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B In Gen. Auger's brigade, on the Poto-
mac, the soldiers have erected theatre 40 by
30 feet They have formed stack company
out Of the members of their own brigsde, and,
Is they have two excellent bands in the brig
ado' the opening night will present . grand
scene. It is thought that Susan Donin will
assist at the opening,
, 1862-01-04

Gen. Scott remains at the Brcvoort
House, New York, where he received few
calls on New Years. He viii not visit Wash
ington for some days. The distinguished ret
ersn expresses the livclicst satisfaction at the
prospect Of the confidence and quiet that are
to succeed the late harassing fears Of WAT
with Great Britain, superadded to the domes.
tic troubles that already environ the Govern
nlcnt Of the United States. He does not hes.
itatc, however, to express some apprehension
that We have not yet seen the termination oi
our outside difficulties. The tone Of sentiment
abroad indicated the absolute necessity of an
attitude, cautious and seEpossessed in the ex.
ttemc, Oh the part Of the American Cabinet.
, 1862-01-04

Lieut. Col. Il. M. Day Of the LIST Reg. Ill.
Cavalry has just returned from Washington.
The order mastering said Regiment out Of SER
vice is rescinded and rerokcd.by order Of G en-.
Mcclellan The officers and privates will be
considered as continuous in service from the
date when mustered into service The Regi-
nlent will be filled tt, the maximum standard
Of Cavalry Regiment, The Regiment viii
rendezvous at Springfield, IL
, 1862-01-04
The FEMALE Pn1soS-SrugGEs R1FLgs-
1he Nashinqt0n fnfrespandent of the Pill

The FEMALE Pn1soS-SruRaEs R1rLgs.--
The Washington correspondent Of the Phil
ade1phia Press says:
The Female Prison, as it is termed here is
under Lieutenant Sheldon Of the Sturees
Rifles, the infantry body E-guard of General Nc
ClelIan. It is Mrs. Greenhow's house, where
in she is confined for furnishing intelligence
to the enemy. Besides Mrs. Greenhow, there
is also Miss Ella II. Poole, of Richmond, Va
She was the correspondent Of the Richmond
Enquirer, and several other journals. She is
very Intelligent as well as beautiful yoanr
lady, Of strict integrity, but confirmed re,
bel The Government offered her parole of
honor, but she refused to accept anything but
an unconditional release 1t would be much
better for the Government to remove them to
Fort Warren at once
, 1862-01-04

New Yea,'s Day at the GupitazTAe Congress
sionaz Recess and its Healthy Influence
other Nsit to Washington Jail-Generaz De-
1;,erN Of that Institution qudrte7naas&er Gen
eTaz TNtod Of Illinois, tic.
, 1862-01-04

- Gov. Dennison hAs protested against
the removal Of the headquarters Of the Super
intendent Of Recruiting In Ohio, to Cincinnati
and it Is thought will be successful in prevent
Ing It's rcmoYsl.
, 1862-01-04

@ During the past week there has been q
very considerable advance in the price Of cot
ton goods, as for instance paper muslin has
raised from '1214 to $4,000 cents per yard,
and calico at 1251 to l5t@18c. Spool thread,
cotton rolls. muslins, DC, have increased In
Ike proportion
, 1862-01-04

From the New York Times, 1st.1

Extent Of the moyement-Afdor Of the
PeopIe-!The1r Knthus1aam for War
with the United States.
, 1862-01-04

GOING INTO soRgHuM.-We learn Of several
who are preparing to plant largely Of Sorghum
and lmphee next Bessou. We believe that
they will realize more per acre from it thau
from any other crop they could put in The
crude syrup can be refined SO that it ranks
with the very best ever produced from the
regular sugar cane It will sell. There will
DC great demand for it from all parts Of the
country. Every family will want it, and it
can be produced SO much cheaper that it will
drive Southern syrups from the market Let
every man who wants to clear at least thau-
sand dollars from one crop next season plapt
forty or fifty acres Of Sorghum. 1t can be
done, providing the season is as favorable as
the average, and it wfll be done, We predict
Ee|yiGeTe NQnddTd 3lsf
, 1862-01-04

ORDERED INTO SERE1oE.-Gen- s A Hu1l-
but received orders last Saturday night from
Gen. Halleck to report himself for service i'm
mediately st St. Louis. We understand that
Gen. q. has been waiting here, at his home,
for an investigation Of the charges for which
he was placed under arrest by Gen. Pope, but
been ordered into active service. If our in
formation is correct, there are no charges, and
re regret that Gen. E. has had to bear q mea-
sure Of hasty condemnation and uutimely
public ceDsure, for all that we can see, and as
We thought at the time, without just cause.-
BalrideTe 11l. )Standard, 3lst,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-08

WAsuINGToN, Feb. ten. VIM. L. Smith
telegraphs that this morning part OF his
scouts retured with five prisoners belonging TO
g the first Virginia cavalry, and one citizen. The
remainder ~ his regiment engaged the enemy
near Flint Iii in the vicinity OF Fairfax Court
House. Capt. Curry reported that he needed
no assistance. His cavalry dismounted and
assaulted house and took the prisoners. One
OF our captains and Il private were wounded
Another detachment subsequently returned
with TOUR prisoners belonging 10 the first n Orth
Carolina regiment, three OF them non commits
stoned officers. six horses and eight Colts
rifles were also captured. The prisoners will
be sent to Washington.
LATER.-FuIther particulars have been re-
ceived. 1t APP ears that at o'clock, Colonel
Friedman's cavalry, the Cameron Dragons,
numbering 800 men, went out in the direction
OF Fairfax Court House, for the purpose of
capturing the secession pickets. They swept
the country from Fairfax Court House to
Hunters Mills, perhaps five miles, going with.
in half a mile OF Germantown, which is
several miles beyond the Court House. They
drove in all the secession pickets, thir.
teen exec pied, who belonged to the first North
Carolina and first Virginia cavalry. These
they captured, and this evening they were
brought to Washington. They were found in
a log house, and, on being surprised, fired on
our scouts One rebel was killed. Capt
Wilson of the Cameron Dragons was wound
ed in the neck. A sergeant was also wounded
The command was under Major Moss of the
Cameron dragons. A transportation wagon
belonging to the rebels was captured, together
with the horses and rifles mentioned in the
preceding dispatch.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-08
FROM PORr ROYAL.

NEW YORK, Feb. T. The sloop ot.war
Savannah arrived tonight from Port ROYAL
She brings no news OF Importance, except
news OF. the sailing of an expedition for the
south, ON the 26th, including all the lighI
draught steamers, several gunboats, and sew
eral thousand troops. Every thing was quiet
al Port Royal.
Ihe New York Journal of Commerce OF
yesterday afternoon publishes news from Port
Royal TO the 18th ult received by the ship
Genus Collin, arrived at that port.
Ihe expedition for the south sailed from
Port Royal ON the 18th ult, including all the
light draft steamers, eight gunboats aud 5000
troops. The prncpa part of the expedition
went outside, but one on two small steamers,
with light vessels in tow, went by the inside
passage
Gen. Sherman left on Monday in the gun
boat Mcclellan. The object of the expedition
was understood to be an attack on Savannsh.
commencing with tort Pulaski. On Tuesday
when the Zenas Coffin was beating out. A
heavy cannonading was heard in the direction
OF tort Pulaski. 1t continued four hours in
the morning aud two hours in the afternoon.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-08
TIE BUANSIDE EXPEDITION.
Roanoke Island to be Taken.

New YORK, Feb IA special communica-
ton 10 the Tribune dated at Pamlico Sound,
Feb. End, says, "all the vessels of Burnsde's
expedition, which are Immediately wanted to
the number of fifty, now ride at anchor inside
the bar Others can be taken over the bulk
head as they are wanted. This has been &C.
complished with incredible effort, aud in the
face of the greatest dscouragements. We
have information deemed trustworthy, that
Gov. Wise is in command OF 5000 troops,
daily reinforced, at Mays Head on Outer Bay,
aud 800 on Roanoke Island. separated from
the others by Roanoke Sound. A vigorous
defense OF their position is expected. Gen.
Brrnsides force, which will be large will be
landed under his own, and flag. officer Colds.
boruugh's guns on the lower end and east
side OF the island. The latter will engage
the batteries on Croatan Sound, at short
range, and the former will push forces to
that part of the island where the enc
my will be found. A gunboat will be
on the outside to shell Nays Head. -Four de
serters in schooner came down the sound
last night from Middlelown, where there are
800 troops, among whom is much disatfection.
They confirm previous reports concerning tie
panic prevailing on the main land. There is
every probability Of Il hard fight.
LArER.-Monday, Feb. 3-The movement
which was to have been made today has been
postponed 10 to morrow or next day"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-08
FROM FORT MONROE.

FoRT MONROE, Feb. 6.-Steamer Suzanne
OF Burnside's expedition arrived this morning
She lett Hatteras yesterday morning, having
come out of the inlet before the fleet was in
side. Nothing had been doue but most if not
all the vessels had gone over the bar, and
about 6OOO troops were landed. The Suwan-
ne was considerably damaged by the Storm
Part OF her buwarks and wheel houses were
stove III, and her upper works were badly in.
Jured. She brings a large mail and "a sick
men, from the expedition died on the pas.
sage.
forward movement was to be effected
shortly, and 1t was rumorel that the rebels Of
lered to give up Roanoke Island on condition
Elizabeth City should not be attacked.
Steamer Louisiana had been got off without
serious damage
The steamer Albany arrived this morning
from Annapolis, with stores for Burnslde's ex
petition. 1t has been raining here all day. A
flag of truce went down to Craney Island to-.
day, and large number Of ladies and children
returned TO go north also Lieut.. Preston of
the New York seventy first, to be exchanged,
and j. IL. Sands Of the Michigan fourth, re.
leased on parole.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-08

WASHINGTON, Feb THE ten million
dollar note bill which originated in and passed
the senate to-day, is intended as Temporary
relief until the bill from the house passed, 4, es
terday, can receive the consideration of the
senate. 1t will be reported by the finance
committee Monday.
The news from fort Henry has diffused gen.
eral joy and stimulated the openly expressed
desire tor additional victories.
The war department has received dispatch
that Gen. Lander now occupies R0mney, the
rebels having retreated.
The expulsion of Mr.. Bright is likely Ia
prove only the beginning Of the war against
senators suspected OF disloyaliy. Attention is
already being directed toward Mr.. Powell OF
Kentucky. 1t is said that shortly resolution
will be introduced into the senate directing
the superintendent OF the document room to
inform that body what public documents AIR.
Powell has ordered to be sent to members of
the southern cCntederacy since the formation
Of the provisional government
1t is claimed by friends of Gen Fremont
tllat the plan of campaign in the west recent.
ly announced as Gen. Siegel's, is precisely
that which Fremont had marked out and was
preparing to put into execution when he was
relieved The general features of the plan
were, the assignment of $4,000 to 20 900 good
tiouPs 10 missouri 10 protect the people there
and beat back the rebel generals, and with
the remainder of the force press forward
speedily to form junction with Buell. in Ken
lucky, and thence push on into Tennessee te
Nashville and Knoxville.
rebel spy was captured, yesterday, by a
company from one of the New York regiments
in Gen. AIcDowe's division, in the hollow
of an old tree, where he had been secreted
for several days. He was fully supplied with
provisions. lie refused TO give his name, or
tell what his business was. He was sent to
headquarters, to be dealt with as the mi itary
may think proper.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-08
FROM THE UPPER POTOMAC G.

SANDY HooD, MD, Feb. This forenoon
the rebel captain Raynor and three of his men
were concealed behind a stone wall just above
Halper's Ferry bridge. One of them, either
black or painted black, by displaying a flag of
truce, induced loyal Virgnian over When
nearly across, Captain Raynor and two others
fred aud killed the ferryman. Our batteries
on the heights then shelled the buildings.
Subsequently our men crossed and set fire 10
twelve houses, including the Wager and an
other hotel. railroad buildings, &c. The whole
lower part OF the town was reduced to ashes
necessity existed for burning the build.
ings, as they had been hiding places for the
rebel rihenIen, who bad been annoying our
troops for weeks past TIE number of rebels
is not known, but many were seen to mount
their horses and leave the outskirts of the
town by the Charlestown road. This after
noon the rebel flag of truce in the hands of
three OF Baylor's men came to the ferry, but
they were warned off by Col. Geary. A large
number of rebel pickets mounted weio sta
toned all the afternoon near Boliver.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-08
FROM LOUISVILLE.

LOUISVILLE, Feb 7.-Three large steam.
ere, the Benz. j. Adams, L. H. Farchilds, aud
Baltic, l. Il here Tor the Cumberland and Ten
uessee rivers this evening. All is quiet along
the line .Oi the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road
A dispatch from Gen Buell., this evening,
say I'VE have taken Fort Henry. The
enemy has reiterated on Paris, having part OF
his guns. Our cavalry are in pursuit Gen
Gfsut will attack FVrt DOusllson 10 morrow ."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-08
RIOT IN ISICRsToNn

PHILADELPHIA, Feb THE Inquirer of
this city has received dispatch to- day, saying
riot occurred in Richmond on Tuesday
night that it was supposed martial law would
be proclaimed, and that during the disturbance
cheers for the Union were given
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-08

PADUcAu, KY, Feb. Cen. Smith nm tho
west aud Gen. Grant on the east side of the
Tennessee River, are pursuing the reteating
rebels. Il is reported aud credited by some Of
our Officers, that the rebel troops at tort Henry
were uOt true 10 the reLe cause, aud took nd /.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-08

vani;'sc at tia opportunity offered by an at.
tack &" ran away from fight that vas dis
tasteful 10 iht IN
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-08
LATEST NEWS.
CIV TEEEczR AP PHI
TO tdE WORCESTER 0AiLf Spy
Another Important Success II
FORT CAPTURED.

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 7.-Secretary WelIes
has received the following -
U. S. FLAGSHIP CINcINNATl, OFF FoRr
HENRY, TENNESSEE RIVER, Feb. 6ih.-The
gunboats under my command, the Essex,
commander Porter, tie Carondelet, command.
er Walker, the Cincinnati commander Stom.
bel, the St Louis, Lieut.. Paulding, the Con.
estoga, Lieut.. Phelps, the Taylor, Lieut.. Civ.
en-, and the Lexington, Lieut. Shirk, after
a severe and rapid fire of an hour and a quar-.
ter, have captured fort Henry. They have
taken Gen. Floyd Tillghman and his staff,
with sixty men, prisoners. The surrender to
the gunboas was unconditional 4; we kept
an open fire upon them uul their flag was
struck. In half an hour aztec the surrender,
handed the fort and prisoners over to Gen.
Grant, commanding the army, on his arrival
at the fort in force.
The Essex received SHOT its her boilers,
after aghtiug most etIectualIy for two thirds
OF the action, and was obliged to drop down
the river. hear also that several Of her nset,
were scalded to death, including two pilots
and men, fought wild, the greatest gallantry
The Cincinnati received thirty-our shoe. and
had one tnan killed aud eight wounded-lwo
seriously. The fort, with twenty guns aud
seventeen aIortsrs, was defended by General
Tighman, will, the most determined gallant
ry. / will write as soon as possible. I have
sent Lieut.. Phillips and three gunboats after
the rebel gunbOats.
A. X. FooTE, Flag Officer.
CAIRO, Feb. Fort Henry, on the Ten.
nessee river. surrendered yesterday at two
O'cock, after determined resistance. The
fight, which lasted an hour aud twenty min.
utes, was conducted chiefly by the gunboats
Cincinnati, Essex, aud St. Louis. The Gin
cinnati fred a hundred and twenty rounds,
aud received thirty-four shots from the rebel
guns, but only one man was killed. The St.
louis fred one hundred and ten rounds but
received no damage. The Essex was disa-
bed at the teuth round by ball striking her
boiler. Thirty-two were killed, being scalded
to death. Capt. Porter was badly scalded,
but not dangerously.
The Memphis and Ohio railroad bridge has
been taken possession of by our troops.
ST. LOUIS, Feb THE following is an
nounced from headquarters -
Fort Henry is ours. The flag of the
Union is reestablished on the soil OF Tennessee
1t will never be removed"
By command of Major Gen. Halleck.
w. w SMITH, Captain and Aide-de.camp.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-08
Meoitimal.

MRS. L. S. MCPHERSON, 10 Austin
A'A street Seeing and Trance Medium, gives sittinKs
TOR spirit communications. for 60c. ntutvely examines
and prescrtbes for dsease for ST. Hours II a.
m and 70 IN, She Will also hold public meetDR
every Sunday atla pm. Admission Sc dRwtf iy2
N SUMNER ST R E E T.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-08
9rp 6oobs.
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n L w Or = O d S.

We have received Choice Novelties In
REAL POINT LACE COLLARS and SETS
REAL POINT APPLIQUE COLLARS and SETS
REAL vALENCIENNES COLLARS and SETS.
REAL THREAD LACE COLLARS and SETS.
Elegant REAL BLACK THREAD LACE WALLS,
CoIFFUREs, and BARBs, and full liue OF REAL
LACES.
eB- In cons sequence of the great depression in the
European markets these goods have been purchased
much under regular prices and be offered proper.
tiOnately cheap.
French Embroidered COLLARS. SETS, and HAND.
RERCHIEFS.
Elegant Patterns Cambria Linen, and Dimity Bands
Cambria Edgngs and Insertings.
Elegant Infants Waists, Robes, and Caps.
Rest IRISH LINENS and WHITE GOODS.
E5-Ladies in want OF these Goods will find an un
usually large stock, and at unhead of Low Prices at
our store.
Also, beautiful stock of Mourning and Half Mourn
Ing Collars SETS Walls, and Handkerchiefs.
ER-.An immense stock OF HANDKERCHIEFs of
every kind, al unusually low prices
We also offer our whole stock of
Silk g. Wooden Hosiery, Gloves g. Wooden Goods
AT COST.
Embroidered and Plain KID GLOVES. in Ladies
Gents and Misses sizes, of the very best quality.
SKIRTS and CoRsETS, of the best quality
BLACK VELVET RIBBONS and TRIMMINGS at
unusually Low Prices, and many other Goods we offer
at reduced prices.
GROSS, STRAUSS, d. CO.,
IalO diff I53 Main street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-08
DIR. j. A. ANDREWS

VIII detect and treat with all diseases the
Throat and Lungs; also Catarr, Haors, Dyspepsia In
all lts forms Constipation, Liver Complaint in all its
FORMS Chronic Darrhma, Piles Neuralgia or nerve ache
whether seated IN the Face Stomach or Uterus. Also
Nervous Papita;ioD Humid Asthma, Gravel Lucorrhen
Vlulent norrhea Gieet and all diseases Of the URN.
airy Organs
EB-Particular attention given to all SPECIAL DIS.
EASES Of Male and Female.
ONCE and residence II Summer street.
ia2B dH
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-08
THE GREATEST MEDICAL DIS.
n CovERY OF THE AGE.
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our common pasture weeds remedy that cures
EVERY KIND OFHUMOR.

Two bottles warranted to cure nursing sore mouth
One 20 three bottles Will clear the system Oi bles.
Two bottles are warranted 10 the cnnksr IN
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Three or nve bottles warranted to cure the worst
kinds Of Eryspelas
one or two bottles warranted to humors in
the eyes.
Two bottles warranted cure running Of the cars
and botches among the hair.
Four to six bottles warranted to cOrrupt and
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One bottle will scay eruptions OF the skin.
Two or three bfttes are warranted 10 tho worst
kind ofrngwoim.
Two to three bottles warranted to cure the most
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Three or tour bottles warranted 10 cure salt
rheum.
Five eight bottles warranted to cure the worst
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to three bottles are warranted to cure the worst
cases Of dyspepsia know from the experience Of
stomach
one two bottles are warranted to cure sick head
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one two bottles warranted regulate costivo
state Of the bowels.
one two bottles will regulate allderangement OF
kidneys.
Four to six bottles have cured the worst cases o
dropsy.
ny strictly following the directions in the pamphlet
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-08-22

the Confederate army, and that the entire City
Council have been arrested for refusing to take
the oath f allegiance, but released upon re-
signing and giving bonds in the sum of $500
each. The property Of the Mayor has been
seized, and new election ordered
\ Washington correspondent of the New
York Times, writing under date OF Wednes-
day, says: "NIr. Stanton stated to-day that the
order for drafting to fill up the old regiments
would be enforced without fail by the lst Of
ESeptember. The old regiments which have not
been recruited up to the full strength before
that time will at once be filled by draft. This
matter has only been delayed thus long from a
desire to have the old regiments filed UP with
men whose term Of service would last as long
as the rest of the regiments. Men drafted into
old regiments can only be held for nine months,
while the rest Of the regiment is, of course,
held for the full term of enlistment.
The New York World says that the instruc
tons which it is understood Gen. Ha}leck las
sent to the several Federal armies to recall the
passes Of newspaper correspondents, and here
afterssexclude them from the various camps, IS
due to tue indiscretons of two of the city
Journals, which announced the retreat of Gen.
Mcclellan army before it was commenced.
John Lynch, Of Milwaukee, enlisted some
months ago His wife was almost broken
hearted at his departure for the war, but as
she began to recover her spirits, their little
boy was drowned. The father, hearing Of this,
obtained short Through to visit his wife but
arrived the day his wife had been carried, be-
reft Of reason, to the almshousc Learning
that there was little if any hope of her recov-
cry, he reported at headquarters, and very soon
afterwards committed suicide with pistol.
Gen Lee says the Confederates have an ex-
cess of prisoners. This upon careful compr
tation, is found to be true says a Washington
letter in the New York Post. Large as were
the numbers Of Confederate prison IS taken in
the spring, they have since been overbornc by
the defeats, retreats and captures on the Chick
ahominy, at Winchester and in Tennessee
Lieutenant Commander T. Fl. Stevens. late
of the gunhoat Maratanzas, and formerly Of
the Ottawa-Commodore Dupont's South At
lantic Squadron-has been made commander
of the Monitor.
The French have new "sensation.' The
memoirs of the family of Samsons, who have
held the hereditary office of executioners in
Paris from 1905 to lS47, under all forms Of
government-the absolute monarchy, the re-
public, the EMPIRE the restoration and finally
under Louis Phillippe-have just been publish
ed in Paris. The work is full of horrors
NJ. Snyder Jr, Clerk in the Sixth Auditor
Office has been authorized to raise a company
for the Sd District Regiment, and his fellow