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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-07

New YORK, Feb. GA dispatch from the
headquarters of the army OF the Potomac,
says that there is every Indication that the en-
envy has much weakened their forces on the
Rappahannock. Rain was falling last night
with the prospect of another muddy time.
Counterfeit two's on the Peoples bank,
Derby Lane, Vermont, badly executed, are
in circulation.
ALTOONA, Pa, Feb. 5.-The heaviest snow
storm for several years fell on the mountains
to-day. 1t has drifteds on the railroad track
as to hinder the passage of trains. Twelve
trains were stuck in the snow near Galitzen at
ten o'clock tonight.
WASHINGTON, Feb. g. The district of
country north of the Potomac river from
Piscataway Creek to Annapolis junction and
the mouth of the Monocacy, and south of
Goose Creek and Bull Run mountains to the
mouth of the Occoquan, will constitute the
department OF Washington, and the troops in
that department will constitute the twenty
second army corps, to be commanded by Ma
jor General Heintzelman.
BUFFALO, Feb. Eve have eighteen inch
es OF snow, and it is still falling
TORONTO, Feb. 6.-The trains east of here
have been delayed from four to five honrs bv
the snow.
BUFFALO, Feb. -Egeninq-We have a
deep snow to-day. 1t is now clearing up.
TORONTO, g. w. Feb. Give have heavy
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From VVashinStOn

The correspondence submitted to the SEN
ate IN response to a resolution, shows that our
minister at Japan acquiesced in request of
that government to have certain war vessels
builtin the United States, receiving the re-
quest as compliment to the mechanical fame
OF the country. The only objection to carry
ing out the request is that military necessity
at the present time forbids the casting Of an
armament for said vessels, as all our foundries
are needed to supply our own wants. Our
minister was instructed, however, to state that
his action in the matter was of an entirely I'M
official character.
The stolen certificates of Indebtedness have
been recovered by the secretary of the treas
ury, and are now in possession of the govern
ment, amounting to $2,500,000
As the speculation in gold is largely based
on the idea that the government will have to
make large purchases of gold to pay its cur
rent Interest, it may not be improper to say
that the government has bought no gold for
the past six months, and has sufficient sup
ply now on hand for all its necessities for the
next payments.
SiThere is said to be i'll the hands of the pres
ident list of the general officers belonging to
the army of the Rappahannock, whom COM
petent judge occupying a position which gives
him right to speak considers unfit TO retain
their present commands because of loud
mouthed abuse of the president or his policy
or of other manifestations of disloyalty.
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Amairs Near Vicksburg.

CAIRO, Feb BY the latest arrivals from
below, we learn that our forces are gathering
around Vicksburg in large masses, and that
immense numbers are on the way thither.
The canal, or cutoff, is to be changed at the
upper end, so as to let the water in more di-
rectly the water is already in and several
feet deep. There can be but little doubt of
success. Ali the upper rivers are very high,
''the rain it raineth every day." and Vicks-
burg undoubtedly will very soon be an inland
town.
Col. Stewart Of the fifteenth Illinois caval-
ry, of Alexander county, was recently killed
in skirmish blow Vicksburg on the Louisa-
ana shore. This is great loss to us, as he
was most efficient and worthy officer. He
was one OF the hrst men who came out for the
Union in Southern Illinois, and had been in
active service till his death. You NAV look
for great news from below soon. There will
be Union force enough to surround and starye
the rebels Our heaviest cannon and NOR.
tars will be on hand, and the prospect is that
it will be the grandest affair in the annals of
the war.
The first operation, undoubtedly, will be to
send sufficient force below Vicksburg, on
the west side, so as to command the river be-
low, where two or three steamers are running
to and fro from fort Hudson and other points,
bringing the rebels at Vicksburg the most of
their supplies. This is very easy to do. All
that norton of Arkansas north OF the river OF
this name is now getting into our hands. Cot
ton is coming up the river in considerable
quantities again. Much may be expected out
OF Arkansas soon.
On Saturday rebel transport from below
hove in sight and steamed boldly up towards
Vicksburg, passing close in, under cover OF
the batteries below the town. Our batteries
from the Louisiana side opened upon her, and
continued firing until she reached the town,
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AFFALRS IN WESrERN TEXAS.

New York, Feb. 6.-Contraband goods
having reached the rebels from this city,
through the west, the government has ordered
that no goods be shipped hence to the west,
. without special permission from the custom
house.
A letter to General Hamilton, from the
United States consul at Monterey, says that
millions of dollars worth of cotton is sold
there monthly, all of which is sent back to the
rebels in the shape of powder, lead, blankets,
and shoes, in fact everything that can be used
in their army An order was then there for
six hundred thousand blankets. j. r. Bay
lor, says the letter, is getting up another ex-
petition for the invasion of Arizona and New
Mexico, and intends to start about January
LIST. The Union men are hung in Texas on
the slightest suspicion. party of Germans
were attacked on the Rio Grande by Texan
rangers, but got away with one wounded, and
the loss of their horses. About one thousand
Union men were on the frontier waiting for a
chance to Join the federal army.
A letter to Gen. Hamilton from the United
States consul at Matamoras says there is up
the river a force of thirteen hundred MeXi-
cans half of them well armed and mounted,
who have been driven from Texas, and, hav-
ing been joined by few Americans, keep the
frontier as far as San Antonio in Il terment.
Gen. Vidauvii mas been appealed to by the
rebel commander at San Antonio to prevent
an invasion of Texas, but gave him no salts
faction. Nothing had been said by the MeXi-
can authorities to our consul on the subject.
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NEWS FROM FORT MONROE.
TIE sroRM-YEssELs ASHORE.

FoRr MONROE, Feb 5.-The steamboat
New York left here last evening for Annapo-
lis to convey the released Union prisoners, 1853
in number, from Richmond. Some of the
schooners that have been aground in this vi
cnity have been gotten off by steam tugs.
There are now two schooners ashore back of
the fortress, and three on the bar between
Sewal's Point and the Rip Raps.
propeller arrived at Norfolk from New
bern this morning via the canal and the in
land route. They report two government
schooners ashore on Hatteras Shoals, one
loaded with cattle and one with coal, and that
a fleet of one hundred and twenty vessels had
sailed, and all bound south.
Bakers wrecking fleet has been blockaded
for some three weeks at Norfolk. 1t consists
of the schooner Relief Captain Rockwell,
schooners Planet Mars, and tug steamer Pr
lot, Capt Baker To-day, Gen. John A. Dix
h very judiciously given them permit to
pass down the Hampton Roads for the relief
Of government vessels and others in distress
near Old Point, and also to pass on to the
coast of North Carolina for the same purpose,
and to report to Gen. j. q. Foster, to relieve
vessels in distress there and to follow our
fleet south from that place for the same pur-
pose, Gen. Foster having requested Bakers
wrecking fleet to do so.
The wind is easterly and the storm in
creases. The two schooners ashore at Old
Point are the Minerva, of Fall River Mass,
and the j. 2. Nickerson, of Wellheet, Mass.
The former is bilged, and the latter in good
order and can be gotten off by the wreckers
A barque is at anchor one mile from Old
Point with her fore-top mast and main-top
gallant mast carried away.
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From Havana, Vera Cruz and Calves
tOn-ATOre Rebel RepOrts-The Pirate
Alabama.


tOn-More Rebel RepOrts-The Pirate
Alabama.
New YORK, Feb. 6.-The steamer Roam
oke, from New Orleans January 28th, and Ha-
vana the 3lst, arrive at halfpast eight O'Clock
this morning. The New Orleans news is very
meagre. Colonel Deming sailed for New
York on board the steamer North Star, Janu-
AIRY 2Sth.
The Delta says accounts from the rebel
army at Port Hudson and elsewhere, show
the most wretched state of affairs among them.
The men are only kept from mutiny by
promises of peace within ninety days. Con-
scription among the rebels is rather danger
Gus, as over twenty conscrption officers have
been shot while endeavorng to raise men.
Our regular Havana letter of January 3lst,
contains Vera Cruz dates of the 24th, but
nothing of great importance. The siege
trains were still at Vera Cruz, without which
the French do not hope to take Puebla. The
small poX is abating there.
There is nothing reliable relative to the pi-
rates Alabama and Florida. 1t was rumored
that the Alabama received four shots from the
HatteraS, and that she had arrived at Port
Royal, jamaica, to which place she took her
prisoners, and where she will stop three days
to repair.
The British gunboat Rinaldo had arrived at
Havana from Galveston, bringing an extra of
the Houston Telegraph of Jan. 23d, contain
ing an account of the capture at Sabine Pas
of the federal brig Morning Star and an UNI
known schooner on Jan. 2lst by an expedition
from the Magruder fleet. The following are
the rebel dispatches contained therein:
''SABINE Pass, TEXAS, On Board c. S.
Gun5oGt Bell, Jan. 2I-We met the enemy
this morning in the Gulf OF Mexico, whipped
them, and brought everything to Sabine Pass
fought him ten guns to our one. We have
captured two vessels, one a full rugged ship,
the other schooner, and twelve guns, medi-
cal stores, ammunition in abundance, and one
hundred and nine prisoners | am here wait
ing further orders 0. NJ. WATKINS,
Major Commanding.
SABINE Pass, Jan. 2l.-To Capt. b. 4.
Turner, 4. A. &. II engaged the enemy to
day; captured 10 guns, about a million dol
lars worth of of property, and 100 prisoners.
o. NJ. WATKINS, Major Commanding.
Magruder, on the 4th of February, pro-
clsimed Galveston open to commerce, but
Commodore Bell issued proclamation, Jan.
Both, declaring Galveston, Sabine Pass, and
the whole coast of Texas, under actual block
ade, and warning all vessels from trading UNI
der penalty of capture.
A Bermuda paper of the 9th ult. is re-
ceived. 1t contains no news, other than the
fact that the steamer Princess Royal, since
captured by our blockaders, arrived at St.
Georges, and was announced to sail Jan. 81
for ''New York The British steamer Pearl
arrived at Barbados Jan. 80, in want of coal.
1t is believed she intended to run the block
AIDE. The brig Wihelmina, at St. Thomas
Jan. Is, spoke the pirate Alabama Jan. 10, in
lat. 26.45, Ion. 62.25.
Nothing confrmatory of the capture of the
pirate Florida has been received from Havana.
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New York, Feb. GA bill was introduced
in the New York legislature to-day to prevent
the banks of the state from selling specie
above par during the time of their suspension
OF specie payments; making void all contracts
for the sale or purchase of specie, and pro-
hibiting loans on specie under penalty of a
forfeiture of the bank charter.
Washington dispatch states that it is be-
lieved that some measure will be adopted by
congress to prevent further speculation in
specie and the consequent depreciation Of the
government currency.
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Southern News.

New YORK, Feb. 6.-Rebel papers print an
order of Gen. g. w. Lee, dated Dahlonega,
Ca, to the effect that he has been dispatched
by the general commanding the department to
capture deserters, tories, and conscripts, of
whom numbers are resisting the laws in
northern Georgia and southwestern North
Carolina. An appeal from Gov. Shorter to
the people of Alabama is also printed. 1t
calls upon all exempts TO form companies to
constitute a reserve force, subject to serve in
the state on the call of the executive.
A proclamation of Gov. Vance to the peo-
pie of North Carolina is also published. 1t
eXhorts all deserving North Carolina to return
to their duty by the 10th of February, as af
ter that date he will leave no rest for the de-
serter in the borders OF North Carolina.
New York, Jan. Ga fortress Monroe
letter says the steamer Patrick Henry will
soon endeavor to get to sea as a privateer.
She mounts eight heavy guns, and is strong
ly iron-plated. She was formerly the York
town.
The Charleston Mercury of the 9th ult.
says 1.-THE tories who have been depredat-
ing in Madison county, n. c., were dispersed
by Il force from Kirby Smiths division. Many
were killed and captured. The country is
now quiet"
The same paper says Kirby Smith has been
ordered to command the department of Lou
isiana and Texas. jeff. Davis and his brother
have purchased plantations in the interior of
Mississippi as refuge for their slaves. Their
old estates are on the Mississippi, below Vicks-
burg. The Richmond correspondent of the
Charleston Mercury says French bankers
have rendered the confederacy a loan of 49,
100000 francs.
A bill was introduced in the rebel congress,
Jan. rs, for condemnation to the public use of
all cotton within the confederate states The
plan is, to give the owner receipt for the
price of it at II l-2 cents pound sell it to
the government of France or dealers in Eng
land, and let the purchasers see to its export
alton.
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New York, Feb. 6.-The Washington Star
of last evening says, Gen. Burnside, after Civ
ing evidence before the court martial which
summoned him there, will go to Chicago, and
thence to Providence, to remain till the expi-
ration Of his leave of absence, when he will
take the field again. The same paper has
rumor that Stuart's cavalry made a raid in the
vicinity OF Ocotink bridge, gobbing up fed
eral regiment there. The Star regards it as
canard
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ru1RrY-sEvENTn CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, Feb. G.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. G.
SENATE.
Mr. ARNOLD offered a resolution, which
was adopted, instructing the finance commit
tee to inquire into the eXpediency of repeal
ing the duty on paper.
Mr.. FEssENDEN introduced bill to prevent
and punish frauds upon the revenue, and pro-
vide for the certain and speedy collection of
claims in favor of the United States.
A bill for the relief of the heirs of Stephen
johnson passed. The conference committee
on the deficiency bill made a report, which
was adopted. The bill to aid Missouri in
emancipation was taken up, but laid over.
A resolution expelling G. Z. Badger from
the Smithsonian board and appointing Prof
Agassz passed Adjourned.
HOUSE.
The house concurred in the senate amend
ment to the post Office appropriation bill, au'
thorizing the postmaster general to contract
for carrying the mails in steamships from San
Francisco to some port in Oregon, for sum
not exceeding $24, 900 per annunl.
Private bills were passed.
The Illinois ship canal bill was considered
without action. Adjourned.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-SToCKS are active and better;
chicago and Rock Island 92f Cleveland and Toledo 30
Galena and Chicago Railroad 81; Illinois Central scrip
"; Panama 1874; Michigan Southern Railroad guaranteed
I wt Michigan Ceulral 81; Rading 9l harlem 34s
&C. Central ll@ Pacific Mail 10; Nicaragua q; Canton
Soi hyes 90, u; skies 81 registered 90; $
nves 81, coupons 934 skies, 20 coupons "; $40
treasury notes O2 wear certificates 9lk demand
hotes 1921 American gold 1875 skies rs; III Central
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snow. The trains on the Grand Trunk rail
road are greatly delayed.
New York, Feb. G.-Messrs. Lelands of
the Metropolitan Hotel, deny the statement
that they have raised the prices at their hotel.
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the rebel batteries keeping up heavy fire
from their side Of the river. No troops were
discorered ON board.
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5nistell aneous.
S..T.-186 COX. !
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Anrtr0ns.
A UCTION SALE OF REAL ESTATE

A UCTI0N SALE OF REAL ESTATE
~ VIII be sold at Public Auction, SATURDAY,
March TO- at IL O'Clock M if previou ly disposed Of
at private sale, all the right redemption purchased at
auction, in September, 1858 in the EDenezer H. Bowen
Estate, by Miles Osborn. This estate consists the g.
H. Bowen Homestead House and Barn, two other rene-
ment Houses, large Shoe Factory, and one small
one, with an acre or more Land all elgiby situated
Oh Main street, Worcester.
Also, vacant Lot containing about one Aft an acre
lying Just east of this For further and more definite
particulars enquire of EDWARD EARLE,
Jalo deopu Agent for Miles Osborn.
MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF A GEN
AtA TEL RESIDENCE AT AUCTION ON PLEAS
ANT STREET, WORCESTER by virtue of a power
OF sale contained in Mortgage Deed given to me by
VIM u. Iaber, dated the eighteenth day Of March,
D. 1907 and recorded in the Registry Deeds lor Wor-
cester county, Book 6O7, Page All
Inc conditions of said Mortgage having been broken,
sa IN pursuance of the power given me in said Deed
and as an attorney for the MorgagOr the premises
described or referred to in said mortgage deed at Public
Auction on the premises. in Worcester on SATURDAY,
inc twenty-elghth day February next. at 10 A. M to
the hghest bidder, subject to two mortgages viz -one
10 worcester County Institution for Savings of Two
Thousand Dollars; and of Fourteen Hundred Dol
lars, to Isaac Davis.
The premises consist Of the genee and desirable resi-
dence NO ~ Pleasant street, occupied ty VIM b.
Iaber said house is built i'm the thorough man
ner, with most of the modern improvements. The lot
contains about $500 feet. with a wide frontage on
fleaSant street G: PARTRIDGE, Mortgage,
worcester, January 70, 1868. dTulhES3w
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Anrnsenlrnts.


M OR CE S L Il r TIL Il AFTER
Lessee ana Manager, j. c. MYERS.
Stage Manager, b. FULLER.
This SATURDAY EVENING The Domestic Drama of
The Chimney Corner.
Solomon Probity-Aged 81, b. FULLER
Peter PrOblty-Aged 80, l.. W. BEATTIE'
John Probity-Aged 20, L. II. EVERlTT.
DANCE, Miss EMMA LEoNI
To close with
THE ROUGH DIAMOND.
With CHARLIE WILKINSON as "Cousln Joe
eS~ The manager has, at great expense made an en-
gagement with MISS EMILY rn0RNE, the beautiful
and ACCOMPLISHED Soubrette, who will appear on MON
DAY EVENING, Feb. 9TH
Prices of Admission -Parquette and Dress Circle so
Gents; Family Circle % Gents; Gallery Is Cents; Pr-
waite Boxes So Box Office open from 10 to l. and to
O'Clock. No extra charge Tor reserved seats Doors
open at g, to commence at u O'Clock.
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IT. 5. WARKEN,
A Committee of the Directors to make said SALE
Grafton, Feb. ., 1868 d3sS II
yHERIFF,S SALE-COMMON-

A KEY, of some value to the owner,
IN probably was found Tuesday afternoon, near the
post office The have it by calling at this Of
flee and paying for this advertisement. dot fl
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MORTGAGEES SALE or REAL

4'A ESTATE-Will be sold at Public Auction, on the
premises, ON MONDAY. the sixteenth day of March
nest, at twelve clock noun, certain tract of lana.
VIII dwelling house thereon situated IN the city OF
Worcester, on Je fesun street. BOUNDED as follows
10 t;-Begnnng on the sOuhery line of said street
hty ieet eHscrY of the east line OF land former
y OF Joseph COburn thence sUutherly hundred and
twenty feet, thence easeriy parallel with jefferson
street to point hty feet westerly from the westerly
line of land row or formerly owned b, Carroll, about
line OF said Carols land hundred feet,
to Jetf lson street thence by suutherly Jefferson
street, westerly abo seventy feet place beginning
Being the same premises described in mortgage deed
thereof from Gilman scott and y. Is. Ellis the ack
stone Valley Loan and Fund Association Recorded in
tne Registry of DecGs for Worcester county, Book 635
Page SIC
said sale being in pursuance of power contained in
said mortgage, and for breach OF condition of the
BIaekstone NalleN Loan and Ennd AssncIatlnn
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VA M. Ii. JANKINS HAIR DRESS
w ING AND BATlIlNG ROOMS, where Gentle
men be accommodated in the most approved style.
ca Hair Dressing and Battling Rooms also attack
ed for the accommodation of Ladies. Also all kinds Of
Hair work on hand made to order. Cbildreas hair
cut in the most approved manner. Capable Females
will be III attendance in the ladies' department.
B.-Cash paid for hair. DIFF ape
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CONSTANT SHEPARD, AGENT
~ AND COLLECTOR. inquire at tho Spy Office, oil
No i2 Grown street dtf mchlI
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9rp GOODS.

ANY SILK Dress bought from our stock at this time.
will be
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FAMILY DYE COLORS-A large as
g sortment OH hand and for sale by D. SCOTT,
AOl5 diff ISL Main Street
The New York herald., 1863-04-11
THE AMERICAN WAR.

The Question OF Recognising the Confed-
crates Before the British House OF Conn
Aons-speech OF Earl Russell-French
1nterventi0n, &C., DO.