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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-19

THE COUNCILLOR CoNvENTIoN.-The con-
venton at Ftchburg, Saturday, made choice
of Hon. Hartley Williams of this city as Il
candidate for the governors council. The
only difference of opinion related to ''locali-
ty,'' the delegates from the remote sections
Of the district preterring candidate from
their own section, and known to be identified
with their peculiar local interests. They ac-
guessed, however, very cheerfully in the re-
suit. The district, as it is now constituted,
Is as incOnvenent as it could we'll have been
made, stretching from Worcester on the east
and south over more than half the length of
the state to the extreme verge of Hampshire
and Franklin counties in the northwest. The
difficulty of attending convention from the
remote western towns is obviously great, and
their representation is generally incomplete.
Only one-third of the towns in the Hampshire
and Franklin district were represented at all,
and less than one-half the towns in the Wor-
cester west MISUNDERSTANDING the pc.
culiar sensitiveness they feel in regard to the
local interests of their section. They may be
assured, however, that in this respect the in
terests of Worcester are identical with their
own, and with what is now the settled policy
of the commonwealth.
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More of the Secret History of Treason
Brought to Light.

WASHINGTON, Oct. lS.--The following is IA
copy Of letter from Mason to jeff Davis,
which was found among the intercepted cor
respondence If the latter. 1t plainly shows
the reasonable purposes of the writer, at the
time of its date =
SELMA, NEAR WINCHESTER, VA, Sept. 80,
1S56.-My Dear SRI have a letter from
Wise of the 9th, full of spirit He says the
governments of North Carolina, South Caro-
lima, ard Louisiana, have already agreed to
the rendezvous at Raleigh, and others will.
(This in your most private ear.) He says,
further, that he had officially requested you to
exchange with Virginia, on fair terms for diff
ferences, percussion for flint muskets. l
don't know the usage or power of the depart
ment in such cases; hut, if it can be done
soon, by liberal constructions, hope you will
accede- Was there not an appropriation of
the last session for converting flint into per-
cussion arms? Ii so, would it not furnish
good reason for extending such facilities to
the states? Virginia, probably, has more
arms than the other southern states, and
would divide in case of need.
In a letter yesterday to a committee in
South Carolina, | gave it as my Judgment
that in the event of Fremont's election, the
south should not pause, but proceed at once
to immediate, absolute and eternal separation.
SO | am a candidate for their first halter.
Wise says his accounts from Philadelphia are
cheering for old Buck in Pennsylvania |
hope they be not delusive. Vale ct salute.
j. M. MASON.
To Col. DAVIS
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A Purtiznn Liar squeIched.


New York, Oct. IA catholic journal
in New York originated the story that the
church at Point COupee, La, had been robbed
by men under admiral Farragut. The ad-
miGal has been addressed upon the suject, and
replies as follows
CASTOR House, Oct. 6, 1868.
''Dear Sir: - Your note respecting the
rObbing of the church at Point Coupee
was duly received, and in reply | have to
state that / should long ago have answered
the slanderouS remarks of the editor of the
Freeman, but for two facts First, that there
was not one word Of truth in the whole story
Secondly, because the vituperatons of the
author shows distinctly on its face violent po-
litical opposition to the government as insti-
eating them, more than opposition to myself
But since you have called my attention to
them. You have my assurance of their utter
talsehoOd. SO far from any violation of the
catholic churches on the Mississippi have
on all occasions and under all circumstances
gwen them my protection, as | would any
christian church.
In this particular case all ever heard on
the subject was that something had been taken
out of the church at Point Coupee by some of
our men, not Of the lIartford's crew, and |
Immediately ordered an investigation into the
facts; but finding nothing, | subsequently
sent an officer to the priest, to inquire if any
such outrage had been committed against his
church, and saying that if so the article should
be replaced and the offender punished. The
priest replied that nothing had been touched
in the church, as had been stated, but he had
thought that he had lost some Of his clio hes,
though not sure of it, and SO the matter was
dropped.
When We were about to destroy Donald
s0nviile for the repeated attacks made upon
our boats, one of the sisters Of charity made a
signal to us from the leyee, and | sent boat
to her. She besought us to spare the church
property. 1 told her to give herself no un-
eaSiness, it should be protected; and the hos.
pitalS church and convent now stand as a
monument to the truth of what state, while
everything around them is destroyed.
| therefore consider this base fabrication as
the project Of some malicious political oppo-
nent OF the government, seeking to make all
the mischief he can, and you are at liberty to
use this letter as you may think best for the
vindication of the honor OF those under my
command.
With many thanks for the interest mani
tested, remain, very respectfully, your
obedlent servant, ID. q. FARRAGUT.
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miscellaneous War News

New YORK, Oct. l8.-A Leavenworth let
ter to TIE Times contains details of the late
attack on Gen. Blunts escort. 1t appears
that the escort disgracefully fed and the ruff
fans murdered the prisoners they took, after
they were captured, burning some of their
bodies with the captured wagons. Among
those thus murdered was Lieut.. Farr, former
ly a law partner with Gen. Butler
New YORK, Oct. lS.-A letter from Mar
tlnsburg to the Baltimore American, states
that a whole company of rebel guerrillas, in
Guiding their officers, were surprised and cap
tured on the 10Th, by Col. Pierce. The guer-
rillas were enroute to cut the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad by burning the bridge, &c.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-19

The WORCESTER COUNTY FAIR will open on
Wednesday, October 81, at three O'Clock in the
afternoon. Liberal patronage for the refreshment
room as well as for the fancy tables, is solicited
Tea or supper will be served on Wednesday and the
following day from six until ten. Dinner on Thurs
day and Friday from twelve until two. Refresh
ments ice cream and oysters at all hours. The
nings will be enllvcned by the presence of Mrs
Partiugton,'' who will preside over table of useful
articles, accompanied as usual by Ike" Music by
the band, and Others who kindly give their services
Tableaux sc. For price OF tickets, see advertise
ment.
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CITY AND COUNTY.

REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CONVENTION
The republicans OF the central senatorial dis
trict met at Brinley Hall, Saturday morning,
w. w. Rice, president, J. d. Daniels, sccre-
tary. On motion of MIR. Dewey the conven-
ton proceeded to ballot for candidate for
senator with the following result
Whole number of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 81
Necessary for choice. IA
L StOddard of w orcester Lad..............I0
) w Bigelow of Rutland.
Samuel SOuther OF Worcester.
and Mr.. Stoddard was declared the nominee
If the convention. The following gentlemen
were chosen district committee for the en-
suing year
Messis ID A Goddard Of Worcester, d Parmen-
ter oil Holden, W Bigelow Of Rutland, and Will
liam Muligan of Paxton.
The convention then adjourned.
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THE "HEREsY" TRIAL.-The trials of the
church at Georgetown, over which the Rev.
Charles Beecher presided till very recently,
have not ceased since his conviction" The
church itself has now been suspended from
full communion with the conference. 1t is
stated that twenty-seven aggrieved members
of the Georgetown church appeared last
week before the convention of churches
at Amesbury, and presented "the ex-
traordinary departure of the church of
which they are members, from not only &C.
clesiastical usage, but the amenities of civil
lie, IN their implied sanction of the language
USED by their pastor, Mr.. Charles Beecher,
which they duly set forth" This petition ex-
cited warm debate for few minutes be-
tween those members who thought that sncb
an extraordinary state of things, in sister
church should be duly noticed, and if NOS
sible, a helping hand extended, and otbars
who thought it best to keep eace in the
conference, and leave the aggrieved minor
ity of the Georgetown church to struggle on
alone, as best they might. The result was
a committee of investigation, and, as stated
above, temporary suspension from the con-
ference.
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Uotcn Oct T. 1853 i-N'''0 dlw H' y 'n'i'i oIs


Tie RepGbli ans, ard other Union loving men, in
town clmurlsi the southeast Senatorial District,
WIN relieve that IT. the 'uty OF the National Govern
ltto put down most ntquitouS rebel ion TO crush
treason every here and bring just punishment the
conspirAtor that hava plotted the suhversion The
constitution, the ruin of the free institutions of the
country, and the destruction of the liberties of the
people, are requested to send delegates to a con-
ventOn to be holden at Tait's Hall, in Uxbridge on
WEDNESDAY, the 2lst instant, at = o'clock p N 4,
for the purpose of pinating candidate for Sera-
tor TO the state legislature and to transact ether
appropriate business
The basis OF represent alton TO be delegate to each
town. and additional delegate for every two hundred
voters, and one for fraction hundred
tiers. according to the last census of voters.
BY order OF the District Committee.
q dto2l JASON WATERS, Chairman.
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OBITUARY.-Mr George Upham, of Brook
field, whose death is noticed in the obituary
list, was one Of the pioneer temperance men
of Worcester county, having himself
taken the pledge in 1909, which he strictly
kept until his death. For many years he was
almost alone, in his vicinity, as an advocate
of the temperance cause. The first published
address on the subject which he ever saw was
one from Rev. Lyman Beecher, d. d., which
was delivered some forty years ago.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-19

PROVOST MARsHAL's OFFICE Worcester, July 81, 1863
office 245 Main street.
Henceorward reward OF TEN DOLLARS will be
paid to any person upon the arrest and delivery of
Deserter. instead of the reward Five Dollars hereto
fore paid.
Unuer recent Instructors from the War Department
drafted man pay 90 in cOmmutation OF service
or furnish substitute, after he has presented himself
for Examination and been accepted by the Board Of En-
rollment.
Drafted become Soldiers in the service of the
United states by the fact of their having
drawn III the Draft. The notification subs6 que tly served
upon them is merely an announcement OF the fact and
an order for them TO report for duty designated time
opinion delivered by the Solicitor OF the War Depart
ment
I'll person. after being drafted and before receiving
notice. deserts the notice may still be served by leaving
1t al his last place of residence, ard he does not
pear ~ accordance Herewith furnish substitute or
pay S3OO he will be in law deserter, and must be treat
ed accordingly There is no way manner in VIII CHI
person once enrolled escape his public duties and
waen drafted. whether present absent. the rights OF
the United States against him secured, and is only
by performance of his du the country that he will
escape LIABILITY to be treated as criminal"
The board of Enrolment Will furnish blank certh
Gates for tue of applicants tor exemptions forms 20
to 80 inclusive, daily, between and o clos p
NO certificates of Disability wi be received except
those of physicians OF good standing and well known;
and these must in all cases be verhed BY the ath OF the
parties making same. SAM'L "; SloNE,
Captain, and Provost Marshall Sth Mass. Dist.
i23 diff
EDWARD MELLEN, Jr.. continues 70 pay the highest
nrice foro oil 40
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-19

NEW YORK, Oct Stocks are better American
Gold I4sJ Erie Railroad 1883; Harlem Railroad % !;
Cleveland a'd TOlcdO RaiIro d It's; Milwaukee and
Praire du Chen Railroad 6St; rittsourg Fort WAYNE,
end hlcag9 Railroad s.; HUDSON River Railroad 1899;
Central Railroad 1874; Reading Railroad l224; Illinois
Central scrip l253; Michigan Sout ern and Northern
Indiana Railroad S7f Michigan SoGIhern guaranteed
1899; Galeua and Chica railroad lQ{; Cumberland
pr erred 35 Canton Co 49, Missouri So; US7S 10
treasury Notes 1868
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LATEST FROM OHIO.

CINCINNATI, Oct. live have returns
from eighty-five counties. The result is 6I,-
1872 majority for Brough in these eounties-a
OF &c, 039 on the vote OF last year. There are
three more counties to hear from; and the
return of the soldiers vote is to be added TO
these figures.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-19

Mr.. Williams of Worcester was declared
the nominee of the convention, and on mo-
ton of Mr.. Page of Fitchburg, the nominal
ton was made unanimous. Mr.. Wells of
Montague rose and said He thought the
nomination this year belonged either to the
Hampshire and Franklin district or the West
Worcester district. But they had confidence
in the nomination that had been made, aud
cheeriuIy acquiesced in the result. Mr..
Bliss of Amherst concurred in the opinion
that the nomination should have been con-
ceded to one of the two districts above named
1t would have been fair and honorable. They
found, however. that majority of the con-
vention were of different opinion, and they
waived their own. Hereafter they would
strongly insist that the nomination should be
made in succession from the several senate
rial districts composing the councillor dis
trict. Some further discussion ensued on the
place and time of holding the convention,
when, on motion of Mr.. Hubbard of Suuder-
land, the district committee were instructed
to call the next convention at Fitchburg, and
to give seasonable notice to the several town
committees of the fact. The following gem
tlemen were appointed on the district commit
tee for the ensuing year:
Francis Dewey OF Worcester Henry Hill of
Amherst, Horny A Willis OF Fitchturg, Lewis
Merriam of Greenfield, and Scion 5 Hastings of
Princeton.
Hon. Amasa Walker of North Brookfield
addressed the convention on national topics
mainly suggested by the events of the past
week. In allusion to the late elections he
spoke of the fate which always awaited poll
ticians and parties who opposed themselves
to the government during a time of war, and
drew cheerful auguries from the recent tri-
umpas we have gained over rebellion in the
field, and its sympathizng friends at home.
Hon. w. w. Rice of Worcester was called
upon, and responded with stirring and clo-
quent speech. He alluded to the extraordina.
ry harmony which prevailed in the politics Of
Massachusetts, and in behalf of the delega
ton from Worcester, returned his thanks to
the convention for conreding the nomination
to them. He spoke in high praise of the pres
ident under whom the government had at
length been brought into sympathy with the
advanced moral sentiment of the country
and through which he would be remembered
in history rs one greatly instrumental in
bringing forward the glorious future of prom
Use which now seems so near Patriotic citi-
zens and soldiers had this week bravcy an
swered the question, shall the people rule !?
When four years more of genuine republican
government have passed, and the country
has been purified from the stains that have
50 long blackened it, perhaps the people of
other lands will have something to say as to
who shall rule them. And this people will
then stretch out its hands in sympathy and
help to them struggling against thraldom kim
dred to our own. Mr. r. closed with refer
ence to the encouraging signs Of the times
and to the cheering prospects dawnng upon
this country and upon civilization all over the
world.
The convention was then dissolved.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-19

BALTIMORE, Oct. lS.-Capt. Geo. w. Rus
sell, late of the Fortress Monroe line OF steam
ers, was arrested this morning by the military
authorities on serious charges. He is well
known to the travelling public. 1t is said that
he has recently returned from brief visit to
Europe.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-19

SI- DANES ClarAe's Female PtHs.-This well
known medicine is no mposi ion, but and safe
remedy for female Difficulties and Obstruc tons from
any cause whatever, anu although powerful remedy,
they contain nothing hurtful to the const ution 10
married ladies' 1t is peculiarly suited ii will in short
time, bring on the monthly period with guary For
full particulars, advertisement.
n. B.-Sl and postage sta ms enclosed to any au-
thorized agenl, will ensure bottle containing over 50
pills by return mail. Sold by all druggists d2m ol9
Draper az Clark, CoXMIssIoH MERCHANTS and
Dealers IN Flour Grain, Meal Grass Seed Salt Lime.
Cement Calcined Plaster Plaster Paris Ground OYSTER
Shells, and Farmers Produce generally Also Agents
for the sale OF Goes Super Phosphate of Lime Peruvian
Guano, American Guano, and Ground Bone.
DRAPER IL CLARK,
apps dtf Nos. IS 81 81 Font St, Worcester Mass
kJClaRia is making Card Photographs uneouailed m
ths country. Give him a call diff rvn
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The convention was then dissolved.

CLINToN.-The following delegates have
been chosen to attend the Worcester east sem
atOrial district convention, to be holden this
day in Westboro-Charles w. Worcester, c.
L. Swan, G. M. Palmer, S. L. Howard and
w. E. Parkhurst
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References Of cures can be Outlined at the office.
READ THE FOLLOWING:



Dear Sir-I think I'll duty to the public a
well yourself, to publish the performed by you
daughter. She hal been afflicted with ophthal-
mia aud catarrh tor eight months had employed
four different physicians for her. but they only made her
worse, she grew weaker every day until she
ly able to walk, and almost blind Hearing of your
was induced il give you trial. and am happy
to say, after two months treatment she entirely
cured, ard must add believe you not only the
restoring her sight but of saving her life
Respectfully, &c.
q
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TAKE NoTICE ALL Y E EHo ARE AFFLICTED.-Hundreds
of teeth extracted daily by the aid OF Nitrous oxd
Gas. without pain inconvenience to the patients.
1t is said to be perfectly harmless and agreeable to those
who nhae it, SO believe it has proved since its u
PRODUCTION to the public for this purpose; thousands
have testified who have taken it The people of Clinton
and surrounding will be pleased that the
Drs Pevey have introduced it INFO their practice with
unbounded success
Clinton, Oct Is, 1863. dim
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The Republican voters and all others who stand by
the Government in crushing thoroughly wicked re
bellion which has its aim and ect the overthrow
OF republican institutions and the tension and perpet
uaton of human slavery, of the Worcester Southwest
senatorial district, comprising the folio wing named
towns: Auburn, BrooKfeld. Charlton, Dudley, Leiees-
ter. Oxford, SOuhbrd Sturbrihge, spencer Webster
West hroOkeld and Warren tques ted to elect del
egates to senatorial Convention. to be held the
Town Hall in Charlton. on WEDNESDAY, the 2lst day
OF October instant, at IL O'Clock NJ, for the purpose
of nominating candidate for state senator be voted
at the next ensuing Stare election. and for the pur
transactng other business that may properly
before the Convention The basis of representation
to be for each hundred vOt rs, and fol each
jOrity fraction
Per order Of -he Republican District Committee.
X. Is. DODGE, Chairman.
II GRAY, Secretary.
b.ritn nntS lN.9 Il Of
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The ladies Of All Saints Church who preparing
tcles the Worcester County Fair are requested TO
leave the same with Mrs SuMNER PRATT, Ashland St.,
on or before Monday, October 18th, at O'Clock
oil
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-19

LEICESTER BANK-The officers elected on
the 9TH inst, are-Cheney Hatch, president
Directors-C Cheney Hatch, John Woodcock,
Hiram Knight, Josiah Green, Josephus Wood
cock, William Hatch, Silas Gleason, L. S.
Watson, Joshua Mnrdock. A semi-annual
dividend of four per cent has been declared.
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THE ladies of the First Baptist Society who pre-
pairing icles for the Worcester County Fair,
queste to leave them with Mrs n WHEELER, of
Elm and Chestnut street, before Tuesday noon,
Oct. 20.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-19

Catnrrh, ana Diseases of the
EYE, EAR AND THRoATi

DIR. LGHrlllLL, ooUMsT AND AuRIsT. No Boyls-
ton Place, Boston, Opposite the Common the Pub
lie Lbrary daily be consul ed the above named
Diseases
References of cures can be Outlined at the office
s.R- DR.. Lghthn popular work on DEAFNESS,it
Causes and Prevention, be obtained at Lorng's
Bookstore No, $40 Washington street, Boston, Price
SlOO.
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The railroad managers are holding their
semi-annual meeting in New York. Time
tables for the winter is the subject. Twitchell
of the Boston and Worcester road presides.
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commemorative following new COM
missions of Worcester county men have just
been issued by Gov. Andrew Rev B. Frank
Whittemore of Berlin, to be chaplain in the
sd regiment, vice Cleveland, discharged;
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CURE OF CATARRH.


II.
Dear SirIt is a very agreeable duty to acknowledge
the complete cure yuu my
ueanrss tine standing. My hearing now per
feet. though never at ali. l am happy
to dmy name TO the references attesting
your skill. The benefit that you we conferred upon
me can only be properly appreciated by those deprived
Officiating. Yours with gratitude
IL. II. PLYMPTON,
BAL MAshnrtnn strnnt
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DIR. A. 2. LIGHIHILL-Dear -ir: / am happy to inform
you of my Complete recovery fir deafness through The
means vi your Invaluable treatment seven yyepKs AGO
wnen placed sell under your care my hearing was
so much impaired that could not hear preaching I'M
less sitting close 10 the minister, could on "
unders and HIM then when he would raise his voice M
commonly loud. couldnOt hear the ticking Il watch
unless when pressed my ears and my head ana ears
were full OF saeleeaDle noises. Ny hearing now en-.
tircly restored and my head is again as il was
bef.re was Affected with Oeatntss
submit this for pubicatoH, with desire to benefit
the similarly all ctcd. ours with gratitude,
L. A. GKEkN, SON OfB. i. GreeN, rAMtGcket r
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hereby certify that have been deaf for fifty years,
have had perpetual noises in my head and have been
under of many different Physicians without
having received AIRY benefit. Since have been under
the charge Of DR. IIGHTHILL my hearing has been
stored the noises in my head have ceased entirely and
my general health greatly improved l would there
ore, heartily recommend him to all who may be sni-
larry afflicted. MARY A. IRVING.
March 20, 1868. Holden street. Brook!ine, Mass.