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sterling Camp Meeting.

| There was small attendance at the stand
on Friday eyening-probably not five hun
| dred in all. This was due to two causes: the
evening was very chilly, and the meeting
within twelve hours of its close. Rev. w.
Pentecost proceeded to address the assembly,
from Jude, 3: ''Ye shall earnestly contend
for the faith" &c. The word saints was first
defined. The preacher said that holy persons,
on earth and in heaven, were meant. Every
true disciple is saint. The ''faith" delivered
to the people of God is the whole system of
revealed truth, as recorded in the scriptures.
By earnestly eontending" is implied that ear
nest, Jealous and eager pursuit of a desirable
object, which will accept no possibility Of fail
ure. The proper reasons or motives for this
duty were then urged, and with statement of
the preachers personal experience in contend
ing for this faith, the discourse was conclud-
ed. ClearneSS, directness, and vigor of ex-
preston characterized the effort, while the
doctrines maintained were of unexceptionable
truth and purity. The public services were
then concluded, but prayer meetings in many
of the tents proftably occupied the remainder
of the evening. In one instance, or more,
the whole night was thus spent.
At half past six, Saturday morning, for
NAL and public leave-taking occurred.
circle was 11rmed, within the area, and gen.
eral Misunderstanding followed, with fearful,
touching adyices. A variety of appropriate
melodies added inspiration and impressiveness
to the scene. Some shouted aloud, in the ex
cess of their emotions others silently wept,
and probably none either participated or
looked on with Indifference. 1t was a mem
orable and profitable occasion, fifty conclud-
ing the hallowod solemnities of the closing
week.
The meeting, Just ended, has been charac-
ICED by unusual excellence and etficien-
cy. The attendance, has f,lvorably COM
pared with that of former years, without con-
sidering the inevitable embarrassments of the
times. The preaching has been of a higher
order, and the spiritual results greater, il is be-
lieved, than at any former time, The success
Of the meeting has been largely promoted by
the excellent management Of its presiding Of
ficer, Rev. L. Sherman. None who have oh.
served the patience, kindness and refined
christian courtesy which have so conspicu-'
ously appeared in his private and in his ofi-
cial conduct, can fail to endorse this humble
tribute to bis merits.
large choir Of excellent singers, under the
able direction Of Amasa Davis, Esq, Of Dud-
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General News SUNNI cry.



Andrew T. Foss, an agent of the Massa
chusetts anti-slavery society, lectured in Hy-
annis last week, and while speaking stones
were thrown at the windows, and a crowd of
rowdies talked of violence when he had left
the building, but nothing serious happened.
The New Bedford Mercury says; "flon.
Charles X. Train, NJ. c., and Hon. John s.
Reyes, United States marshal, are on Il trout
ing tour on Cape Cod. We are assured that
they have no thought of avoiding draft
certainly not the draught which the ancient
fishermen sought"
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.
The police of Pittsfeld made descent
Tuesday night upon certain notorious houses
of i'll fame, and arrested half dozen of the
inmates. They were put under bonds of
tVenty:fre cents each to make their appear-
ance for sentence, if found in the town again
within six months.
Henry G. lloXic, one of the most PROMISING
! young men Of Wilanstown, was killed In
one Of the late battles under Gen. Banks. ON
the Rapidan
The post office known as "Hoosac Tunnel &"
Florida, has been discontinued by the post
office department.
lIAMPDEN COUNTY.
The camp meeting of the adyentists nj
Wlbraham, during the past week, has been
well attended. They hold that the wars and
rumors of wars now prevalent are forerunners
Of the blast Of the judgment trumpet, which
shall change the earth in a twinkling.
Perrin Thompson shot an eagle, on the
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

\ Foolish SCHEME ExPLoDED.-The Chi
riqui Negro colonization scheme has received
its quietuS. At the cabinet meeting the
matter came up, and was long and carefully
considered. In consequence of the represen-
tations of the Costa .Rcan minister as we'll
it is understood, as because of some other
difficulties in the way, twas finally decided to
abandon the whole scheme-at least as far as
1t in any way involves the settlement of a Ne
gro colony in Chiriqui. 1t is understood,
however, that the president does not desire to
have the matter abandoned here. and that
senator Pomcroy is yet expected to have some
sort of rowing commission, to make explora-
tons through the tropical regions of this con-
tinent, for Il suitable locality for starting the
proposed negro colony. The PLAN however,
as laid before the public in Pomeroy's recent
address to the negroes, is substantially killed
-NeW York Times.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

CARD.-lhe undersigned takes this method OF
returning his sincere thanks to his friends for the
beautiful sword, sash and belt presented to him on
the Both day Of August 1852; also to Charles f.
Fairbanks for one of Prescots revolvers presented
at the same time. The remembrance of these acts
of kindness will cheer him in the years of camp life
that are before him, and strengthen his arm in the
hour of battle and if opportunity affords you will
hear from him again in another sphere where he can
do better service by welding the sword than the
pen
Lieut.. H. w. DANIELS, Company c, Both regt.
Worcester. Aug. 80, 1862
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PRINcETON.-Rev. M. NJ Parkhurst, of
Warren, addressed the citizens of Princeton
Friday evening on the war, with special refer
ence to encouraging enlistments for nine
months. He gave pretty vivid portrayal of
the difference between volunteering and draft
ing in the effect not only upon the individual
soldier but also with reference to the honor
of the town. His remarks were appropriate,
and OF great power, urging as he closed, the
young men to come forward and sign the roll.
The fires of patriotism were aroused, and
eight stepped to the desk at once, these were
soon followed by others, until (wth few al
ready enliSted) the quota of % was declared
to be full while cheer after cheer shook the
hall.
The town on Monday last voted 500 boun-
ty to the nine months men, and while enlist
ing was going on this evening, nearly 500
was pledged by subscription, which will be
increased to five or six dollars to each recruit,
in addition
Our quota of three years men is not quite
full; but as the town now offer to those a
bounty of $3.50 it seems fair to presume that
old Wachusett may soon lift up its head and
rejoice, that his sons have done their duty.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

EXTENSION OF THE DRAFT.-There can be
but little doubt now that the war department
has abandoned the idea Of enforcing the draft
rigidly on the list Of September. The extern
sion in Pennsylvania is likely to be followed
up by similar permission to such other states
as desire it. The extensions will Of course
be made under strict regulations, and for COM
paratively short periods. The explanation OF
this policy will be readily understood, when ii
is remembered that the whole six hundred
thousand would make an enormous demand
for arms. 1t is no longer secret that the
government could not Immediately supply the
entire demand.-NeW York Times.
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STURBRIDGE.-Th legal voters OF Stur-
bridge, on Thursday, after considerable
''quibbling" in regard to the legality of the
warrant calling the town meeting, voted to
pay bounty of 500 to all those who may
volunteer for nine months. In the evening a
war meeting was held at which patriotic
speeches were made, and fifteen persons sign
cd the enlistment papers. The quota is now
about full
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

REMARKABLE MoRTALITY.-Our obituary
list contains the record Of the death of Mrs.
Eliza Storrs Robinson, the widow of the late
Lucius T. Robinson, Esq, of this city. Her
husband preceded her on rle path to the un-
known world only few months and, indeed,
the mortality in that Family during the last
twelve months is greater than that exper-
fenced by any other family within our knowl-
edge. Out Of that circle of relatives there
have recently died-Governor Trumbull;
Governor Us wife; his brother, Jonathan
Irumbull; his son-in-law, L. +. Robinson;
his daughter, Mrs. Robinson; his grand
daughter MIR. Robinson's daughter; his
brother-in-law, Judge Storrs; Judge Storrs's
brother; Governor Trumbulrs sister. Mrs
Lanman; and d. F. Robinson, ESQ, the faith.
er OF Governor Us son-in-law,-in all, ten.
and all gone Unto the Silent Land within a
single twelyemOnth !-Hd3fford Times.
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EMMET GUARDs.-At meeting of the En-
met Guards, Go. C, Sd battalion rifes) held
at their armory on Saturday evening last,
Capt. Wood of the City Guards presiding, of
fcers were elected; LIST lieutenant Nicholas
Power, was elected to be captain in place Of
captain NJ. S. McConville, promoted; 2nd
lieutenant John j. O'Gorman to be LIST lieu
tenant, in place of Nicholas Power, promot-
ed; and sergeant Martin Hayes to be 2nd lieu
tenant in place of j. j. O'Gorman, promoted,
The Emmett Guards have now ninety names
upon their enrolment list, about sixty of
which are from Worcester. They meet for
drill at their armory this evening.
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LETTER OF ROBERT SMALL.-It having
been stated that Robert Small, the negro pilot
who brought the rebel steamer Planter out of
Charleston and delivered her to our naval
forces, had made application for passage to
Central America to "colonize, he writes to
the Washington Republican TO correct the i'm.
PRECISION
wish It understood that have made M
such application but, at the same tine
would express my cordial approval Of every
KIND and wise effort for the liberation and 81
ovation OF my oppressed race. After waitinc
ing, apparently in vain, for many years ~
our deliYerance, party consisting of nina
men, myself included, Of the city of Charlie
ton. conferred freedom ON ourselves Ave- ,yr.
men and three children; and TO tbn ,oyor,'
ment of the United States we gave the Plan
ter, gunboat which cost nearly thirty No.,
sand dollars, together with six large gnns
from 24-pounder howitzer to a 100 mound
Parrott rifle. We are all now in the service
Of the navy, under the command of our true
friend, Rear Admiral Dupont, where we wish
70 serve ill the rebellion and slavery are alike
crushed ont forever.
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banks OF Stever pond last Wednesday. The
bird measured feet inches from s'tip to
TIP, and was brought down at distance of
forty rods.
Lyman Chaplin, native OF Springfield, and
and gentleman of great wealth and generos
ity, died few days since, at Long Branch at
the age Of seventy-fve years.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The enrolment in New Hampshire is COM
pleted, and contains some 2500 more names
than the first. The military, including those
who have gone to the war, amount to 81 .49I
men, of whom about 40 per cent have thus
far been called.
DIR. Nathaniel Bachelor of Epping, an
OLD time democrat, better known as the "Ep-
ping secessionist," has been arrested by order
OF the war department for discouraging enlist
mentS, and lodged in Portsmouth Jail.
RHODE ISLAND.
The general assembly Of Rhode Island has
decided to assume all town bounties not ex-
ceeding $500 for each three years volunteer,
TIL the state quota is filled. The bounty for
nine months men is fixed at 800, which will
also be given to substitutes for drafted per-
| sons.
VERMONT.
Judge Herman Morse Of Dorset, fell last
| week, In front of Il moving machine which
he was driving, and was literally mangled to
death. Both arms were severed, and his
head, shoulders, and breast disfgured past
recognition.
VIM. Barnet, an Englshman. murdered
his wife, an Irishwoman, at Burlington. VT,
on Wednesday night, by cutting her throat
from ear to ear. Barnet and his wife were
both Incorporate and quarrelsome persons.
EX-MarShal Partridge, of Norwich, Vt,
who has been represented as having skedad-
died to Canada, and who was indicted by the
grand jury for conspiracy, is now under
$1,000 bonds for his appearance at the next
term of court.
CONNECTICUT
VIM. IL. Dawson, a colorcd barber in New
Haven, fell from fourth story window to the
pavement, day or two since causing almost
instant death. His fall broke fagstone three
inches thick into fragments.
Inc town authorities of New London have
issued a'notice to all persons subject to draft
TO meet at the court house on the day appoint-
ed by the government for that purpose, to be
drafted in sufficient numbers to complete the
quota.
PERSONAL.
The body of DIR. Newell of Massachusetts.
who lost his life by the collision between the
steamers George Peabody and Vest Point, on
the Potomac, week or two since, washed
ashore and was buried, at place called the
Glebe, on the Virginia shore, about 50 miles
below Washington.
Maj. Gen. Hunter and Brig. Gen. Phelps,
by general order issued at Richmond, first of
August are pronounced outlaws, to be execu-
ted as folons-if cdHght Other commits
stoned officers of the United States. who have
been interested in using slaves for loyal pur-
poses, are included in the same catnrnrr
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

WEsrBoRo.-Th4 iublic spirited young
men of Westboro filled the nine months quota
of that town, at a single meeting, last week
The Marlboro Journal says that in less than
thirty minutes forty-two good men and true,
the bone and sinew of the town, came forward
and signed the roll. The next morning the
number was increased to forty-seven. The
town authorized bounty of two hundred dol
larS
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

The New REGIMENTS 4lst regiment
(three years. now numbers upwards of 700
men. The 43d and 44th regiments (nine
months) are at Readville in camp with from
600 to 700 men each. The 9th and 10th bat
teries are also at Readville, whittier the Bos-
ton Cadet regiment will also be sent during
the present week.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

WEST BoYLsToN. Rev. j. H. Fits, of
Boxboro', has accepted a call from the First
Congregational Church and society of West
Boylston, and will be installed as pastor on
Wednesday, Sept. 8. Public exercises at the
church, at l O'clock p. NJ.
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LlIETR.

Nm this city Aug 80, Roxana wife of Edwin AIcrriReld
ana daughter OF Gilbert and RoNana Knig h aged %
yeais II months. Funeral this afternoon nj 81 O'clock
rom the residence of her father, No 3 Maple sreet
notice.
In West Boylston Aug31 NJ Lizzie Worcester aged Is
yrs mo Y days Funeral this afternoon at o'clock.
Relatives ana friends are invited to attend
In Upton, Aug 30, Jeane 4, only child of Thomas and
Sarah Freeman, aged II mos "a days.
In Sutton, Aug 22d Miss Silence Putnam, aged 49,
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Gbe aaip spp daornstu HlOnOap aflornmg Sept l. 1882

ley, has, likewise, greatly contributed to the
interest of the meeting. Its power has been
considerably neutralized, however, by an i'm
pertinent crowd that has persistently intruded
itself into the Seats at nearly every meeting.
On Friday evening the writer counted foyty-
tWo persons that took no part whatever in the
singing, while, doubtless, more than a hun
bred good singers were compelled to remain
distributed among the audience. Indirect
hints and open circumstances have failed to
correct the evil, and so has system of choir
tickets permitting only the bearers to enter
the seats of the singers No rebuke is too
severe for so offensive an exhibition of sell
fishnesS.
The grounds have been greatly improved
within the year, and the gratifying announce
ment was made Friday night, that the last dol
lar Of liabilities had been paid The public
are largely indebted to Messrs. f. A. Clamp.
W. II. Thurston, |. B. Bigelow and others
OF the prudential committee, for their excel
lent arrangements to promote the convenience
OF visitors, and to r. Putnam, Esq, for his
care and faithfulness ia lighting the grounds.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

OFFICE SURGEON GENERALLY
Boston, August rs, 1852 I
All persons hereby cautioned not to pay fees to any
Inspecting Surgeon for examination for disability as ex-
cmpts under the draft
Surgeons will be appointed by His Excellency the
Governor, under General Order 49, Paragraph No. s.
whose certificates alone will be valid.
WILLIAM J. DALE,
au2sd6t Surgeon General.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

A WOMAN's APPEAL.-Some patriotic and
worthy women of Boston have initiated pc
titon to the president. intended to receive the
signatures of the women of the country, APP
pealing to him to see that the sons, brothers
and husbands whom they have given to fight
his battles, are not sacritised through the neg
lect, mismanagement or incompctcncy of their
officers. They expressly ask that he will in
stantly seek out and dismiss those most noto-
riously unfit to command, and fill their places
with capable, faithful and Jealous officers
$50 that we, (the petitioners waiting at home
that issue which the God of Battles alone can
give, need fear for our soldiers no evils but
those inseperable from warmed fear no in
efficient or untrusty quartermasters, no care
less, ignorant or drunken officers, no unskill-
full, unfeeling or drunken surgeons" They
add the clear truth to which the government
has been too fatally blind; at would be wei
come to every one for though men are prone
to float on the trail platform Of whatever is,
Is right they rejoice when some bold hand
breaks 1t in fragments under them"
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Commonwealth of Ma..achuse,ts.

OFFICE OF SURGEON GENERALLY
Boston, August 26 1862
The Medical Commission of this Commonwealth will
assemble at State House, in Boston, FRIDAY next,
August 49, at II O'Clock NJ and each succeeding FRI
DAY during the month of September, for the examna-
ton of candidates for The Medical staff of Volunteer
Regiments.
Candidates must present satisfactory evidence of
regular medical educsticn and that they are IF strctlv
temperate habits and good moral character
WILLIAM j. DALE
au2sd6t SURGEON Geperal
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

THE CITY GUARDS are obtaining good
class of recruits for the nine months service
and will soon be ready to go into camp with
the other companies organizing in this vicini-
ty. Capt. E. A. Wood who is recruiting
the Guards up to the required number is one
of the very few men of military experience left
among us. He is a gentleman whom all re-
spect, and under his lead the Guards cannot
at Brinley. Hall.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

WEST RUTLAND.-The post Office at West
Rutland has been re-established, and Andrew
j. Pierce appointed postmaster
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OXFoRD.-Rev. IL. Bardwell, d. D., who
has for more than quarter of century min
istered to the Congregational Church in Ok
ford, has resigned his trust, on account of adj
vanced age and failing health.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

RoYALsroN.-The large barn and outbuild-
ings, together with fifty tons of hay, belong
ing to George PIERCE, was destroyed by fire
on Thursday night, Aug. 2S Loss $500
insured for 5000.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

Gov. ANDREW and GOV. Sprague have
united in a request TO the war department
that credit should be given their respective
states in the draft for seamen who have
enlisted in the naval service.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

IHE MILITIA ENRoLLNENr.-The returns
OF the new enrolment of the militia of Mass
achusetts are not yet complete New Bed
ford and Lawrence were the only cities which
on Saturday were reported to the secretary of
state. 1t is not probable that the aggregate
of the returns can be made up so as to show
what the quota of each town and city will be
before the close of the present week. The
enrolled for Worcester will be sent in to-day,
(Monday.)
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In Fitchburg. Aug2S Frank Chenerv of the 6ih reg
inIei I, to Jenetc BUrgcn, both of Clinton.
In Harvard, Aug Is, Charles Adams of Marlboro to
Carrie ) Whitman OF Stowe.
both of '
In Boston, Aug 81 j billiard to Amelia Greeley,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

THERE will be meeting of the Peoples Com.
miltee at South Warren Hall this evening at II
O'Clock. j. n JAcoRs >ec
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

GRAVEYARD LIrEEATURE.--The following
inscription was copied literally from tomb
stone in Vermont
In Memory of William French. Son to
Mr.. Nathaniel French Who Was Shot at
Westminster, March We 18th, 1875, by the
hands Of Cruel Ministerial tooIs of Georg ye
3D. in the Courthouse at a II Clock at Night 4;
in the 22d year Of his Age.
Here William French his Body lies
For Murder his Blood for Vengeance cries
hlng Georg the third his Tory crew
ma with a baw his head shot threw
tOf Liberty and his cOuntrys Good
he Lost his Lite his Dearest blood
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

Drs' John l.. Wakefield and p. p. Humph-
fey, poth natives Of Connecticut with their
iSuiiies' were slaughtered during the recent
I rn1tan outoreak IN Minnesota Dr. Humph.
rey 5 WIG was also native Of that state
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MILITARY CLOTHING.

Experience teaches US that delicaey prevents many
females from applying for the 20 alleviate suffer
Ing and lle That objection cbvated In the case
Ofsr James Carkes Pills, prepared after the prescrp
lon Of Sir James Clarke Physician TO the Queen o. Eng
land and well known be tho only safe and sue remedy
for female difficulties and distractions from any cause
rhey can be sent In bottle containing 50 pills post free
by enclosing 81 and postage stamps to any agent
sold by BUSH n CO.. and all Druggists
nj deod&Weow
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

GEN. Fremont left Massachusetts, Satur-
day evening, for New York. His expected
visit to Worcester is therefore postponed for
the present, To gentlemen who spoke with
him upon the subject, he expressed his pro-
found regret at not being able to meet our
citizens during hrs present visit in the com
monyealth
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

IHL 31rH REGMENT.-'rhe following Of
Ulcers have been commissioned in the 9Th
regiment at Piusdeld: Major, Oliver Ed
wards Of Springfeldi Surgeon, Charles F.
Crehore Of Boston, Assistant surgeon, Tbos.
G, Lawton Of Springfield; Captains, Edwin
Hurlburt OF Great Darlington, George l..
Montague OF Amherst, Hugh Donnelley of
Springfield. The regiment now numbers 1000
men, and will soon be filed upto the required
number by troops from Camp Wool it has
not been supplied with guns yet, but is per-
fccting itself rapidly in drill Republican.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-01

HOUSE RoBBERY.-The house of James +.
Estey, Al Chandler street, was entered by
some thief or thieves while the family were alb
sent on the Common during Gen. Corcoran's
speech on Saturday morning, and a gold
watch and 81 in money stolen therefrom.