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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22
Taxes.

convention of United States assessors
was held in Cleveland on the 10th, 18th and
18th insts., for the purpose Of bringing to-
gether the first years experiences under the
revenue law, and considering changes desira-
Bile to be recommended TO increase its eff
cheney and value. Hon Peter Page of Hi
nois was the presiding officer of the conven-
ton. great variety of plans were suggested
and discussed with the view of increasing the
revenue without making the law unequal or
oppressive. With much unanimity the con-
vention recommended greatly increased taxes
on tobacco and distilled spirits, and less addi-
tons to the tax upon great variety of other
articles The following are some of the more
important recommendations adopted -
That the returns of companies or corpor-
ations shall be made to the assessors of their
respective districts rather than to the com.
missioner Of internal revenue at Washington;
that gas bridge, canal, turnpike, express, tel
egraph, steamboat, and manufacturing COM
panies or corporations be added to those which
shall be subject to three per cent. tax on their
dividends; that in assessing income gifts shall
be reckOned as part of it, and taxed accord
ingly, and rent actually paid from in come to
the amount OF one hundred and fifty dollars
shall be exempted; that incorporate lands,
insurance companies, and mercantile agencies
be subject to license tax of ten dollars that
dealers in liquors should pay increased IL
censes. Various new licenses were also add
ed to the list.
The convention also recommend that all
goods, wares, or merchandise, manufactured
by any individual firm or corporation for their
own use or consumption, or for the manufac-
ture of other articles where the amount man
ufactured shall exceed $500 per annum, shall
be taxable IN like manner as if they were sold.
Various changes in detail were recommended
in relation to the various manufactures of rot
ton, iron, leather, and so forth, which will
probably be made the subject of congressional
action at an early day, The proceedings of
the convention were throughout harmonious,
and closed with the adoption of patriotic reso-
lutions full of undoubting loyalty and unwa-
veripg confidence in ultimate and speedy tri-
umph
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ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2l.-A special to the
Democrat dated Fort Smith, Ark, Dec. 20,
says an attack was made upon the outpoSts OF
Fort Gibson by force of 1900, which was
repulsed, and the rebels fell back, a part of
their force crossing the Arkansas below Fort
Gibson and moving north east
The Sd Wisconsin cavalry has justreturncd
from a successful reconnaissance southwark.
They were within Is miles of the Red river.
Finding the enemy had changed their position
since their last adyices, they were unable to
proceed further. Their return was constant
skirmish for over one hundred miles. Strong
bodies Of the enemy being posted at all the
cross roads to intercept them.
They cut their way through in some places
and evaded other posts by taking to mountain
passes. Their loss Is trihing. Among the
prisoners taken is the notorious Handy Lane,
who boasts having killed over 100 UniOnists
with his own hands.
information was received that two-thirds of
KiIby Smiths forces were preparing to attack
Little Rock. The balance anticipating that
McNeil'S forces would be drawn away to re-
intorce Steele, are to fall on Fort Smith.
communication from the Choctaw chief
McCurtn, says the Choctaws will not rejoin
Cooper. lie desires an interview with Nc
Neil, and says the tribe is disposed for peace.
Our advance headquarters at Walden, fifty
five miles south, say they frequently push
down thwards Washi, constantly annoying
Gen. Prices left flank.
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the exchange of prisoners to propose to the
so-cailed southern cou'cderacy to exchange
white nipn for white man, leaving all other
questions, including that relating to negro
prisoners to be disposed Of hereafter, SO that
the suffering white men may be restored -
the service Ut tht government, their friends
and iiresides. The house refused, Is against
c5, 20 lay the resolution On the table.
Mr.. WAsHDrRNE of Illinois offered Il sub
slituiu for the abuye, declaring that the house
approve of the measures taken by the admin
istration for the exchange Of prisoners now
held by the enemy in southern prisons, and
recommending the same course for fair
and just exchange OF all prisoners now held
by rebels. The question was taken and Mr..
VS. substitute was adopted, 81 against 63.
On motion Of Mr.. STEVENS Of Pennsylvania
the house went into committee Of the whole
Mr.. Fenton in the chalr-on the bill approrrl"
ating SGT, 900 for deficiencies for the public
printing, and $40, 600 600 for the payment OF
bOunties, advance pay, and premiums, for
soldiers volunteering or enllsting into the ser
vice OF the United States.
After debate, the bill was passed, and the
house adjourned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22

FoRTREss MONROE, Dee 2l.-The pro-
peler Lancet arrived this morning from
Beaufort with the crew of the brig Geranium,
of Camden, wrecked off Beacon Light on the
goth. Crew all saved. The Lancet also
brings nine of the crew of the propeller
Quincy, from New York, bound to New Or
leans, wrecked on the same date off Hatteras
shoals. Out of crew OF twenty five on
board the Quincy only ten are known to be
saved. Both vessels are total loss.
BEAUFORT, North Carolina, Dec. 1.-THE
brig Florence of Portland was totally wreck
ed one mile north of Cape Lookout, on the
night of the 18th inst. There was no one on
board. The vessel is loaded with sugar.
which is total loss, with the exception of the
contents Of about 200 boxes.
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CITY AND COUNTY.
METEOROLOGICAL GENERATIONS.
At the State Lunatc Iosptaln Worcester for the week
ending Dec. 90 1868.
Thermometer. RtRd


MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS The board of mayor and
aldermen were in session last evening, the mayor
presiding
notice was received from the common council
that Geo Barton had been elected president pro
teupore Of that body.
The petition OF Gen Deyens for abatement of
taxes was returned from the board OF assessors as
not approved. Report accepted and laid on the
table for further action.
A petition received from Geo Crompton and
others residing in the vicinity of the Female Collie
giate Institute, praying that the city government
use its influence to prevent the location of pro-
posed military hospital at that spot, alleging that
infectious diseases which are apt exist in such
institutions, would make it dangerous to the health
of the numerous population i'll lis vicinity Re-
isrred TO the committee on health
Cypress street was accepted public highway,
and portion of the sidewalk the west side of
Southbrdge street was located and established
The mayor gave notice that writ had been served
on the city by VIM. A. Wheeler, claiming ten thou
sand dollars damages for losses by oyerfowage on
his land. Retunable at the April term of the SUI
preme court.
Phineas Ball, Waterman A. Fisher and Henry W.
Eddy we've drawn as jurors to serve during the pres
ent term of the superior court.
The petition of DR., Bishop for compensation fora
| sewer built by him, referred 10 committee ON
| sewers, with power to act.
The ordinance lelating to the lire department, re-
| ferred to in previous report, was amended by in
creasng the salary Of the assistant engineer to one
hundred and fifty dollars, after which it taken
| up and passed in concurrence.
A ention OF the two branches for the election
of two directors of the public library will be held at
the next meeting at O'Clock.
| Adjourned for one week.
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GEN BURNSIDE IN New YoRK.-Maj. Gen.
Burnside and lady arrived in New York, Sun
day, en- route to Washington. Many persons
of distinction sought interviews with him. but
he was compelled to decline them all, for the
sake of recovering from the fatigues of long
Journey lie remains in New York a week,
before proceeding to the capital, where he is
ordered to report. just before leaving Gin
cinnat, Friday evening, he was serepaded.
and made handsome speech, in which. after
too modestly deprecatng any ascription of
praise to himself, he said =
what haye done in East Tennessee has been
due to the full cooperation of the subordinate Off
GERS and priyates OF my command. Not a single of.
hcer Il man has for 4 single moment intimated
that in his opinion was making mistakes erTing
in my movements and not one has at any time hes
itated to render full, faithful and energetic ODE
dience to orders iu all things But notwithstanding
this happy union of effort on the part of the ofi-
command Of the field. the chief praise of our
success is due to the subordinate officers ma men in
the ranks thousands OF men in the ranks deserve
the credit that is given to the leaders Many of
them have no relations in this countryioreigners-
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-About o'clock
Sunday morning detachment Of Moseby's
guerriias and Stuart's rebel cavalry were
found in the neighboIhood of Morgansburg,
Va, by portion OF Gregg's cavalry. The
rebels, after firing few shots, retreated in
the direction OF the Rappalannock and cross
ed upon poatoon bridges which they had con-
structed. The only loss on our side was one
man slightly wounded, while We captured ten
prisoners, and II is known four rebels were
killed.
The government has received Information
ola plot to rescue the rebel prisoners now at
Point Lookout under charge OF Gen. Mars
ton, with a New Hampshire brigade. 1t is
said however that the prisoners deny any
knowledge OF the affair. Precautionary
measures have been taken.
Tie Virginia legis lature in session at Alex
andria, this morning. passed bill calling a
convention for the abolition Of Slayrey in the
state. The convention is to meet on the 18th
of February next.
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WHO VIII never hear of them again. And they
fght for Tie country they love- being aei1ated by
genuine patriotism owe gu my success success. TO rms
patriotism In the ranks, as also DO az o!r Sener
KS who have been successful The principal achieve
ments Of this war are chiefly to be credited to tho
subordinate officers and the devoted lighting men
in the ranks WHO endure all, aud dare all, with lit
tie other object in view than the defence OF our com
mon country. | have never been more conscious OF
his taci than during my last campaign, For one, |
shall never forget what is due TO the men in the
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22
The Ram Atlanta

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2l.-The ram Atlanta,
reftted and put in order, is likely to be no less
formidable than the Ironsides. The talk at
the navy yard is that she will go down to
Charleston to take the place of the Weehaw-
ken, that sunk at her anchorage. The At
lanta is more like the Ironsides than any of
monitors. She is again in the water, and be-
fore many days will be at sea. She cost u
million Of dollars in currency.
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NEW YORK. Dec. 2l.-tDifpN dull, heavy, and droop-
ing; sal Cha at 50 q Sic tornld llMg uplands
FLOUR Rec ipts 9SI5 hHls sales $500 bh!Si state
and western oneued steady. with a mod, rate demand
and closed % Zoe better; Supernne state gu " $50
extra state go a 40 Oh i-c $40 % SIS; round hoop
Ohio 50 q 1856 choice 10 % $780, 81 Jernne western
$40 "a 30; to good extra western llO % $50
southern more active and rmcr sales 25Q bbs; mixed
to good 90 a 10; fancy and extra 81 @ 1913; Canada
a shade rmGr sales 900 bbs common to good extra ~
20 G5}; extra good to choice $50 q 80
" firm with % fair demand safes $4,000 bush Go II
heavy and c lower; salcs $4,000 push: mixed western
for shipping l2s q LEO in store, chi ny at the Latter
price; yellow Jersey -. Oats active and "a &c
b. tier; u 81 a 93c for anada 92 O. 93tc for satc'
and % % sac for western, Chi fl, at W q 93c. 90
Beef tirm safes 800 bbls; country mess 500 90 100;
urmcmess S24 a $3.50. Pork irmer with fair demand
sales $50 bbls also 1870 bhis new mess for January,
February ard March, at s2A % 2225 mess SIS % ~ 9O
forod 81 a. % for y; prime 10 q Sl4 Gu meats
firm. Ha on in air rcqucst sal 2l0 bbls at We Tor
western Cumberland lard fir yer; sales 2lOO bbs also
1000 bhls for srv ans al-O February, part saturday
evening atslg3 a 49,. Whisky shade hrmeri sales
1865 Tbs at SG a 99c chiefly at 94c Rice nrmi sales
no bass Rangoon u a. 7ac. Susars gu et sales 5SG
hhds Nee Odelns es q :: Havana 5i9 boxes at 2
a 49, Coffee steadyi Rio, l50 bag at $40 Moasses
ami
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22

Hair Rye EEair Bye !-BATCHELoR's CKLE
DRAFTED IiA,R DYE rnG BEsr Gpx = okLp Tho
only Harmless, true ami reliable Dye known. This
splendid Hair Dye is perfect-chauees Red Rusty or
vrsy Hair, Instantly to GLOSSY BiIck or Natural
GTo~a, without injuring the hair staining the skim
leaving the hair soit and beauti'ul inpsrts fresh vta
ly ffeqiently restoring its pristine color and rec;es
the III effects Of bad pyes The Genuine is signed WIZ.
LIAM A. BAfCHELOR, all others are mere limitations,
aud should be avoided Sold by all Druspias &c. Fac
tory-sl Barclay street, N Z Bachelors New Toilet
Crea for Dressing The Hair Sold in Worcesterby Geo
Harlow d&wly e23
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The "ReIiabIen Contrnband.

New YORK, Dec. PA letter from Beal-
ton station, Va, to the Philadelphia Inquirer,
says II have heard a report, said to be
brought in by Il contraband, who recently left
GordOnsyile and succeeded in escaping to
our lines, that day or two before he left that
place, Louisiana regiment, and also the EFF.
Davis Legion, had arrived there, and that the
rebel authorities are sending to Gen. Lee all
the men they can collect, from various points,
with the intention of making an attack on the
army of the Potomac"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22

Treatment of Diseases OF the Chest,
Lungs, Throat Respiratory Organs and Nervous Afec-
tons.-DR ALrHoNsE " OLE ode Paris, who has been
practising physician in New York city for the past eight
years Informs bis patients and the public that he has
returned from visit bo hospitals of Paris and Lon
don, and has resumed his practice.
DIR VOLTS successful treatment Of the above diseases
besides Neuralgia. Rheumatism, sc &C. is well known
and can be attested by respectable PARTIES He
can be consulted personally to 10 M and to
p n' and correspondence by mail pr mptly attended
to. DIR WOLF
NIL dawUa7 1872 Broadway New York
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READ THE FOLLOWING:



Dear Sir think 1t is duty owe to tho public as
well YOURSELF to publish the performed by you
my daughter. She had been afflicted with ophthal-
mia aud catarrh tor eight months had employed
four different physicians for her, but they only
worse, she grew weaker every day until she
y able to walk, and almost blind, Hearing your
was induced 10 give you trial. and am happy
to say, after two months treatment she entirely
cured and must add believe you not only the
of restoring hersigh but al 20 of saving her life.
Respectfully, &c.
E. g. MURDOCH
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22

Nrw YoEN Dec. 81 Stocks are dun; Chicago and
Rock island Raj road llj, ri tsbUra, Fort Wayue and
''Ecsgo il tiIroat 7; Cleveland and locoU RailrG
l63; Gaena and Chicago Railroad IOl Cleveland and
ttSbErt alruad lbs; Chicago aud NuhWestern Rail-
Id 10; Hu SOU River Railroad 1873; Beonmg railroad
liz; NJ -ghigau Central Enroat, ~; luo3 Central
er'p l6l: fric IA Irual 07; York Central Railroad
Igl4; Quick,i Yer umpany 8 Cumberland Coal GO 49,
Catof % 33l; &ncrcau Gold 1873; Z skies, 81, c"u-
pnns 1898; Treasury 3ls lt64 ) sN s. one year
certificates, $50 Pacific Mall ia
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Congress will adjourn by the middle Of the
week, for the holidays, and the draft will be
postponed twenty days. The house military
committee will not consider the $500 commu-
tation question until after the holidays.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22

ARTICLES received by Soldiers Relief Society
since Dec. IA: From Old South sewing society
quilt from DIR Hill, books; from Miss Allen, pair
mittens; from Mrs Spooner, bottles currsnt wine,
l quilt; from Mr. Elliot quarts soap from a
tIiend, old pieces from Mrs A Haines bottle
currant wine, bottle tomato catsup, 2 jars pre-.
served whortleberTies, paper dried backberries;
from Mrs w harcbant, shee s, slippers, games,
Oh pieces; from Mrs II Wilder, cotton shirts,
NsthanisI Waters MiiIbnTy. pScksSe Of bootsp
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22

Deafness,
CHtarrh, and pSAcaEea OF The
EYE, EAR AND THROAT

DIR. LIGHTHtLL, OctLIsr AND AuRIsT No 5 BoylS
ton Place. Boston, Opposite the Common, the Pub
lie Library daily be consul cd on the above named
Diseases
References Of cures can be Outlined at the office.
~ Dr. Lishthtll popular work on DEAFNESS, its
Causes and Prevention, can be obtained at Loring's
Bookstore No. 39 washington street. Boston. Price
Sl,OO.
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Items.

New YORK, Dec. 2l.--A terrible explosion
OF steam boilers occurred in the whskey dis
tillery OF George Moore, this morning One
OF the boilers was thrown forty feet The en-
gineer was fatally wounded
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22

WE are requested to state that copies of the re-
port of Phinehas Ball, water commissioner, and Of
the committee on water of the city council, upon
an additional supply of water, may be had of the
city clerk. The report is of deep interest to all the
inhabitants of Worcester, and should be read and
studied by all taxpayers
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22

ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE CHRISTMAS HoLI-
DArs.-Ihe Denier Rayel troupe to give three
of their popular entertainments in this city at Me-
chanics Hall,-commencng tomorrow evening
Mr.. Dener is to perform his wonderful feats upon
the rope, stretched the entire length OF the hall
Tho troupe gave excellent satisfaction while here
last week, and we have doubt will again be well
coined with large audiences.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22

MEssRs CIRCUIT & BIGELow's book store has
presented most lively aspect tor few days past
that being one of the most popular resorts for pres
ents. Books Tor old and young-the best of pres
ents. and stationery OF a kinds, are there found
in abundance. They have also for sale Hathaway's
patent writing ease. designed especially for army
use which though most convenient tor soldiers, is
aho a very good travelling companion for ali class
There is Il compartment for needles, thread, SC.
well as for writing materials.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22

PLEAsANr SkQUEL.-Rey DIR SweetserI parish
toner's called upon him in an informal manner last
evening and, after agreeable hour OF social con-
verse rendered him All elegant gold watch and a
beautiful mantel clock of marble, with purse con-
tanning the uneXpended balance of the subscription
OF $500. DR. Gage acted the spokesman of the
society. The clock he gift of the children.
general wish expressed that DIR SWeetser would
allow his anniversary address to be published.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22

Important zsOme Te&tfmOuy.-W oBrRN
March lS63-IlaNing been troubled with Bleeding Piles
lor over Sin ars md Iied various remedies bit oh
famed no relief until August last, when procured one
box of Mrs OsbOrn's File LozengCs They gave in,ne
date relief ard fected permaTen cure
DAT. IN 1890 G. PORTEOUS.
GEO HARLOW Agents for " orcester. dtf d2i
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22

Cure for Cat"rrh.-DR WADswoRru's DRY Up
$ certain remedy for this loahsome disease There is
no mistake about this The Dry Up has cured thousand
OF cases Of Caarrh and the sales article are con
stantly increasing. word to the wise is sufficient
For sale by the proprietor II. H. BURRtNGTON Chem
list and Druggist, Providence, r. ; also, BY GEO p.
HARLOW, Druggist Worcester, and by druggists gem
orally d3m&w3ts MOI
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Bridgcwater, Mass, Aprit2s. ls69 : III
CURE ot CArARRH.

r. Boston, May % 1852.
DE- LIGHTHILL->ir: take great pleasure in sayInr
that the course Of treatment prescribed by you Tor Ca
tdirh III my head ana throat has mad the haDpest effect
have been troubled iOr several ears assuming Of
tate DANGEROUS nm and ing serious cose-
offences, Tut thank 10 skin TO- quiln recoy-
cred. Yours Truly, TM \ N,}WER
Mo"er& % Boston and Bangor Lxpress
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CoEoNER's INQUEsr.-An inquest was held yes
terday by special j. b. Sibley at his office
in Central Exchange, in the of Ohm Gilgan of
Oakham. who was found dead the Five Points
was pretty well acquainted with the grogseries of
Worcester. After protraced inquest the verdict
rendered that the deceased to his death
from intoNcation and exposure.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22

THE founding referred to a few days since, is yet
at the Orphans Home She is a pretty and healthy
child, and any person wishing to adopt one, could
hardly fail to be pleased with her. The family from
the Home" are temporarily at the Ladies' College
building, on Providence street
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22

New YORK, Dec. 2l.-Gen. Burnside will
be the guest OF the New England Society, at
their anniversary celebration, to morrow eve
ming, at the Aston House. Gen. Daniel L.
Sickles has also accepted an invitation to be
present on the same occasion.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22

The MAYORS SALARY.-The common council
last evening voted to increase the salary of the
may or to one thousand dollars This action is just,
and viii be heartily approved by the constituents
of the body whose action we thus record.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22

The GEOLOGICAL LECTURE last evening was fully
attended, and was intensely interesting, worth the
price Of a ticket 10 tile Mr. Denton told how
the precious metals were formed, how coal
made, why the sea salt, and gave address Of
an hour and half. crammed with Information told
delightfully."- that all who hea it will remember
it. He pictured the strange animals of he ermsan
period, and promised to speak Of stranger ones to-
night
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aged y yrs | month II DAYS - ia"
Funeral ednesay 2Sd inst at o'clock NJ at her
uves and friends are rvited to attend W
IN Cherry VALLEY, bee 81 Robert Young "a yrs 10 mos
funeral at the MethO list Church, Wednesday, at one
OEiock; kelatye and friends are invited to attend
well. Is yrs mo. ~ Wv " " L "l'-
IN warren, Dec 70, Horace Williams youngest son of
Daniel and Rehcckah Combs, 10 yrs 10 mos
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22

CRIsTMAs GIsTs.-The Relief Committee will
offer Tor sale the articles remaining after the Fair
OF october 2lst and 22d, at their rooms No. Fos-
ter street on Wednesday and Thursday Dec. 23d
and 24fh
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-22

For THE SKATERs.-Lake Quiusigamond has
frozen overrthe first coating of ice having formed
on Saturday evening. That will be a grand field
for the skaters in day two, unless there should
be another snow storm.