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- j. MYERS, =
% 10 WAsHINeToN BUILDING
Pe1a. AreaHS.
A large stock OF American Watches for sale az
wholesale. BY &. q J. MYERS
American Clocks az who esale BY X. & j, MYERS.
Watch Mayeri5ls ct wholesale by y & J. MYTHS.
Plated Hhains at Wholesale by 8. 4 MYERS
Watch Work do1e for the trade only, by a prscti-
cal workman, at =. d. j. MYERS,
Steel and Gilt Keys 81 wholesale by 3. & J.
MYERS.
IL All wholesale dealers in Watcher and lew
elfy would do vel to call az &. & ]. MYERS be-
fore going on East or purchasing elsewhere. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-14

I OST-On SATURDAY.. the 9Th of February, a
- medium sIze GOED WATCH, bear -
ing on the hack the inItle III y. L =" 81
together with approximation of = Gothic GN3
Church al PolLt Lew, the number Gndd&xAfsi
naker's name no. recoi.eoted. 4 reward of SO
VIII he paid To the person returning the Same 70
the office OF the Evening St1r, Supposed to lost
gate. fe - Sts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-14

BRousHr INTO trouble BIT WINE.-Abe Smith
and Tom Bowie, two colOred "boys, - were over
hauled by Patrolmen Hannah and Frazier last
night Tom and Abe were In company and one
Of them had bag on his shoulder, In which bag
several bottles Of wine Were found. As the state
Of their finances would not justify Indulgence in
the juice Of the grape" or what parports TO be
"sieh - the "boys" were locked up for a hearing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-14

THE REBELS DISLIKE THE SMELL OF
COLD STEEL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-14

MORE RESULTS OF GENERAL HcCLEL-
LAN'S STRATEGY,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-14

JUST Received a large Assortment Of Nav
Feathers, COmfofthbles, Blankets, Bed.tesds,
Mattresses, and Carpets. Persons wishing 10
buy are rec uested 10 exsmIne my stock before pur-
chasing, as | an determined rot to be undersoii.
II. BUCHLY,
42s It'll street, bstvesn ana n,
10 l-lm' -..'@ east side
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-14

QS0 REWARD Ran away from the subsori-
tD0U Der, February 5, my Nt.GRU MAN, "a
Sod, Ca ls himself NJ Henso1,)h no is alb 5uE CO
hive feet Xix inches high; about thirty Eve "a
JssTs Of age; had On AZ the Iiule home = ais ~
cloth, sGrPleja ket, and white palts; hs a -.
Sigh scar his left ey 0; full salt of Ehskers
and hair. vii! give the above reward for him #
nken out OF Cslver. county, twenty we do ara
Iftaker in the county; in either case he must be
secured that can get HIM .sain.
THOS v. BLAME,
fe IL 81 Calvert county. Friend hrp ~ q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-14

On ihs 18Th instant, 81 short and painful Illness
MIS- ANN MORGAN CHICK, wife Of Riohaid
+ Chlok, aged So years.
The friends sad aosusintalceJ are RESPECTFULLY
lnylt'd 70 attend her fIEersl, on Saturday after.
noon al 5 O'Clock, on West at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-14

FURTHER AND MOST INTERVENING
DETAILS OF rHE CAPTURE OF
ROANOKE ISLAND.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-14

POLICE The Third Ward patrol reported yes
terday:-Martha McCracken, for being DRUM
end dissrderly; workhouse 90 days Thomai
Morris, for driving through a funeral process on
fined 81 Sc by Justice Barnaclo. George H. Cal
ton, arrested upon suspiciOn Of larceny, was dig
missed by Justice CLARK
The Fourth Ward patrol reported DENIM
O'Connor, creating nuisance; dismissed PatricI
Foley, Morris sullivan, do do. G w, Utter
mehie, Keeping dog without license; do Mis-
Sarah Austin, selling liquor without license: do
Sarah Austin, do hned $40 Sc.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16
The Comfiscntion Rius-

Ihere are now three confiscation bills be-
fore congress. The first was reported to the
senate by senator Clark Of New Hampshire
IN behalf Of committee of which senators
Clark, Conamer, Wilson, Sherman, Harlan,
and Harris were members. 1t provides that
whoever hereafter commits treason shall suf-
fer death, and his slaves shall be liberated; or
he shall be imprisoned not less than five years
and fined not less than $4,000 and his slaves
shall be set free. Whoever engages or assists
in any rebellion shall forfeit to the United
States his personal and life estate in his real
property. and cmancipate his slaves The
property of persons VIGOROUSLY engaged in
the rebellion may be seized and held till the
parties are proceeded against by prosecution
and trial. The president may, when he
deems it eXpedient, issue proclamation COM
handing all persons TO lay down their arms,
and declaring the slaves of all who refuse
to do so free. Claimants Of slaves are
required TO furnish proof that they have
always been loyal, and military officers are
forbidden to decide in any case whatever
upon the validity Of the claims Of slayc-scek-
ers. or 10 deliver the person claimed on pen
atty Of being dismissed from the service. The
presidents also authorized to provide for vol
untary colonization, and to employ negroes
for the suppression Of the rebellion in any
manner lac may see fit. The two house bills
were reported by Mr.. Elliot of Massachusetts,.
Dne Of them confscates the property of all
persons who have held office, civil or military.
in the confederate states; and of all other per-
sons who shall hereafter give aid and comfort
to rebellion--for the indemnity of the United
States against the expenses Of SURPRISING the
present rebellion. The other emancipates the
slaves Of all persons who shall after the pos-
sage Of the net engage in rebellion against the
government. or in any way give awe aid and
comfort to such rebellion. 1t is further pro-
yided that any person claiming a slave shall
establish not only the claim TO his service, but
also the fact that said claimant has not in any
way aided, assisted, or countenanced the ex-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

GEN. MCCLELLAN's PosTIoN.-WAsHrNG-
TON, May l4.-GOv. Sprague, who has been
with the advance of the army of the Potomac.
arrived here yesterday, and left for Rhode
Island last evening. The governor left the
White House, a point on the Pamunkey river,
on Monday. The headquarters of our ad-
vance was then at that place He reports that
he has no doubt the rebels intend to make
stand at Bottom Bridge hut he thinks when
they come to hear Of the surrender of Nor
folk and Portsmouth, the evacuation of Sew
ais Point and Crancy Island. and the de-
Struction of the Merrimac. that they will. as a
military necessity, be obliged to fly from Vir-
ginia. This Is most likely, not only from the
above reasons, but because they fear they will
be cut off by Fremont from making their exit
down the valley on the Virginia and Tennessee
railroad, or by Burnside, who will cut offtheir
retreat through North Carolina, by DESTROYING
all the railroad facilities in that section 1t is
stated that the rebels, under the recommends
ton of jeff Davis, have constructed a railroad
from Danvile, Va, to Greensborough. in
North Carolina. This is not true, however
Gov Sprague says our losses at Williams
burg. in killed, Wounded and missing, yiU
aHloUHt TO about ttro Hi0uS0Hd and that the
rebel loss was not less. He says the battle at
West Point, under Franklin, was much more
severe than reported; that at least fire han
dfcd Of S0Hl men 7rere taken prisoners. the
enemy taking advantage of the landing OF our
troops The gunboats came up in good time.
and saved Franklin from suffering severe
disaster.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

TIE BARNsTABLE DRUMMER BoY.-'ru-
DOR in his life OF James Otis, speaking of the
prOmptneSs with which the people everywhere
turned out to rush to the defence Of their
country at the news of the battle of Licking
ton-a readiness and enthusiasm which met
parallel a year ago when Massachusetts heard
Of the Baltimore massacre-rclatcs the fol-
lowing incident -
Among other examples that might be relat-
ed, the following is from living witness. The
day that the report Of this affair reached Barn.
stable, company of militia Immediately as
sembled and marched of to Cambridge. In
the front rank there was Il young man. the
son OF respectable farmer, and his only
enid. In marching from the village, as they
passed his hOnse he came out to meet them
There was momcntary halt. The drum and
fife paused for an instant, The father. sup
pressing strong and evident emotion, said
God be with you all, my friends And John,
if you, my son, are called into battle. take
care that you behave like a man, or else let
me never see your face again !" A tear start
ed into every eye, and the march was resum-
ed.
The writer Of this paragraph remembers
hearing, when boy an old gentleman, then
in high legal position in Massachusetts,, read
this passage from the life of Otis, and when
he closed and laid down the volume, he added
in subdued and feeling, yet somewhat tri-
umphant Tone as he recalled the scene and
It's occasion 81 was the drummer-boy to that
company" This little "reminiscences REQUIRED
to us two or three days ago on reading the
account Of the spirited action with the reb-
el gunboats near fort Pillow on the Mississip-
pi. Capt G. H. Davis, acting nag-othcer of
the western tioulla, is Il son of him who was a
drummer boy to the Barnstabe company. that
marched before sunset on the day the news
reached them Of the battle of Lexington.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

Local PoLTIcs IN ST. LouIs.-S. Louis.
Nag S.-Local politics are assuming an inter
esting shape. The chief contest will be mon
members of the legislature and members of
congress, and the issue will be emancipaton
with repatriation, and emancipation without
repatriation. The secessionists remain ouict
and the old sham democracy will egg on tbr
different factions Of the emancipationists in
hopes Of slipping scmi-secessionist into tbr
seat now held by Frank Blair. The late do
monstraton by Blair in favor of COLONIZATION
as a condition precedent to emancipation. has
lost him the entire German vote, while HE
course against Fremont has done hin,
great injury with another class. The Grand
contest will b0 to commit the Ronubiicans
OF st. Louis to the Blair doctrine or i,a
opposite. The adverse party is grodnoI,,
combining in favor of b. Graft Brown ,b,,
old-lne tree-soil Benton democrat. who wr ,'tc
Blair into political fame, while editor of 'rhc
Democrat, few years ago Mr. Brown has
written strong emancipation letter. in which
he scouts the idea Of colonization with fnrco
and ability. This letter has made him ,bc
representative man against Blair and against
the Blair doctrine The Germans eupport
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

How LoNG Gen. Mcclellan may proba-
bly,. 1t seems to us, be delayed some days be-
fore Bottoms bridge-on the direct road to
Richmond. We hear that its approaches are
not only densely wooded, but so Swampy for
miles on either side that the road through
them is substantially Of carpentry, and there
fore easily destroyable. That, unfortunately.
is the only route for his army except very
roundabout ones. For instance, to ESSAY to
go around the head Of Chickahominy from
that point, distant not more than fifteen miles
from Richmond in direct line, would involve
march of perhaps scyenty-fve miles through
a difficult country. without water facilities for
transportation. We believe it to be the policy
otthe rebels to delay his army before Bottoms
bridge until they may reserve as much Of
their war material in Richmond as possible by
rail to Danville and get off as many of their
troops by the same means Of conveyance. 1t
seems probable that our fleet will, however,
interfere successfully to defeat the plan. That
IS fit has been pushed up within shelIing dis
tance OF the city Washington Star, 1871.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

Hush the loud chant, We birds at eve and morn.
And something piaintiye let the robin sing:
Gone Is our wOOumau, leaving Us forOrn.
And yelled with tears the merry face of sDring
Our woods and pastures lie for other groves
FOrsakcs, and wanders now bv lairer streams.
act not torgeiiul of lis earthly loves
All, no. Tor so affection tondly deans
Dear one! were shame TO weep above thy grave,
Or dOubtingly thy souls far flight pursne:
feace and delight must There await the brave,
And love attend the loving wise and true
ny weli-Aept vows our broken aims shall mend,
on as we think of thee, great hearted friend
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

OUR MINISTER Al RUssELLs.-Thurlow
Weed sends from Brussels bit of gossip
concerning the American minister to Belgi-
UNI, as follows "Mr. Sanford is living pleas
antly IN the fashionable quarter, the next door
neighbor to the Russian minister. Count Or
loft, who won his diplomatic honors. at the
expense OF an eye, at Sebastopol. Mr.. San
ford who is munilicent in his Inequalities,
keeps his table supplied always with Ameri-
can delicacies. He recently closed n series
Of diplomatic dinners with game, vegetables
or fruit, from nine several states in the Union.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

Even yesterday Goth APRIL we had oysters,
venison, green turtle, asparagus and tomatoes
from America. Fortunately Mr. Sanford has
a private fortune which enables him to in
dulge his tastes and inclnations; and though
bachelor, his dinners, receptions, balls, &c.
are graced by the presence Of the beauty, wit
and intelligence Of the highest and best cir
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

SECRETARY WELLEs on CoNTRABANDs-
The following instructions have been sent to
the flag officers Of each of the blockadiug
squadrons =
NAVY DEPARTMENT, April 80, 1862.
Sir:-The approach of the hot and sickly
season upon the southern coast of the United
States renders it imperative that every pre-
caution should be used by the officers COM
handing vessels TO continue the excellent
sanitary condition of their crews. The large
number OF persons known as ''contrabands,' -
fiocking to the protection of the United States
flag, affords an opportunity to provide in
every department Of a ship, especially for
boats crews. accmated labor. The flag Off
GERS are required to obtain the services of
these persons for the country by ensting
them freely i'll the navy, With their consent,
rating them as boys, at SIS, 50, or $40 per
month, and one ration. Let a monthly re-
turn be made of the number of this class of
persons employed on each vessel under your
command l am, respectfully, your obedient
servant. GIDEON WELLEs.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

SERENADE IN WEST BoYLsroN.-Mr. and
Mrs. w. n. White received the compliment
of a serenade, on Wednesday evening last at
their residence in Oakdale, by the members
Of the Baptist church choir. After perform
ing choice collection Of pieces, to the de-
light Of many outside, and the joy of the hap
by pair within, they were bid to enter, and
were most courteously and generously receiv-
ed by the chorister, Mr.. White, and his ac-
complished lady Previous to their departure
all were presented with beautiful "token of
remembrance" 55e
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

Brown, and their influence in the republican
party may give him the nomination for con-
gress. 1t is currently rumored that new
paper will be started here next month to adj
yocate Mr.. Blair'S cause, inasmuch as his old
organ, The Democrat, is now arrayed against
him,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

'.PERLEY," in his last letter to the Boston
Journal, says: ''Gendemen from the army Of
the Potomac, speak in high terms of the con-
duct of the Massachusetts seventh at Will
liamsburg, where they fought CALAMITY under
the command Of brigadier general Devens and
major general Couch.''
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

MILTARY-At a meeting of Co. b, Fitch
burg FusileerS, held at their armory in Fitch
burg, the following officers were elected
Captain, l.. II. Miles; first lieutenant, Geo.
&. Cutting; second lieutenant d. W. Tut
tie. Company D, Washington Guards, of
Fitchburg, have chosen the following officers
Captain, Thaddeus /. Baker; first lieutenant,
Jonas Corey; second lieutenant, II. A. Will
lis. These companies are in fourishing
condition, and each of them have enlisted up
wards of fifty men.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16
- n Gard ~ the Ladies'.
Dr. DUPONCOS GOLDEN PERIODICAL PILLS

FOR FEMALES,
lntalDe IN correcting regulating and removing all oh
strnctInS rom whatever cause, and always slccCss
as preventive. 100"
me combination Of ingredients in these Pills are per
lectl harmless Their cacy ana merits arc based I'M
on an extensive pTactie Thirty years. ana, where
Inc directions have been strictly followed they have nty-
ertall 10 rect all irregularities They relieve PAIN
iul ana dlncult Menstruatiun, (particulaTly at lie
change OF hlcG They will cure The Whites and rrn0ve
an distractions arising from colds, exposure or any
SauSo ami maybe used SUE CceSsully as Il preventive
fehales peculiarly situated. those surprising them
seiveS So are cautioned against using these Fis while
IN lhat condition. lest they invite miscarriage and the
pnpUe or assumes no responsibility after this almOn-
non although their mildness would prevent any isch
70 hcAtni otneTM Use the Pills recommended Full
"N rADlG,I directions accompany each box Price 81.
n V54 IN 9OTCsSer BASS, by the tnlnwing druggists:
iD1A,tlD oCOlI, 22l Main street, JAMES GREEN III
Mali street amt W. II. GOULDlNG. l4O Main ST la.
0eS oN sending by 81 TO either. Ofthe ADORE agents''
through N" WoTc steyPost Ohce can have liz nils
sem lcohhdehtihl ~ MALT any part Of the county
tree OF noSiaEem Sold also by il A ourdeff Clinton
4 81 T. Blur, Warren. B. h DeLand Nnrth Er,oE,
ieiI anu & O. Henry Westboro and by one Druggist
N every village ana city in the United States ana ~
d. Howe, sole Proprietor New York.
y b-bewareot COuhteTteits. Buy no Golden pills
U! any kiHd unless the box is signed s. D. Hove An
perS are base imposition and aic therefore as Won
Alue your ne and health, ito say nothing of being hum
oaEHtu out OF your money buy only of those who show
Tue Signature Of d. Howe every box which lag
recently been added on account of the Pills be ING ctn
!tIlclIcu dl0m d3D
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

iStiUg rebellion against the United States.
These measures are the result Of much con-
ference among the members, and are suppos-
ed to combine, rs far as possible, the differing
opinions upon the subject. There can be no
doubt of the adoption of some measure en-
bodying. essentially. the provisions of these
IiU-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

FIRE IN CHERRY VALLEY.-On Thursday
morning, about o'clock, Il fire broke out in
the dry house connected with the Capron mill
at Cherry Valley, in Leicester, burning all the
contents, though not destroying the whole
building. Loss about $500, covered by in
surance at Offices in Boston, Providence, and
Hartford. The premises and machinery Of
the mill are owned by Z. D. Thayer of Law.
renee, and the mill is operated by Messrs
Lapham and Smith.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

The commissioners of taxes of New York
have, from opinions furnished them by promi-
nent council, decided that the 7.3O per cent
stocks held in that city by banks, corporations
and individuals, are liable to taxation. The
act Of congress exempting these and other
similar securities from assessments can only
be made to apply to federal texation, but in
order to exempt them from state or city tax,
an act of the legislature is required.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

We understand that the wonderful piece of mecbap.
ISM known as Bruce's Combination Bridge, has fallen
l'',o " nahus OIL oar citiz'r Mr. Edward Lamb, at
whose residence it can be seen nv all those who
tereS'cd In such matters. Mr.. Lamb IS known nv our
readers TO he not only practical but reliable mecba.
lc W. would suggest to an to call and examine it,
my ~ NGlNMlt
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

If the government could hear the COM
plants which are made over the dispatches
sent by authority, it would begin a reform
somewhere. The mistakes of the last ten
days have been mischievous, if not unpardon-
able. OF the bravely-fought battle at VIII
iamSburg, no reliable account was received
till the fearful list of the wounded came re-
mctantly over the lines. The particulars of
the battle at West Point have not yet been al
lowed to pass through the hands of the gov
ernment censor. The destruction of the
jamestown and Yorktown was allowed to pass
over, on doubtful authority, while the we'll
known fact OF the destruction of the navy
yard at Portsmouth, was suppressed till it
leaked out through letters or special dispatch
es. Why not, Mr.. Sanford, put a practical
man in your working department, and give
the public the whole truth?
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16
Special Clothes.

EsatchciOr'N Hair bye, THE BEST IN TIE woR1r
W. Bachelors splendid Hair Dye is the Origiqal anC
only Reliable and Harmless Hair bye known Instap
tananeouS in effects docs stain the skin and nve
crates the hair tor life Be careful and use none Other
than the genuine, signed each side Of every box
WILLIAM A. BACHELOR. Sold by all respectable Drug
1ists and Fancy Goods Stores ever where. Mauuf,,
tory No. 81 barclay street date Is Bond street. and 23
'''''"'' ~" ioFA' dNwlY aus
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

Hos. CHARLES SUMNER.-The Washington
correspondent of the New York Journal of
Commerce states that the usual weekly meet
ing Of the committee on foreign affairs was
omitted this week for the very extraordi-
nary reason that there is no business for the
committee TO transact. Such state of things
has not existed for many years and is tracea-
bic solely to the business habits of its chair
man, the Hon. Charles Sumner. A fact of
this kind, connected with our national legis-
lature, does not occur in an ordinary life time
and Is worth mentioning for its novelty. s.
Ben. Perley Poore, the clerk of the COM
mittee is preparing history of its personnel
from the foundation Of the government.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

OF : Allin. 7''' ~ WHY uauEh'eE
IN Fichburg, May 6, by Rev X Brooks Henry F. corev
10 Fannie Stiecter all Of FTtchburg N'
IN providence l. by Rev + ii Stone William q
thatcher TO Isabella D Mckenzie
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

EAperience teaches us that dclicacy prevcntsmany
females from applying for the means 20 alleviate suffer
ing and save life That objection is cbviaed in the case
oiSrJdmes Clarke's Fills. prepared after the prescrp
ZION OF Sir James Clarke Physician to the Queen OF Eng
'' ana well known to be the Only safe and sue remedy
lOriehale difficulties and ob,sruclrs from any cause
hey can be sent in bottle containing 50 pills post free
by enclo ing 81 and postage stamps to any agent
Sold by BUSH AZ co, and all Druggists.
mis- ,l,,,tC,,o,,.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-16

ELDER GEORGE GAREITY will deliver the third
lecture of the course the second dispensations.
this friday evening, at Thomas street chapel COM
mencing at quarter before O'Clock