboring under any
physical disability which makes it disadvanta-
geous to the service that he be retained there
in, and the certificate in writing of such in
spector general or medical inspector, setting
forth the existence and nature of such ply
steal disability shall be sufficient evidence of
such discharge: Provided, however, That
every such certificate shall appear on its face
to have been founded on personal inspection
of the soldier so discharged, and shall speci-
fcaly describe the nature and origin Of such
disability; and that such discharge shall be
without prejudice to the right of such soldier
or enlisted man to the pay due him at the date
thereof, and report the same to the adjutant
general and the surgeon general.
Approved, May IA, 1862.
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WASHINGTON, May 12.-Hon. Joseph Sc
gar, of the house of representatives, has just
returned from Norfolk with his family, who
have been there during the last year, unable
to come away.
The fugitive slave case of Charles i. Hill
of Maryland, who claims the man Stephen as
his slave, has excited much interest to-day.
The counsel for Stephen submitted several
new and interesting points. The commission
ers reserved their decision till tomorrow.
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Return of Disabled soldiers.

New YORK, May 21.-Some twenty sick
and disabled soldiers from Newbern arrived
at the New England rooms to-day, and left
tonight for their homes in Massachusetts,,
they belonging mostly to the Dist and 23d
Massachusetts regiments. Chaplain Clark ar
rived to-day from Boston with three bushels
of letters for Gen. Burnside's division.
Three hundred wounded and sick New Eng
land soldiers are expected here tomorrow.
They are en- route from Baltimore.
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From NTcClellan,s Command,

TUNsALL's STATION, May 21.-The enemyS
pickets were driven across Bottom Bridge
yesterday by our troops advancing in that d-
rectlOn. The rebels attempted to regain the
post by the use of artillery, but failed Our
batteries opened by shelling the roads on each
side of the bridge. The advance under Gen.
Stoneham reached New Bridge yesterday,
being only eight miles from Richmond, and
found no enemy in force on this side of the
Chickahominy river, which at this point
dwindles down to a very small creek.
The country of that locality is under a good
state of cultivation, with no more swamp than
is to be found on ordinary bottom lands. Six
pieces of artillery were found posted on the
opposite bank, but Stonehams purpose not
being to bring on an engagement, he retired
mile from the bridge and encamped during
the day While driving in the enemy's out
post one man was killed and three wounded.
The whole army moved this morning early,
with view to make lengthy march. What
roads they took it is not necessary to mention,
but the headquarters of Gen. Mcclellan to-
night will be within short distance of Rich
mond, in front of which city is supposed to be
encamped the main body of the rebel army.
If they intend to give the Union forces bat
tie, which is almost universally acknowledged
to be the case, the time is drawing near at
hand when they will have an opportunity.
LATER.
HEADQUARTERS, May 2l.-SP P. MO the
Secretary of Var Il have Just returned from
Bottoms Bridge. l have examined the coun-
try ON the other side, and made reconnois-
sanee on the heels of the enemy, who proba-
bly, did not like the skirmish of yesterday
The bridge will be repaired by tomorrow,
and others built. All the camps have adj
vanced to-day. Gro. B. MCCLELLAN,
Maj. Gen. commanding.
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Call for Hospital supplies.

FORTRESS MONROE, May 2l.-We call on
the farmers of the north for supplies of butter
and eggs, to be sent here, to the care of Drs.
Hunter and Mccoy of the Chesapeake and
Mill Creek hospitals. Sponges, oiled silk
rags, bandages, lint, and dried fruit, are also
urgently needed In the name of our suffer.
ing soldiers, make this appeal.
lSlgnedI Mrs. JOHN HARRIS, Sec'y.
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Tornado MT wheeling.

WHEELING, VA, May 21.-The Lutheran
church, occupied as a school, was unroofed
this afternoon by tornado, killing three and
injuring six scholars. The steeple OF St.
Johns church was also blown down, and the
building partially unroofed. The steamer
Mariner, bound down the river, had her up
per works demolished, and three men injured,
by the same tornado.
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LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY spy

THURSDAY, THREE O'CLOCK a. M.-At the
time of going to press nothing had been heard
from the department of Gen. Haleck Strn-
gent regulations have been placed upon the
transmission of news in this interesting field
of operations, and little can be expected till
decisive events have transpired.
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NEW YORK. May 2l--SToCKs heavy, Rock Island
e5 Toledo 400 Galens az; Illinois scrip 81; Panama
1871 Michigan southern guaranteed 5l6; Michigan Cen.
ira ga; Chicago burlington and Quincy III; Harlan
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iii: American Gold 1881 Missouri skies so; Virginia
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skies 6i registered 1922 5 skies 81 coupons lOi "
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MONTREAL May 21.-The premier an
uounced to the legislature this morning that
the ministry had resigned. Their resignation
has not yet been accepted.
PnILGpELpmA, May 2l.--John Drew, the
Irish comedian, died suddenly this afternoon
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WAsHINGToN, May 21.-Dispatches up to
10 o'clock this evening report all quiet in the
departments Of Gems. Mcdowell and Banks.
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SYLVESTER BOWEN.
Hardwick December 5th, 1861.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

Worcester, IS.
Alta meeting Of the County Commissioners begun and
holden at Worcester, within and for the County ofWor
cester on the fourth Tuesday Of March, A. d. 1862 and
by adiOumments on the sixth day OF May, A. ID. 1862.
ON the Petition aforesaid Ordered, That notice be given
to an persons and Corporations Interested therein, that
said Commissioners win meet at the Counting Room Of
Geo H. Gilbert u Co., in Gilbertyile, in Hardwick, In
said county of Worcester, TUESDAY, the tenth day
OF June next two Of the clock in the afternoon, by
nubshnr an atesed copy Of said Petition and Of this
order thereon in the Wooster Daily Spy, newspaper
printed in Worcester aforesaid, once IN week, for three
weeks successfully the last publication to be fourteen
DAYS at least before the day last aforesaid. And 1t Is
further ordered that the sheriff Of said county, his
Deputy serve the Clerks Of the said towns of Hard
wick and New Braintrce with atesed copy Of said Pc
tition and Order thirty days at least and also post up
atescd copy tereofn two public places in each of said
towns of hrdwck and New Braintrce fourteen days,
least before the day last aforesaid that they the nhab
tants ofthe said Towns Of lardwck and New Branree,
NAV then and there appear # they see Mt, and shew
cause ii any they have, why the said Commissioners
should not direct specific repairs TO be maze in such
mnnncr as the public convenience requires over the
listing old road, and they shall be heard thereon,
7 Attest. WIN. A. SMITH, Asst. Clerk.
'' Attest; WIN A. SMITH, Asst. CLERK.
inca d3sIh
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THO THE HONORABLE COUNTY

n COMMISSIONERS for the County Of Worcester
The undersigned would respectfully represent that the
present travelled road ON Glbervile In the sOuhery
of Hardwick to West BroOkhed is circuitOus
ncOnvcnient and that the public good require the loca
ton and construction of a section of new road
They therefore petition your Honorable Board to view
route commencing at point on the old road about SIX
eight rods westerly of the sOhery end Of the Bridge
Ware river and nearly opposite Of Cherry tree
standing the norherly side OF said old road thence
a southerly direction In fardwiok and New Braintree
10 Ware line stake and stones said old road north
ery Of the dwelling house Of sylvester Bowen; and To-
cate and the to be constructed, and as in
duty bound will ever pray. - -
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KENNEOYS RHEUMATIC IMMINENT.

The attention of the public is called to this most ex
cellent of all Lnments perfect and speedy cure for
all the aches and pains thatfesh is heir to-
RHEUMATISM is caused by stagnation of the
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NEURALGIA-the king of all paints caused by
Inflammation CT the nerves-is instantly cured by
few applications of KESEEDY's RHEUMATIC LIN1NEhT.
SPRAINS caused by an over-extensiOn and a
sudden action of the musclesis cured by few bot
ties of KENEEDYs RHEUMATIC LINIMENT-equally good
for man or beast.
PLEURISY is Inflammation Of the lining of
the ribs is cured by few bottles of KENHEDYs RHEU-
HATIC LINIMENT.
BRUISES are caused by sudden pressure of the
flesh and smashing of the tssucs-is instantly relieved
by KENNEDY's RHEUMATIC LINIMENT.
CRAMP is a contraction OF the muscles, caused by
sudden stoppage of the fluid. which prevents
animal life having free flows cured by few applica
lions of KENNEDY's RHEUMATIC LINIMRNT.
BILIOUS collie is caused by aneuralRia in the
stomach and bowels-take teaspoonul of KESNEDY S
RHEUMATIC LINIMEET In warm water every hall hour
SORE THROAT AND HOARSEN Ess
caused by unnatural dTyness of the gandswet
niece of flannel with KRNNEDY's RHEUMATIC LINIMENT,
apply it on going to bed, and you will be welln the
HEXDACHE AND THROBBING OF
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perspirationis cured by few applications OF kENNE-
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direction in the circular around each bottle.
1t is good for ToOthaChe, Earache Sweled Face ana
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r HARLOW, JAMES. GREEN, BUSH 81 co. NJ S.
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everywhere.
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Grand Combip alton of
EMINENT DRAMATIC ARTISTS,
From Niblos Garden, y. Y. and Academy of Music,
Boston.
J.. i. DAVENPORT, the eminent American Tragedian.
WILLIAM WHEATLEY, Justly acknowledged to be
t best living Light Comedian.
JOHN b. OWENS, the Comedian of the day.
JOHN GILBERT. the distinguished Dramatic Artist,
from the PRINCIPAL Theaters of the Union.
MIA and New York Theaters.
EDWARD LAMB, the popular Comic Actor
ClAS. BARRON, the young American Actor
e. kingsland, j. W. Blaisdcl, 8. France j. Ward, r.
Past, j. Darcy.
Mrs W. G. Gladstane the distinguished Actress from
the Boston and New York Theaters
Miss MARY WELLS, the favorite Actress, from Nibo's
Garden, New York
Miss EMMA TAYLOR, the elegant young artist, from
the Philadelphia Theaters
Mrs. G. SKERRETC- the well known Coincidence
Mrs NoURsE, Miss WILKES.
FRIDAY EVENING May %, Sherdans brilliant
Comedy, in acts, entitled the
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL,
WFch will be presented with Of characters which
cannot be equalled by any Theater in the world The
play Will be presented in the costume of the period
SATURDAY EVENING, May "a, will bo presented
Colemaus celebrated Comedy os
THE POOR GENTLEMAN.
Together with Buckstone's famous Comedy, MAR
RlED LIFE.
~ Notwithstanding the expense attendant upon the
production of the popular Plays-the
many eminent artists for the bret season Of two nights
the management respectfully announce the following
rates of Admissions Dress Circle and Parquet 5Ocents
Family Circle and Amphitheater, 2i5 cents No extra
charge for reserved seats. Doors open at H. to
mence at O'Clock.
The sale of Tickets will commence at the Box Office
Tuesday morning, May 20, at 10 O'Clock. d6t myl7