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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-12
Special from PHILADELPHIA.

New YORK, Oct lO.-The Washington
correspondent OF the Philadelphia Ledger
writes that within a day or two, rumors have
been current of the existence OF IL secret trea-
~ between England and France, on the Mex
lean question, which rumors would seem to
obtain veritication in the very friendly man
ner with which everything relating to French
success i'll Mexico has been received by the
most popular and influential journals in the
British metropolis. The same correspondent
says :-"Letters by the last arrival frsm Port
Royal speak of the probable abandonment OF
Morris Island by our forces. No definite
reason is assigned for the intended Withdrawal
There is an impression here that the reports
are truthful" This correspondent of the
Ledger, we fear, is too brilliant to live long
The first part OF his news is stale, and the
second ridiLulnuS
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From the Armies in Virginia.
LEE WITHDRAWN TO RICHMOND.
Something Important at Hand.

New YORK, Oct. 1.-THE Herald has the
following from the army Of the Potomac, dat
ed Oct. 10 Lee has withdrawn from our
front, it is supposed, to the detences of Rich
mond, and is sending portion of his army to
reinforce Bragg in front of Chattanooga.
The weather is fine and the roads are in good
order"
WASHINGTON. Oct l0.-An immense num-
Der of sick and disabled soldiers arrived at
tine hospitals here tonight, the army of the
Potomac having been thoroughly examined,
and every man unfit for active duty sent back.
All officers in condition for duty have been
ordered to the front, thereby relieving our
hotels to a very considerable extent.
NEW YORK, Oct ll.-Special Washington
dispatches state that the entire rebel army has
fallen back from the Rapidan, probably to
Richmond. All their artillery was removed.
The retreat has probably been going on some
days, though their main front was not with
drawn till Saturday.
Lieut.. Gordon Mckay, of the POD Massa-
chusetts, was shot dead in his camp, Friday,
by conScript
The Herald's Washington special states that
Yesterday, Col. Lnwell, of the second Massa-
chusetts cavalry, fell in with small gang of
guerrillas, near Vienna, and after brief
sklrmlsh put the party 10 night, capturing Ohe
prisoner. The small force with the colonel,
and the impenetrablity of the forest to caval-
ry, prevented us from successfully pursuing
the rebels, who scattered in every direction.
Lieut.. Fitch arrived here on Friday with a
party OF rebel prisoners from Gen. Meade S
headquarters, and turned them over to the
officer in charge of the old capitol. Among
them were several secessionists of Culpepper.
Stirring military news OF unusual import is
expected during tomorrow.
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Gen. KIunt. OuantreII, &C.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. l0.-The Democrats dis
patch from Leavenworth gives the particulars
of the attack on Gen. Blunt and his escort,
below Fort Scott. He was attacked by three
hundred rebels in federal uniform, near the
encampment of Lieut.. Pond. His escort
broke, aud out of one hundred men seventy
eight were killed-all shot through the head,
evidently after they were captured. MAJOR
Curtis, son OF Gen. Curtis, was thrown from
his horse and was found with bullet hole
through his head. He was undoubtedly muir
dered after being taken prisoner. Lieuten-
ant Ponds camp was attacked about the same
time, and four men were killed and ten were
'''eo''hed CON -pl'aRt -esesraell- and meeting
mand Of them and went in pursuit of Guam
trell. A letter from Fort Scott dated Oct s,
says the rebel force burned Carthage, Missou-
ri, that morning. Gen. SchOield telegraphs
to Leavenworh that from 100 to 1900 rebels
under Quantrell, Coffee and others, were
marching on Fort Scott, and that he had or
dered Col Weir to move all the force he could
raise to Fort Scott.
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LEES ARMY STILL ABOUT.
Hills Corps Threatening an Attack.
IS 4 BATTLE At HAND

WASHINGTON, Oct IA letter from the
headquarters OF the army of the Potomac
says For two or three days past the enc
my have been concentrating heavy force
around Madison Court House, and, Friday
night and Saturday morning, they moved out
of town in a northwardy direction. A divis-
ion of infantry, a large body OF cavalry, and
considerable artillery, were occasionally seen
by our signal men through openings in
the forest, which, generally, conceals the
road. The object Of the movement could not
at that time be determined.
Yesterday evening reports from the front
represented that, early in the morning, one Of
Cen Kilpatrick's cavalry brigade, consisting
of the 9TH Michigan, 9th New York, 18th Penn
sylvana and another regiment, attempted
reconnaissance on the south side OF Robert
sons rider when they were meet by large
body Of Stuarts cavalry. A fight ensued d,
continuing an hour, when our troops fell back
upon the infantry reserves. After another
severe contest the infantry were obliged 10
| give way, and IL considerable number of them
captured.
~ detachment of our cavalry then dashed
upon the enemy, re-taking all, with the ex-
! 2TH,,,inn of fifteen or twenty of the infantry
| our entire forces were then pushed Lnvlx To.
w.Ird Culpepper. diminishing un the. wav. anf
| nrlng III the afternoon, Indicated that the con.
test had been renewed Our signal station on
the top Of ThOroughtare mountain was nearly
cut Oft, but the entire party, with their prop
erty, escaped.
1t appears to be generally believed that the
main body OF \. Z. Hills corps has passed
from the left to the right of our front, pursu-
ing an obscure route near Blue Ridge, in
tending to make a demonstration on our right
rear, Tor the purpose of cutting of our rail-
| road communication. Measures are progress
ing to give him fitting reception in that
| quarter; but the rebel movement may be
simply ruse to cover heavy attack on our
front. Weare prepared for it, as the ground
has been cleared Of everything liable to i'm
| pede sharp and vigorous battle on our part
| HE advance Of Gen. Hills corps PROBABLY
commenced moving from Madison Court
| House on Thursday morning, and is by this
time between Gundoine fork and Astharais
river. 1t was positively stated Yesterday
morning that the rebel cavalry and infantry
were upon the Sperryville and Culpepper
| pike.
On Friday some guerrillas were seen on
| Pony mountain, three miles southeast of
| Culpepper, and they are reported to have
| been Secretedin Devils Den, cave in the
mountain. citizen who was required to
conduct scouting party thiter, failed to find
1t; and, under tie belief that he purposelv
misled our party, lie has been arrested.
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New ORLEANs.-The CONSUMPTION is to be
executed in the first and second congression-
al districts of Louisiana, in accordance with
orders just issued by the general commanding
in that department--the conscription not en-
braci those well disposed persons (blacksD
who, in the event of capture by the enemy
would not be entitled to the full immunity OF
soldiers of the United States. Those citizens
whose interests are inconsistent with vigor-
GUS defence of the department, or who are in
different to the invasions of the public enemy,
are prudently warned that they can haye no
rights which the government is bound to re-
spect
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New YORK., Oct. lit is reported, from
Morris Island, that recent high tide swept
away most of the distractions in Charleston
harbor; and that Gen. Gilmore has been
largely reinforced by troops, and it is eX-
pected that he will soon be in possession OF
part of James Island. Another attack ere
this has been made.
The Charleston harbor correspondent OF the
Baltimore American, dated the 9TH, 81
"There are indications that the present mae
tivity will not be of many days continuance.
Gen. Gilmore has forced his works forward
with remarkable activity, considering their
magnitude and the natural ard artificial OBJ
structions in his way. The troops have
worked hard, nearly every regiment on the
island taking its turn, every other day, IN the
trenches, for fatigue duty. All this, however,
has been cheertully done, the soldiers having
an unlimited confidence in Gen. Gilmore,
which has drawn from them an /. dlvidual IN
terest in the accomplishment OF his plans
The navy is also preparing for renewal OF
the attack. Within the last two hours there
have been important arrivals here OF means
for the removal of the rebel obstruction,
which we soon hope to be see successfully p
piled. The monitor Weehawken, which has
been at Port Royal repairing damages recelv-
ed while she was aground of fort Moultrle,
arrived here this morning. The monitors now
here are the Lehigh, Nahant, Weehawken,
Montauk, and CattSkill.
Stone river promises soon to be the scene of
active operations. The rebels have built a
heavy battery at Grimball's plantation, few
miles up the Stone river, and from the move
ment Of their troops in that vicinity, either
they fear that the next attack on them is to
come from that quarter, or they themselves
are preparing for some demonstration against
our occupation of Folly Island. The gunboat
Pawnee lies in Stone, and keeps an ac-
tive surveillance over the rebel movements,
whilea our troops on land are constantly on
the watch along the James Island front.
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Provost MAnsnAL,s OFFICE worcss er. July 81, 49,

PROVOST MARsHAL's OFFICE WOrces July 81 1863
flee 245 Main sire t.
HencefOrward reward OF TEN DOLLARS will be
paid to any upon the arrest and delivery of
Deser instead of the reward OF Five Dollars hereto
fore paid
Unuer recent instructions from the War Department
a drsttei man paw On H. Communication of service,
uruish substitute, after he has presented himself
for amina and been accepted by the Board of En-
romeHt.
Drafted men become Soldiers in the service of the
United states by the fact OF their having been
IN The The subst que fly served
upon them is merely announcement OF the tact, and
order for them TO report for duty at designated time
and place. The fOllOwi is extract from recent
opinion delivered by the solicitor OF the War Depart
ment:
All person. after being drafted, and before receiving
notice. deserts the notice still be served by leaving
1t at his last place of residence, ard Il he does not APP
pear accordance herewith urnish substitute or
pay $500 he will be in la deseTter, and must BE- treat
cd rdingly There is manner in VIII CHI 4
person enrolled escape his public duties. and
waen atei. whether present absent the rights OF
the United aus him secured and it is cnly
by performance of his dn tie country that he wi
escape liability to be treated a criminal"
The tOa d of Enrolment will furnish blank certih.
Gates for the of applicants tor exemptions. forms 20
to 30 inc usive, daily. between 4 and o clio k p
certificates OF Disability wi be received except
those of physicians OF good standing and well known
and these must in all be verified by the ath OF the
parties making same. SAM v STONE,
Captain, and Provost Marshall 5th Mass. Dist.
i23 diff
EDWARD NELIEN, Jr. continues TO pay the highest
price O' Old papers ETC. diff la24
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CITY AND COUNTY.


The WORCESTER STATE GUARD have re-
ceivcd an invitation from Gov. Gilmore of
New Hampshire to be present at the muster
at Manchester, in that State, on Thursday
next. They have meeting at City Hall this
evening to decide whether they will accept it.
WORCESTER NATURAL HGsToRY SOCIETY,"
The regular monthly meeting of this society
was held on Saturday evening last, at their
cabinet rooms. Mr.. Stephen Salisbury, Jr.,
vice president presided, and Mr.. Nathaniel
Paine was chosen secretary pro tenn.
MIR. j. G. Arnold presented about sixty
specimens of fresh water shells procured by
him at Salisburys pond, at the time the water
was drawn off a few weeks since, to make re-
pairs in the dam. As is well known, it is ex-
ceedingly difficult to obtain fine and perfect
specimens OF our fresh water shells. Those
presented by Mr.. A., being in remarkably
perfect condition, may be considered as
great addition to the cabinet of the society.
They comprised specimens of tine following
genus :-Unios, Alasmudons, Anodons, Cyc-
las, and Paladina. Mr.. Arnold made some
very instructive remarks upon the habits and
characteristics of the living habitant of these
shells, and also described the shells them
selves, noticing the peculiarities of their form
alton, and the difference in the genus of the
fresh water bvalves.
Mr.. E. w Hirds of this city. late member
OF the 5lst Massachusetts regiment, made
some interesting remarks upon the mountain
moccasin snake, presented by him at the last
meeting. He also exhibited live king snake'
brought by him from Newbern, and spoke in
relation to its habits, &c. Mr. II. brought the
moccasin snake, one of the most venomous
of the southern snakes, home alive, with
two king snakes. The moccasin snake
was accidentally killed, and one of the
king snakes escaped, and was afterwards
killed, leaving only the one exhibited, which
has become exceedingly tame, and allows Mr.
II. to handle him without resistance. s
Salisbury, Jr. Esq. presented specimens o.
"a. trre DuJIIe rIsn
and made a brief rennrt unpn their, character
iiINii VI lllt DeSld GldSSdS OF BlrC
Moth, presented by him.
Mrs. j. G. Arnold having resigned the cur.
atership of Radiata, Mr.. Charles A. Chase
was chosen to fill the vacancy caused by heI
resignation. Besides those mentioned above,
donations were received from A. McF Davis
Esq. Ga fine collection of minerals and CO.
rals,) C.. A. Chase, T. w. Davis, B. D. Allen
Henry Keith, j. w. Young, F. j. Bcurn, Mrs
II. A. Richardson and s. c. Earle.
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cb Aa1lg spg dCurrstrr Atunoag stIOrnm9 0 r. 1858.

Several have already thrown down their arms
and resumed peaceful pursuits. These pen
pie admit that Arkansas, as well as tie whole
trans, Mississippi country, els forever lost to
the southern c"niederacy, and it is probable
and make their last stand, west Of the MlssIS-
sippi, in Texas.
Cotton burning in the state has ceased al
most entirely, and planters are beginning to
bring their cotton into our lines, though IN
small quantities The guerrillas levy contri-
buttons on each bale intercepted on its way to
market. showing that their motives, so tar
from being patriotic, are simply arcenous. A
great deal of cotton is still held by planters
in the northern portion of the state.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-12

HENRY WINTER DAvis-This eminent oen-
tleman addressed the loyal citizens of New
York, Friday evening, devoting himself main.
ly to the copperhead calumnies against the
administration and its supporters OF the
"Union as it was, he regarded it as dead as
Rome, and past praying for. Of arbitrary ar
rests the error was on the side of too much
leniency rather than too much severity. OF
emancipation, Maryland would accomplish
the fact during the present year, and leave not
a slave within her borders. OF black troops,
the administration had been only too dilatory
in enrolling them. OF their treatment after
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The Republicans. and all other Union loving men, IN
towns comprising the southeast senatorial Dislrlci
who believe that ii is the DUTY of the National GOVer
mont to put down most iniqutOus rebellion, 10 crush
treason everyN here and bring 10 Just pnnishmeh no
cOnspirators thai have plotted the auyerslon OF me
country, and The destruction of the liberties OF me
pcople, requested to SEMI delegates 10 COR
vention to be holden Mt Tat's Hail. In UXorldge' on
WEDNESDAY,, the glst instant, at O'Clock NJ
for the purpose of uiuating candidate Tor Seha-
tor the state legislature and TO transact any liner
appropriate business. 800.
town and one additional delegate for every two hundred
voters and traction over one hundred Yo
ters according 10 the last census tVuters,
Iv order of the District Committee.
u dto2l JASON WATERS Chairman.
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ST. Louis. Oct. 10,-The telegraph was in
terrupted, about thirty miles west of jefferson
City, last night, by the rebels having struck
the Pacific railroad at that point. They are
marching westward, and the accounts of this
morning place them five miles east of Upton.
The Notifications OF Ledalia have been
strengthened with baled hay and every prep
aration has been made for defence. 1t is not
known yet whether the rebels have done any
damage to the Pacific railroad.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-12

THEATRE-J. WILKES BOOTH AND MRS. BAR
Row.-This evening Mr. Booth announces his first
appearance in Worcester and believe the city is
on the tiptoe of expectation for the event. The Sc
critic of the New York Herald thus writes OF
Mr.. Booths debut in Richard the Third in New
York, some years since: Mr.. Booth undertook no
small task when lie attempted to act a character in
which his father was so famous, and which his
brother plays we'll but the result justiies the un-
deltaking As Edwin in face, form, voice and style
resembles lie great elder Booth, SO the debutant
last evening is almost fac simile of Edwin, and in
the first three acts OF the play these brothers could
no more be distinguished than the two Dromios.
But in the fourth and fifth acts ]. Wilkes Booth is
more like his father than his brother He reads the
play capitally, and makes all the points with ample
effect. But il. the last act lie created a veritable
sensation. Ills faced blackened and smeared with
blood lie seemed Richard himself, and his combat
with Richmond was masterpiece The audie nee.
packed anu cIammed hey Ond the usual limits OF the
theatre. applauded him to The echo'' since this
Was Written hr. Booth has much improved. Mrs
L2lroN ehiree VIII lie WARMLY acknowledged
lliey viii be supported by one OF the best compa-
mes lint have ever visited the eastern towns: Miss
Fanny Brown, one OF the most talented and pretty
actresses on the stage, and special faYorte at the
" inter Garden, New York; b1rs. LIE Brun Miss
Ella Casseii, Miss BOnilacc. Messrs Sutton Russell
Pratt, Herman, Wentworth. Parker, Barrow, Pago,
Sahdiord and Others. We look forward to . treat
OF no ordinary kind.
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The Republicans t Worcester County and all others
who and BY the government in crushing thoroughly
wicked REBEL on which mas its aim and object the
overthrow Of Republican institutions and the extension
and perpetuation of human slavery, requested
elect delegates to County Convention held at
Briney II Ill, IN Worcester, THURSDAY, the 18th
day of October next at eleven o'clock for he puT
pose Of NOMINATING Candidates for the following county
officers to be voted tor at the next ensni state eec.
ton: One County ssioner, and Register OF Pro-
any other business which may properly come before the
convention he basis representiOn to be dele
gate for each town and each ward OF city and ad-
donal delegate for every two hundred voters and
for every fraction hundred in each town
ward, according TO the last of voters. The
members of the Republican County Committee are re-
quescd 10 meet at sad Hal at 10 o'clock A. of the
same day. Per order of the Committee.
j. L. TUCKER Oh irman
d. MORRILL,, Secretary
Worcester, sept. 25, 1868. deod&wtl5th oil
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 1s. 1863.
The War News,

We have various reports and rumors in re-
gard to military movements, but nothing very
definite. One report says that Lees army has
been withdrawn to Richmond, and that n
large part Of it is on the way to reinforce
Bragg Another report shows that the rebels
are still in considerable force in front of Gen
Meade's army, and that strong body of them
has been noticed moving northward from Mad
ison Court House. 1t is stated, also, that
accommodating party of Gen. Kilpatrick's cav
airy found more rebels than they expected,
Saturday, and had sharp fight. The latest
report is that the movements of the rebels indi-
cate purpose to attack Gen. Meade, Who, 1t
is said, is ready for them.
We get nothing that tells us much of the
situation near Chattanooga. Two corps from
Gen. Meade's army-those under generals
Howard and SlOcum-are now in that neigh
borhood, with other troops that came from
the northwest-all commanded by Gen,
Hooker; and two corps from Gen. Grants
army, are on the way there, if they have not
already arrived. SO much has, at last, been
made public. We do not know that any Of
these troops have actually reached Chat
tanooga, although general Hooker appears
to have been below Murfreesboro more
than a week ago. 1t is not likely that
the rebels in front of General ROsecrans will
fall back without making an attempt to drive
him out of Chattanooga. Report says that
jeff. Davis himself has gone to superintend
operations in that quarter. We may reason
ably expect to hear important news from
Chattanooga before the month closes; and,
perhaps, before many days have passed.
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CHATTANOOGA, Oct 8. Onr entire loss in
killed, wounded and missing at the battle of
Chickamauga amounts to 1880. The rebel
loss is estimated at 1880. The heavy loss
on the rebel side was occasioned by their as
Stunning the offensive for three consecutive
days.
KNOXVILLE, Oct. G.-The army of the
Ohio is now in rather quiet occupation of
East Tennessee, without, however, railroad
communication in any direction. The health
of the army continues good.
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