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xxxvI1h CoNGREss-Frr.t session.
WAsHINGToN, April IS.
SENATE

u.
Mr.. HALE submitted a voluminous report,
relative to the destruction OF the government
property at the Norfolk and Pensacola navy
yards and at Harper's Ferry. Ordered 10 be
printed
A resolution calling on the superintendent
of the census bureau for the names of all per-
sons owning slaves in the District of Column
ba was adopted. A resoluti IN was passed en-
curing OF the secretary of the interior the
amount paid for legal services by the govern
ment in suits in California and Mexico in the
last four years, and for what special service
said sums were paid.
The bill establishing an armed mail steam
ship line from San Francisco to Shanghai was
taken up and debated Pending the vote, the
hour for the special order arrived, and Mr.
Harris addressed the senate on the confisca-
ton bill
MIR. FEssENDEN opposed the bill, and, pend
ing vote, the senate adjourned to Monday.
HOUSE.
A bill was passed, approprating half mil
lion dollars for the completion of the west
wing Of the treasury department, and making
other civil appropriations.
Mr.. ALDRICH reported bill providing for
an examination of claims for Indian depreda-
tons in New Mexico
In committee of the whole the Pacific Rail-
road bill was discussed. Mr.. SHEFFIELD op.
posed the bill. Further consideration was
postponed to Monday next. Several private
bills were passed.
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LATEST NEWS.
By TELEGRAPH
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
OPERATIONS AT YORKTOWN.
General Smiths Men Attacked.
THE REBELS REFUSED.

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-The following
has been received from Gen. Mcclellan to.
day =
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoroMAc,
April l7.-About half an hour after midnight,
last night, the enemy attacked Gen. Smiths
position, aud attempted to carry his guns
Gen. Smith repulsed them handsomely, and
took some prisoners. will forward the de.
tails as soon as my aids return. The firing
was very heavy, but all is now quiet.
The position occupied yesterday by Smith,
was entrenched last night, SO that we have
been able to prevent the enemy from working
today, and kept his guns silent. There was
the same result at the batteries, and at Hyan's
Mills. Yorktown was shelled by our gun
boats aud by some of our barges, today, with
out effect. There was good deal of firing
from the Yorktown land batteries.
WASHINGTON, April 18.-The following
was received at $50 this evening =
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY OF THE
PoToMAc, April 1S.-An official report has
been received at headquarters, giving list of
killed and wounded in the engagement be.
tween the third Vermont regiment aud the
enemy, on Wednesday, a mention of which
was made yesterday. The information as lar
as received, puts the killed on our side at 80,
and the wounded at 90. Ten of the latter
cases will probably prove fatal.
The conduct of the Vermont troops on the
occasion is spoken of in the highest terms,
earning for the Green Mountain Boys laurels
only to be won by the brave. They drove a
,Nftt al,
titled position, but were forced to reDinquish it
on the rebels being reinforced The loss of
the enemy in this engagement must have been
heavy, as the well directed fire of our artillery
moved them by acres.
Yesterday afternoon, while Lieut.. 0. B.
Wagner of the Typographical engineering com.
pany with a squad of men, was making a sur
vey of the enemy's works, shell struck the
table on which lay the papers, and, instantly
exploding, the left arm OF the lieutenant was
shattered and was afterwards amputated. He
is comfortable this morning and no fears are
entertained as to his recovery Jos. Luther,
Jr., of Bristol r, l., belonging to the second
Rhode Island regiment, WAS probably fatally
injured Daniel Painter of Berdan's sharp
shooters, mentioned yesterday, is dead.
About one o'clock this morning, the enemy
in force, attempted to cross the dam, in front
of our lines, evidently with the intention of
capturing battery Of our artillery, which had
given them considerable trouble during the
last few days. On the rebels making their
appearance they were opened upon by well
directed fire from body of infantry, acting
as reserve to the pickets, forcing them to
beat hasty retreat, leaving their dead and
wounded on the dam, which they succeeded
in recovering before daylight. Both parties
then opened with artillery, which has contin
ued at intervals up to the present time. None
of our men were killed.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, April 18.-The following or
der was just issued by the adjutaut general -
In tile present condition of military operations
at Yorktown, no passes can be given to per.
sons not Immediately connected with the
troops in a military capacity, The sick and
wounded will be amply provided for by the
government, and their friends cannot be per.
mitted to visit them while the above prohibi-
ton is in force.
The condition of the treasury now enables
the secretary to direct the payment in cash of
all claims of dates prior to November LIST,
1861, including claims settled by the ST Louis
commissioners, and it is expected the Novenl.
Der Claims will also be paid in full, within a
few days. All other CLAIMS without regard to
date will be paid on presentation. if desired,
as heretofore, eighty per cent, in certificates
and twenty per cent in cash.
The prospect of the passage of a Pacific
railroad bill during the present session Of con,
gress, is not promising
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THE VERMONT AT PORT ROYAL.
AFFAIRS AT FORT PULASKI.
WHAT WAS TAKEN THERE.

w II A L w A S L A X E n t II Z r Z
New YORK, April 18-The steamer Nc
Clel!an arrived from Port Royal on the after.
noon of the 18th. The frigate Vermont was
being towed into Port Royal by the steamer
Star of the South. The following is an ac-
count OF the capture OF fort Pulaski -
On the morning OF the 10Th, Gen. Gilmore
sent flag of truce to the tort, demanding an
unconditional surrender. Col. Olmstead re.
piled that he was there to defend the tort, not
to surrender it, whereup0n our batteries open
ed fire. A few rounds shot away their flag,
but it was replaced, and the firing kept up
tili sunset. Gen. Gilmore then placed bat.
terry at Gout Point, only sixteen hundred
yards from the fort, to breach the walls, and
commenced firing at midnight for that pur.
pose, with Parrot and James guns
On the morning OF the 11th two breaches
were discovered on the southeast face of the
fort, which at noon assumed huge proportions,
and about two O. clock the rebel rag was haul
ed down, the white flag displayed, and the fort
surrendered, Col, Olmstead stating that it was
impossible to hold out longer, our rifle shots
reaching the magazine, and most of the guns
were disabled. The 7th Connecticut regiment
took possession that night
The Union loss is one killed and one slight
ly wounded The rebel loss is three badly
wounded and 3S5 prisoners. 105 rebel pris
oners are on board the Mcclellan in charge OF
Col. Morrow, aid to General Hunter. The
firing was continued thirty hours, when as
the troops were about TO storm the fort through
the breach, the rebel flag was struck We
captured forty seven guns, 1000 shot and shell
10000 pounds of powder, with the small arms
and accOutrements of the prisoners, and a
good supply OF provisions.
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A AIRS IN ARKANS


FoRsYTH, Mo, April 13.-Judge Murphy
and DR.. johnson of Huntsville, Arkansas, ar
rived at Gen. Curtis headquarters, last night,
having been obliged to fly from their homes,
since the battle of Pea Ridge, by threats
made against them'by band of Texan rang.
ers stationed at Ozark. Judge Murphy was
the only member OF the Arkansas seeding
convention whose vote was cast against the
secession of the state. AT Huntsville the
Union men are depressed with gloom not be-
ing aware of the recent victories No mails
have been received since Prices flight from
Springfield. 1t was proclaimed by the rebels
that Price had retaken Springfield and sur
rounded Curtis, that Pike and his Indians
had whipped Gen. Hunter, that the federals
were repused with great loss at Island No. TO-
and that they were falling back along the
whole line, and that JEFF. Davis was about to
head 400 900 troops 10 invade Maryland and
the northern states. The assertions were gen.
orally believed, and no one had the hardihood
to dispute these falsehoods.
The Judge gives much information of inter-
est relating to Arkansas matters. Gov. Rec
tor is bitter and wolfish. He called an extra
session of the legislature, but it was three
weeks before a quorum was present. In his
message he recommends that an act be passed
Furnishing with heavy fine any person who
even expressed doubts OF the success of the
confederate arms, and that second offence be
declared felony. An act was passed imposing
tax of $50 per bale on cotton, thus favoring
the production of grain to the Encouragement
Of cotton raising.
Col. Wright, of the sixth Missouri cavalry,
returned to Cassvile on the evening OF the
ninth, having made a successful expedition
with four companies of his command, through
the south west corner OF the state. All Jay
Hawking bands in that locality were dispersed.
Several skirmishes took place, which resulted
in the death of several prominent rebels. 125
prisoners were captured all of whom, except
the leaders and twenty five untractable ones,
were released, on taking the oath OF allegiance.
A number of horses were captured, together
with 122 head of cattle, 327 bushels of wheat,
and $4,000 pounds of bacon.
All the rebel gangs not captured were driven
by Col. Wright down to point on the line of
the Indian territory, twenty-five miles below
Neosho. 1t is reported that body of rebels
six hundred strong, are encamped between
CowsEin and Buffalo Creek, and that Albert
Pike is at the head of fifteen hundred Indians
below
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FROGNEW MEXICO.-COL. SLOUGmS
EXPLOIT.


APACHE GLEN, New MEXICO, BETWEEN
SANTA FE AND FoRr UUIoN, March 80
Correspondence of the Missouri Republican l.
Since | wrote you, Col Sough's column,
1900 strong, have advanced 10 Hogan's Ran.
cho, 70 miles north OF Santa Fe, where they
encountered the enemy, whose strength was
not known, and Immediately engaged them.
Major Crittenden, with the first Colorado
volunteers and two companies of United States
infantry, under Capt. Lewis, were sent across
the river, to fall upon their rear. Gel. Slough,
according to the programme, gave way grad
ually, which left the supply train of the reb,
els unsupported, which Major Crttenden and
Capt. Lewis easily captured, together with
about fifty loaded wagons, which were burned,
and twenty prisoners were taken also, one
twOp0und howitzer, which was taken from
us at Fort Craig, was spiked by our troops
Col. Slough's command then fell back to
strong position. Our trophies are 100 prison
ers, prvates and officers, so loaded wagons
burned, one piece Of artillery of the enemy
spiked, and from 100 TO 200 OF the enemy kill
ed and wounded, including one major ard two
captains. Our loss is about Is or 20 killed, in
Guiding Lieut.. Baker of the Colorado voun.
teers, and 30 Or 40 wounded. 1t is supposed
that the rebel general Sibey will advance upon
Col. Slough's column with his entire force of
from 1000 TO 5000 strong and that Col.
Slough will fall back upon the trenches at the
depot at fort Union
AT last accounts Col Candy had not left
fort Craig. 1t is believed that Col. Slough
can hold tort Union against the rebels. The
whole command was engaged, our side be.
haved with signal galantry and GOODNESS, both
volunteers and regulars.
PosTsCRIPT - MARCH 3lst,--Ninety five
prisoners with eleven officers of the rebel
army have just passed under escort, and will
arrive at tort Union early in the morning.
Col Slough's entire comman has fallen back
to BENGAL Springs Al miles from fort Union,
and within supporting distance
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Additional Accounts of the Advance
from Woodstock to New Market.

MOUNT JACKSON, VA, April 17.-Mount
Jackson vas occupied this morning at nine
o'clock, the rebels showing feeble resistance
and burning the bridges as they retreated
The Vermont cavalry dashed through Mount
Jackson to prevent the burning of the bridge
across the creek beyond the town. They
captured several rebels in the act of firing the
bridge, and Ashby himself only escaped from
wearing the uniform of the federal cavalry.
The bridge across the Shenandoah was fortu-
nately saved.
Our pursuing forces are in New Market to,
night without resistance. Major Copeland
and twelve Of Gen. Banks cavalry charged
through the town in the rear of the enemy
Ashby and men are outside of the town
jackson and his infantry have fallen back to-
wards StauntOn.
WOODSTOCK, April 19.-Our army reached
New Market last night. Officers who have
returned hitler state that when they left, or
advance was five miles beyond Mount Jack
son. The enemy attempted TO make a stand
on his retreat. but guns opened upon them
A lieutenant, o Brien of Ashby's cavalry, was
captured al house on the road. The caval-
ry company taken yesterday was commanded
by Capt. Harper, who was absent. His three
lleutenants were taken.
Our officers believe it possible that an action
will take place to-day. Gen. Shields was in
command of his forces and gave directions for
a right flank movement which caused the Ell
emy's retreat. The locomotives and cars, and
all destructible appliances not transportable
were burned by the enemy.
THE VERY LATEST.
AT half past ten last night Gen. Banks had
reached New Market and was in hot pursuit
of the enemy. There is no news from Gen.
Banks this morning. The enemy made a
feint of resistance at Rudds Hill, very strong
position beyond Mount jackson, but on de-
monstration of attack by our forces they fed.
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A VIOLENT nUKRICANE.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, April ia most violent
. hurricane passed in a southeasterly direction
from this place tonight The p. c. railroad
freight house was demolished, injuring several
persons. The steamer Major of tine Hannibal
ana St Joseph railroad line was torn from
her moorlngs and carried down the river sew.
erqi miles but finally made landing, being
badly damaged. Her passengers were ali
saved Inc steamer Dacotah of the same
llhe' sunk and is total loss. She carried
down her engineer, railroad conductor. and
two other persons. To what extent damage
is done IN other sections below is not known.
as the telegraph line is down between here
and Atchison. W.
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TIE PRISONERS FROM AInrsnn.s

BosToN, April 18,-Thomas t. TunsalI
late United States consul at Tangiers. and
Mr.. Mr.. Myers, purser OF the pirate Sumter.
arrested at Algesires, Morocco, arrived here
to-day, in the bark Harriet Home, to which
vessel they were transferred by the United
States guuboat Ino. The prisoners were in
irons, which were removed by order of mar.
shal Keyes, and they were sent to Fort War.
rem, to await instructions from the govern.
ment.
The gunboat Tiger was successfully launch
ed at Charlestown navy yard, this afternoon.
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CAIRO, April 1S.-The river at this point is
rising very rapidly. 1t is already forty feet
above low water mark, and TO the mark OF the
break which flooded Cairo some years ago,
Great preparations are being made in anticipa-
ton of its breaking through the evee.
There is nothing from the Tennessee river,
and nothing that can be published from Com.
modore Foote'S holilla.
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BANKS MOVING ONWARD.

WAsHINGToN, April 10.-The following
has been received at the war department.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE
SHENANDOAH, April 17--9 p. M-Hon. e. NJ
Stanton Secretary Of War:-Our troops occu
py New Market to night There has been
some artillery skirr ishng, but no loss on our
side. We have many prisoners.
Signed N. z. BANKS,
Mai. Gen. Commanding.
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CONIATO FOOTE AGAIN!

CHICAGO, April 18.-The Chicago Journal
says We learn from a private source this
morning, that fort Wright was attacked by
Commodore Foote'S fiotlla. on Monday, and
that it has been captured We presume our
information is correct, as it comes from one at
Cairo who knows about everything that is
going on"
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MOHAWK VALLEY FLOODED,

New York, April Is The whole Mohawk
Valley is inundated. Trains on the Central
road were detained last night, but come
through to day although several miles of the
track are under water.
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ALBANY, April IS "A bill for the enlarge.
nert of the canals SO as to permit the passage
OF gunboais, has passed the New York senate,
II against 5.
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FLOOD IN CONNECTICUT RIVER

SPRlNGFIELD, April 18-At9 o'clock this
evening the Connecticut river was eighteen
feet above low water mark, and rapidly rising
This is within four feet four inches of the
great flood of May first 1854 Such rise of
the river without rain is unparalleled.
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DRESENTATION or REBEL TRIO.
IL rHlES TO THE CITY OF WORCESTER

At the battle of Newborn, Company L of the twenty.
fifth Massachusetts regiment, commanded by Capt
Thomas ONei OF this city captured ourrebel standards
Ut the earnest desire of Capt Neil and his brave
men, tt these embemS of treason should be presented
u the city Of Wore ster and they entrusted
MajO. NJ. D. McCAherty, Tor that express purpose Ma
jor McCaerty communicated his wish to the Mayor by
letter and at the last meeting of the City government
the acceptance of the rebel standards agrc upon
and the matter referred to the Military Committee
make all necessary arrangements for the same The
C0nmIttee haNe. AcCnr inglN. selcrind
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EYE AND Especial at
M ANHOOD:-H HOW LOST HOW

AVA REST0REDl Just published, in Sealed EnveI
ope. Price six Cents Lecture the Nature, Treat
ment and Radical Cure OF Spcrmatorrh9a or seminal
Weakness Involuntary Emissions, Sexual Debility, and
lmpedments 70 Marriage generality Nervousness Com
SUMPTION Epilepsy, and Flls Mental and Physical In
capacity, resulting from SelfAbuse, &C. by ROBERT
j. CULFERWkLL, NJ d, Author of the Green Book re.
"A boon TO THOUSANDS SuFFERERs." Sent under
seal, in plain envelope, to any address post pdid on
receipt of six cents or two postage stamps by DIR. CHI
}. 9. KLINE. l21 Bowery. New York, Post Office Box
@asN d&Nis3m apl
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Saturday, the 10Th day of April,

appropriate time for the ouies. One year
ago Massachusetts men, as they marche to the defense
OF the atona capital, were slaughtered by ruffan
traitors in the stress Of the Monumental City On
Anniversary OF that sad event in annals it is
that the citizens of Worcester should unite in the public
reception OF trophies pucked in the battles din by her
hardy SONS from the strOnghuids of treason
Ihe exercises VIII therefore be held at The
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M MECHANICS HALL,
On Saturday. the 18th inst, at 3 o'cIocb in
The afternoon.

The presenta II speech will be made by Major NJ. j.
MCCAFEERlH, and response may be expected from
Hon =. EMORY ALDRICH Mayor Of the city
Ladies invited to attend Members OF the City
Government are requested to take seats upon the plat
form q. b. PRAIr
apl6 dit Chairman Of the Committee
SINGING SCHOOL.-The Spring and
~ Summer Term of Mr.. WRITINGS Juvenile Singing
Glass viii commence on SATURDAY Afternoon, April
49, at O'Clock, at the Vesry IF the Union church The
class will meet every saturday. Mr. Whiting hopes
ali his young friends who wish to learn to sing pres
et at the first meeting. Terms for TWEEN lessons so
anil
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+ Evils NEW GYMNASTICS Mis-

r. NJ. A. DRAKE, Of Leonlinster graduate of Dr.
Lewis Normal Institution of Physical framing, proposes
to form classes instruction in thi, well known system
of eXercis The exercises equally suitable tor the
most delicate child and the strongest man, and have
been endorsed by the most eminent physicians A
for gentlemen and ladies' will be formed WEDNES-
DAY Evening next, at u o'clock, at SONS TEMPER-
ANCE HALL, Foster street Terms %3 Tor course of
II Lessons which will be given two evenings
week the class may desire. \ Childrens Cla!s will
meet THURSDAY, april "a at at the lall above
Named will be continued on the succeeding Thurs.
day OF this month, and thereafter Wednesday and
Saturday afternoons
Parents and Others invited to attend and witness
the exercises
Names Of who wish to join either class be
left at Mellen S bookstore DIST aDlS
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n SSIGNEE'S SALE-W;n !,
VALUABLE FARM AT Auction
WIN be sold at Public Auction,
On Tuesday, April %, at Q o'clock a. m,
at the late residence Of William c. Lamson No AnstI
street, the following articles Of


One Sofa, Bureaus, Bedsteads, Feather Red ana
oding, Hair Mattress Rocking Chairs Hair and
Cane Seated Chars, | Wardrobe, | Mahogany Sink /
kerigerator Fables, Cooking stove, Parlor stove
iull gold band China Set Crocksry and Glass Ware.
Rakes, Wood Saw, Iron Bari Rocking Horse, Hay
Cutter Also great variety Of Carpenter Tools ia
GLIDING large Iron Vice, number Of large Wrenches
and other valuable tools which are seldom offered al
auction. Il IAWSf.N Inctinnea. -
apis d4t - 1N'
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GEN. CURTIS COMMAND.

the defence of our rights may be as injurious
as the open assaults OF our enemies.
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b. WORCESTER NURSERY
: sou,hbrIdge street.

AZ the Nursery can be found large collection Of
FRUIT TREES. in fine order transplantng; Apples
Pears, Plums. Cherries, reaches, &c, &C.
Also, large assortment of UkNAMENTAb TREES
and SHRUBS. embracing nearly all the desirable
ties suited TO this climate.
90 Nursery a short distance south of the Junction
Hall - u. COTTON PrOprietOr
apis dkwtf
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ASELL FEMALE SEMINARY. -
a,, ihe NEXT Quarter hcgins on THURSDAY, May Il
rus Institution hns been, since rs foundation Oen
year. any continues to be, under The same care tits
located zen miles from BOstun on lie Wofcestcr Rail.
road and offers the best advantage or female educa.
tion. For Catalogues, &c., apply To
Auburn Dale, April, 1852. d3tawlw Az
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DIGS, PlGS.-A nice lot Of spring Figs
ersato a. tho farm Of m subscriber belmont
atree Woreester JONAS BARrLETT.
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