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THE FREED SLAVES OF THE DIS.
TKlCT ON COLONIZATION.

WAsHINGToN, April 2O.-A memorial to
congress is being numerouSIy signed by col
ored persons in this district, desiring most re.
specIiuily To show for themselves, their rela.
tives, aud their friends whom they represent.
that they appreciate to the full extent the hu.
name actions which are now inaugurated to
give freedom to their race. but they believe
that This freedom will result njurously unless
there shall be opened TO the colored people a
region TO which they may engrate, country
which is suited TO their organization, and in
which they may seek and secure by their own
industry, that mental and physical develope
ment which will allow them an honorable po-
siion in the families OF Gods great world
Though eolored people are debarred from
the rights OF citizenship, their hearts, they
say, none the less cling to the land OF their
birth. They desire to go 10 Central America,
there to be temporarily protected, so that they
may not be wholly excluded from the United
States, that they may aid in bringing to US
that great commerce Of the Pacific which will
still further increase the wealth and power Of
our country.
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amptOn, of the Massachusetts 23rd and 2lst;
and Peter Warren and Henry Irving of Con-
necticut regiments All of the above were
received and cared for at the rooms of the New
England association, and forwarded by the
train to night, by Col Howe, who personal
ly furnished transportation.
Other eastern passengers, and some sick and
wounded, also arrived and are at the New
England rooms under Col. Howe's charge,
and will be forwarded to morrow. Among
them are corporal Gould of the 23d Massarhu'
sets Henry Clark, A. G. Sylvester, c. w.
Wehber, and E. S. Parker of the 25ih Massa'
chusetts James S. Hall and G. w. Young OF
the Dist Massachusetts j. S. Patterson OF the
9th Massachusetts w. Rogers of the 24tt
Massachusetts; quartermaster Clark, surgeon
Harrington, lieutenant Eaton and private Z.
Mann OF the 9Th Connecticut; j. Buxton,
Isaac Comstock and Il. Sullivan OF the 10Th
Connecticut; A. W. Ockry, j. P. Randall,
and G. w Freeman of the llth Connecticut;
George B Hill, George Holden and w. A.
Barnnm of the 4th Rhode Island; corporal
Peck of the 9th Rhode Island IL. N. Sher-
win and Enuch Nichols of the 9th New Hamp-
shire.
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GEN. MCDOWELL ADVANCING TO
REDERICKSBURG.
SHARP sKIRMIsHING.

WASHINGTON, April ia portion of Gen.
McDowel's army, the day before yesterday,
marched from the vicinity of Warren Junction
upon Fredericksburg. The distance was 10
or 20 miles, which it accomplished by A. M,
yesterday. Its progress was disputed by
rebel force of one regiment of infantry and
one of cavalry, and a battery Of artillery,
which attempted to make two distinct stands
They were however driven across the Kappa
hammock after infic.ing on us loss of five
killed and sixteen wounded, all cavalry, in
Guiding Lieut.. Decker Of the Harris cavalry,
killed, Col Fitzpatrick wounded, and valua
BILE scout named Britton badly wounded
Col. Bayard's horse was badly wounded under
him
Immediately after making their escape
across the Rappahannock bridge, opposite
Fredericksburg, the rebels applied the torch
to ii, and thus delayed temporarily our prog
ress into the town. By this time, however,
that obstacle is overcome. 1t is not known
what has been the loss of the rebels in the
above mentioned diminishing. A Geographic
dispatch dated on the road between Fredericks-
burg and Acquia Greek, April 18Th, was re-
ceived to day. RS follows
we OCCupleu Tue SuOuTuS Oh tfeuerlcKS
burg, on the left bank Of the Rappahann0ck,
at I o'clock. The troops under the immediate
command Of Brig. Gen. Augar, left Catlett's
Station, yesterday, and made forced march
across the country Of twenty-six miles, the
advance being under Lieut.. Col. Fitzpatrick of
the 2nd New York The Ira Harris cavalry
drove in the enemy's outposts, and charged
and captured one OF his camps. Lieut.. Deck
er of the 2nd New York cavalry, was killed
by the enemy in the charge. The troops
pushed on the next day at 2 o'clock in the
morning"
The advance under Col. Bayard, the lst
Pennsylvania cavalry. was attacked by body
OF infantry and cavalry, and had a hot Skin
mish, in which we lost five men and fifteen
horses killed, and had sixteen men wounded
Several Of the enemy were killed and wound
ed in the charge made on them by Col Bay
ard. The number is not reported. The col
onel had his horse shot four times. The com-
mahd then drove the enemys forces which
fell back without further resistance. They
consisted of a regiment ut infantry one of
cavalry, and battery of artillery. They
crossed the Rappahannock. We were unable
to save the bridges, which were prepared for
burning by having tar, shayngs and light
wood in the crib work, and which were fred
as soon as the enemy crossed
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FROM COM. FOOTE'S FLEET.
Bombarding Fort Wright,
THE GREAT FLOOD.


CAIRO, April ia despatch dated off fort
Wright, says that the firing on both sides on
Thursday, was very heavy. The mortars
opened al noon. The enemy piled briskly
from the land batteries, throwing shell clear
over US, aud nearly across TIE river, they tir-
ing very accurately, and from very heavy
guns. The guuboats ST. Louis, Carondelet
and Cairo, stationed picket ships near the
extremity of the point had to move up the
river to get out of range. The firing was kept
up on both sides until midnight The gun
boats St. Louis and Cairo were struck by shell,
but no damage was done.
Yesterday but little firing was done in the
afternoon. The mOrtars were shifted TO the
opposite side OF the river for greater protec.
ton. In their former locality they were in
great danger from prowling rebel bands, who
have already cut the levee in two or three
places to embarrass the operations of the NOR
tars. DeserIers say the batteries now mount
forty guns, and that the rebels have sixty more
which they are rapidly putting in position.
Bragg has command, succeeding Villipique.
There are about six hundred troops th"re, and
four gunbOats i'll the river, mounting "A guns.
CAIRO April 19-The Commandment Of Tort
Wright continues, participated in by the NOR
tars and gunboals. The enemy reply vigor-
ouSly, but do no damage as yet. There is no
expectation of the reduction Of the fort at
present. The present high stage of water will
prevent any CO operation on the part of the
land forces tor some days. Every house in
Columbus is surrounded by water.
The telegraph line from Cairo 10 Pitsburg,
Tenn, has been carried away by the high wa
ter AT Cairo the river was within foot of
the top OF the levee, Mound City is sub
merged by the water, which is running into
the lower stories OF the hospitals and dwellings.
The l. G. railroad have discontinued running
below Mound City, the track being submerged
aud carried away.
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EaEnNE CEN. HANKS.

New MARKET, April 1910 Hon. Z. NJ.
Stanton Our advanced guard occupied, this
morning, the village of Sparta, eight miles
in front Of New Market. For the first time in
their retreat the rebels burned the small
bridges on the road, ubStructing by the small.
est possible means the pursuit of our troops.
Some dozen more bridges were thus DIES.
troyed, bat they were Immediately recon-
structed (Signed) N. i. BANKS,
Mayor Gen. Commanding.
NEW MARKET, April 10 To day l have
been to the bridges and the south fork of the
Shenandoah, in the Massanullpn valley, with
force OF infantry, cavalry, and artillery, to
protect the two important bridges that cross
the river We were within sight of Suray, at
the south bridge. a sharp skirmish occurred
with the rebels in which they lost several
men taken prisoners. Their object was the
destruction Of the bridges.
One of the prisoners left the camp on the
bank of the Rappahannock Tuesday morning
There were no Notifications there up to that
time. Other reports indicate stronger force
at Gordonsvlle and contest there; the whole
resulting in Il belief that they are concenra.
ting at Yorktown.
believe jackson left this valley yesterday.
He is reported 10 have LETT Harrsonburg yes
terday for Gordonsvle, by the mountain road
He encamped last night at McGaugeytown,
eleven miles from IIarrisonburg.
(Sigued) N. z. BANKS.
Major General Commanding.
New MARKET April 20-9 A. M,-The
flight of jackson from the valley, by the way
OF the mountains from uarrisonburg, towards
Stannardsvile and Orange Court House, on
to Gordonsville, is confirmed this morning, by
our scouts and prisoners.
[Signedl N. P. BANKS.
Major General Commanding
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FROM nURNsIDE,s COMMAND.

New YORK, April 20.-rhe steamer Ellen
S. Terry, from New6erh, on the 18th, and
Hatleras on the 18Th has arrived. She sailed
in company with the transport Haze for fort
Monroe, with dispatches tor Cen Mcclellan.
Hatteras Light was lighted on the l7h,
Four companies OF the Connecticut 9Th had
a skirmish ON the 18th with force OF $50 re.
bells who SORTED from fort Macon, and drove
in our pckets. Alter sharp engagement the
rebels were driven back to the fort. Can't.
Schaeffer and one private Of Co. II, were
tev.rely wounded. The rebels took four of
their men with them into the fort, one of
whom was supposed to be dead. During the
engagement olt Macon fired seventy shots at
the engaging forces.
The vi ding OF Notifications was still going
on, and great preparations were being made
for bombarding fort Macon. Operations were
TO be opened on the Il, with the mortars and
siege guns. The Terry brings eleven bodies,
dead soldiers, including Lieut.. Goodwin, SER
geants Morse and Goodwin, and Lewis Cub
bell of the Massachusetts 23d, aud Lucius
Morse of Connecticut also number OF men
from various othe- regiments at Newbern,
$3.50 900 from soldiers for their families. The
health ut the troops was good.
Fort MONROE, April 19-The steamer
Haze arrived this morning from Newbern and
Hatteras, with dales to the 18th. Fort Macon
is thoroughly cut off, and it being ascerlalhed
that its supply of provisions was short, 1t was
thought that no attack would be made on the
fort, but that our men would wait to starVe
them out. Slight expectations still prevailed
that the rebels would attack Newbern, and
Notifications were being built for its protec'
ton. A little skirmsh took place about
week since, near Beaufort in which Capt
Schofield of the eighth Connecticut, and four
others were wounded. Gen. Burnside had
made visit to Beaufort
The following dead arrived on the Terry
Lieut.. John Goodwin, orderly, GamaIlel
Morse, sergeant, L. a. Goodwin, and private
Lewis H. CCbbe OF the 23d Massachusetts,
George Gilmore OF North Brookteld, Mass,
Josiah Smith of Ashford, CT, and Mrs. Char
lotte Makinser of llolyOke, Mass, have
bodies consigned to them; aud three also OF
New York regiments are on board also the
body OF Lucus Morse Of Union, Conn. All
the above are in charge OF sergeant major
johnson of the 23l Massachusetts.
The following on furlough have also ar
rived G. A. Rowland, New Bedford, Peter
Twist, Lynnlield, James Dodge and Joseph
HIgginbGttom OF Beverly G W. Young OF
Worcester, and John S. Patterson, OF North
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CHICAGO. April 10 "A dispatch from Cairo
says, Gen. Sherman moved his division We'd
nesday, two miles further into the interior,
and, after IL sharp skirmish, in which the enc
my was defeated, with the loss OF from fifty to
Sky killed and many wounded, he succeeded
in maintaining his position.
CAIRO, April 18.-Gen. Leman has just ar
rived from Pittshurg. He reports that all the
wounded have been taken away from that
point a skirmish took place at Savannah
on Wednesday between a detachment of our
cavalry and the rebel picket guard, which
was posted uucomlortably near aad very
strong. The rebels were driven back, having
five killed and sixty-tVe wounded.
Refugees report that the rebels are fortify
ing at Lick Greek, half way to Corinth, and
strengthening their works at C0rnth. Some
Of the refugees state that trains ale arriving al
Corinth with fresh troops for the rebels, while
others say that they are sending of their store,
preparatory TO evacuating the place.
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EUnOpE,s AnsOwnINC TOPIC.

WAsnINGToN, April ga private letter
from an intelligent American, recently in Par
is, to IL friend in this city, contains the follow
ing =
"The naval battle in Hampton Roads, be-
tween the Monitor and the Merrlmac, is the
absorbing topic throughout Europe. The
emperor Napoleon has been heard to say that
1t is now settled that there is no navy in the
world that could make head against iron clad
steamers This was a sufficiently obvious re-
mark, perhaps, but it cones with peculiar
emphasis from the emperor OF the French, who
has iron clad irigates, which could sail directly
up to L0ndoiL u he chose, without encOun-
tcring any effective resistance, except from the
distractions OF a stone blockade thrown into
the channel OF the Thames The British gov.
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GEN. MITCHELL ANSWERS
Bcauregard'S Message to Jeff Davis
IMPORTANT MOVEMENTS GOING ON.

CHICAGO, April ia special despatch
from Cairo to the Chicago Tribune says, when
Gen Mitchell reached Decatur, Ala in his
late bridge expedition, lie took possession of
the telegraph office and cut the wires, leaving
Decatur and Corinth only in communication.
Bpauregard sent message to JEFF Davis, de-
manding rtinorcements Tor Corinth, declaring
that he could no: otherwise hold the position.
General Mitchell replied to it, and promised
him reinfOrcements.
Important movements have taken place, tie
particulars of which we are not allowed to
publish at present a. the latest dates the
two armies at Piltsburg Landing were nearing
each other slowly.
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New YORK April 19.-1he following is an
extract OF a letter dated Liverpool, April 4th
"The sailing of the ship Metropolis, and the
steamer Meuho to run the blockade, and the
steamers Columbia, Julia AMI Lopkin, laden
with munitions OF war for the confederacy, the
arrival of tile Adelaide and Mary Wright,
loaded with cotton from Charleston, and the
building of the steam gunboat by Shird &
Co., at Bucker Head, intended as prvateer
for the contederates, have all been reported.
The gunboat Oreto, built here as prvateer
for the rebels, sailed from here two weeks
ago. There is the greatest activity manifested
by the rebels and their agents."
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FROM WARRINGTON.

WASHINGTON, April 19.-CommOdore Du.
pont reports that his part taken in the capture
OF folt Pulaski was, by the courtesy of Gen.
Hunter, the manning of battery Siegel by the
crew of one of the guuboats, under Lieut..
rogers, and lie attributes the victory to scien.
tito military tactics.
Among the prisoners taken at fort Pulaski,
is Capt. Simms, editor of the Savannah Re-
publican; ami Col. Morrow, of Gen Hunters
stat' who has arrived here, has presented the
sword OF Simms to representative Quincy of
OhiO.
Elk mayor Berrett declines the appointnlent
OF emancipation commissioner in The District
OF Columbia.
WASHINGTON, April 20.-Gen. Shields has
been nominated as major general.
The latest advices from fort Monroe receiv.
ed at the war department state that ali il oniet
and that there has been no appearances 81 The
Merrmac. 1t is ascertained from another
source that fort Wool and SewalPs Point ex.
changed shots yesterday afternoon. No dam.
age was done as far as heard from.
Forty of the wounded Vermont soldiers
came on the boat this evening. They are full
Of heart and ready for another trial as soon as
they recover. Not a grOan came from the
crowd in all the handling getting on board,
Sc.
WAsnINGToN, April 20-Evening THE de-
sign of Gen. Mcdowell to advance upon
Fredericksburg, was probably not known to
more than halt dozen persons in Washing
ton, and they strictly kept the secret. The
occupation of the suburbs Of that town was
the first news concerning it. Our troops are
now in full occupation.
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ST. LOUIS, April l9.-Col. J"hn S. Phelps,
who performed so distinguished part in the
Pea Ridge battle, has arrived from Spring.
field. lie is in bad health, suffering from dis
ease contracted in the field. He will remain
a few days, and then proceed to Washington
and take his seat in congress.
The steamer Imperial arrived here last
night, bringing 440 sick and wounded, 107 be-
ing prisoners from Plttsburg Landing. THIS
is the last OF the wounded there. The steam
or Evansville also arrived with $50 rebel pris
oners from Island No. TO- The Evansville,
we are informed, takes her departure this
morning wit! the captives for Prairie du
Chen
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-21

New York, April ia meeting was held
in the Exchange, to-day, to express sympathy
and donate aid to the loyal refugees in this
city from Jacksonville. A committee OF seven
was appointed, to take such measures as were
necessary for their relief.
New York, April 2O.-The brig Bravo,
from Lisbon, spoke, April 14th. lat. 80 long.
81, the schooner Moses Day, from Marseilles
for Boston, 69 days out, short OF provisions,
and supplied her. Her crew had been living
on halt biscuit day per man, for three
days.
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FROM GEN. FREMONT.

HEAD QUARTERS, WHEELING, Va, April
20.-lntelhgence lust received from General
Milroy states that the enemy, numbering
about $500, with two batteries, including two
rifltd guns are constructing Qualifications upon
the crest of the Shenandoah. Relicis OF 500
men are constantly at wo k day and night.
The rebel encampment is on the eastern slope
of the mountain, extending down five miles
from the summit.
A notorious guerilla named Frederick w.
Charming has been captured by a cavalry
company under Gen MrOy.
(Signed) j. G. FREMONT, Mai. Gen'.
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NEWS FROM KANSAS.

LEAvENwoRTH, April 1S.-Col. Jennison,
late of the seventh Kansas regiment, han been
arrested by the military authorities aud sent
to Alton, Illinois. The cause of his arrest is
said to be characterization and muliny." 1t
Hoyt, of the same regiment, is also under ar.
rest.
Briga1ier general Carry has been assigned
the command Of The troops for the protection
of the overland mail route
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N Il w CT o T II N G
TAILORING GOODS.
A. P. WARE & co.

OFFER TO THEIR CUSTOMERS AND
THE PUBLIC A LARGE AND WELL
MANUFACTURER STOCK OF NEW
AND VERY DESIRARLE CLOTHING,
ADAPTED TO THE PRESENT AND
APPROACHING SEASONS, WHICH
WILL BE FOUND FULLY EQUAL I'm
STYLE AND WORKMANSHIP TO
OUR PRODUCTIONS OF ANY FOR
MER SEASON.
WE ALSO INVITE PARTICULAR i.
ATTENTION TO OUR ROYs, CLOTH
ING, IN WHICH DEPARTMENT NO
PAINS ARE SPARED TO RENDER 1T
WORTHY OF THE CONTINUANCE OF
PAST LIBERAL PATRONAGE.
IN OUR TAILORING DEPART
MENT WE OFFER LARGE AND
WELL SELECTED STOCK OF PIECE
GOODS, IN WHICH WILL BE FOUND
A WIDE RANGE OF PRICES, QUAIL
titles. AND STYLES. INCLUDING
MANY OF THE BEST sTYLES FROM
RECENT IMPORTATIONs,A AS WELL
AS CHOICE STYLES OF DOMESTIC
MANUFACrUREs. ADDITIONS TO
WHICH WILL BE MADE WEEKLY,
ALL OF WHICH WILL. he OFFERED
AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES,
ny THE PIECE OR YARD, OR MADE
UP WITH PROMPTN Ass AND IN All.
TISTIC STYLE, TO ORDER. FOR
EITHER MEN OR BOYS.
sATJsFACTION GUARANTEE IN
ALI CASES, AT
1874, 1913 and no
MAIN STREET.
mch2S
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CoNcoRD, N. H., April 20 The freShet is
the highest known since 1851. Portions of
the several railroads are badly washed. A
bridge at Lebanon, on the Northern road, was
carried entirely away.
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apis diff CHARLES MESSENGER.
T EWIS NEW GYMNASTICS -MisI

FWIo NtW Q MN ASIICS Miss
- NJ. A. DRAKE, Of LeoDlinster, a graduate of DR.
Lewis Normal Institution of MYSTICAL framing pronoscs
to form classes or instruction in this well known system
of eXercis The cxer ises equally suitable yr the
most delicate child and the strongest man. and have
for gentlemen and aies will be formed on WEDNES.
DAY Evening next at u o'clock, at SONS OF TEMPER
ANcE HALL. on Foster street Terms :s Tor course Of
IL Lessons which will be given two evenings
week as the class may desire Chldreus Cha. will
meet THURSDAY April "A. at p. M. the Hall above
named aud will be continued on the succeeding Thurs
dav OF this month, and thu reAter Wednesday and
Saturday afternoons
Parents and Others invited to attend and witness
the exercises
Names Of persons who wish to join either class NAV be
1cll at Mellen BOOkSlOrc. d5t aDl8
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THE REBELS IN ENGLAND.

eminent Of course, would seorn to avail itself
OF that means of defence"
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z o G U NJ r U OK HOTEL.
43 DEERFIELD, MASS

T9IlIET1M
Ehek tel are putting it In compile t. order fir The re-
ceptiOn of families who prefer the comfort of
the country 10 the turmoil Of the crowded fashionable
watering places This house situated in the most
Of the Connecticut River Railroad, and onchaif
hours ride from Springfield contains fifty rooms many
of them in suites. with bathing rooms attached
Connected with the house good Livery Stable Ri.
lizard Room, and Bowling Alley
his place is noted for Its delightful drives and for
good TROUT FISHING and hunting in the Immediate VI
entity Va
f3cumtuek Mountain is only two miles from the house
with carriage road to the summit from which an ex-
tended view be ubtaneu not surpassed nv either
'Iolyoke,' or "Wachusett.' ~
The subscribers has ing had long experience in the
motel business, and for many the St Nicholns
Hotel i'll New York. feel confident Of giving satisfaction
and respectfully solicit your patronage.
j, G. BALL.
Is
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aotrtes.

WESTERN RAILROAD-SPECI
w NOTICE. = Freights taken for the West and
Southwest at New York rates For further particulars
inquire of IL. S. NICHOLS, Agent Western Railtoad,
Worcester. IL GRAY Sun't
Worcester April H. 1862. dlmis abs
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A YER'S CHERRY PICTORIAL
Ayers pills Ayers Sarsaparlla TO- sale, whole.
sale and rotaii by GEO. r. sPURR 2Ol Main street.
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