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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-13

SEVERE THUNDER SToRM-Loss OF LIFE
BY LIGHTNING.-A very severe thunder storm
passed to the north and east of us Yesterday
afternoon. We could hear the distant tbun
der and see the flashes Of lightning, but the
tempest did not reach here The tornado
demolished the car house at fremont station.
ana tore down several chimneys in the vicin.
ny. In Rochester, Edward S. Blackmer. son
OF Charles NJ. Blackmer aged 10 years. who
was IN held, berrying, and found dead he
tween hve and six o'clock, is supposed to have
been Killed by the lightning, though it did not
rain at the time
Inc house OF widow Sarah Mackie. near
Wareham Narrows, was struck by lightning
last evening. The cellar wall was damaged.
FENCES torn down, the ground ploughed in
| several directions, and the bark stripped from
Two palm OF Gilead trees in the front yard.
l ne inmates experienced a severe shock. but
no serious consequences are unprecedented.
nam Ieli lor a few minutes so rapidly in Ware
nam as 10 cover the ground two or three
lhches deep in level locations. Hail-stones
were picked up an inch and a quarter in d.
ameter. - -
severe tempests passed over Nantuck ct
Yesterday morning and evening. The rain
lel IN torrents, and the thunder and LIGHTNING
were v, lerrihc. On the camp ground, Martha's
Vineyard inc storm was very severe. the
tnuhuer Delng OF unexampled power, but no
aamage was done to the tents. At Holiness
hole nan stones fell in all shapes. round.
square ana some two or three inches Iono
much glass was broken, torty-seven panes
oeihg destroyed in one building. No DAMAGE
dard oh. "" ''""-
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brook, owned by Joseph Bushnell, was struck
by lightning, set on fire and destroyed, with
all its contents, including fourteen tons of hay.
a horse was also burned to death.
VERMONT.
In South Readsboro, on the 9TH, Luther ID.
Goodell, aged 81 years, while in mill, was
caught by the arms Of large driving wheel,
which moves round ninety times per minute,
and his whole body most sbockingly mangled.
His neck was broken, his back twice, one arm
and leg several times and his head and right
breast severely bruised. Mr.. G. was mem
Der of ''Social Lodge" of Free Masons at
Wilmington, VT, and his funeral was attended
by members of that and other lodges and
buried under Masonic orders, at which time
about 800 persons were in attendance as SYM
pathizers with the afflicted mourners.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
At recent meeting of the board of direct
ors Of the New Hampshire Agricultural Soci-
ETY., it was voted inexpedient to hold state
fair the present fall. The directors of the
Rockingham County Agricultural Association
have passed a similar vote
MISCELLANEOUS.
Twenty-seven deaths occurred in New
York city and vicinity on Saturday from
coup de soleH.
The Nicaragua ronte to California is to be
re.opened and line of steamers established.
Travellers will now have the choice of two
routes, and the benefit of a healthy competi-
ton, which has long been needed
In Great Britain, last year, the tax on ar
dent spirits, produced a revenue of more than
one hundred millions of dollars. Licenses to
sell liquor produced five million dollars. The
tax on tea, coffee, chocolate, &C., produced
~ mill l.,
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gallant old Sixth regiment are accepted
There is no doubt about it. The Fall River
News learns that Rev Elihu Grant has been
solicited to raise and command company by
many who are anxious to volunteer, and who
hold back from the fear of being compelled to
serve under some inhumane or drunken officer
Mr.. Grant has already taken measures to Sc
cure the necessary authority for raising such
a company. 1T the war meeting at Newton
Corner, Mr.. Frank Forbes, Of the CONNER
cial Bulletin, put his name upon the list of
nine months volunteers.
At a meeting in Lowell, of the field and
line officers of the 9th regiment NJ. V. NJ, it
ment to Gov Andrew for nine months If
the camp could be opened in Lowell, it was
the opinion of many of the officers that the
regiment can be filled in two or three weeks
The first quota for Connecticut is filled, and
recruiting has commenced for the nine months
men. Amos b. Stillman, of the New London
Chronicle, has opened a recruiting office, and
calls for volunteers for nine months. Mr..
| Stillman is brother of Lieut. Stillman, who
fell with Col. Russell at the battle of Roanoke,
| fighting in the ranks of the gallant 10th Con-
necticut, and he has two brothers now i'll the
army.
The towns of Johnston, East Providence,
Sctuate, Darlington. Portsmouth, Glocester,
Hopkinton and North Kingston, r. l., are re-
ported to have obtained their quota.
At recruiting meeting in western New
York last week, one of the speakers had been
urging the men to sign the roll, and told the
women to hurry them up, when a woman rose
in the meeting and addressed her husband sub
stantialy as follows: Ira, you know what
you said when you came here to-night-that
youwould enlist. If you don't do it go straight
home and take off those breeches, and let me
have them and l will go myself" This brought
down the house and brought up Ira, who be-
came volunteer
The Philadelphia Bulletin says that volun-
teering is going on with great enthusiasm in
the southern counties of. Pennsylvania, and
there can be but little doubt but that the first
and second 100000 acquisitions will be filled
without resort to drafting. Harrisburg is
filled with volunteers from all quarters. The
people are everywhere aroused and flocking
to the standard of the Union
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BURNsIDE's ARNIY.-The New York Even
ing Post of yesterday says "A private let
ter dated at Fredericksburg, Virginia, Au-
gust 10th CAST Sunday, from soldier in the
army OF General Burnside, contains the fol-
lowing:
YESTERDAY afternoon we received orders to
march in light marching order, our knapsacks
to contain one suit of under clothing, blanket,
and India rubber blanket. The rest of our
clothing we leave behind There was
an inspection this morning to see that
no one had more. The whole of Burn
sides army is under marching orders,
with one hundred rounds of cartridges. and it
seems we are to have some hot work with the
rebel general jackson. At the last accounts
we have, jackson was in Gordonsville. thirty
or forty thousand strong; but l think we will
whip INN, then march straight to Richmond.
1--WE have been here nearly week, and
like the looks of the country very much.
General Burnside brought with him some thir-
ty thousand men. Guerrilla parties scour the
country near us. We have had beautiful
camp and have begun to live on the enemy.
General Popes army carries but few rations.
They use frying pan, and forage off the en-
emV' -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-13

HoS. THOMAS d. ELIoT.-The New Bed
ford Mercury publishes letter from the rep
resentative of the first congressional district,
Hon Thomas d. Eliot. in effect declining 10
be candidate for reelection. The change
in the districts, by which large territory
and various new interests have been added to
that in which he resides, has probably had
weight in inducing him to withdraw, leaving
the people of the new district unembarrassed.
During Mr.. Elot's service in congress he has
been identified with many of the most impor-
tant measures which have been adopted, and
have become part Of the policy of the coun-
try. His withdrawal now would be public
loss; and we trust that his constituents will
persuade him to reconsider his decision, and
keep him in congress, from which no man so
earnest and faithful as he ought to be spared.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-13

DEATH OF CAPT. SHURTLEFF.-C Captain Ma
thaniel BraGstreet Shurtletf, Jr., only son of
DIR. n. b. Shurtleff of Boston, was among
the killed in the battle near Culpepper, on
Saturday last He graduated at Harvard col
lege in 1859, and Immediately began the study
of divinity at Catholic seminary in Balti
more, but soon relinquished it, returned to
his native city, and began the study of the
law. On the goth of April, 1861, the day af-
ter the brutal attack made upon the 9th rcgi-
ment of Massachusetts volunteers by mob in
Baltimore, he determined to devote himself to
the cause of his country, rendered his SER
vices to Fletcher Webster, Esq, of the
18th regiment, and on the following morn
ing opened papers for the enlistment of the
regiment in Merchants Exchange; in less
than three days the regiment was completed
and the lists closed, sixteen full companies
having offered for the service The youthful
patriot soldier was commissioned as captain of
company c, (Latin School Guard.) He in
stautly proceeded to the seat of war, and has
been constantly engaged in the service, except
a few weeks, when he returned on account of
i'll health. He was favorite of the company
of which he was commander, and was the idol
of his parents, thus suddenly called to part
with a beloved son; but they have the salts
faction of knowing that he fell gloriously
fighting for the salvation of his country
Boston Daily Adre1fiSer
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The New LEvY.-Some correspondence
has transpired between authorities of the
states and the war department, in relation to
the new nine months levy of troops. The
secretary of war telegraphs to Gov. Andrew
Il see no objection to making a call upon your
state for militia in the manner indicated bv
you, (by volunteering,) especially if it will
hasten the arrival of the troops but | do not
see how we can call for any specific brigade.
Time is Of the utmost importance" The
same officer telegraphs to Hon. A. II. Reeder
"The general government apportions the quota
Of the states, but has no regard to county OF
district. Whatever volunteer force above its
rateable proportion shall be offered by state
any time before a draft is actually made
would be accepted by the department ant
credited upon the draft as proportionablC
reduction"
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PoLITIcAL.-The democratic state central
committee met at Boston, Monday, and with
out fixing upon time for state convention,
adjourned to the 10Th inst, having appointed
subcommittee to confer in the meantime
with other conservative political state organi-
cations relative to calling state convention.
Mr. Emory Of Lowell made suggestions
which were referred to this committee. with A
view to have them adopted in the call. to the
effect that ''the war must be carried on with
the utmost yigor that all property of the reb-
els which can be used with effect to cramn
them or aid us must be taken. that the presi..
dent be supported in all constitutional meas.
ures, that the Union must be restored undo,
our constitution unimpaired, that disunionists
north or south be treated as traitors and call.
ing upon all loyal citizens to rally around the
constitution, and displace from Office those
men who SO misrepresent the feeling of the
north in congress and in our state govern
ment,
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CITY AND COUNTY.

THE THIRTY-FOURTH REGIMENT did not
leave yesterday afternoon, as was expected.
The tents were struck at an early hour, and
everything put in readiness for moving, and
the whole regiment was in line ready to start,
when at two o'clock the order to move was
countermanded. 1t is understood that the
paymaster who has been directed to pay the
men the advanced pay and bounty promised
by the general government has failed to do
his duty. Nobody could tell where he was
yesterday. OF course it was not proper to
order the men away until they had been paid.
according to contract. The delinquent pay
master should be called to rigid account.
He will now probably feel it necessary to be
on hand Immediately.
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From the number waiting to be mustered
into the United States service, it is believed
that fifteen hundred volunteers for three years
lave been enlisted in Boston. The present
week will, no doubt, swell the amount to two
thousand, even if it does not complete the
quota.
1t is stated that ten of the printers employed
at the Riverside printing establishment, Cam
bridge, have enlisted in the three years volun-
teers. Cambridge is fast filling up her quota
OF 4O4 men, 300 having already enlisted, and
by Friday evening her quota will be filed
The Boston Transcript learns. from reliable
authority, that there is no foundation for the
report which has gained some currency, that
volunteers will not be accepted for the second
levy of three hundred thousand men. 1t
makes little difference to the general govern
ment whether the men volunteer or are draft
ed, provided they are obtained, although very
naturally the preference would be for yolunta-
ry enlistments, if made with sufficient rapidity.
Recruiting in Chelsea is progressing with
the most cheering results. The roll of the
third company of three years volunteers, or
ganizing under the auspices of the young
men, contains " names. There is now a
prospect that Chelsea will obtain her quota Of
volunteers without resorting to draft. Wa
tertown having filled up her quota under the
first call Of the president for three hundred
thousand more, her citizens met Monday eve
ning to see what should be done in response
to the call for nine months men, when it was
voted that the quota be made up by volun-
teers' and that we will pay to each volunteer
ior TINS quota one hUndred dollars. Eleven
hundred dollars were subscribed.
The quota Of Lowell has been filed. The
Olu@en says that Lowell has now nearly
zOOO men in the field, and the next call will
be filled without draft if the services of the
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-13

CoNJUGAL DmEMMAs-Gentlem whose
better halves are ruralizing in the pleasant
places Of New Hampshire and other attractive
summer retreats have been sadly puzzled by
the order of Secretary Stanton for the arrest
Of persons leaving the county or state to
eiude being drafted for the army. His honor
the mayor, to his other multitudinous duties
has superadded the service of affixing the
broad seal of the city to passes securing to
disconsolate husbands and lovers immunity
from arrest while in the amiable pursuit of
wives and sweethearts under difficulties
Chelsea Ieleqroph.
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RECRUITING - GEN. Fremont. About n
year ago Gen. Fremont was appointed to
responsible command in the west, and bv fine
potency Of his name recruits nocked 10 his
standard with remarkable zeal and in great
numbers. 1t is believed that by his personal
exertions at least fifteen thousand volunteers
were obtained. The General is stronp-verv
strong-yetin the affections Of his friends, and
clothe him again with an important command,
that volunteers by the thousand would flock 10
his standard. They desire to see him again
in the west. We are not 49, as everybody
particularly friendly to Gen. Fremont
but the number of his friends is legion Cfa-
einnati Enquirer,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-13

The OTHER PArrERsoN.-It is stated in a
Washington dispatch that Gen. Frank Pattcr-
son of Philadelphia, commanding the New
Jersey brigade, is the general referred to as
having so seriously interfered to prevent the
consummation Of Rockers plan of capturing
whole rebel division at Malvern Hill. 1t is
said that Gen. Patterson at the time was intox-
icated, and so acted as to give the rebels time
ly notice of the approach of cur army. He
is now under arrest, and the whole matter will
a son Of the Gen. Patterson who behaved SC
badly in connection with the battle at Bull
Run.
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CHAs. II. CHASE.

MANCHESTER STREET Coal YARD, WORCESTER, July
30, lS62-The subscriber, having hired house Mason
street, No 10 and fitted up to be used Hospital
for sick or wonnded homeless Massachusetts soldiers
invites the cooperation of all interested.
Anything in the way of house furnishing goods or sup
plies Of any kind. will be thankfully received.
Persons wishing to contribute articles the
hospital if they will leave word at Office Man
chester street where they may be found will have
them taken there Y. W. WELLINGTON.
anil
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CAMP WooL.-Among the recruits for the
S6th regiment, that came in yesterday, were
% men from Upton, who were escorted here
by Niagara engine company No. ., five of the
recruits belonging to that company. After
escorting them to the camp, the engine COM
pany dined at the Bay State House. There
are now in the camp nearly two thousand sol
diers, including the 34th regiment.
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n GHrd to The ladies.
DIR. DCPONCUS GOLDEN PERIODICAL PILLS

FOR FEMALES.
lntaol in correcting, regulating and removing all OBJ
structinnS from whatever cause and always successful
preventive.
The combination of ingredients In these PILLS are per
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the directions have been strictly followed thew have new
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M and difficult MenstruaiOn. particuIarly at the
change of litel They will The Whites and remove
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cause; ana may be used successfully as preventive
Females peculiarly situated those surprising them
selves So are cautioned against using these pls while
III that condition. lest they invite miscarriage and the
proprietor assumes responsibility after this admCni-s
ton although their mildness would prevent any mischief
TO aeaitn OthcrNlsc the Pills recommended Full
aa eAhiiil5 directions accompany each box Price ST.
Sod IN WorceSter, Mass, by the following druggists
DAYlb SCOTT, 81 Main street, JAMES GREEN, III
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OF any kind unless the box is signed s. ID. Howe All
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recently been added on account Of the Pills being coun
forfeited. dlOm d9n
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FREAKS OF L1GHTNING.-The house of
MIR. Nathan Hersey, in Spencer, occupied by
himself and Rev. 7. T. Waterman, was struck
by lightning on Saturday evening, August 9,
during the last Of two thunder storms which
passed over that place. The fluid struck the
chimney on the southwest side of the house.
knocking of a corner, running down the out
side, chipping piece out Of one of the bricks,
and melting in two places the lead around
the chimney. Following the tin roof
few feet, it was conducted by the caves
trough to a pipe upon the northwest
side of the house. Taking this to with
in eight feet of the ground, where the
pipe ended. it entered, from an outside corner,
the l. and the main part of the house, tearing
off the plaster, breaking the laths and mop
board, throwing down set of shelves and
SCATTERING the windows. 1t passed into the
ground, and apparently followed the course
Of lead pipe bringing water to the house,
as the flow was stopped. The damage to
the house may be reckoned at fifty dollars.
The bolt was observed by several, and on
leaving the cloud seemed to divide into three
parts, one Of which struck as above. Per-
sons in or near the adjoining barn, and in
the vicinity, were more or less affected, being
thrown out of their course while walking, &c.
1t was providential that of nine persons in the
house at the time none were more than
slightly affected by the discharge Several
were sitting in a parlor adjoining the room
struck in the main part of the house, and some
very near the door, which was not more than
ten feet from the place where the fluid en-
tered. This door was forced open into the
room struck. In the l. were two persons
within four feet of the wall struck. One of
them was somewhat stunned, not hearing the
report which attended the stroke.-Trans
cript.
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BAY STATE HOUSE, TUESDAY MORNING, /

7. W. WELLINGTON, FsQ Su-The following rcsolu-
tion was unanimously adopted by the warren Flaanx
of Charlestown, at breakfast this morning. which we
take pleasure in forwarding YOU Resolved that the
hcarest thanks of this company be presented to r. W.
wellington Eco FOR his patriotic generosity in provid
ing for the wants Of this corps and making advent at
Worcester so pleasant Per order of the Company.
LIEUT.. p. IA. HOLMES.
VIM. H. HODGKINS
ClAS. II. CHASE.
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The Confessions aud Experience OF an In
valid.-Publshea for the benefit and as a warning and
caution to young men who suffer from Nervous Debil
ty, Premature Decay &c; supplying at the time
the Of self cure by one who has cured himself
after being put to great expense through medical mpo.
son and quackery. BY ENCLOSING post paid addressed
envelope SINGLE COPIES may be had Of the author MA
THAN1EL MAYFAIR ESQ., Bedford, Kings county
n. L. oNWlN mchO
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The SALEM STREET CHURCH is undergoing
renovation inside, and those who have books
and carpets in their pews are requested to
look after them Immediately.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-13

Smiths Curative Cleansing Compounded
sgpercrremedy for Headache, Burns, Sore lips Bowel
ale by BUSH CO., "a Front street by the dozen OF
inRle bottle at manufacturers prices decd vac
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Geo. $. HOppJn 81 On. r,o0,r,,..,...
MATT a Mee Of n F9qT Corn Rye Oats Buck Whea
and tbeeSa y Ac Sanas me and Coarse Feed sntter
ie23 ''i CT, worcester, Mass.
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PERHAM's EXCURSION, on Saturday next,
Aug l6, will furnish fine opportunity to visit
both Providence and Rocky Point
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The REBEL CHEAT ON ExCHANGEs.-The
rebel officers who were rce ased and sent to
Richmond last week were Generals Buckner,
Tilghman, Mackall, Pettigrew, and CAN'T,
with Com. Barron, Captains Mitchell and Ken
non, and a host of inferior officers of both
navy and army. The federal officers who
were to have been exchanged for these men
are still detained in Richmond. A correspond
ent of the Philadelphia Press says =
''News finally came to Adiutant General
Thomas that they would not return at present.
the confederate government having concluded
to detain them. And this after Gen. Thomas
had confdingly liberated all their officers. and
tenderly sent a number of their sick TO City
Point by the Georgia, that they might be taken
to Richmond on cars On the return of this
boat to Aiken's Landing, the guard on board.
under Lieut.. Miller, 10th New Jersey regiment,
were indignant in the extreme, and had they
not been restrained by Lieut.. Miller, would
have retaliated by setting fire to Aiken's house
and all his outbuildings. If any reason hat
been given for this treachery to Gen. Thoma.
he did not communicate it to his subordinates
The Indignation of the country on receipt o
this news will be great"