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The New York herald., 1862-03-26

whole han quarter casks brcwed from the choicest
barley malt and hops Brewery 5S and l6O West Eighteenth
street, between Seventh and Eighth avenues, N. y.
The New York herald., 1862-03-26

Whites Spring style OF Cents Hats and
Caps ready at PIG Broadway. under Barnums Museum
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-19
From washington,

WAsHNGToN, May lS.-The post Office de-
partment has directed all mail matter for
Burnside's command to be sent to New York.
The navy department has received a report
from Com. Dupont, dated at Port Royal, May
18th, reporting the capture Of the schooner
Maria Theresa on the 10th, by the Unadila
also, enclosing report of commander Par
rOtt, of the Augusta, concerning the steamer
Planter. Com. Dupont states in addition that
portions of the information derived from her
pilot are of the utmost importance. He would
continue to employ the pilot aboard the Plant
er for the inland waters. She is quite a val
liable acquisition to the squadron.
Some prisoners recently released from Rich
mond, state that private named Holmes, in
the Brooklyn 14th, who had escaped from a
tobacco warehouse, was recently hung in the
confederate capital on a charge of forging the
confederate notes.
The senate committee on public lands have
unanimously reported back senator Wade's
bill donating thirty thousand acres for each
senator and representative to every state
which provides colleges for the benefit of ag-
riculture and mechanical arts.
The house naval committee have authorized
the chairman to report to the senate a bill re-
organizing the navy department. 1t creates
three additional bureaus. The committee
have also authorized Mr.. Sedgewick to report
the bill recognizing the naval service, which
was some time since prepared by the sub
committee of both houses. 1t provides for
ten grades, running from cadet to rear
admiral
letter from Cumberland, Va, reports a
narrow escape of Gen. Mcclellan from being
captured during an attack by the rebels upon
our wagon train. He was making a recon-
sight Of some rebel cavalry before he was
aware of their proximity. By hard riding he
escaped and took command of what force
was at hand and dispersed the rebels.
Steamer Planter had arrived from Charles
ton, run away with by a contraband pilot and
crew. They brought papers of the 18th and
seven heavy guns and one S-inch rifed gun,
intended for fort Ripley being constructed on
Middle Ground, Charleston harbor.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-19

New YORK, May lG.-By the Atlantic, from
Port Royal, we learn that negro pilot named
Small brought out from Charleston a fast reb-
ell tug boat, with number of guns, destined
for fort Ripley, and surrendered her to our
blockading fleet. The pilot himself is consid-
cred the greatest acquisition, he being ac-
quainted thoroughly with all the intricacies of
navigation in that region.
Cen Hunters proclamation had been pub
lshed at Charleston and negro instruction
was imminent. Vast preparations were max
ing to lombard Savannah. Our gunboats
have proceeded up the river and our pickets
are within four miles of the city. Massive
batteries mounting Parott guns have been
erected all around the city. Our troops have
a portion of the Charleston and Savannah rail-
road in their possession. A negro regiments
being organizedby Gen. Hunter, its officers be-
ing appointed from New England regiments,
and the movement meets favor as they are
able to perform duties which will relieve our
trnOOS
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-19
From Gen. TEalIeolx,s Command.

CAIRO, May 18.-The steamer Swan from
Pittsburg Landing has arrived. The news is
not important a picket skirmish had taken
place, lasting nearly two days. The rebels
were driven back, but not until they succeed
ed in burning the bridge over small stream,
four miles from Corinth. Twelve of our
men are reported to have been wounded. De-
serters continue to report the scarcity of pro-
visions in the rebel camp. Many of their
cattle are starving for want of forage. Guer-
rillas infest the country around Hickman and
New Madrid, and other points, committing
depredations.
The latest news from the fleet states that
several rebel gunboats came around Craig's
Head Point yesterday on reconnaissance.
The Benton opened fire us soon as they came
within range, when the rebels retired. The
gunboat Mound City has been thoroughly re-
paired and has gone down tonight. Passen-
gers by the Swan give currency to the rumor
that Gen. Bragg is in command at Corinth,
Beauregard having been called to Virginia to
reorganize the rebel army in the vicinity of
Richmond.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-19


WHITE House, VA, May lS.-The advance
guard of our forces on the main road to Rich
mOnd, by way of Bottom Bridge, drove the
enemy across the Chicahominy river at that
point, yesterday morning. When our troops
arrived within half a mile Of the bridge which
is burned, they were opened upon by brisk
fire Of artillery from the opposite side of the
river. No one was injured. This bridge is
fifteen miles from Richmond. At this point
our troops will experience considerable diff
Guilty in crossing, as the country is low and
swampy
A reconnaissance was made yesterday by
one of the gunboats with two companies of
infantry, under Major Willard, and one sec
ton of Ayers battery, up Pamunkey river,
distance of twenty-five miles from here, at a
point known as Russells Landing they found
the steamer Logan, one propeller and fifteen
schooners, in flames. They were laden most
ly with corn, which was being unloaded
Some contrabands on shore stated that when
the rebels heard our gunboats coming they
commenced putting the corn on board again
so as to ensure its destruction. shell soon
dispersed the remaining rebels in that locality,
when the gunboatS returned to White House.
The roads for the past three days have been
next to impossible, owing to recent rains. A
division train was thirty-six hours making its
way five miles, with teams doubled together,
with the assistance furnished by a large num-
Der of troops. The advance Of the army from
this point must necessarily be slow. From
here loses the benefit Of river transportation,
requiring all the supply trains at the disposal
of the quartermasters department to furnish
so vast a body of men with subsistence. The
bridge between here and the enemy has been
destroyed, and every imaginable obstruction
placed in the way Of our advance.
The Richmond Dispatch of the 18th has
lengthy article on the evacuation of Norfolk
and Yorktown and the condition of the war
generally. 1t says by abandoning detached
posts which are within reach of the enemy's
fleet and whichsit is therefore impossible to de-
fend, we are enabled to concentrate powerful
forces upon essential points and to battle the
enemy in every attack of vital importance.
The same paper makes mention of a terrible
panic in Richmond, on Friday on the approach
of our gunboats. This being Sunday the army
of the Potomac has ceased its labors, the
troops remaining in camp to enjoy day of
rest.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-19
LATEST FROM THE WEST.
General Advance Along the Lines.
severe slztr1nishing.

BEFORE CoRNTH, May 17.-Latest advices
from Gen. Curtis are that his forces are be-
tween Leary's and Little Rock, Ark, rapidly
marching on the capital. Gen. Rector had
called upon the militia and people generally to
come out Large numbers had applied to
Gen. Curtis for protection, with a desire to
come under the old flag
There was a general advance along our
lines to-day, towards Corinth, with much Skin
mishing and several severe engagements.
Gen. Sherman's division lost forty-four
killed and considerable number wounded in
attacking the Russell House, which the rebels
have occupied for some time past, worrying
the picketS. We succeeded in driving the en-
envy from their position back to his works
Our men are under arms, expecting an at
tack
SUNDAY MORNING, May 1S.-Among the
killed rebels left on the ground was one with
a sword supposed to have been an officer.
Our forces under major general Sherman still
occupy Russell House, only about three hun
dred yards from the enemy's breastwOrks.
Several rifles were captured in the skirmish,
perfectly new marked 'Breeze & Fireman,
Bremen'-much superior to rifles used by
our sharp shooters, having a range of y to
10 yards, while ours are only effective about
a 1000 yards. In all cases the dead rebels
left on the field were shot in the head, and the
wounded shot in the neck and breast The
enemy left on the field forty killed and one
hundred wounded.
Deserters from COrinth report an entire
absence Of chloroform in their medical stores
There is probably none in the confederacy.
The weather is very warm, and roads are
quite dusty.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-19
Destruction of the Navy Ward and Forts
at Pensacola.

BEFORE CoRTNTH, May 18.-The Mobile
Advertiser and Register contain the following
special dispatches =
PENSACOLA, May lO.-At twelve o'clock
last night the Pensacola navy yard and forts
were set on fire and destroyed When the
enemy discovered what was going on, fort
Pickens opened furious bombardment, and
kept it up during the conflagration, but with
out doing any damage to any one. At Pen
sacola all public property, except the custom
house, incapable of being burned, was moved,
but all the movable confederate property has
been saved. The railroad track leading out of
the city toward Montgomery was torn up
this morning. The federal vessels with flag
Of truce, came up to the city to-day, demand
ing its surrender. Mayor Bail refused to
comply with the demand, and said that all the
military forces had left and he had no power
to oppose, The federal officer replied that
they would occupy the city tomorrow, but
that the inhabitants need not be alarmed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-19
THE GUNBOATs REFUSED.
The Naugatuck's Gun Burst.

The Naugatuck's Gun Burst.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE following has
just been received at the war department:
WILLIAMSBURG, May 1.-THE guboats Ga
lena, Monitor, AroostOck, Naugatuck, and
Port Royal, were repulsed from fort Darling,
seven miles below Richmond, yesterday. A
portion of them have returned to jamestown
Island near this place in James river. Lieut.
Morris, commanding the Port Royal, sent
overland to me this morning for intelligence
regarding the condition of the forts below the
island, and also to assist in burying the dead
which he brought down with him. They have
been inferred on the banks of the river, and
there are number of the wounded on board
including Lieut.. Morris. The l00-pound gun
of the Naugatuck exploded at the first fire
(Signed) DAVID CAMPBELL,
Colonel 9TH cavalry.
By authority of G. B. Mcclellan.
SECOND DISPATCH.
WASHINGTON, May 18.-No official report
Of the gunboat affair on James river has
been received at the navy department. The
messages received on the subject Indicate an
opportunity to do better in the future. The
eight miles of Richmond. At that point there
is heavy battery mounted on high bluff.
and the river is temporarily closed to naviga-
ton by sunken vessels, among which are said
to be the Yorktown and jamestown, aud by
piles, chains, &c. The Monitor could not
elevate her guns sufficiently to reach the high
battery which rendered her useless
The banks of the river were filled with rifle
pits, from which an incessant fire was poured
upon the fleet part of which was engaged
at from six hundred to one thousand yards of
the main battery. After an action of four
hours, the fleet finding it impracticable under
the circumstances, to silence the battery on
the bluff, withdrew. Our loss was thirteen
killed and eleven wounded, among the latter
Lieut.. Morris in the leg by minnie ball, but
not seriously. 1t is expected that full partic-
ulars will be received in the morning.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-19

New York, May 17-Commodore Foote
is not coming to New York. He will remain
at Cleveland until sufficiently recovered to re-
turn to the hotlla.
The rumor about a new brigade here has
been contradicted. Such thing was at one
time talked of, but is now defunct.
New YoRK, May 1s.-The steamer Gen.
Burnside, from Newbern May lG, has arrived
with one hundred and sixty-fve sick and
wounded soldiers. The troops there are in
good health. Nothing new.
The transport steamer Arago has arrived
from fort Monroe. The prize ship Gondara
(British) has arrived from fort Macon.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-19
p U M P S, P U NJ P S
LEAD PIPE, LEAD PIPE

The subscriber tskes this method inform the public
that he has lately bought the old Pump establishment
formerly carried on by Mr. john sutton and of years
by Geo T. Sutton, at 81 Main street. where Siness
Is to be continued. Having secured the services of
experienced workman, and being himself a practical
mechanic in kindred business, executing all orders
promptly and reasonable in prices he hatters himself
the old patrons of the shop and the public generally will
continue the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed.
Pumps of various sizes and patterns Well Curbs Brack
cts and Lead Pipe Kept constantly hand for cash
market prices GEO. r. PECKHAM
myl9 d4w&w2t
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-19

HEADQUARTERS MOUNTAIN DEPARTMENT,
Franklin, Va, via Baltimore, May Ibis
patches received this afternoon and evening"
NOT official, but considered trustworthy at
headouarters. announce that Princeton, the
copital MERCER county, Va, where General
GAYS advance was stationed, was attacked and
captured, Yesterday, by a rebel force under
Humphrey Marshal. This morning the place
was rceaptured and the rebels defeated by
Gen. Cox. No particulars received Scouts
report that the enemy in front Of us has been
reinforced.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-19
From NIcCIelIan,s Command.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoToMAc, WHITE
HOUSE, May 17-l0.30 P. M.-The combined
naval and army expedition, under Capt. Muir
ray of the navy, with troops and artillery, I'M
der Maj. Willard and Capt. Ayers of the ar
my, went % miles up the Pamunkeg to-day,
and forced the rebels to destroy two steamers
and twenty schooners. The expedition was
admirably managed. We have advanced con-
siderably to-day. The roads are improving.
(Signed.) GEO. B. MCCLELLAN,
Major General.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-19

NEW YORK, May l7-SToCKS are shade easier but
dull; Chicago and Rock Island 654 Chicago, Burng-
ton and Quincy 70; Cleveland and pocdo 462 Galena
and Chicago u; Illinois Central scrip 63 Michigan
southern guaranteed S. Michigan Central 81 Hudson
42s Erie 392; Central 500; Pacific Mail l6 Amer
lean Gold lO3A; skies 81, registered l0l; skies
81 coupons l0iA Missouri skies 52b; Indiana War Loan
81; Illinois war Loan 49,; California sevens 81.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-19

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE president de-
cided this morning, to modify Gen. Hunters
proclamation emancipating the slaves in his
department..
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-19
FROM THE sOUTHwEsT
NOTORIOUS MARAUDERS TAKEN.

Exchanging Prisoners.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-11

Col. CoLT, of patent fire. rm celebrity died
ut Hartford, the 10th inst. He was At year. Of
age.
PARsoS BRowNLow is reported to have been
discharged from his arrest.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-11
The Slavery Question in Congress.

The New York Times correspondent at W ash
ington sends to that paper what purporls to be
the substance of The bill agreed upon BY the
Military Committee of the House, and which
will shortly be reported to that body. !, will
provide for charging the lanes of rebels with a
to b, forfeited on failure TO pay within 6Odays
from the 22d February, when the President is
to make Il proclamation calling upon them to
pay their taxes three Commissioners for each
rebel State to be appointed to take charge of,
and lease or sell lands forfeited personal prop
crty of rebels to be taken after June next, if
| they fail to pay the natioral income tax, and
the proceeds to be pu, into the treasury; the
slaves Of rebels, coming into our lines in any
way, to be made free and to be hired out by
the Government, or indcntured as apprentices,
all over 81 years of age for five years, and
all under 81 until Is years of age, and their
wages to be held in trust by Government to be
used 10 deporting them to some colony to be pro
vided for them slaves emancipated by any State,
to be treated by the General Government in the
same way: free negroes to be similarly treated
if they so desire; the fund obtained by these
uses of rebel property, to be employed, one
third toward paying for the territory to be pre-
pared for the emancipated slaves ons-third to
apply on the tax on the rebel States, and one
third to 60 to legal owners of omancipated
slaves, and toward compensation for the losses
of loyal persons by the rebellion; the President
to acquire lands or the right of settlement on
lands in Mexico, South America, Central Amer
lea, or islands in the Cult of Mexico, to which
these slaves may be carried. 1t is rad that the
President will sign no emancipation bill, which
does 1T also provide tor colonization.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-11

! gotten, rose before him, and Gods sn,;, :
such an arrow of conviction to his bp, n" M
instead of carrying out bis murderous J, ' o'
he sank upon his knees and cried M s.se
mercy. After assuring the lady that aob,, !.
should be conc her, he FASTENED to IL. I''
unbound the captive crcA, and restorm, ~ wv
to their ship, returned with his men - , ,s.
own.
Shortly afterwards he SURRENDERED h.,
to the British Fast India govorDman, 'I y
50 great was the romorse be suffered T.. %
past crimes, that before his trial Came m ~
was attacked with fever that IN fo, Y
proved fatal. Before his death he ,,I
full confession Of the crimes of his ns., +.
manifestlng the deepest pcnitencc ia VIZ,
his guilt, and he expired hpnbly tru.fp,
Jesus for mercy and acc ptar,cr viii him
Thus we're his pious mothers ,ao, .> a..
wcred at last, and her crring cLlu s,yeJ
we may trust, even at the eleventh bmr
What heritage for good are the PRAYERS ,
Christian mother.-Americau Iuenon.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-11
A DAILY FREEMAN

Will be published at this Office until further
notice. Two editions will be issued, one to be
ready for the mail West, and the stages that
leave Montpelier in the afternoon, the other in
the morning in season for the morning mails.
Each edition will contain the latest telegraphic
news to tie time of going to press.
The Terms will be,
$500 per year, or 81 90 for three months, to
mail subscribers and those taking the paper from
the Office.
$500 per year, or 81 ,25 for three months, to
village subscribers-paper delivered at their
uses or places of business.
Advertisements inserted on reasonable terms.
Orders are solicited. C. W. WILLARD.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-11
A Mothers PRAYER.

Some lew years since an East India trader
was a''aak d while trading in the Indian
ocean by plratlcal schooner, and the ,ttacl
being sudden and unlocked for. the morohant
man fell an easy prey into the hands Of tho
pirates. The Captain aad several Of tLo
crew we're slain during the conflict. and tho
rest being gagged and heavily ironed wors
lald IN the pirates boat for removal "a .ho;s
own vessel, aud tho murderous gano nrooaoa
cd to the ships cabin, intending there ~
complete the work of destruction, and see o If
what treasure they could possess themselves
-, AS they descended the companion w,v
'ney heard soft voice, evidently engaged -
suppllca.'ons; and the chief direet;1r h; :"
followers to halt at the entrance. wen, e.; Us
'ess,y Forward to ascertain whence the voice
proceeded. Bending low to avoid abserva u uC.
. ue peepcd INTO door that stood aiar md
'aere kncIt fair young woman. with a ho ~n1
;n 'I, ooy AZ ner side, one arm clasped cares.
iingly around the child, and the othsr , r";s
IN earnest supplication. "Oh God ~ wv
mercy J: said the bsseoching voice, as tho
face OF fearful agony mct the pirates WEN s"'
l., save inc lie OF my child, if such be III . h"
y will out rather let him perish now ty tho
s sSsISI h. k"Ile; than fall uiny prey into
suco hands, to he trained up to a I;ta oe . ~.
and infamy. Let him die now q ."av u o' STU
decree but oh, lot him not live ~ a;a Ie my
s 'oss, ana perish at last e,ernay.' The voca
s soss cnoked with tears Of agony, and ,hsro
s'oou Tue pirate trans6xed TO tho sno, b., III" =.
tumult OF his own emotions. In ;T p ~; ~ inc
n "p was agar" child his own pious 9o,her'.
prayers and instructions. for lone ycays sa,
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-11
Intellectual Growth.

We commend the following extract from
Dr.. Harris recent address before lerary
Society in Pennsylvania College, to the care.
full attention of ali who desire intellectual i'm
provemeut
Have some fresh Intellectual acquisition
Always 4" hand. Some students, after get.
ting fairly settled in their professions, merely
work on from year to year with the materials
of knowledge already acquired. Surely this
is not wise. The case Of the professional
man is like that of the pioneer in new set.
dement,. When the fields already under cul.
tivation are thoroughly subdued, the stunps
removed, the bitches, drains and fences all in
order, the pioneer does not then settle down
composedly and consider his plantation as
complete. 1t is to him only the signal to
make another cncroachment upon tho virgin
crest. lie proceeds accordingly to bring
few field into cultivation. When the process
with that field i, complete, he then begins
with another. Thus he goes OIL ever enlarp.
og hisdomain, ever having under way at leash
one new movement in advance, until in tmc.
one scarcely knows how or when, the Door
hardy pioneer becomes the great landed pro-
prletor So should it be with the professional
man. Ii he wants to make steady, healthful
growth he should always have by him some
one new study,-something in hand that he
can turn to from day to day, and give to il
at least few touches. 1t may be the ac.
QUESTION OF new language, the mastering Of
some new branch Of science, the preparation
OF treatise or book, only let it be some
thing not already contained in tho routine Of
bis profession, something that will add to his
intellectual domain,-that will make hin, a
larger proprietor. The danger with profess
sl0nal men is that Of moving round and
round in an unchanging circle. Clergymeu
especially are apt after few years to fall
into certain stereotyped routine of thought
-arut which they deepea perhaps, but thew
never get out OF it. If you hear them for a
year. you hear all they have to say Thew
40 not literally (perhaps) turn the barrel over
AMI give the same identical sermons. But
they might as we'll do it, They have no new
ideas. 1t is only continued iteration If
the same old Thoughts in some new Dress
The only remedy against mans thus repcat.
ing himself, is growth. He must be ali the
while steadily invading the virgin forests Of
the unknown. While he cultivates diligently
the fields already subducd and duly fiIls b;s