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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

Rev. DR., Sweetser, pastor of the Central church,
preached his twenty-iith anniversary sermon yes
eiday from / Corr 3 And aswith you in weak
ness, and in fear and in much trembling" After
referring 10 his settlement in 1885, he spoke of the
many changes which had taken place in W orcester
i'll the course of his ministry. OF the seventeen
houses of worship now in existence; but four were
built quarter of century ago, and none of these
four are unchanged. The ancient lofty pulpit, the
Vestry by the brook, and other scenes of bygone
days were spoken of. 1t appears that there have
been pastors in Worcester for one hundred and
torty-four years; that of the three hundred and
tWenty-three congregational pastors settled in
Massachusetts, twenty six have been settled for
twenty-five years, eighteen from twenty five
10 thirty years, four from thirty to forty years,
one iof lorty'seyen years, and three have
preached their half century sermons. On four
OCCASIONS nave pastors preached the fftieth an
niyersary of their settlement; all of which proyes
that our generation mas not fallen so fur behind
the standard of former times. In the Protestant
churches in this city, excepting the Methodist there
have been thirty different ministers In the Wor
cester Central Association only Dr. Nelson of
Leicester remains settled the pastor Of the church
in Holden, DIR. Paine has been settled thirty years
while the eighteen churches in the association have
had fifty different pastors 1t is an interesting fact
that the first child baptized by DR.. Sweetser, at the
commencement OF this war passed from the counter
to the camp, having now been two and half years
in the artillery service.
Only one of the original members of the church
renains-the senior deacon; and only eleven of the
male members who acted in the church at his settle
ment, are now living.
Affecting illusions were made to the deceased
members ofthe church, and TO the hope of immor.
tally which chsered their dying hours.
AS illustrating the effect which brief period of
time has had in dispensing the members OF the
church, the case of ten persons who united with the
church in January, 1855, was mentioned. OF these
ten, one soon died, one removed to the west, three
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21
THE CHESAPEAKE AT HALIFAX.
Great Excitement, and Rescue of the
Pirates by the Citizens.


HALIFAX, Dec. l9.-At l o'clock this after
noon, the steamer Chesapeake, and prisoners
on board of her, we're delivered to the govern
ment. Upon the arrival of the boat contain
ing the prisoners, at Queens wharf, the ex-
element became intense. The prisoners
were Immediately rescued by boats crew in
the slip, ami hurried of by the crowd in at
tendance.
Upon the government officers moving to
arrest the prisoners under Il warrant, they
were seized and held by prominent citizens,
and rendered powerless to perform their duty.
The crowd finally succeeded in getting the
pirates off in small boat, which forthwith
moved down the bay.
The affair causes the greatest excitement
throughout the city. What course the au-
thorities will pursue in the matter it is i'm
possible to say. The pirates are now all at
liberty, scattered throughout the province.
The federal gunboats are all leaving.
HISTORY OF THE CHESAPEAKE WHILE IN THE
HANDS OF THE CANADIAN PIRATES.
HALIFAX, Dec. I9.-The following is the
statement OF first engineer johnson of steamer
Chesapeake =
After we left st. JOHN the first port we en-
tered was Shelburne, where we arrived on
Thursday night. Here we took in ten tons Of
coal and some wood. Next morning we left
tor La Have river Seeing steamer OFT the
mouth OF the river we concealed the vessel as
best we could, and ascended the river ON Fri
day night We laid to at this point until
Tuesday night, discharging part OF the cargo,
for which we received one thousand dollars.
We sold the sugar for three cents pound,
the flour for three dollars barrel, and other
articles FOR proportonate prices. We LETT the
river at three o'clock in the afternoon, laying
to at its mouth all night and loading schoon-
cs with goods which we had not disposed Of.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

NEW foEE, Dec. l9.-Stocks are less active and ir-
reguar; On a. and Rock Island Railroad us; Pitts
TPars Fort wayne and Chicago Rilroa1 sSs; Alton and
Ierre +ute Railroad ~; Cleveland and rojcDo Rail-
r.a1 i74 Gaepa and Chicago iiroa lG7!; Cleveland
any iltsoIrs Railroad lU1 hicago aud Hoitltw stern
htliroad IS; ltu son River Railroad rs; Reacing Rail
f0'd i43 Michigan Central Raj road extra d. Vi lend
IA; ~ hiSan So tnern tail ID S35; liuois Central
scrIO lIB milwaukee and Prairie du Chen Kaiiroad ST.
~: Erle Railroai lO7i; \. York Central lroad 1881
9ulcksl yer tompanv 6i2; Cumberland Coal Co All;
Canton Co "a, b 30; American Cold ZEE.
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LEIoEsrER-There adjourned war meet
respondent says tirda,, Onr Leicester cor
Lieut.. sanderson Of this city made good and pat
rioc speech. speaking a soldier right from the
scenes of war At the close of lis speech some re-
cruits obtained. The Leicester Band was pres
ent and gave several national airs which added
much to the interest Of the occasion. Tho quota of
the town is 26. Only six have yet enlisted, although
We hear That the prospect of raising the balance re-
qued is good. The meeting adjourned for one
week.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

q, NEW YORK, Dec lq.-COTTON dull and lower. sales
654 6aes Sic 10 !nildliIg uplands
o. M k-hec iots, bols sales $500 bbs at 6l5 %
O'22 ior super state, and 81 "a 1850 for round hoop Ohio
wheat sc d, saes 81 100 bush. Corn dun and low
Ia eS o5'Uyo bushels; mixed % 1873 in store clos
oa Beef unchanged Pork frmer sales $500 bbls new
mess quoted at $50 % S9. Lard ;uer sa es lIGO lis
at 3 % l2Sc. Mhskey closes firm at 80 IA g2r sales
loUO Vbis. Groceries steady. y " ~
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21
From EVashington.

WAsHINGroN, Dec. 20.-The president and
Mrs, Lincoln were at home Saturday, receiv-
ing the officers of the Russian feet, the mem
bers of the cabinet and of both houses of con
greSs' justices Of the supreme court, and the
gentlemen connected with the diplomatic
corps. The marine band were in attendance,
and much good humur prevailed.
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Affair. at Chattanooga and Knoxville

AH"lFs az ChhttRnOOga and KnOxviIle
WASHINGTON, Dec. l9.-Dispatches are
received from General Grant at Chattanooga.
dated 8 0 clock, Dee. 49, They do not jnd-
cate any recent change in the state of affairs
there. Gen. Grant is in constant and direct
Geographic communication with Gen Foster
at Knoxville, and had there been fighting be-
tween Longstreet's forces and ours pursuing
him, he would have sent the news OF ii here.
But he says nothing about it, and it is to be
inferred that the recent report of fighting was
untrue.
CHATTANOOGA, Dec. 19.-The order that
three tourths Of the aggregate Of the veteran
regiments must reenlist in order to get fur
loughs, almost stops enIlstments; in many
cases more than one fourth being either in
the hospital or prisoners, and the men want
to get home during the holidays
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

WASHINGTON, Dee. 2O.-The joint COM
mltee Of the senate and house delegates of
Virginia, at Alexandria, agreed last night on
DlIi calliug for convention to abolish slavery
IN the state. 1t will be passed tomorrow.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21
The National Eanks-'The Five-twenties
Most Gone.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The necessary
papers have been issued from the treasury
department for the establishment of national
bank at New Orleans, with capital of half a
million under the national currency act; also,
for third bank at St. Louis with capital
of one million, with the privilege and prospect
of increasing it to five million dollars.
The national bank OF this city, will com
mence to- morrow, with the issue of notes re-
Gently prepared by the treasury department
for circulation by such institutions.
Only eighty millions Of the five hundred
millions Of the fye.tweny loan remain un-
subscribed.
The sales of ve-twenties on Saturday
amounted to 100000 and during the week,
6,967, 1000. Bonds ordered Nov. 4th, are
still due.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

WAsHINGToN, Dec. 20. Sc. OF 1861 applicants
tor commissions in negro regiments, $50 have
been recommended by the board for appoint
ment, viz for coloncIs ), lieutenant colonies
10, majors %, captains l04, LIST lieutenants
1913, ID lieutenants 263.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

FoR THE HoLIDAYs.-AIr. John Firth has Just
received very extensive collection OF parian mar
bic and lava ornaments, suitable for the holidays
Iii real luxury to stop and gaze at these beauti
full devices of mans tastes and Imagination. Go and
see them
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

CHRISTMAS FEsrIvAL.-rhe Mission Chapel Sab
bath school, have festival at their chapel
Summer street, Friday evening Dec 25th, at
which Santa Claus has kindly consented to be pres
ent. Refreshments for sale during the evening
Doors open Ut & O'Clock Tickets of admission 10
cents each, for sale at l.. Burbank s. Co.'S 2O5
Main street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

| From New Orleans, Havana, and Mexico.
New YORK, Dee. 20.-rhe Morning Star,
from New Orleans Dec. 10, and Havana Dec.
10, brings 100000 in specie, and 100 bales
Of cotton.
A schooner, bound for New York, with Il
| cargo OF cotton, was captured on the second
| day out from Matamoras. by SIX piratcal re5-
| els who sailed as passengers The CAPTAIN
| and crew were kept in confinement eight DAYS
and put oft IN boat. After some trials they
reached Havana One of the pirates was a
mate with Gordon, the SLAYER, and SAID he was
IN the Ioombs, in New York city, nearly five
| years
The gunboat Kanawha arrived at New Or
leans Dec >, with the prize schooner Weno-
ha, having cargo OF 2lS bales OF cotton, 80
oarreIS roSll' IL barrels turpentlne, and $4,000
| in money.
The receipts Of cotton at New Orleaus since
the list Of September have been over A.. 600
| bales.
One hundre guns were fired here, Dec. s.
IN honor OF Grants victory.
Rumor came from Dixie, that Bragg has
committed suicide, aud that Longstreet is
trapped.
The rc-capture Of Puebla by the Mexicans
is again affirmed.
Three or four thousand troops, under Writ
Adams, Crosby, and Logan, appeared in the
vicinity OF Matches, carly this week, attacked
our forces under Gen. Gresham, and were re-
pulsed and pursued. 1t is said we took 500
prisoners.
y destructive fire occurred here on the
llth. The loss is estimated at $3.50. 900.
One fireman was killed and several injured
A dispatch from New Orleans Dec. 18th.
says That the negro soldiers at fort jackson
taking offence at one Of their officers. swure
vengeance In trying to get possession OF lis
person. they met with more opposition than
they anticipated, and fired some shots at ram
dom and into the air, without intending 10
create Il nlutiny. The officers easily Quoted
the men, and they have not since made anv
demonstrations.
There Is no news from Texas, except HE
capture of Tort Experience, at Matagoria BAY.
News from Havana is meagre
Advices from Vera Cruz state that the
French are slowly advancing towards the in
terror. Communication with Vera Cruz is
very precarious, conveys both ways being at
tackled and sometimes cut up by the guerril-
las Gen. Dias has made "A great raid through
Queretary, Mexico, and other states, captur-
ing 2IO prisoners. ReinlOrcements OF troops
are stlA neing sent to Sauto Domingo.
The audience OF the theatre at Havana, on
the 9Th, on account OF dissatisfaction at per-
tormance destroyed furniture in the building
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

uPToN.-An exhibition nas held last tuesday and
Wednesday evenings at Wayerley Hail. for the ben
eft Of our sick soldiers. The entire gross receipts
amounted to tho large sum of 5000.
We understand that another boot manufacturing
establishment is about to go into operation in this
town The large shop built and owned by Il B
Stoddard, Esq, is leased by Winthrop b. Fay for
this purpose, and he viii enter upon his business at
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

y NJ IL . Z N e
FOR THE HAIR
i Stimulating Erti'1ct Of Roots and Herbs for the
GIgWth and Beaatp Of he Hair. ~ ~ ~

Gf9~ih and Beauty Qf ,he liar. Wv
-, as stood the test analysis and experience, and
has been used. AN'Si ~
IL events nsr from ia ling out or turning prema-
tuIe q aN causes IL 10 grow bald heads eradicate
G%agGn cures diseases Of the scalp; is preventive
lot nervous hoauache and as dressing imparts health
and plensaHtness to the head 1t is specaliv adanted ~
promoting me growth and color of Child EMS hair
cial." S' ''' 10 'o'S peheh-
y We never had anything which 50 ne tectly an
s"ers Tue purpose of Lair Dressing
NARNr \ \ sd, 277 Canal street, New York
ltct oes Dalu Tor over seven years, your Amboline
mas covered the entire soap with new hall -
,,. ,-. JOHN aENlA, 80 King street, n Y
Miss FANNY SEXTON, the beaqfifEl and iGJsntId
actress, saws; = have used hENDAL's ANBoLINe Tor
my mar, and mud II very superior article. have o
Eesati2n in advising every lady no an elegant
Mrs. GEO. T. MORGAN, of Brooklyn say. 81 have
been using the AMBOLINE for about four weeks and r
ing mat time my nair has heightened two ana half
inches" ~ " '
Put u2 in boxes containing two bottles one to be Used
at night as restorative, the other for me ring use as
dressing. Price 81 For sale by all druggists
m KENDALL II CO..
NV H&w5m sos Broadway, n. Y
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

Hair aye! bEmir EiSe !-BATCHELoR's CkLE
DRAFTED iAR DYE Is the BGsc IN The WORLD The
only Harmless true and reliable Dye known. This
splendid Hair Dye is perio~tchaHges Red, Rusty
yrey Hair, Instantly 10 GLOSSY Black Natural
Jro;9a, wi:eoGt iijuns the hair staining the skin,
leaving the hair and beautiful imparts fresh vita-
ly frequently reatorng its pristine and rectihes
the i'll effects Of bad DYES. The Genuine is signed VIZ
LIAM 4. BATCHELOR. aft others are mere limitations,
and should be avoided sold By all Druggists, Fac
torysl barclay street, n. Y. Bat -heior's New Toilet
Cream DRESSING the Hair Sold Worcester by Geo.
f. Harlow dtv1v ie23
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

DUDLEY.-The academy commenced its winter
term last week with 20 pupils.
War meetings are being held each Monday eve
ming, The meeting last week addressed by Rev
MIR Richardson of this city.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

Treatment at Diseases OF the Chest'
Lung, Throat, Respiratory Organs, aud Nervous Anec
tions-DR ALPHoSsE \ OLE Ode Paris, who has been
practising physician in York city for the past elght
years, Informs his patients and The public that lie mas
returned from visit to the hosp tails 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,
ana can be attested by respectable parties He
can be consulted personally from to 10 and to
p. H. and correspondence by mail pr ,mptly attended
to. DIR. A. WOLE,
NIL dawtGI 532 Broadway. New York
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21
The GuerrilIas IN NirgiI

III 7zVtUT MS N "a NJ V'V17'
The raid of the guerrilas on Fairfax Court
House causes some anxiety at the war depart
ment. 1t is a sample of what may be expected
during the winter, unless General Meade falls
book nearer Washington, or strengthens his
communications.
Itis now very generally believed that Gen.
Meade will remain in command of the army Of
the Potomac
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

The BAND OF the second Massachusetts artillery
deserve the thanks of our community for the visit
(which they paid us last Saturday, and for the fine
music which they dscoursed to us, not only as they
passed through Main in the afternoon but i'll
Mechanics Hall in the evening" and citizens by
general consent, have awarded TO them their de-
Eerfs
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

The Eont-ssi,,Ils ADD Fxpev,euee - nm
inViiiis-puhiishcd for the benefit, and as warning
an caution 10 young men suffer from Nervous De-
6l1tv, Premature Decay OF ManhoO etc supplying at
IN same time ne means Of self cure b, one who has
cured himself ter Be ing put TO great exrense and in
Jury Though medical humbul and quackery.
10y enclosing post paid addressed elopc, single
copies may be had of The author,
NArHANIt l. MAYFAIR, ESQ,
MIC dEwly Bedford, Kings Comfy n Y
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

FAREWELL SERMON Rev. T. W. Lewis of the
Laurel street Methodist church, preached his fare
well sermon from Phil. l:l2 TO his congregation
yesterday afternoon as lie leaves to-day Tor the
south lie read a letter 10 lis church which seere-
tary Stanton wrote Bishop James OF New York, au-
thorizing him to make appointments for this field
of labor; also a letter to the Bishop himself, com
mssioning him to enter upon his work as soon as
possible.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

WEsTBoRo.-A man named Preston, while at
work repairing the telegraph last Friday fell to the
ground injuring his head and breaking several ribs
lie was doing well at last accounts
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

to the amount of $4,000. Several young gen
temen were arrested.
A French steamer had just arrived with
1900 troops for Vera Cruz.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

WARREN The young people of Warren will
hold festival on Christmas eve Thursday, Dec
GAIN, the proceeds to be devoted to the sick and
wounded soldiers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

MAJOR DEXTER f. PARKER arrived in town last
Saturday afternoon on a weeks furlough.
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MR.. S. W. IATnEwsON of this city, gentleman
well known here, and formerly an officer in the
army during the Mexican war, has enlisted in com.
peny c. 34th regiment.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

DUPHEz & GREENS MJNsrEELs will appear at
Mechanics Hall, Oh Monday Evening, December
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fnrd laval ~, acti,,, 70 recoyrr nuev
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

SoUrHBoRo.-A war meeting was held last Tues.
day evening" which was addressed by DR.. Allson
w. Whitney Of birmingham, late of the Libby
prison. and Hon. Benjamin Boynton of Westboro
The entire quota OF the town (seventeen) has been
raised.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

ToLIoE CoURT- Saturday. December 19,h.-Alfred
Angel, George Lawson, and Johanna Baldwin
were each fined one dollar and costs for being
drunk. Paid. Edward Baldwin, for being drunk,
second offence, was sent for two months TO the
house of correction. Michael rooney, for larceny
of parrot new boots from a soldier in Camp Scott
was sent over for two months. William Conn
an inyeterate little truant, was sent to the work
house for six months.
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FoT Coughs. Gold and Consumpttcn.-The
ehGEI hBLE rtLMoNA ~ BALsAM is the most highly
approved medicine ever discovered IL has stood me
0eSt ~ all tests Tine, htving had al unprecedented
SAFE o. nety T9rtg gears 1t is recommended BY our
pest phyS3ct0 s. our most en- neat citizens the Press
the trade, fact BY all who it, For Certificates
which can be Glven to almost any extent see wrappers
10 each hottie The rOpTie i'll cheertully refund
the money II not entirely sasi ctory Price so cents
anI VI tne larse bottles much the cheapest BE- care
ny 20 get ne genuine ch is prepare oniy by REED
CU!LFk x o., wholesale Druggists, Boston Sold
n Worcester by Dealers generally de N6m as
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-21

DEDICATION OF MASON STREET SCHOOL HOUSE.
The rew school house eli Mason street was dedicat,
ed last Saturday afternoon. the exercises commence
ing at three O'Clock. Alderman Stoddard, chair.
man of the building committee, with appropriate
remarks delivered the keys of the house Council
| Tor Jacobs who i'll the unavoidable absence of the
mayor, authorized to receive them in behalf of
the city government; Mr. Jacobs in turn delibering
them over to Rev. j. ID L. ones, superintendent OF
public schools.
Remarks were made by Samuel ID, llaiding the
contractor for building the house, who briefly made
comparison between the school houses of to-day
and those OF former years, built ont of logs-wth
wooden mantle-shelves, continually taking fire;
spacious fire places and woodtop chimneys also
by Nessrs. Thomas Earle, +. II. Dewey, joseph Ma
son, Edward Earle, r. II. Earlc--who enlightened
the audience the subject of ventilation in sats-
| factory maHuer-and T. NJ. Lamb. Mr.. Thomas
| Wheeock made an address in behalf OF the many
| lady teachers present Tie exercises closed with
prayer by Rev Air, Jones. All the speakers and all
| the members of tue school board present, highly
complimened SIR Harding, the contractor, for the
faithful manner in which ne had discharged his
duties, and many oithcm urged the importance of
more school houses in the city like the one on Ma
son street.
The building is designed for two schools of seven
tytwO scholars each, and is built, per contract
in q thorough, substantial manner.
a MIssfoNAHY.-The Rev. i. w Lewis, of the
Laurel street church of this city leaves us today
for Beaufort, $. c., a missionary OF the Metho-
dist church. We have excellent reasons to regret
his departure from among Us. Besides his services
TO his own parish, he has been Il most acceptable
chaplain in our Jail many months and an muring
laborer in every good The multitude who
have known and been benefited by him, will unite
with us i'll bidding him alectonate God-speed.
We can have no better opportunity of expressing
the profound qualification OF all loyal hearts in the
fact that the Methodist body has entered upon the
work OF doing its part in converting the south to
the gospel OF Liberty. No other organized body of
christians better knows how to do it, and none has
at its command more OF that high order of self-de-
nying men which the great trantormation needs
more than anything else. We remember, and the
world will not forget, the heroes who represented
it in the British West Indies when the terrible
slave system was crushed there. The selection of
Mr.. Lewis for the work here, and his instant
obedience to the call, are just what we had right
to expect of both.