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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-16
Secretary Chase's Views in Regard to
the Finance Bills,


WASHINGTON, Feb. l5.-Much speculation
is based on the supposed views of the secreta.
ry of the treasury, and these are differently
represented according to various degrees of
information or bias, but the following state
ment of the result of inquiry is designed to
remove all doubt whatever upon the subject
The secretary regards the passage of the uni
form currency and bank bill as absolutely
essential to the successful working of the
finances.
1t is not true that he does not expect imme-
date aid from the banking bill, though it is
true. as stated in his report, that he does not
expect immediate and great direct aid from it.
He does, however, expect great and immedi-
ate, though indirect aid from the rise in value
of United States bonds, consequent on their
being made the permanent basis for a national
currency, which rise will enable him to nego-
tiate bonds without an additional initiation of
the currency, and through these negotiations
the means may be provided for all public de-
mands promptly, while at the same time a
check will be placed on the fictitious advance
in the prices of necessaries and of gold.
He therefore regards the banking bill as
virtually necessary to the support of the gov.
eminent, and as a consequence, to the most
successful prosecution of the war; while he
introduction of a safe stable currency, uni
form in plan and value throughout the coun-
try, would require its adoption for the pro-
lection of labor, the security of commerce,
and the perpetuation of the Union, in the alb
sence of the eXigencies created by the war.
The banking bill which has passed the SEN
ate, and the loan as amended and passed by
that body, does not precisely represent the
views Of the secretary but he has always been
ready to yield his judgment to that of the
finance committee Of the two houses, on ques-
tons not regarded by him as vital and when
unable to yield on such points, he submits if
overruled. The two bills, as they have gone
to the house, are regarded by him as embody-
ing a scheme of finance which can be practi-
cally and successfully applied, but each meas
ure is necessary to the success of the other
both, therefore, as if they really constituted
only one.
Should the banking bill fail, he does not
think tn lie loan bill can be worked out to sue
cessful results, but that the only practical
course will then be to increase indefinitely the
issue of legal tender notes, or to make loans
by receiving the issues Of suspended banks in.
creased also indefinitely. Either of these
courses, he is of the opinion, will result dis
'strousy to public and private interest
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-16

PHILADELPHIA, Feb, l5.-The brig Tren-
tom when coming out of St. Johns, N. p,
was hailed by the captain of Hamburg
barque, who reported that he spoke the pirate
Alabama the same day Dan. 2Sth) thirty
miles northeast of st. Johns. The San Jacinto
was at Ponce, Porto Rico on the goth ult.
New LONDON, Feb. 15.-The schooner Rio
Del Norte, Capt. Andrews, of Portland, Me-,
for New York, with cargo of fish, was sunk
off New London, Saturday, by colliding with
an unknown schooner.
New YORK, Feb. l5-The schooner Car
mine of Philadelphia was totally lost in St.
Johns harbor, Porto Rico, on the 18th ult.
The schooner Il. A. De Hart, from Jacmel
Jan. 10Th, reports that on the 30th, off Cope
Tiburon, she was chased by the pirate
schooner Retribution, which fred several shot
and shell at her, but the De Hart outsailed her
easily. Soon after she saw the Retrbution
board an eastern built schooner, which she
probably captured. Previous to being chased
oy the pirate she saw large steamer. which
came from the same direction as the pirate
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-16

WASHINGTON, Feb. l5.--U. S. consul gen.
eral Thayer, at Alexandria, writes to our gov
erument of an event OF apparently grave i'm
portance which had just come to light, and
had produced much excitement in that COM
munity. On the morning of Jan. 9TH $50
black soldiers from Dartour and Nuba were,
by order of the viceroy of Egypt taken by
railway from the Notifications of the Banage,
about 120 miles south of Alexandria, and at
night embarked on board the French trans
port steamer La Semi, for destination gen.
orally understood to be Mexico, with the OBJ
ject of aiding the French emperor in his mill
itary operations against that country. These
negroes were dressed in Zouave uniforms and
fully armed.
1t is well understood that the French EN-.
peror has been anxious to supply the losses
which his Mexican army has suffered from
the climate and disease by the employment of
blacks, and the viceroy declared a month ago
that he was about to send a thousand of his
men to place where their quality might be
tested. His highness it is known has always
been proud of his army, both black and white,
tile effectiveness of which, excepting in re-
pulsing the raids of the Bedouins, has not
been fairly displayed since war in the Crimea,
where his men certainly distinguished them
selves as compared with the other Ottoman
troops Our consul says he was awaiting ex-
plantations from the viceroy. The European
consuls generally have telegraped to their
governments for instructions.
Minister Dayton also briefly communicates
similar information to our government upon
the subject, including the article from the
Moniteur, showing that the negroes are to be
furnished from the viceroy, 1000 in ALL They
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-16
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-16

here before Gen. Wheeler, he would not have
made the attack, but most probably would
have marched on fort Henry. Had we arrived
during the day, he would have seen our
strength and would have retreated with but
little loss; arriving as we did, after dark, and
when he least expected us and was so san
guine of success, we caught his forces ar
ranged in the most favorable position to re-
ceve a raking fire from our guns.
The officers and men were very glad to
have shot at those river intestors, and only
regret that they did not remain within reach
of our guns a little longer. As it is they claim
the honor or dispensing them and saving fort
Donelson. Very respectfully, your obedient
servant, LEROY FTcH,
Lieutenant commanding.
To Capt. A. NJ. Pennock, U. S. N. command
ant at Cairo.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-16

New YORK, Feb. 15.-The Asia has arrived
from Liverpool Jan. 81, and from Queenstown
Feb. l. She passed, Feb. 3D. one hundred
miles west of Cape Clear, steamer City of
Baltimore, for Liverpool.
ENGLAND.-There are rumors of new diff
culties between the British and Washington
governments, owing to seizures of English
vessels too near the coast of Bahama.
The emancipation demonstration at Exeter
Hall was a most enthusiastic affair, and in
numbers one of the most important since the
days Of the corn law league. The hall was
crammed, and two other meetings were or.
ganized out of the overflow.
The resolutions reiterate sentiments of
emancipation society, and express great SYM
pathy for the north Hostile amendments
were voted down, and the resolutions carried
almost unanimously. The London Times
was denounced amidst groans and Kisses.
Similar meetings have been held al Bradford
and other towns. The operatives of Brad
ford adopted a memorial thanking America
for relief afforded and suggesting assistance
to emigrate there as a more efectual way of
atfording relief.
The Times INDUCES in most gloomy pic
lures of the present crisis in America, both
military and financial
Sir Robert Peel in a speech, declared him
self favorable to the separation of the north
and south. and strongly condemned Lincoln's
emancipation edct.
Marquis Lansdowne is dead.
Heenan has been matched for prize fight
with an unknown for ten thousand pounds.
Brazilian mails reached Lisbon with Rio
dates to January9 8. The British government
had demanded indemnity from the Brazilian
government for the unlawful approximation of
the cargoes of certain vessels wrecked on the
coast of Rio Grande, which being refused, the
British seized five merchant ships. The Bra
lillian government ultimately agreed to pay
the indemnity.
LATEST. - LIVERPOOL, Jan. 31.-Cotton
frmer, and all qualities slightly higher, in
some cases lid. higher. Sales 5000 bales,
including 2500 to spectators and exporters
FRANCE.-It is assumed by several writer's
that the emperor's proposal is merely prelimi-
nary to a more importantEstep, and that, if re-
fused, a recognition of the confederates will
probably follow, whether England Joins or
not. 1t is reported that the proposal was sub
mitted to Slidell in advance, and he and other
secessionists pronounced it entirely inadmis-
sable.
Admiral Bosse sunercedes Ia Grauiere in
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-16
The Pirate Alabama.

New York, Feb. l5.-Kingston papers per
steamer Talisman, announce the arrival of the
Alabama on the goth ult., with the officers and
crew, l65 in all, of the Hatteras. The Ala
bama was severely riddled in the encounter.
Two federal men-of-war were reported off
jamaica. Semmes had a reception at the
commercial exchange, Kingston, from mer-
chants Of the city, and was Justify cheered.
The American consul had chartered the ship
Borodino to bring the crew of the Ha;teras to
the United States. A portion of the crew of
the Alabama were before the magistrates for a
row in a dining saloon.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-16
Statistics of Emigration.

ne number Of arrivals in the United States
on smpboard, as given in the official annual
statement, Is as follows Maine IA. New
Hampshire ., Massachusetts Gl22. Rhode
Island 81, New York 99,I42. PENNSYLVANIA
1889, Maryland 1888, Florida l2G, CaIifornis
1907. Total, l14,475. The number of i fee
males is fraction less than As 900. - ~
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-16

NEW YoRK, Feb. l4.-S.0CKS are dull; Chicago and
Rock Island Si Erie Railroad I!t CLEVELAND and Tole
96 Pacific Mail 1919 Michigan southern guaranteed 1854
Cleveland and Pittsbgrg 6st Chicago Burlington and
95s Michigan southern $50; Reading gO9; Cumber-
land Coal Co 20; one wear certificates 96A; skies
81, registered 95; skies 81 coupons "a; u De-
mand n ties 1919; Ohio SKIES ma; Central skies
10; American Gold 1853; $40 Treasury Notes 1884
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-16

New YORK, Feb. l4.-General Wool was
notified yesterday by the war department that
the order for recruiting volunteers into the
regular service, has been rescinded. The
new order takes effect Immediately.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-16
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are to garrison Vera Cruz as a matter of lu-
mainly to the white soldiers, the black race
not being subject to yellow fever.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-16
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-07-17
The following Table shows the number of dele
gates TO which the several towns are entitled.
District Convention.

All who can, should make it convenient
to attend the Convention at White River
Junction, on Tuesday Of next week. Sew
eral communications from Windham and
Windsor Counties have been received, for
which we are unable to find ROOM They
all favor the denomination of Mr.. Morrill,,
and if fhe people viii bat attend the Con-
vention, their wishes will doubtless be ac-
coinphshed. We trust and hope this may
be the feeling of the Convention II is GER
tainly no time now to engage in contest to
select an untried man, when we have one
whose experience and influence will give
the District more Importance in the councils
at Washington than any new man whom
we could possibly select. @ -.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-07-17
Gen. STANDARDS Report of the I'd VI.
Brigade at the Battle of Gettysburp.
HEADQUARTERS 3b Brigade an Drv
LIST Army Corps in front of Hettysbnro mi, A

HEADQUARTERS 3b BRIGADE 3p DIV
500 LIST Army Corps in front of Gettysburg July A.
p r. Wash6@n, Adjntam and Inspector General:
SIR: have the honor to report that the
I'd Vermont Brigade, under my command
marched from the line Of the defenses Of
Washington, upon the Occoquan, on the
10th nit, under orders TO report to Major
Gen. Reynolds, commanding the lst Army
Corps. The Brigade joined at this place
on The evening of July 1st, after an ex-
hausiing march Of seven days. The dis
lance marched averaged 18 miles per day.
Rain fell on every day of the seven. The
men marched well, with no Struggling. and
considering the condition of the roads, the
distance travelled from the mouth of the
Occoquan to Gettysburg could not have
been accomplished in less time.
We reached the battle ground in front IF
Gettysburg 100 late in the day to take part
IN the severely contested battle of July lst.
and my tired troops upon their arrival took
position in rear Of the line of battle of The
LIST corps. Before reaching the ground the
l2th and 10th regiments were detached. nv
order OF Gen. Reynolds, as guard to the
corps wagon train in the rear. The 18th
reJoined the Brigade next morning. but
was again ordered back for the same lutv
about noon ofrhat day. After the opening
OF the battle of the I'd, the left wing Of TIE
10Th regiment, under Lieut. Col. Munson.
was ordered forward as support to battery,
and company of the 10th was sent out as
support TO the skirmishers in our 'front.'
while staiioning them, Capt. A. G. Foster.
Assistant Inspector General OF nv staff.
was seriously wounded by ball throuoh
both legs, depriving me of his valuable SER
vices Tor the remainder of the battle.
just before dark Of the same day, our
army line on the left of the centre hav;no
become broken under desperate charge Of
The enemy, my Brigade was ordered M
Inc right wing OF the 18th regiment under
command OF Col. Randall, was in the adj
vance, and upon reaching the breach in the
line was granted, by Gen. Hancock com
handing npon the spot, the privilege of
making the effort to retake the guns Of Co.
Y, Regular Battery, which had lust been
eapiured by the enemy. This they perform
ed IN gallant charge, in which Col. Ran
dan horse was shot under him. Four
guns OF the battery were retaken, and two
rebel field pieces, with about 80 prisoners
were captured by five companies Of the 18th
in this single charge.
The front line, thus re-esiablished. was
held by this Brigade for tweniy-six hours.
Atabout2 o'clock of the Sd inst, the enemy
commenced vigorous attack upon our DO
siiion. After subjeciing US for an hour and
"a half to the severest cannonade of the
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-07-17
Surrender OF VickSburr.

The correspondent of the Cincinnati
Commercial gives the following account of
the interview between Generals Grant and
Pemberton
Gen. Pemberton then solicited a per-
sonal interview, which was granted by
Grant at P. NJ. The latter, with his staff
appeared on the hills where our advance
works were. Here the party halted, until
Gen. Pemberton appeared, accompanied by
Gen. bowman, and Col. Montgomery. On
the crest of the opposite hills were rifle pits
and forts, crowded with men. In The space
in grove of fruit trees of figs and peaches.
met the contending heroes. Thousands of
soldiers looked upon this strange scene
Two men who had been lieutenants in the
same regiment in Mexico, now met as foes.
with all the world looking upon Them
The one his country's glory, the other his
country's shame. H @
When they had approached within a few
teet there was a halt and silence. Colonel
Montgomery spoke" Gen. Grant, Gen.
Pemberton. They shook hands politely.
1t was evident Pemberton was mortified.
lie said =" / was at Monterey and Buena
Vista. We had terms and conditions there
Gen. Grant then took him aside. They
sat down on the grass and talked more than
an hour, Grant smoked all the time. Penn
berton played with the grass and pulled
leaves. Grant finally agreed TO parole
them; allowing the officers each his horse.
| 1t was polite thing. The dread of 90
lns North, and the fear of harsh treatment.
had deferred them from captivating sooner.
lie proved his magnanimity, and saved
| thousands upon thousands of dollars in the
way of transportation and rations. They
| feared the Fourth of July. Our men would
call out at night that the Fourth would
finish them, and it was so arranged. By
the way we have saved thousands of lives.
Both armies are gratifed with the result
I Our men treat them with kindness. giving
them coffee, which some of them have NOT
tasted for a year.
| The city is much dilapidated MANY
houses are injured. The Vicksburg paper
of July 2, of which | send you extracts by
mail, admits the eating Of mule meat and
the pilfering of soldiers in private houses.
Mrs. Cisco, wife of an officer in the artil-
larry service, was killed last Monday in the
city. Gen. Green, formerly of Missouri,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-07-17

HARPER's MAGAzINE.-It is particular
ly refreshing in these times of disloyally
and treason Of speech, TO oper publica-
ton of Harper's. The true patriotism which
we find in all that came from the Easy
Chair and the Record of Current Events,
is in striking contrast with many of our
public journals. Harper never takes the
back track, its contents for July are
" Scenes in the war of 1912, illustrated"
First paper of San American family in
Germany" Margaret Freyer's Heart
Easter Flower; Ros emary; Romola
Small House at Arlington, &C., together with
the Editors Table of Events, and witticisms
of the Drawer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-07-17
Great Comprehend Riot in New
York;

The fruits Of the preaching of Vallan-
dlgham, Fernando Wood, &c, were witnes.
sed in New York City on Monday last, it
being the occasion of the draft. The N. 7.
World came out in the morning with an ar
t:cle directly calculated to incite the people
to riot, while the Neacs, and others of the
lesser lights Of Northern treason have been
incitlng the same thing for many weeks
The trouble first broke oat in the 9th Con-
gressiopal District, where the mob COM
menced the attack by throwing stones into
the office of the Provost Marshal, and
finally they set fire to it and burned the
place with several other buildings adjoining,
nor would they allow The fremen to put it
out. The mob consisted of about 5000 of
the worst spirits of the city. The draft
slips were destroyed, and many other build
ing besides those mentioned above were
burned. They alse attacked every negro
who came within their reach, and the colored
orphan asylum, which was burnt. A house
opposite was also attacked in a similar way
and little white girl was killed while try
ing to save few articles of value precious
TO her, which were strewed on the ground.
They also made a demonstration against
Mayor Opdyke's dwelling but finally desist-
ed. In the evening they attacked the 7rii-
0a,'ae office and set 1t on fire, but the police
made charge on them, knocking many
down, and they scattered The fire was
soon extinguished, and but little damage
done. They threatened the EreniiRy Post
the Custom Heuse and Post Office. One
of the Editors of the ~. T. Times was
chased and eouglt in the streets, and they
were about to hang him as a /" ID abo-
ltionisl," whan their attention was directed
to something else, and lie was knocked
d own senseless, in which condition he was
taken by friends and carried away very
severly wounded. A large number of po-
licemen were badly wounded.
Such are only a few of the details of this
traiiorous riot in New York City. 1t was
headed and addressed by a Virginian, no
doubt rebel spy, who has lately been a
prominent speaker at Fernando Woods
copperhead meetings in Cooper Institute,
in which he denounced the President, and
exhorted the crowd to resist the laws. This
is the direct fruits of the teachings of North
ern copperheads Of the Vallandisham iIk.
and while We hope the riot viii be quelled
and put down in the most summary manner.
we also hope it will be lesson to those
Union men who while denouncing treason
themselves, yet preach what they call
81 free speech in behalf of Northern