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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

Mr.. Lane of Indiana has given notice i'll
the senate of bill to repeal the Three Hum
bred dollar clause of the CONSUMPTION law.
This early movement indicates immediate ac-
ton to make the law efectual before the time
comes for using it again. The clause could
hardly have been omitted from the law al FIRST,
though it has worked badly. 1t needed to be
tried before the country would he satisfied
without it. The trial showed that it was the
weak feature in the law, and helped to defeat
rather than accomplish its object. We have
no doubt the clause will be struck out, and if
the government is driven to another draft, it
will be with this easy way of escape closed up.
And it ought to be. In carrying on the war,
the government has been liberal and lenient
to the people, beyond precedent in the history
of governments. The draft last summer was
administered with so many concessions to the
convenience of the drafted that it failed to
furnish the men who would certainly have
brought the war very much nearer to its end.
Hence the necessity for the last requisition.
None of the early inducements for enlistng
are withheld now. On the contrary, while the
service has grown comparatively easy, and
the time of it comparatively short, bounties
have been piled upon bounties with increasing
and unstinted liberality. Compared with the
inducements which the first volunteers had,
the path of the new volunteers is strcwn with
flowers. 1t is highly probable that the major
ity OF cities and towns will furnish their full
quotas by volunteering, as some of the towns
have already done. If any fail to do that,
after all the government has done to make
its service attractive and desirable, let no
man complain that it is hard and oppressive
when it tries the next best means of replen-
ishing its armies.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

A NOTABLE DIVORCE CAsE.-A singular
case. has just been decided in the English d.
vorce court. Madenoiselle Victoria Balfe, a
daughter of the great composer, was plain
tiff for divorce against her husband, Sir Hen
ry Champion, formerly minister of Great Bril-
tain in the United States and afterward in Rus
STA. Sir Henry was married to Miss Balfe at
St. Petersburg, in 1861, und now the lady
CLAIMS divorce on the ground of unconsum
mated marriage and /he inability OF Sir Henry
to complete his part of the contract. The
case was one of unusual interest, and the eel
ebrated accOucher to the queen, DIR. Locock,
was called upon medical examination; but
Sir John declined to submit During the trial
Il question was raised as to the right or power
of the court to order such an examination; but
it was shown that the ecclesiastical court had
often done SO in the case of clergymen, and so
it was established. Counsel for Sir John then
declined to offer any defence, and the court
declared the marriage null and Woodland so
Miss Balfe is still Miss Bale, and Sir John is
a free man.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

MExIco.-News from Mexico to Nov. 81,
states that the French occupied Queretaro
without resistance. Uraga had been appoint
ed commander-in-c chief by Juarez, in place of
Commonfort, who nevertheless refused to be
controlled by the Juarez government.
Doblado, in command at Guarajuato, also
refuses to obey Juarez. The government of
the latter has removed to Zacatecas and will
probably go thence to Monterey. A portion
of the French were marching on San Luis
Potosi, while other bodies would occupy Qua
rajuato and Morelia. Dobado expected to
retire from the former place on the approach
of the French.
A final French concentration of troops
would take place at San Jus. The approaches
to the latter are already threatened by Mexi-
can imperialists. Maya is said to be prepar-
ing for battle against Juarez. The accounts
generally, through French sources, look like
the gradual breaking up of the Mexican plans
of resistance.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

NEW York Dec 5-COTTON quiet and without de-
oied ehange sales 900 ba st 10 q SOC for middling
uplands.
FL0 Il Receipts, $3.50 bills; sales 1890 bbls state
and western shade hrmcr for shipping brands; super
645 @ 65s; round hoop Ohio 1iO @ $50; choice 1855
~ 20, az oS ~ sG ~ sotS S1 arm Ssss Soo
bbs mixed to good 1865 % S5 fancy and extra 20 q
1915; Canada shade trmer sales $50 bbls common to
good extra 80 q 40 ezra good to choice 645 q 80
Wheat @ &c bitter, with more doing sales $4,000
bush. Com a shade firner; sales 81 900 BUSH mixed
western shipping, l2l in store mixed western un-
sound 100; yellow 1913 ahoat oats heavy; sales at So
for state including lot very choice western at S9c
Beef quiet and unchanged sales $50 bbls. Pork hrmer
sales 1000 bbs also 500 bbls for February at
81 mess Sl675 q SIT for Gill; 1880 for new. Lard in
moderate requess sales 1000 bbs also 500 hbls for
uary and February l2kc in bbs at liz % l2sc Whis-
key active and rm saei $500 bbs az SO a size for
state and western Rice dull Iaes at 74e for Rmgoon.
Sugars Quet sales 100 hhds: MuscOVado l23 q l3c.
Coffee heavy.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

ALDERNEY CATTLE.-The Massachusetts
Ploughman says a friend, several years ago,
bought two yearlings and a calf of the Alder
ney breed, for sum little less than a hundred
dollars. At the end of two years circumStan-
ces obliged him to change his business, and
he sold the original stock with their produce
of a calf to each, for six hundred and forty
dollars, and taking into account the cost of
keeping, and crediting the price received for
milk sold at ten cents quart, and butter at
thirty cents a pound, his figures showed
clear profit of five dollars per week, for
two years, upon an investment of one hun
dred dollars.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

Hair bye; Hair H.yo '-BAToHELoR's CELE-
BRATED RAlR DYE THE BEsr IN TRE woRLD!-
only Harmless, true and reliable Dye known. This
splendid Hair Dye is perfect-chanGes Red, Rusty or
vrey Hair, instantly to Glossy Black Natural
broun, without injuring the hair staining the skim
leaving the hair soft and beautiful mparts fesh vits
y frequently restoring its pristine color and rectides
the i'll effects of bad Dyes The Genuine is signed VIII
LIAM A. BACHELOR, all others are mere limitations,
and should be avoided. sold by all druggists, Fac
iory-S Barclay street. n. 7. Bat:heor's New Toilet
Cream for Dressing lair Sold Worcester by Geo
p. Harlow d3wly ie23
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

Hon. SCHUYLER CoLFAx.-The election of
Mr.. Colfax as speaker of the house of repre-
sentatives was accomplished by a satisfac-
tory majority. Though still young, not yet,
we believe, having passed his fortieth year, he
enters upon his fifth term in congress with a
degree ofinhuence and power of which he has
reason to be proud. Mr.. Colfax bore an ac-
tive part in the politics Of Indiana before he
entered upon the larger theatre of public af
fairs. He is man Of quick instincts and
generous impulses, and is very kindly re-
garded by many who remember how bravely
he defended Gen. Fremont against the etfec-
tual malice of his enemies.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

FoRr SUMrER.-Gen. Gilmore keeps up his
artillery fire upon Sumter, sparing an occa-
sional shell for Charleston. There is nothing
to indicate that the seige is nearer its end than
it was months ago. Dahlgren has become a
myth. 1t is so long since he was heard from
that many believe, as Sairey Camps friend
did of Mrs. Harris, that ''there Amt any SIGH
person." The last message he sent out was
that he was on the best OF terms with General
Gilmore. But for anything he appears to
have done in this particular campaign, he
might as well have been on the other side of
the globe.
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DIED.

In this city, Dec I, Lueius H only sen OF Hassy L
and Elizabeth Fletcher, yrs mos. -
Funeral Wednesday at IL O'clock at their residence
Kenoall Hill Relatives and friends are invited to
attend.
In this city. Dec g. Harry W, only child of L d and
Maria weatherbee, mo days. ~ -
Funeral to-day at O'Clock Relatives and frends ,-o
invited to at end. w 81 =
In oxford Dec 6, Cant VIM SignOurney, rs yrs.
Funeral on wednesday at O'Clock NJ at the YES try
oil the loigregatonast church Relatives and friends
are lnvlle1 to sttend without further notice.
In NorthborO, Dee s. after lingering illness Sarah
WE OF capt joel Bartlett 20 yrs; 6th, suddenly Cant
goel baluett 69yrs; ID Eddie Sss, youngest son of
Edwin and Jane Priest, yr mes
In Grafton, Dec 4, Seneca COnPdon, 81 yrs.
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The Vanderbilt Ar,er the Pirates.

New YORK, Dec. IA letter from Per-
nambuco, Oct. Both, to the Philadelphia Press
says Thy information just received from
Cape Town, Africa, learn that the United
States steamer Vanderbilt left there on the
18th of September, and on the 10Th the pirate
Alabama returned from Angru Pequena,
where she had sold her two prizes. The Van
derbllt is going east IN search of the Georgia,
and it was feared that tile Alabama would go
north to avoid the Vanderbilt, which was ex-
pected to return to Cane Down"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

CRY ELEcrIoNs.-Henry Alexander, Jr.,
was reelected mayor of Springfield yester-
day by majority of five hundred in total
vote of two thousand. He was the ''people's
Union" candidate, and was opposed by Steph-
en- c. Bemis, ''democrat" and ''citizens'
Union" Z. l.. Raymond, "citizens' Union, .
was elected mayor of Cambridge, and E. C..
Fitz, ''citizens' mayor of Chelsea, without
nnnnsifion
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

Browa's bronchial rrOches FoR COUGHS AID
CoLDs-A neglected Cough, Cold, Irrtated or sore
throat ao ed t. progress, results in serious Pumo
nary Bronchial and Asthmatc Diseases Ottentmes in
durable BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRooHEs reach directly
the Elected parts and give almost immediate relief For
bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh, and COnsumptve Coughs
the lroches arc useful. Public Speakers and Singers
should have The rroches TO clear and strengthen the
Voice Military Officers and Soldiers who oyertax the
voice, and are exposed to sudden changes should use
them. Obtain only the genuine. Browns Bronchial
Iroches having proved their efficacy by a OF many
years are highly recommended and prescribed by Phys
cians and Surgeons in the Army and have received tes
timOnials from many eminent men.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers in Medicine in the
United States ana most foreign countries at 2j cts per
box. d&Elm n23
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08
Congregational Caucus-Mr, BuflintOn rOl
Clerk

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE republican or
Union caucus held an adjourned meeting to-
night at the capitol. The candidates for clerk
were all ex-representatives in congreas, viz :
Mcpherson of Pennsylvania, Butfnton Of
Massachusetts, Samuel c. Fessenden of
Maine, andGreen Adams Of Kentucky. The
two first named received each 80 votes on the
first ballot; Fessenden Is, and Adams IA.
On the fourth ballot Mr.. Bufinton was nomi-
mated by four majority. Ira Goodenow of
New York, the present door keeper, and W.
S. King, the present postmaster, were nomi-
mated for the same positions, and N. G. Ord
way of New hampshire for sergeant at arms.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08


MuNIcIPAL-The Board of Mayor and Aldermen
met last evening at the usual time ard placS-the
mayor i'll the chair.
The report of the committee additional
supply of water, was made nd accepted, and it was
voted that 1900 copies Of the same be printed
Petitions were presented from ChRS. Dsvens for
an abatement OF taxes; also from Patrick Ryan for
damages; he claiming that he was injured by a
rocket lat July Attn
Voted to accept the laying out Of a sidewalk on
Southbridgs street.
The committee to whom the matter was referred,
reported that the old common, between Park and
Front streets be hereafter known az Central Park
also that tho new common, called, between
Highland and Elm streets, be temporarily known as
Elm Park until liberal friend of city shall,
by donation sufficiently generous to Handsomely
a6orn the grounds,-affx and per mAnently give to
the Park his name
The committee on highways reported that it was
ineKpsdient at This late season TO lay out Harring
ton Avenue. Report accepted.
They also reported, that new directory was
now being prepared, that it was insxpedsnt to re-
number the houses i'll East Worcester. Accepted.
The petition of the horse railroad company for
the privilege OF relocation of turnOuts, 60, was
granted.
1t vo ed to adopt the list of jurors as present
ed by the committee.
dispatch having been received announcing the
death OF Adjt, Dwight Newbury of the Massachu-
sets 10Th regiment, and the fact that his body WAS
on lis way homo, the committee military Affairs
instructed 10 take such action in the premises
they should judge proper.
Messrs. Simeon Thompson, David Atherton, VIM
IL. Jordan, and James White were drawn as traV-
srse jurors to attend at the superior court to be
holden in Worcester the second Monday Of Deem
Der.
Adiourned for fur Hvaaka
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

Treatment of Di,eGEes CT the Chest,
Lung Throat, Respiratory Organs, ard Nervous Alice
tions-DR. ALPHoSsE WOLF (de Paris, who has been
practising physician York city the past eight
years, Informs his patients and the public that he has
returned from visit the hospitals of Paris and Lon
don, and has resumed his practice
DR. VOLTS successful treatment of the above Diseases
besides Neuralgia, Rheumatism SC. &C, is well known
and can be attested by respectable parties He
be consulted personally from to 10 and to
p m, and correspondence by mail promptly attended
to. DR. A. WOLF,
NIL dawtja7 1872 Broadway. New York
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

Adams GaIery.-Mr. ADAMS takes pleasure in
announcing to his friends that he has made engage
ment with a Boston Artist, Mr.. GEO CRITCHERsoN.
Gate Of Blacks Galleryp In securing an engagement
with Mt CiicheTson Mr. has been actuated with the
ans Gallery a. the leading Gallery of Worcester.
Strangers and others invited to call and better
Pictures in Uil, Water Color, India Ink ard Pastele
than can be found in any other establishment of the
kind in the vicinity Mr. CrchersOn will pay particular
attention to taxing of children, copying old pictures 10
all sizes, snd taking of views in Worcester and vicinity
Gallery 239 Main street. up only flight of stairs.
Mo DIFF
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA report prevailed
tonight that the president was very ill, but SO
far from being true, he has not been so well
for the past ten days as now, and tonight has
been engaged on public business.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08
Special aotltas.

For Coughs, Cold and COnsumptIon.-The
VEGETABLE PULMONARY BALsAN is the most highly
approved medicine ever discovered II has stood the
best Of all tests, Time, having had an unprecedented
sale Of nearly forty years Its recommended by our
best physicians, most citizens Press
the Trade in fact by all who know it, For certificates
which can be given to almost any extent, wrappers
to each bottle. The Proprietors will cheerfuy refund
the money not entirely satisfactory Price so
and 81; the large bottles much the cheapest Be
u to get the genuine. which is prepared only by REED
CUTLER Il co, Wholesale Druggists, Boston. Sold
in Worcester by Dealers generally. do w6m de-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

"a ccham.caI EurgeTy.-DR GLEASON of Phil
adejpha will remain al n u bay State House. two
weeks, and during that time may be consulted daily,
from 10 to in all cases OF still Joints causing lamenes
and deiormity; Club Feet, Crooked Limbs ami spine
treated u on the latest and most successful scientific
principles Reference to many of cures in New
England No Surgeon Il S hai greater experience or
better success. ms d2w
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

Cure for CataTrh,-DR WADswoRTH's DRY Up
IS certain remedy for this oathsome disease There is
mistake about this The Dry Up has cured thousands
of of Caarrh and the sales of the article
stsntly increasing. word the wise is sufficient.
For sale by the proprietor, H. H. BURLINGTON, Chem
Isl and Druggist Providence, r. also, b. GEO. 2.
HARLOW, Druggist, Worcester, and by druggists gem
orally. d3m&w3tt MI
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

LECTURE TO GHNTLEMKN-Dr. Gleason will lecture to
Gentlemen this evening, ashburn Hall, commencing
at u O'Clock. No young should fail to hear this
lecture its value not be estimated in dollars and
cents. The whole SUBJECT is thoroughly and splenddly
illustrated.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

New YORK, Dec. Bank Statement
Decrease in loans, $55S,6O9 decrease in
specie, $455, 4S0; increase in circulation,
S52 ,OO3; decrease in deposits, $1.449,7
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

NEW YORK, Dee 2.-Stocks some firmer but quiet
American Gold 49,; SKIES one year certificates, IS
Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad l0I4; Chicago and
Rock Island Railroad 1885 Illinois Central scrip llSi y.
York Central Railroad lS4 Reading Railroad llS5 Eric
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

CHATTANOOGA, Dec. Cen. Grant has
captured since the war begun 472 cannon,
and 10000 prisoners.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

Disens's Ut the Nervous, SEMINAL, URINARY
AND SEXU A. SYsrEMs.-New and reliable treAtment-in
Reports Of The HOWARD AsSOClATION-Sen in
sealed letter envelopes free of charge Address Dr. j.
SklLLIN H0UGHTOA, Howard Association Philadel-
phis Pa. d&w3m ole
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

FALSE ALARN.-Ihe alarm OF fire last evening
was false Our citizens are cautioned that fire
alarm consists of three or more whistles T,ro
whistles like that OF yesterday, is not an alarm.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

In AID OF THE ORPHANS HoMH.-At the regular
monthly meeting of Washington Engine Co No. /,
last evening, they voted TO give ball on New
Yesrs' eve, for the benefit of the Orphans Home
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

WARRkN-An enthusiastic war meeting was held
in warren last evening, and was addressed by Rev
Nj Richardson aud Lieut. j. w Gird of WOrces.
ter aud Others
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

SoUTHBoRo.--The high school commenced last
week, on Monday, under the charge Of Ar. W. I.
Copeland
BOLTON is determined to escape the draft A
large and enthusiastic meeting was held last
Tuesday evening. The Hon. John C. Park, of Bos-
ton addressed the meeting. The FeltonYills Brass
Baud furnished music Ten young men enlisted
HoLDEN.-It is reported that this town has not
only filled her quota, but has two to spare to
some less fortunate, or less patriotic town.
fALrOSNiLLK-The FeltonVille post Office 10 to
remain AT The Old place. S. f. Manson has been APP
pointed assistant
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ATAK TIED.

In New England Village, Dec 6, by NJ Pratt Esq
samuel W Putnam to Julia Halfway, both of New
England Villsge. :.
In Northboro by Rev Ripley, Joseph Francis Mahan
of n, to Anna Maloy of Clinton
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08
i FARM FOR SALE IN UPTON

Eiii MASS-The Farm owned and cupicd by
=7lsa=the widow Pha Rawson situated in the norther
ly part Upton, the from Upton to Westboro
two and one hsf miles from the centre Of Upton and
four miles from Westooro Depot fourth of milo
from school, Contains l6G Of excellent Land,
divided into Moving. Pasturage and rago with about
50 acres of good Woodland aud Cranberry Meadow of
20 acres good two story HoEse 40 BY 3d. with L 80
BY 49, Barn nearly new, 50 by So Corn Barn and
Woodhouse, 40 by Is. Spring water brought to tho
house and barn The farm cuts hay enough il the
barn The above farm will be sold al a bargain. Most
OF the purchase money can remain on mortgage.
For particulars enquire OF the subscribers.
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Adjourned for two weeks.

DAKING Misunderstanding afternoon daring
outrage was committed in city, the particulars
of which are nearly follows: About two O'Clock
the officers called upon to 60 down to the vi
cinity of the farm, SO called, for the purpose of
aIreSting three men who there engaged in cut
ting woed OH premises not their own. Upon reach.
the locality, the men retreated. The officers fol-
lowed them theoretically through the woods, but at
last lost sight OF them. City marshal Pratt then
took carriage and drove some distance round the
hill Hearing rustling in the bushes near by, he
aliyhted to ascertain the cause. whom suddenly
man spraug from his hiding place and began haSty
retreat through the woods. Marshal Pratt followed
and genuine scrub fairly commenced,
when tho running fugtyeS hastily turned, and,
drawing revolver, fired at the Marshal. ltwaS q
narrow escaps, the ball whizzng close past Mr..
PraK's head. The marshal was not prepared to re-
turn the compliment, but assistant marshal Dana
who was near at hand, fired several shots at the
foe, but unfortunately missed his mark The villain
made his escape. and at last accounts had not bsen
captured.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-08

PzEssNAL-We understand that Dir. %. II. Full
lerton, who has had the editorial management of
the Worcester Transcript for the last few months,
has accepted apesition upon the Hartford ost and
begins his newiduties the present week.
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FOR SALE.-A very central and

E=e.,f + Oh . ALE.-A very central and
@i: desirable residence situated on the south side OF
= Pleasant street, No. S. second house west OF IrE-
ing street is thrown into the by the bust
ness misfortune Of its 1t is large lot. with Is
feet front, containing IL zoe feet Of land with good
two story House and Barn and the garden 10 hed with
large number Of fruit trees in fine bearing condition
Posse SION will be give Immediately. This is
chance for wishing pleasant and central
location. tersos wishing to purchase such estate,
referred to JOHN BUNDFN, Esq at his office and
Mr. THOMAS EARLE, who lives next house east of
said estate both of whom duly authorized by to
show and dispose Of The same.
j. B. ESTABRoOK.
Worcester, Nov Q, 1863 dtf
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ReaL @state.

445iA SUBURBAN RESIDENCE FOR
tsis SALE-One mile north from 10 Post Office with
48sxseven acres of land Buildings nearly new. Also
for sale, lot SIS by S. Elm street. coTaer of Fruit
street. Apply TO
apo dawtT CHARLES NASH.