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Err AMEN" The correspondent gives the
names OF the miserable traitors but as he does
not 1urnlsh ms own name, the editor declines
publishing his communication.
WAR ITEMS.
correspondent from Yorktown writes that
our army now environ the rebel Notifications
with net of sharpshOoters, who pick off the
gunners as they appear on the parapets
1helr heaviest gun, mounted en- JdTbtue.
sweeping the Yorktown road, has been rem.
dered useless from lis exposed position. The
9unners, as soon as they appear, are shot
down by the .sharpshooters
AS illustrating the destructive spirit of war
correspondent OF the Portland Me Cour-
lerHays he entered a Virginia house that had
once been an elegant residence, and saw a
piano forte from which the inside had been
torn, aud several horses eating their oats from
the case.
California Joe" one of "Berdan's sharp
shooters" still keeps his post before York,
town. lie has sitnced one of the enemy s
heavy guns, and held it at will for several
days. He has killed fourteen men there, and
such is the terror and dread he has inspired
by his deadly shots, that not a man dare ap
proach the gun to remove the swab which was
left in Tie mouth Of the cannon by the rebel
who last fell beside the piece, victim to brave
joe" excellent skill
~ correspondent of the Bath Times, who is
with The army in front of Yorktown, saws that
about ten days ago Lieut.. Swan, OF the 7ih
Maine. and William Brown of Btunsw ick
bugltr IN the same regiment lost their way
ana were taken by The rebels, who took their
clothes and passed all through our lines, gain.
ing valuable information. Negroes have been
seen among the rebels, firing upon us
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DRuNNED OUT OF THE TwENrY.FIFrH.--
A Newbcrn letter of the 18th states that Pat.
rick Cronan, private in the 25th Massachu
sets regiment, was drummed out of the ser.
vice for cowardice. The following are the
details OF the affair -
"At the time Of the landing of the troops at
Slocum'B creek this CrOnan hid himself and
was not seen for many days after He had
no excuse to offer, and he was court marlialed
ed for cowardice. At the trial he was found
guilty and sentenced to be confined to lal for
a period, and then to be drummed out Of the
service. The latter part the sentence was ex.
ecuted yesterday morning. The regiment was
drawn up in front Of the provost marshal's Office,
and Cronan, with his head closely shaven, was
marched out and his sentence read TO him.
lie was then marched up and down the lines
with large placard attached to his back. on
which, in large letters, was displayed the
word Coward"
1.-TWO drummers preceded him, and at either
side Of him were two Of his late comrades,
with arms reversed, while, bringing up the
rear, were two moro, with bayon9ts Charged
the whole picture that filled you with pity
and at the same Time hatred of the man. He
was marched through the principal streets,
fellewed by an immense crowd Of spectators,
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wORCEs FIR:
THURSDAY, APRIL "a. 1ssa.

THE LEGISLATURE. The senate commit
tee, to whom the several tunnel propositions
were referred, reported Il new bill, which
passed the senate yesterday, by a vote Of 80
TO Z. 1t is substantially like the bill presented
by Mr. Williams, and is understood to he sat
isfactory TO the managers Of the tunnel enter
prise in the Legislature. 1t provides for the
appointment OF three commissioners by the
governor and council, under whose direction
the road and tunnel shall be completed, for
the payment of past claims TO the amount of
s175 900, for taking the property OF the cor
poration into possession Of the state, under its
mortgages, and, in word, contemplates the
speedy completion OF the work. The senate
disposed OF a variety OF important questions
yesterday, among which was the vexed mat
ter OF the Concord and Sudbury meadows,
which passed its final stage, by nearly unan-
imous vote. 1t is regarded as a signal and
decisive triumph OF the mlowners over the
meadow owners. I he bill modifying the laws
against usury was also the subject of much
debate. The final vote has not been taken.
In the house the bill concerning The police
court in Worcester, unanimously reported by
the judiciary committee, passed TO several
stages without discussion. II gives Justices
of the peace concurrent jurisdiction in civil
cases with the justice of the police court
Several resolves in favor of companies of the
volunteer militia 10 the three months service
were also passed, among which was one APP
priating S625 TO Co. B, Third Battalion Infan-
try, Worcester Light Infantry in payment
for uniforms worn out in the United States
service. The whole amount thus appropria-
ted is So, l65. Mr.. Field OF Stockbridge in
troduced new tunnel bill which will come
up for consideration this morning, with the
bill which has just passed the senate. 1t at
fords guarantees TO the Troy and Greenfield
corporation, which are not provided for in tine
senate bill, but is not otherwise materially dit
1erent. The governor sent in a special mes
sage, endorsing the copy OF an act just passed
by the legislature Of Maryla land for the relief of
those members of the Sixth Massachusetts
regiment, who were wounded, and for the
families of those who were killed in the Bati-
more riot of the 18th Of April 1861. The act
places $1,000 at the disposal Of the governor
OF Massachusetts, to be used at his discretion,
according to the spirit Of the act. By the
suggestion OF the speaker, the message and
documents were referred to the committee on
fe deral relations
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-24

In Batavia N. Y. the grave of Mary Blu.
ehanan, who was buried in the cemetery the
LIST Of March last, has been robbed and the
body carried off a young medical student
Of the place, named Forrest Page, has been
arrested, charged with exhuming and stealing
the body, and held to bail in large amount.
The liquor store OF George Rusenthall in
Rochester, n Y, was burned on the 10Th
inst, aud the remains Of its sole occupant, a
German named Charles Smith found in the
ruins
During the night Of the Dist, Thomas, who
is better known as the "French Lady" for
having passed out of Baltimore in female at.
tire, last summer, attempted to escape from
fort Lafayette. 1t is said he obtained mum.
Der OF tin canteens, and corking them tightly,
used them as buoys in an attempt TO swim be.
You'd the immediate Jurisdiction Of those who
look after his welfare. A sentinel discovered
an object floating in the water an alarm was
given, boat launched, and Mr.. Thomas was
again restored to terra irma and government
ratiOns.
a dispatch from Baltimore states that Har.
pers Ferry bridge was washed away on the
night OF II e 22l by the tresiet, and that win
be impossible to forward any freight on the
line for ten days.
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The UsURY LAws.-It will be noticed that
the ancient usury laws OF Massachusetts
stringent in TERMS but Intellectual and useless
in practice-are undergoing revision in the
general court, They have been the subject OF
much investigation during the winter, the re.
suit of which is an experimental measure,
which is quite likely to become statute, ex.
empting bills of exchange, promissury notes,
and any negotiable securities for the payment
of money, made payable at or within six
months Of the date. thereof" from the penal
ties of usurious interest, and allowing banks
and banking institutions to reserve nine per
cent on loans, advances, and discounts on such
bills, notes, and securities-the act to continue
in force till April LIST, 1864 The intent of the
proposed change is undoubtedly 10 bring the
laws of the commonwealth into nearer rela.
tons with the practice Of borrowers aud lend.
ers, who long ago tailed to show the slightest
respect for the spirit, and fear of the penalties
of the old laws against usury.
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DR. DUPONCO'S GOLDEN PERIODICAL PILLS
FOR FEMALES,
~ correcting regulating and rcmul inc all oh
as Il preventive.
me combination of Ingredients these FILLS are nor
leety harmless Their tcacy and merits al based nm
On an extensive practice OF tv,r tiity wears; and where
lhe lions nave been strictly followed they have
C lam 10 correct all Irregularities They relieve main
lul ana ulHcut Meustruatiun. partirularly nj fife
Cuahse ol me- Ihvy will Tie Whites and rcIrove
az o9StruGu0nS arising from colds, exposure or any
S0lSc anu may be used Successfully as n preventive
tSMaleS peculiarly situated. or those Suup0s Them
StEcssu are cautioned AGAINST using these iIls while
III Llat condition" lest they invite miscarriage and Inc
ppUe" or assumes no responsibility after tlis ntn.n
on dllough thcit midncsS would prevent an nscIirt
10 leatii ntnerW Use the Pills recommended IfnII
"u SN plcIl directions accompany each box Price ii
oViu IN H0rceStr, MdsS by the IL lowing driIg"ists
IL NlD SCOII, PSI Main street. JAMES tilEE% III
4ialt 1treel.an W. II. GOULDlN(i.l40 Main 81 In
HIeS ny sending by 81 10 either ab0rs a0eutx
throhtH th W0FctTfer"POsi Office, can have ti,e nils
srhl lenuieEtlhl lymniltO any parl OF the rnu,,tv
iTccoI pusthtCN sold also by L. Il nHydt{j t,Iintnn
a y. e. Btdlr, Warren. D. Il DeLdEd Nurtb i;r, AZ
ieIu, ana y; a. HenTy WCstbUru amt by one DrIppiSt
III every village 'nd city in the United States and nv
llnWt. sole Proprietor New YORK. - -
~ -Heware al Commercials Bur no Golden pills
VI any KIND unless tile box is signed s. u Howe XII
oIers arc Dase imposition and unsafe therefore as Won
Edluc your MS aud health Ito say nothing OF being hmm
otPed out o your money buy onlv those who show
the Signature Of ) ID. Hove every boX Which has
recetE Deeh added on account of the Pt being cuun
terlellcu' dom d29
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and then taken back to Jail. lie had always
been a very bad character, and prded himself
on his quarrelsome propenSities, but had not
the courage to face battle. His terrible dis
grace did not appear to Cypress him in The least.
Such thing as this must have good effect
upon the citizens, and explain why they are
defeated upon every side, when they see the
way we treat towards in the United States
Sprvipa -
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The TWENTY FIRST REGImENr-A let

The TWENTY FIRST REGIMENT-A letter
has been received at the adJutanl generals
Office in Boston, from Lieut. Col, Clark, COM
manding the twenty. first Massachusetts regi.
meut. The letter states that the regiu ent is
now encamped in a beautiful spot at Newbern
in tents, made in Richmond, Va The camp
was one left by the rebels. They called it
camp Lee. The name has been changed 10
camp Andrew. About 125 were killed and
wounded at both the battles OF Newbern and
Roanoke Island, and as many more are sick
in The hospital. The prevailing diseases are
typhus fever, chiIIs and fever, diarrh@a aud
debitY.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-24

COMMISSIONS IssUED.-Commissions were
issued at the state house, Tuesday, to Andrew
Elwell Of Gloucester, as lieutenant colonel,
promoted from major; John G. Chambers Of
Medtord, as major, promoted from adjutant !;
Daniel A. johnson, Jr. OF Salem, as second
lieutenant, promoted from sergeant major, all
in the 23l regiment james Manager OF New
York, as captain in The 18th, aud Edwin R.
Clalk Of lowell, captain in the 5OLh regiment.
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within his knowledge. Edward Earle consd-
cred it better than the Pound Sweeting.
Adopted.
Rhoie Island Greening Mr. Edwin Draper
thought that we had better raise the Western
Greenng He did not believe (aud in this
opinion he was emphatieally sustained by Ed,
ward Earle and the chair.) that the Rhode
Island Gre5ning could be successfully grown
this side Of Providence Plantations Per con
ha-O. B. lladwen had seen as fine specimens
upon trees Of Ny. John c. Ripley as could be
found anywhere s. IL. Cotton said that the
straw color, shaded with green. 1t is also
quite fiat, with disproportionate cirouuter
ence. He had no opinion of western apples.
Mr.. II. KeiIh-It he had ten apples, would
want nine OF them to be Rhode Island Green.
ings. Gov. Lincoln had seen the Rhode Isl
and Grecning Of excellent quality, in the gar
den Of Col. G. w. Richardson. As described
by Mr.. Cotton, they are of a straw, or golden
color, upon green ground. After slight
additional discussion the Rhode Island Green.
ing was adopted
IL. Baldwn-Adopted by acclamation.
y Rorb1Uy RuSset-Adopted mem con.
And the list was completed.
Mr. Cotton also submitted the suhjoined
supplementary list OF II sorts, recommended
to those DESTROYS OF an additional variety -
l. Sapsovine 9 Red Astrachan; 3. Gold
en- SweetiDg; 4. Fameuse; 5. Lyscom; 6.
COggswell; T. Peck's Pleasant; 8. Ladies'
Sweelng; 8, Nonsuch; 10. Yellow Bellfower,
on warm, rich soil II. Hunts Russell; II.
Golden Russell
Mr.. Keith moved the adoption of this list.
Gov. Lincoln would like first to know what
was intended by the adoption of the list. 1t
must not be forgotten that some responsibility
was attached 10 the recommendation of such
men as Messrs. Cotton, Hadwen and others
around him. He thought it better TO take
less decisive action, and therefore would move
to amend the motion of Mr.. Keith to the sim.
pie effect that the society propose the Supple
mentarY list as a list of apples worthy of
cultivation Mr. Keith accepted the amend
ment whereupon the motion was adopted.
On motion of o. B. Hadwen, the subject
OF Grapes was selected for the next meeting,
and Messrs o. b. Hadwen, Benjamin But
man, iona. Grout and John c. Ripley were
nominated committee to report upon that
subject at the next meeting. And, after some
conversation between Gov. Lincoln, j. NJ.
Earle and .. b. Hadwen, relative to a collec-
ton OF grapes exhibited at the last annual
fair of the agricultural society, the meeting
adjourned to Thursday, April "a, (this day.
at P ri, the meeting to be held as usual, in
the library.
NoTE.-ln the last report, in which the II
best varieties OF pears Tor domestic use were
discussed. Mr.. Edwin Draper was made to
say that the Flemish Beauty rotted at the
core. This, he informs u.s. is a mistake He
did not mean to be so understood. What he
said was that his pears OF this variety gave
him some trouble by being blown from the
trees, often being cracked by the fall, and
sometimes cracked on the tree. Still he would
recommend the Flemish Beauty as worthy Of
place among the twelve recommended by
the committee.
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News was received few days ago Of the
death OF Euler Norcioss OF Belchertown, who
was shot by the rebels in Missouri. He left
Bechertown three or four years ago, and went
to Missouri to engage in teaching. When the
war broke out he joined the home guards,
and did efficient service in that capacity,-af
forwards he receiyeda commission in the state
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-24

sSenta' Fine Shirts made to order in the most i'm
proved STYLE and in the hest manner nj short
nE. WAhBRlDGE, No. , American House Block
''''' "t'eIIs cHt' dtt o3l
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The Old South Band of Hope held an in.
on Tuesday evening, The exercises consist
ed OF decIamatons and singing by the chill
dren, and an interesting address by the pas.
tor, Rev. Horace James This youthful So
ciety have kept up their meetings during the
absence oil their pastor, and upon this occa.
sion acquitted themselves TO the satisfaction of
their many friends who were present.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-24

A new post Office has been established in
Wellington, New Salem, and d. W. Houghton
appointed postmaster.
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REV. Mr.. STONES LEcTURE.-We remind
our readers that the widely known preacher
OF the Boston Park street church will speak in
Mechanics Hall, this evening, at y o'clock,
on the subject Of temperance. AS the address
perance League, and to answer Il broad and
eminenty practical question, it cannot fail of
being both useful and deeply interesting The
small charge of ten cents, we trust, will not
prevent the attendance of the multtudes who
care for the cause as well as its ablest adyo-
Gates.
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Comm Ware Rooms, No. Bangs block
me Undersigned would respectfully call the attention
OF the public to his Coffin Ware Rooms open at No
bangs Block, opposite the Court House, VIII will
be found constantly ON hand COFFlNS and CAsKETS
OF all sizes and patterns, made and trimmed with the
best material. Also Coffin Plates and Robes
j. W. BROOKS.
Worcester Feb Is, 1862. diff fl9
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-24

Ks"tcheiOr's Hair bye. THE BEST IN THE WORLD
W. A. Bachelors Splendid Hair DYE the Origin al and
only Reliable and Harmless Hair Dye known. Instan-
tantaneous nits effects does stain the skin and nvie
crates the hair for life Be careful and none other
than the genuine signed each side of every box
WILLIAM A BACHELOR. Sold by all respectable Drug
giss and Fancy Goods Stores ever where. Alauufal
tory No 81 Barclay street. date Ii Bond street. and 23
Broadway, New York d&wlv aus
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brnper a. Clark, COMMISSION MERCHANTS and
Dcaers M Flour, Grain, Meal, Grass seed. salt. Lime
cement Cal nCd PLASTER, Plaster Paris, Ground oyster
shells, ana Farmers Produce generally Also Agents
Tor the sale of Goes super Phosphate OF Lme Peruvian
GuanO, American IuaHu, and Ground Bone.
DRAPER ~ CLARK,
ap3 dtf Nos 95 81 " Front st, Worcester Mass
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SpettaI ylotltes.

tShye you bought your Clothes VVrimgcrs
Yea, an,wer hundreds OF ladies, 1--WE BOUGHT one of
Ne>sons Excelsior Wriugrrs many months ago, and il
is last as good new" 1t simple in construction
ea>iN ADJUSTED, and tr from rust. The Rolls are
Bailey Patent Elastic Rolls warranted not to turn on
the SHAFT For sale at 23l Main street Ladics in want
OpcratiOu "
~ agents wanted.
WA. A. AYRES General Agent
apA DIFF 23l Main Street Worcester, Mass.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-24

The INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Services, interesting and impressive, were
held in the chapel, on the Bird inst, Inaugural
ting Rev. Marcus Ames as superintendent
and chaplain OF the Industrial schools for
girls in Lancaster
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-24

The MENDELssoHN CLUE are to give their
concert next Monday night, The Schubert
octet, a portion of which was given by them
a year ago, will be brought out entire, and two
movements Of Beethoven scptett The 9th
er selections are very choice.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-24

horse arrived in this city, few
days since, by express, from Newbern, sent
home by Lieut. Samuel Harrington of Pax,
Ton, Of the 25th regiment. A conraband led
Him up and gave it to him, with request that
they would not send any more shells over
there, pointing in direction where they had
fled.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-24

The New BOARD OF ENGINEERS The
board of engineers in the fire department for
tile coming year is constituted as follows -
Chief engineer Alzirus Brown; assistant en-
gineer, A. b. Lowell clerk, R. NJ. Gould.
The other members of the board are, A. NJ.
Barrows, Smith Quimby, S. L. Combs, and
VIM. A. Swallow.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-24

HARPER's MAGAZINE for May is for sale by
Edward MelIcn, Jr.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-24

T S IL e. DERTAK
His Colin WarCrooms ut 50 Front street where car
always be found large assortment of Collins of all dit
ferent kinds OF patterns, Mcntac and Walnut Caskeit
Of all sizes Coffin Plates and Robes of the best pat tern
and material Residence SO Front street. dti auI4
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-24

c. NJ HILLS ia Main street, las Harper's Maya
zine Tor May. Among the articles which it con.
ains, is one by LOSING upon the Notable trees of
America, finely illustrated, and of great interest.
Mr.. Hills has also the New ork illustrated News
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ri y ss ssIEBb .

DIED.
In Quinsigamond April %, of consumption VIM A
son OF John swift, % ~ W." ~
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The oldest church in Franklin county is the
Unitarian church in Deerticld. Itwas formed
liz 1886, thirty two years before the formation
OF any other church in the county. 1t was
Orthodox in its character when first formed,
aud continued so about one hundred and TWEEN
ty-one years. During this time three minis
tiers were setlcd--Rey. Mir Williams, Rev.
MIR. Ashley, and Rev. Mr.. Taylor after which
it became Uniiarinn.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-24

In Pelham on the 9th inst Charles Newton
was employed splitting a log with powder
when not using necessary precaulon a wedge
flew out entering his forehead and projecting
at the backside of his head. He brpalhed Il
few minutes afterwards but did not speak He
was about y years old, and leaves wife to
mourn his sudden death
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Since the quota OF troops from New Uap,r.
shIre were all in the field, recruiting has bee,
continued, to maintain the efficiency of each
regiment The number OF pnlistmrnls Tins
maue Is between three and four hundred
RHODE ISLAND.
Inc Catholic Orphan Asylum Mt South
Providence was opened on the 22d. Ono bnn.
dred and fifty children are to oruny il at
once 1t has accommodations for two hun.
dred and fifty. """
Charles IL, Alden, of the firm Of c. IL 81.
Aluen, OF Frovldence, was Instantly killed
by stepping from the cars, at Mansfield The
22d inst. lie stepped off on the wrong side.
aud freight train passing at that moment,
cut him him almost in two.
CONNECTICUT.
One Of the editors OF the New Haven Pal
ladium, while passing through State street, IT,
that city recently, late in the evening heard
woman utter cries of distress. Entering a
back yard, he found handsome and well
dressed young woman struggling with fol.
low who held her nose and mouth. evidently
for HE purpose OF suppresSing her screams.
ana surrounded by pimpS and prostitutes S. lie
was told that she was "Ouly in a ft," and left
her 10 her fate.
DIR. G. NJ. Brownell Of East Hartford. some
years ago, wheh IN the South Atlantic, threw
D"''ei V"L'VeluE letleri over board, which
letter was picked up al Pprnambuco and sent
home to Connecticut within eight weeks of its
date. Recently he threw a letter similarly So
cured into the sea Off Cape Spartp Afrco
which was picked up on tie coast of Algeria
aud sent home also.
A correspondent writes to the New Haven
journal from Vest Haven, that Two Sun.
days ago the sOlemnity Of the service in the
Episcopal church WAS invaded by prpninert
breckinr'dge democrat circulating, "Nor
Of our arms, and that on the next Sunday n
lawyer from New Haven, in the same church.
sharply responded to the same prayer, "Npv.