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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-10
The Battle at Springfield, Mo.

ST. Louis, Jan. S.-Gen. Curtis has re-
ceived the following dispatch from Gen.
Brown: -
"SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Jan. So P. M.-The
enemy are crowding the fighting, but my men
are behaving we'll | am holding all the
strong positions. The enemy must fight, as l
want him to, whether he likes it or not
GEN. Brown"
DR.. Melcher has just sent the following dis
patch dated this afternoon
Gen. Brown is badly wounded. There has
been no severe fighting since noon. The
enemy are in large force. The rebels took one
ofour guns, but were repulsed at dark. Mill
tia reinforcements are coming in. Prisoners
say that Gen. Marmaduke is in command of
the rebels, and will be reinforced tonight
LATEsT-sPRINGFIELD CAPTURED.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. photographic communi-
cation with Springfield ceased at three o'clock
this morning. The enemy entered our stock
ade yesterday afternoon. He was reported to
be two thousand strong with four pieces of ar
tillery. Springfield contains very large
amount of army stores, arms, and ammuni-
ton. Fifteen four horse teams and thirty men
belonging to the telegraphic corps, are sup.
posed to have been captured few miles south
of Springfield.
Gen. Browns left shoulder is badly shat
tered. He will have to submit to amputaton
to save his life.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-10
MEASUREMENTS from vicksburu

VICKsBURG, Jan. 2.-Skirmishing contin-
ued all day yesterday, but no general engage
ment is expected until the arrival of McCler-
nand and Sherman, with the balance of the
Yankee army. We are confident of our abil-
ity to hold Vicksburg against any force the
federals may bring against it. This morning
our forces advanced against the enemy, who
were erecting works on the lake, causing
them to evacuate their position, leaving fifty
stand of arms, nine prisoners, and all their
implements for erecting Notifications. Our
forces now occupy the whole country border
ing on the lake, the enemy having returned
with their transports and gone down the va
zoo. The enemy have left Chickasaw Bayou.
and are reported going on their transports to
Snyder's Bluff, on the Yazoo, where it is sup
posed they will make an attempt to storm our
works. Our forces are well advised of their
movements
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-10

NEwBERN, n. c., Jan. 5.-The returns of
the congressional election .held on the LIST
inst. in four of the eleven counties of the Sec
ond district come in quite slowly. The later
returns are more favorable to Mr.. Foster, the
free labor candidate, who received the solid
vote of all the North Carolina Union soldiers
who are qualified electors. Inasmuch, how
ever, as the oath of allegiance was not exacted
of the voters, Gov. SANKEY'S candidate Mr..
Piggot has doubtless received considerable
majority in the district. Stephen F. Willis,
an old and respected citizen of Beaufort, and
a conservative Union man, received hatter-
ing vote in Currituck county. Hundreds of
Unionists RETAINED from voting, and the en-
tire vote polled will not reach eight hundred
The impression generally prevails here that
congress will fail to recognize the validity of
the election in consequence of the reception
OF many disloyal votes, which were received
in accordance with the express instructions of
the military governor. The Union and free
labor men of eastern North Carolina are to
hold an indignation meeting to protest. The
immediate removal of Gov. Stanley will also
be demanded.
Nearly 300 men of the Maine artillery are
confined in various jiails and forts in this de-
partment on bread and water for inSubordi-
nation and vagrancy. The remainder of this
regiment are wandering about the streets in a
condition of entire restitution, having no ra-
tons and not being allowed to go north. They
assert that they have never received any pay,
and they understand now that the service no
longer claims them, and that they have never
belonged to the army or navy.
Richmond papers of late date have been
received. The following are extracts from the
Enquirer
'ArYest Of Suspicious CharacterS.-A man
giving his name as j. L. Smith, was arrested
near Gordonsville day or two ago and lodged
in the military prison. He is supposed to be
spy A man named Bennett Burley was
also arrested near Gordonsville, for attempt
ing to pass our lines northward, and was re-
ceived yesterday at the same institution.
''The secretary of war has dropped five of
ficers belonging to the 57th North Carolina
regiment, for prolonged and unnecessary alb
sence from duty, and they are ordered to re-
port conscripts. An order was recently
issued to burn Wilmington before its being
allowed to fall into the hands OF the enemy.
"WILMINGToN, N. c., Dec 30.-The large
iron steamer Giraffe with valuable cargo of
government stores, and special messenger
from Europe, arrived at confederate port
this morning"
The Richmond Dispatch of Jan. 3 says =
"Rev. DIR. Moses d. Hoge of Richmond has
sailed from a confederate port for Europe, to
procure Bibles. The Virginia Bible Society
has authorized him to procure 35, 900 Bibles
and Testaments."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-10
TH1RTY-sEvENTm CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 1868
q NM fIHIN

SENATE.
Mr.. WILSON of Massachusetts,, introduced
bill to construct a ship canal for the passage
of naval vessels from the Mississippi to lake
Michigan, and for an enlargement of the locks
of the Erie and Oswego canals, to adapt them
for defence of the northern lakes. Ordt red
printed.
Mr.. WILEY gave notice of a bill to aid the
state of West Virginia in the speedy abolish
ment Of slavery therein.
The resolution censuring General Grants
expelling the Jews, was tabled, 80 against Z.
Mr.. CoLLAMER introduced bill to regulate
judicial proceedings in certain cases. 1t au-
thorizes every person to bring suit against the
United States for pecuniary indemnifcation,
if they have been wrongfully used such suits
to be transferred to the circuit courts of the
United States; referred to the judiciary COM
mittee. The senate passed the bill for the re-
lief OF the Norwegian barque Admiral p Tor
denheim.
Mr.. FEssENDEN, from the committee on
finance, reported back the joint resolution for
the prompt payment of our soldiers, sailors,
and marines, with an amendment as a substi-
tute.
Mr.. SUMNER introduced bill to suspend
the sale of lands in the islands of South Car
DINA and Georgia, in and about Port Royal;
referred to the military committee.
Mr.. SALISBURY presented the credentials of
the Hon. j. A. Bayard, reelected United
States senator from the state of Delaware for
six years from the 4th of March next; read
and placed on file.
The bill providing for raising volunteers for
the defence of Kentucky was taken up, the
question being on the substitute proposed by
the military committee, which provides for
raising 20, 900 men, and giving the president
power to send them out Of the state if at any
time necessary.
Mr.. HARLAN moved to amend the substi-
tute, so as to allow the president to raise not
exceeding 10000 troops in any one state, to
be used in any other state when necessary.
Pending the question, the senate>went into
executive session. Adjourned to Monday.
HOUSE.
Mr.. BUFFINToN presented from the militia
ry committee majority and minority reports
on the bill authorizing the raising of 10000
volunteers for Tennessee. Mr.. DALTON
asked, but did not get leave to introduce a
bill for railroad from Washington to Point
of Rocks. Mr.. STEVENS, from the ways and
means committee, reported the post Office APP
preparation BILL which was made the special
order for Wednesday.
House in committee resumed consideration
of the legislative, etc, appropriation bill, and
several amendments were made, including
proviso that no part of this appropriation shall
be paid for the mileage Of senators and repre-
sentatives beyond .the sum of ten cents per
mile each way. The bill then passed. The
consular and diplomatic appropriation bill was
next considered. The bill passed.
Mr.. ODELL presented petitions from the
principal ship owners for a reduction of the
onerous tax upon vessels. 1t is now ten cents
ton for each entry. They ask that the tax
be made annually.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-10
From Fort Monroe.

Fort MONROE, Jan. S.-The iron clad Pa
tapsco arrivedin Hampton Roads last evening
also, the steamer S. II. Spaulding. The flag
of truce steamboat from Washington, D. c.,
arrived at fort Monroe this forenoon, and left
this afternoon for City Point, having on board
about five hundred and fifty women and chill
dren. The steamboat Metamora, with flag
of truce, left for City Point this afternoon,
with about one hundred and twenty-five
women and children from Norfolk, and in
charge of Capt. j. A. Judson.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-10

SAN Francisco, Jan. 9.--Money easy; de.
mand light; Atlantic currency opened at .2S
discount, equivalent to 30 premium on god
in New York. During the day rates were
unsettled by Geographic advices of a startling
advance in gold Sterling and Atlantic bill:
payable in coin are unaltered since the last
steamer; legal tender notes 81 SO.
Caucuses to nominate a candidate for sena-
tor have been called for next Tuesday.
The ship S. M. Bailey of Portland sailed
yesterday for Puget Sound. When outside
the harbor she drifted and went to pieces on
the shoals. The captain and fifteen men were
drowned. Five men were saved
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-10
The Rebels on Nrurfreesboro,.

Bragg, at Tullahoma, Jan. 5, telegraphs to
Richmond :-"Unable to dslodge the enemy
from his entertainments, and hearing of rein
forcements to him, / withdrew from his front
night before last. He has not followed. My
cavalry are close in his front"
The Richmond Dispatch characterizes the
Murfreesboro' fight as a mysterious affair, and
cannot reconcile Braggs first with his last
dispatch. The Examiner says it was disap-
poiltment, but not a disaster, and finds CON
ISOLATION in the fact that the Union army was
horribly crippled.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-10

NEW YORK, Jan 9-COTTON more active and shade
hrmer sales 1900 bales al 60 a 693c for mddng uplands
FLOuR-Itecelpts u 45S Obls Sales IL 500 6bs state
anu western more active and a l0c better superfne
$S'ie SSS5; round hoop Ohio $685. q IS7lO; choice
SLlo g so,z9i supernne western 90 10 "a $500 COM
nrmer sales 1900 bbls mixed to good $500 q $3.50; ex-
IRA SEW 9 sS9O canada a l0c better; sales l400 bbls
more active, and q &c better. Corn
for sound, unsound IS @ 81 white western IS q aS1c
ate. $500 ~ 1870
Beef quiet; sales 800 bbls. Pork more active and a
SHADE irmer; sales 1855 bbls s4 Is a $l525 for
OLD ana new Macon more actve sales 1910 7Ac
for western Cumberland cut, "a q Sc for western long
ribbed Lard firm; sales $3.50 bbs at y lOtc Sugars
active and &c better sales 2O0 hhds; New Orleans 0i
@ Y 5,ltci Muscovado 70 q l0c Havana l73 boxes at
Orleans, $50 q SIC.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-10
NTinnesOfn LecisInfmre

ST. PAUL, MINI, Jan 9.-The legislature
convened on Tuesday. The governors mes
sage is mostly confined to state affairs, and
especially to the Indian outbreak. Minneso-
ia has furnished 800 men over the quota, be-
sides crushing the greatest Indian uprising
ever known in this country. The governor
demands that the Indians shall be removed
from the border of the state. The contest for
the United States senatorship commences
next Tuesday.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-10

NEW YORK. Jan. 9-STOCKs are lower and active /;
Chlcsgo an9 Rock Island So; Cleveland and Toledo 50
Galena ana chicago s3 Cleveland and pittsburg GA
InSs s SstT" sCL s. Michigan southern guaranteed
Hudson SS5 Erie preferred 99a Erie Railroad 6ss New
York Central lf3b; Pacific Mail 1881 Canton Co 23l;
American Gold 1913; Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
99 Missouri skies 66a; Tennessee 624; ves Of
IA, coupons, 3d. lives of '67 registered 49, $ ves
of 81 coupons 49,; ~ year certificates az. II ma.
mand Votes 1855; Cumberland preferred 20.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-10

PORTLAND, Jan. 9.-The secretary of state,
attorney general, adjutant general, and the
seven executive councillors nominatee by the
republicans, were elected to-day. Tuesday
next is assigned for the election of senator. 1t
is supposed that Mr.. Morrill, will be re-elect-
ed. bill has passed both houses, legalizing
the suspension of specie payments until Jan.
10, 1864.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-10
The Reports from vieksburg.

, CAIRO, Jan. 9.-Nothing from Vicksburg
to-day. The jackson Appeal of Jan, Sd,
characterizes the fight at that place as trivial
affair, as far as the rebels were concerned. 1t
says their loss was small. 1t places the federal
loss at 1000, and regards the federaPs falling
back as a step that augurs no good to the reb-
ell cause. The telegraph is in working order
TO Mpmnhis
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-10
r,ec,,on Of united States senators.

DERrRo1r, Mich, Jan. 9.-The legislature
Yesterday reelected Mr. Chandler, senator
for six wears from the 4th of March next.
Dover, Del, Jan. 9.-The legislature has
reelected Mr.. Bayard United States senator
for another term. The vote stood, Bayard
10, Bradford 10.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-21
why the Germans Ran.

We need not 60 far to discover the rea-
son OF the stampede of the Germans in
tho late battle. They idolized Sigel and
would have followed him anywhere, fol
they are brave people; but alas! this po.
liticsl Administration had dispensed with
the service Of the brave hero of Pea Ridge
and his men were led by squirt Carl
Schurz, who received his appointment,
not because he was fit for it, but as a re-.
ward for his stump speeches for Mr.. Lin
coin in 1860. The blame does not belong
TO the Germans, but to the Administra.
tion for placing over them an incompe.
tent commander. How much longer vii
the national interests be made a political
foot ball?-Pidn Dealer.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-21
Notice..

A LII persons indebted to DR.. s. X. CRAWFORD will
"a please call on the undersigned and settle their
accounts.
April %, 1868. D. s. UHL,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-21

He JOINED THE CHURcH.-Uncle Sam
had neighbor who was in the habit OF
working on Sunday, but after a while he
joined the church. One day he met the
minister to whose church he belonged.
"Well, Uncle SAM" said he edo you
see any difference in Mr.. p, since he join
ed the church,"
"Oh, yes" said Uncle Sam, "a grea,
difference. Before, when he went out to
mend his fences an Sunday. he carried an
axe on his shoulder +; but now he carries
il under his overcoat."
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-21
A STARTLING WORK.

That "one half of the world cannot imagine how the
other half ve," Is no less true than tre and the les
the adage affords, experience and observation
daily tends TO verify Them too when consider the
varying phases OF human passion, and the dscor
dant elements from which all novel and fanatica secs
moulded, II scarcely seem surprising that a
faithful record Of actual events should exceed In slngu
larity the widest dream of romance; that crimes
both strange and unnatural should be perpetrated In
far of country, the outskirts OF civilization, which
people In another state of society would imagine
possible. Knowing do know the evils and horrors
and abominaons Of the mormon system, the degreda-
Of duty to the world has induced me 10 prepare
the following narrative for the public eye The tic
incidence connected with my experience, many may
think bordering on the marvellous. To them would
say that this narrative Of life only proves, what has
often been proved before that "Truh Is Stranger
than Fiction ''-Authors Preface.
The book contains 449 pages, with engravings, II
neatly bound In CLOTH and will be sent TO any address
postpaid, on receipt Of price, $I,25.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-21
Miscellaneous Items.

GoID may be beaten into leaves so
thin that $50, 900 would be only an inch
thick.
THERE is iron enough in the blood of
43 men to make fifty horse shoes, each
weighing half pound.
A YOUNG lady being asked by polti-
clan which party she was in favor OF,
replied that she preferred wedding par
ty.
GoD hears the heart without the words,
but He never hears the words without the
heart.
A scientific writer tells us that at death
tho sense Of hearing is the last which
leaves the body.
Soldiers in tho service for "three years
or during the war;" are entitled to their
discharge at the expiration of tho three
years.
In water, sound passes at the rate of
S,50S feet per second. In air | l42 feet
per second.
LAzINEss will cover your garden with
weeds; hard drinking, if you keep it up,
will cover your wife with weeds.
Down in Mississippi pins command
two dollars a paper. AT this ratio it is no
trifing matter to keep the Southern la
dies in pin money.
NINE hundred and ten thousand pounds
Of oranges ard lemons were shipped from
Algicrs to France last year, and eight
hudred thousand pounds of other fruits.
81 cant support you any longer" as
the rotten bridge said to tho elephant.
TnE iron clad Keokuk, sunk at Charles
ton, was not an Ericsson monitor, but
the invention of Mr.. q. w. Whitney, OF
Iow York city.
AN Irshman seeing an undertaken car
rying a very small coffin, exclaimed in
the utmost surprise: "By the Saint o.
Dinis O'Slige is it possible that that
coffin can be intended for any living
crather 2"
The most forward bud is eaten by the
kanker ere it blows.
Why is the world piano ? Answer.
Because it is full Of sharps and flats.
"a VIII y HbIiO uItoS OUTnt 10 lubL u
long while. She never wears it out.
"Pray madam, why did you name
your old hen Mackduff Because, sir,
l want her to lay on.
Pin not your faith in q girls sleeve OK
cept while it is around your neck
An artist painted cannon so natural
the other day, that when no finished the
touch hole it went Oft. Sorry to say il
was taken by the Sheriff
A total abstainer may be said to be at
all times weH supplied; while the topper,
OH the contrary, "lets ,oeH alone"
If flock of geesr SEQ one Of their mum
Der drink they will drink too. Men often
make geese OF themselves.
Love sows, even at parting. tho seed,
of return. Regets for the departed al,
Types of joy of coming reunion.
GIRLs and boys have too great fond
ness for unripe fruit, especially for ths
which grows upon the tree OF love.
IF hive be disturbed by a rash anc
stupid hands, instead Of honey it will
yield us bees.
IF a husband and wife are fast coupl
there is danger in their case, as in that o
fast team, that the coupling will b.
broken.
lr IS said that new article of gin il
manufactured in New Yor that must b,
kept in BOTTLES. 1t will cat itself out O
barGel in fifteen minutes.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-21
A Soldiers opinion of the "Un-
ION Lcugucs.v

Au officer in an Iowa regimen, who
formerly resided in this county, writing
to friend in the county, thus gives his
views in regard to the "Union Leagues"
al think that Union Leogues," made up
of men pledged TO enter the army at their
"country's CALL" would be Of some ben
eft: but Leagues" composed of the men
pledged to stay at home and vote the Re-
publican Ticket, or in other words, pre-
pare for the campaign Of '64, cannot be
Of any use to the Administration, as far
ss soldiers are concerned. If we are com
pelled to fight the South into the Union,
/. is soldiers we want. These meetings
are very good places for loud-talking pa
riots to 60 to and talk about suppressing
che rebellion, and calling all those who
NAV happen 10 differ with them Cop
perheads" and exterminating the White
race of the South and liberating the
Black. One of these meetings is the last
place to go for recruits. Perhaps some
Of them may be drafted; then the $500
would be paid xuickly, as IL ispresumed
a "Ledgpe" is able to fork ouer; but would
that benefit the War Power p Chilicothe
advertiser.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-21
BEST HORSE IN OHIO,
JOHN C. HEENAN

y
WILL make the following season, ending on the Sd
w day Of July, as follows: On Mondays, Tuesdays
and Wednesdays at Homesville; on Fridays and Sat-
urdays at Clinton Station.
TERMS Ms;-Insuranoe, 90 single service, S5 All due
on the 4th day of March, 1864 Persons parting with
owners risk.
JOHN @. HEENAN was sired by Big Boston dam by
Old splendor he by the splendor imported by Felix Lee
and CO.. James Washington, OF Hagerstown, Nd; his
granddam by Touchstone, thorough bred horse from
Virginia JOHN @. HEENAN is a red bay, with black
weighs 1900 pounds. lie possess the activity and in
teigence characteristic of his breed united with
great muscular power and like the Arabian
steed, "combines the docilty and playfness of pc.
lamb with the courage and power Of a horse" His
superior style of movement has gained for him friends
wherever he has been seen. In Short he has lust the
qualities to unite with our common breed Of farm
mares and produce more sseabe and firmer horse
THOMAS p0UTY, and
JASPER P0ULs0N,
April 23, ls63. Owners.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-08-12

SABBATH SCHOOL EXCURSION AND PIC
NIc.-The Sabbath Schools of our neighbOr
city, Owosso, have chartereda train of cars for an
excursion to Lansing, on Saturday OF this week.
Some 400 are expected to arrive here about
1912 A. NJ, when it is desired that the Sabbath
Schools of this city meet them, and, ii the day is
fair, proceed in order to the grove between the
depot and the Female College. If the day
should be stormy, the procession will march to
the'S House, instead of the grove.
Messrs j. r. Price, j. W. Barker, j. w
Amphlet, ]. B. Lemley, and Mr.. Gilbert, have
been appointed by the Lansing S. S. Union as a
Committee of Arrangements. Ii is expected
that all will furnish themselves with refreshments
The church bells will be rung as signal for
readiness to proceed TO the cars and receive the
company from OwossO.
Each School will please meet at their own
church and proceed to the Presbyterian church
as soon as 10 o'clock, and thence to the depot
n procession. By 0RDKR OF CoN.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-08-12

~ Pursuant to a call for a public
meeting, to be held at the Common Council
room, on Saturday, Aug. sth, for the purpose OF
organizing joint stock company to erect and
complete a Hotel in the city of Lansing, the Cit
zeus assembled and the meeting was organized
by appointing Hon. D. L. Case Chairman, and
E. II. Whitney Secretary.
The object of the meeting was then stated.
whereupon J. c. Bailey, ESQ presented his
proposition to contribute TO the capital stock OF
such company, which was as follows: To give
lot No s, block ll2, for $500; lots No. and
10, block lOO for a, 500 cash S., 900, provided
$4,000 more is raised as stock in addition TO
the above amounts, and that the company or
ganize under the statutes of the State of Michigan.
On motion of Wm. II. Chapman, ESQ, the
proposition of Mr. Bailey was accepted.
On Motion of J. A. Kerr. Esq, the Chairman
appointed a committee, consisting Of Messrs-
Whitney, Pinckney, Ford, Hudson and Chap
man. to solici, subscriptions to the capital stock
OF the company; also, a committee, consisting
of Messrs. Pinckney, Chapman and Bailey, tC
draft the articles OF association of said com
pany.
The following named gentlemen then pledged
the following sums as subscriptions to the capita
stock Of said company:
wm Fl. Chapman 81 900 E E Beebe, .---... 81 90
VIM H. Pinckney, 1000 JAo. A. Kerr, ....... 90
On motion of Mr. Kerr, the papers of the cit,
were requested to publish the proceedings o
this meeting.
The meeting was then adjourned until Satur
day evening, Aug. is, at same place.
Ell. WHITNEY, Secretary.