Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-11-12

having been assigned to the command of the 57th
II girels second yeieran), which is to be raised in
this aud the four western counties and to go into
camp at Worcester junction. Col. b. will at once
cstablishahis headquarters in this city.
NKw HOSE CARRIAGE.-We recently had the
pleasure Ut examining the new hose carriage built
at the well known establishment OF a. Tolmon &
Co.. for steamer No. 2, "CoI. Dayis,n Royal Combs
foreman. lis cost is about $500, and in its design
and finish it is a superb specimen OF workmanship
The peculiaiitics OF this style OF carriage are well
known The frame work on which rests the. driv-
er's seat and the reel, elevated, allowing the
carriage to turn in very small space and the reel
being set upon springs ratherthan turning upon the
axle of The carriage, much jar and wear of the hose |
saved. The reel of the largest size, capable of
holding nearly 1000 feet of hose. Immediately
back of the drivers seat is ain iron arch which
the elegant lantern and the bells are placed The
ornamental painting done by Mr.. Chas Drasser,
and the execution OF lis part of the work affords
conclusive proof of artistic skill.
The company expect soon to come into possession
of their new carriage, when opportunity will
doubtless be afforded citizens jud ge for them
selves of its merits.
HELP FOR THE PRISONERS AT R1cHMoND-The
Christian Commission have reliable information
that the stores they recently to the Union sol
dies in Richmond, have been delivered o them. A
meeting in behalf OF the commission will be held
Friday evening at half past o'clock in the
Union church, where addresses will be made by
| George ii. Stuart Esq, of Philadelphia, and Rev
Mr.. Miugins, delegate to the army, who will give
news from Richmond, and tell how our brave men
are aided there.
HoRTICULTURAL.-At tile last meeting Of the
Horticultural Society the following entries of fruit
were made:-
Benz. Butman-PearS: Lawrence, Dix, Sieulle,
Beurre Die
Edwin Draper-Pears: Beurre Bose, Dix
Timothy X Eare-Fears: Dix.
John C. Ripey-fears: Oswego, Beurre, Fulton,
Figue d'Aencon, BeurIe Diel, Dumas, Marie Lou
lSe, Zephyrn GIcgoire, Beurre Clairgeau, Sieulle,
Nouyeau Poiteau Beurre d'Aniou. Beurre Bose,
Swans Orange, Urbaniste, Dix, Fondante du Com
ice.
john Milton Earle-Pears; Urbanise, St. Mich
ae
Edward Earle-pears: Passs Colmar, Winter
Nelis, Duchesse d'Amgouleme, Beuue Clairgeau,
Nameless.
Tile library will be open this Thursday, Nov.
II, at three O'Clock r. NJ.
LIEUT.. JOSEPH w. GIRD.-rhe Palladium of this
week pays the following well deserved tribute to the
capacity of this officer, who is recruiting com
pany for the 9th regiment
"We know Lieut.. Grid as young man who is ca
pablo of much physical labor and endurance; of
much more than Ordinary powers of mind and who
has been we'll disciplined in sefreliance. tie held
a commission lieutenant in Col. Bowman's 36th
regiment, but resigned it when the regiment was in
Kentucky, OH account of some misunderstanding
with his colonel which did not affect the honor Of
either party. Lieut.. Grid is young man of good
habits and character He knows the treatment
which soldiers have the right to expect, and ght
to receive from their officers; and lie will look to
the welfare OF all who may place themselves under
his command, with the hope to carry them through
the war and then return them in safety to their
homes"
APPOINTMENT - His excellency the governor,
with advice OF the council, has appointed Albert
rolman of Worcester one of the board of trustees
OF tie State Industrial School for Girls at Lancas-
ter, vice Thomas Tucker, resigned.
The rHEArER.-The spectacle of the ''Seven Sis
ters'' ahounds in attractions of many kinds-songs
| tableauX, marches and maneuyres by female corps
and fine scenic effects. The play had great run in
New Y ork, and the splendid tableau which forms
the conclusion employs the scenery which was
used there. The audiences have been large and we
trust that at the outset of the dramatic season MIR.
Myers may receive such encouragement as shall lead
| him to make engagements with the best actors and
bring them often TO this city. The Seven Sisters
will he repAatod This and tomorrow evenings, and
va SAttaidaJ "oe4HVuII.
CoNcERT.-The " orcester Cornet Band will give
a concert at Mechanics Hail. on Friday evening the
18th inst, assisted by Miss Nellie Fske vocalist 1t
safe to predict entertainment the first order
and a crowded house. Therefore remember to Sc
cure tickets early; they may be had at Boyden's
and at the music stores.
A PICTURE ofthe 51st Massachusetts regiment at
Belger barracks, Baltimore. can be obtained of Mr.
Bliss, at TAFT & Lilr's.
GRAFToN.-A town meeting will be held in Graf
ton on Monday next to see what measures shall be
taken to raise their quota OF forty-three men.
SPENcER.-The Orthodox society in this town
have recontly purchased new organ for their
church, and public exhibition of its merits will be
given this evening ia the church. The organ was
built by Johnson Of Westleld, at a cost of $1,000
The CAPTURE OF DR. RICE OF THE TWENTY
FIFTH RKGIMENT.-Lieut. +. n. Pierce of West
MediOrd, OF the United STATES signal corps writes
home from North Carolina, from Fine Tree Signal
Station, under date OF october 25th that ON Thurs
| day October I'D, rebel lieutenant and three men.
disguised in the United States uniform approached
the station, and when within sixteen rods seiz-
| ed Dr. Rice and an orderly and galloped off with
| them INTO the woods. Taking sixteen men of the
| New ork 18th cavalry, and having made arrange
ments tor "a squadron TO follow in support Lieut.
| Fierce gaze chase, and leaving four five men
| fork 10 guard it, proceeded within two miles of
the rebel lines at Trenton without seeing tile tugi.
/ lives.
Returning 10 tile fork, he found himself with
| few men eleven miles rom our lines, aud but three
miles from the enemy, the promised supporting
squadron not having come up. Soon after, in pass
ing swamp, lie ana his men were fired on from
ambush. when they formed line and invited closer
attack ne rebels did not appear, and wislIing
TO enter HE thicket with cavalry III the lace OF
unknown force, the party continued its return to
camp uninjuied meeting the supporting squadron
some Sehty or thirty minutes after the skirnsh
So El.4Il mi b,las bis
but he and his men were uhinjAred, and received
warm compliments from the 25tli for their daring
though f1uIess effort to release DR.. Rice from his
cAptors.- IfdueHer.
franlking letters.
Posr OFFICE,