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Evening star., 1863-04-16

= LENDID LINE
BLACK SILKS
FOR DRESSES AND MANTLEs.
tustreceived from the large suction sales in New
York last week.
A choice line CT
PLAIN AND PLAID ALpACCAs,
SILK POPLINS, FoULARD SILKS.
NEAT PLAID GEALLIEs,
MOZAMBIQUES,
Best >rtment of
BLACK AND WHITE PL4IDS
in ali qualities, to be found in this city.
All the above goods were bought at the Grsnt
Ancfion Snles in New York lest weak at very low
prices indeed and will be sold at mall advance
We have also the best stock of
ENGLISH AND
AMERICAN PRINTS
to be found in this city, at prices ~ ce nts to
Is cents. JOS. j. MAY,
New Store 3OS Pennsylvania av.,
ap lot between 9Th and 10th SITS.
y hand fine assortment of Cooking and Raila-
ter Coal REQ and White A.h all from the schnyi-
which viii be sold at So 30 per ton We give 40
RpuSSGe f Shs hSa s and De had a fE0 T.
corner of 9th and streets; also, corner 10th and
Mass. avenue. 8pli-3
ID GROCERIES,
DEST \. .. ST GAR, only l2.2 cts and fine Gun
pnwder Tea. only O. y. Good Black Tea, - cts.
Choice Sugar cured Hams, finest in the market,
only ~: cts. Best Gunrouder and Imperial Tea,
only 5 3. large stock of finest Family Gro
ceries lower than any store in town. Please call
and my stock. aId save your money.
STRAFFORD EVANS.
ap ASt 49, Mint st. between d and +,
QEFRIGEBAroRs
IL REFRIGERATORS
We will open TO day al sssortneAt of those Justly
celebrated STONE-JAR AND UPRIGHT,R-
REFRIGERATORS, with Watsrman's Ven sMss
tilator attached, warranted to give entire S@@l
satisfaction, at cur usual low prices
C. W. BOTELER d SON,
3Is. Iron Hall, Pa. .ue.
ap IA st General Ifousefuruishng Store.
HORSE FOR SALE A bright bay Gelding,
II sound, kind, fas. ami very handsome; N
of 9 Mambrino stock; -. hands nigh; be ~
seena mornIn ng at the stables of RUBr. EARLE
d son, street between 20th aud 2lst streets.
lt lrrF
Evening star., 1863-04-16

R-The debt of the Confederate Government
is eight hundred millions of dollars, and the
Charleston Mercury es anna teS the yearly cur
rent expenses OF the Government in the future
at eighty four millions or about seven thons-
and dollars a year to each man, woman and
child, white and black, in the twelve millions
OF population, eight or nine times as much as
any tax even levied in South Carolina.
~ 1t is stated that $4,000 in gold was sen {
from the secret service fund Of the War De-
partment at Washington TO Gov. Morton, of In
ernment, for which the State Legislature failed
TO appropriate funds, owing to factious feuds
amongst the members.
MA correspondent of the Nashville Union,
who has heen within the Rebel lines, writes: /:
Morgan s full loss at the battle Of Milton has
never been published. He had twenty.six
commissioned officers killed and wounded.
His whole loss was not less than five hundred
Off GERS and men killed and wounded.
~ New Orleans papers state that a rebel
deserter who lately came into the Federal
eamp at Brasher City, had $4,000 in gold with
him. which he said he took from a lot OF $780,
600 secreted in the ground. He revealed the
place where this treasure was MD, ana the
Union will probably have the benefit OF IL
~ A defalcation of sixty to eighty thousand
dollars has been discovered in one OF the New
Ycrk city hanks, and the guilty parties nave
been discharged without prosecution The de-
yreenbacks for gold, the profit on the transSo-
lion being the premium Oh the gold.
ga case has recently been decided in Chi
cago against a conscript under the last draft,
who claimed exemption as an alien. Il was
pro ven that he had voted. and the court, with
ont anv more evidence, decided tha. he wa s
ci,ilan and liable 20 draft.
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" post paid, for y cents plain, and 81 cents col
ored, by BECKNER & CO, IO2 Nassau ST.. New
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Evening star., 1863-04-16

If there is another Farragnt III the navy he
should be sent here AT once To lead the gallant
officers and men of this squadron to their long
and anxiously expected victory Whoever he
may be he viii find them ready and anxious
Ia co. operate with him in securing this grea.
national retrihution. Above all do not trust
lis execution TO those who have been frightened
by rebel phantoms, expect defeat, and do not
believe that success is possible
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-19

To the Editor of the Worcester Spy Il
the offer of premiums by the Worcester Ag-
ricutural Society, for experiments on the
subject of flax culture in this county. The
trustees, at their late meeting, voted to offer
premium of thirty dollars for the best eX-
pertinent (not less than half an acre., and
tlcenty dollars for the second best.
Perhaps at no time within the memory of
men now living, has this subject been more
worthy of attention than at the present. In
telligent writers assert that flax may be profit
ably raised in New England, for the seed
alone, when that is worth two dollars per
bushel in the market, and for manufacture
alone, when cotton is worth in market fifteen
or twenty cents per pound. If this statement
or anything like it be true, it will be seen at
once to what great advantage it may be raised,
when the seed is worth from three to four
dollars per bushel, and cotton eighty or ninety
cents per pound; especially, since, by recent
inventions, the same crop may be made avail
able for both purposes.
1t is believed, that apart from all other con-
siderations, and regarded merely in its pecu-
mary aspect, this subject should receive the
careful attention of all intelligent cultivators
and it is the hope of the trustees that the ex-
pertinent may be tried in every town in this
county. l am receiving, from those who in
times past have had experience In raising
fax practical suggestions on the adaptation
and preparation of soils, and the proper mode
of treating the crop in all its stages, which l
shall be glad to communicate to any one in
terested in the subject. And 1 invite all per-
sons who have any information in relation to
it, which they deem of value, to communicate
it to me, or to Hon. VIM. Mixter. president of
the society, in order that nothing may be
wanting to the success of these experiments.
Should it appear advisable, these suggestions
might, in due time, be embodied in pamphlet
or the report of committee.
JOHN d. WAsHBURN.
Worcester, March 10, 1868.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-19


New YORK, March lS.-A clerk of Weston
Dortlc & Co., sixteen or seventeen years of
age, recently employed, absconded yesterday,
with $4,000 in gold, handed him to deliver
in Wall street.
1t is said that A. T. Stewart has chartered
a ship to be filled with food for the destitute
in Ireland. Barney Williams proposes to give
a benefit at the Academy Of Music, for the
same object.
SKowHEGAN, Me-, March 1S.-An immense
and enthusiastic Union meeting was held here
this afternoon. The crowd filled two large
churches, and the speaking is still going on.
Among the speakers are eX-chief Justice Ten
ney, attorney general Drummond, Lewis Bar
ker, and Mr.. Gilman of the Portland Press.
HARRISBURG, Pa, March l8.-The Union
state committee have called state conyen-
ton, to be held in PittSburg, July 8, TO nomi-
nate candidates for governor and Judge of the
supreme court. They also passed resolu-
ton, recommending an organization of the
Union party in each legislative district.
TOLEDO, March lS.-An immense mass
meeting was held to-day to respond to the res
olutions from the Ohio soldiers in Kentucky
and Tennessee. Col. Hawkins of Tennessee,
Geo. G. Bates Of Chicago, j. NJ. Ashley, Mr..
Waite, and others spoke.
New YORK, March lS.-The barquc Sarah
A. Nichols, from Buenos Ayres via Cuba, was
chased into the harbOr of st. Thomas by the
pirate Florida. The authorities detained the
pirate until twenty-f -four hours after the sail
ing of the barque.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-19
LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEtaRA PH
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
Battle on the RappahannoolS.
A BRILLIANT CAVALRY EXPLOIT.
STUARTS MEN ROUTED.


HEADQUARTERS, March lS.-A most bril-
liant cavalry fight occurred on the Rappahan-
mock yesterday, beyond Kelley's Ford Are
cOnnoisance under command of Cen Averill,
forced passage over the river in the face of
determined resistance by considerable body
OF rebel sharpshooters, who were covered by
houses, rifle pits, and dry mill, with an abat-
It's in front. The ford admits of but single
horseman at time, and the stream, which
was swollen, was very rapid. Arriving at the
south side Of the river, our cavalry charged
the rebels in their intrenchments, killing and
capturing nearly the entire force besides Sc
curing large number of horses picketed near
by.
A short distance from the shore, General
Averill's command encountered the rebel cav,
airy under Stuart and Fitzhugh Lee, who had
FASTENED from Culpepper to prevent our pas
sage. They made some dashing charges
upon our troops, who repulsed and in turn
charged them with fatal effect, using sabers
only in the conflict. Whenever the enemy
made a stand they were imme 1iately charged
upon and routed from their position with great
loss. The battle lasted five hours, and was
series of charges and hand-to hand conflicts,
resulting in the falling back Of the enemy.
The forces were about 1000 on each side. The
enemy at last took refuge behind battery,
four miles from the ford, flanked by rifle forts
and abattis.
Gen. Averill having accomplished his OBJ
ject and secured his prisoners and the wound
ed on both sides, and a large number of
horses, recrossed the river without attack or
demonstration on the part Of the rebels, who
were so badly whipped that they could not
follow or annoy him. Among the prisoners is
Major Breckinriege, Il cousin OF the traitor
John C. Breckenridge.
The prisoners characterize the affair on
our part as one of the brayest and most gallant
ly fought cavalry engagements Of the whole
war, and admit that their own troops were
totally demoralized by the gallant sabre
charge of our cavalry. About eighty prison.
ers have been brought in. The wounded of
the enemy bear sufficient marks to show that
the sabre was the sole weapon used on our
side.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-19
From Washington.

AFFAIRS IN UTAH.
WASHINGTON, March l9.-MuGh specua-
ton is INDUCED in concerning the action of
the government respecting the affairs of Utah.
Private parties have suggested different
courses OF policy. From what has transpired
to-day, it is probable Gov. Harding and the
Judges complained of by the Mormons will be
sustained. 1t is said by gentlemen well ac-
quainted with Utah affairs that the arrest of
Brigham Young by Judge Kenny was an ar
rangement agreed upon by 9 two to teS; the
constitutionaity of the anti-polygamy law, to
create the impression that there is no resist
ance to judicial process in that territory.
THE MEDIATION QUESTION.
While English journals indulge in severe
criticisms on the letter of secretary Seward,
declining the peace propositions of the French
government, it is noticeable that nothing in
the way of unfriendy comment from official
or unofficial sources has reached our govern
ment from France.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
The Haytien minister, accompanied by the
secretary OF state, visited the president to-day
on official business.
Secretary Chase, when speaking to his
friends respecting his recent visit to New
York, says it was both agreeable and satifac
tory.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-19
Successful Naval Expedition.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-Acting rear adj
miral Bailey, commanding the eastern gulf
blockading squadron, under date of Key
West, March 10Th, informs the navy depart
ment of the arrival there Of the steamer
Huntsville, from short cruise between Ha-
vana and the Tortugas also of the return of
the Sycamore from as far up the coast as
Mosquito inlet. He encloses an interesting
report of an expedition made by the boats of
the Sycamore to the town of Smyrna, for the
purpose of capturing and destroying u vessel
loaded with cotton, in which brisk engage
ment oftwenty minutes occurred, resulting in
the destruction of the vessel and the loss on
our side OF one killed and five wounded. The
men Of the expedition appear to have behaved
with great spirit and judgment.
Their subsequent operations have been Of
sufficient service in clearing out the rebels
from Indian river, and in breaking up their
connection with the lawless hordes of Mas
sau. This last achievement, wholly unassist-
ed as they were against nearly double their
own numbers, and showing such determined
bravery and endurance, is of a brlliancy that
merits special recognition from the govern
ment. The results Of their expedition, con-
sisting of sloop and boat together with
thirty-five bales OF sea island cotton, had ar
river at Key West.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-19
The News.

We have a dispatch from fort Monroe that
gives very briefly several stirring reports from
Richmond. One of them states that the reb-
els have made an attack on Newbern and been
repulscd. This Is likely to be true, for the
rebels have been moving in that direction
gradually since Gen. Foster went to Colds
boro. OF course such an attack would be re-
pulsed, for the deiences Of Newbern are now
too strong to allow it to be successful. The
people in this part of the country will be very
eager for the next news from Newbern, which,
if such fight has taken place there, will give
us all the particulars. The twenty-tifth
and several other Massachusetts regiments
were there, two or three companies of the
twenty-fifth being on picket duty right in the
path of the rebel attack, for If such an attack
has been made the rebels who made it must
have come from Kingston.
Another report from Richmond states that
Admiral Farragut attacked Port Hudson,
March IA, and was repulsed with the loss of
one vessel burned and several others injured.
This rebel report might as well have burned
his whole fleet while dealing out this flaming
destruction. 1t would have cost no more
perhaps it would have cost less, for it woulC
have made the story bigger, and more usetu
in producing ''moral effects" 1t is, however
hardly credible that the troops took no par
in the attack, for their work was to flank the
batteries and attack the rebels in flank anC
rear. Our latest reports from New Orleans
stated that Gen. Banks had left New Orleans
to attack Port Hudson. lie started for Baton
Rouge on the evening of March It'll, and the
movement against Port HUDSON was to follow
Immediately, it was said. 1t is very likely thai
the attack has been made, but nowise likely thai
the troops went back down the river without
attempting to get possession OF the place
The rebels usually boast OF having done more
burning and destroying than they report in
this case. We must wait for better and
more particular report from that quarter.
There are other stirring, but very doubtful
rumorS such as the rumors that the negro
expedition to Georgia, under Coils. Higgins on
and Montgomery, has been captured, and that
the French have taken the city of Mexico
both of which greatly "need confrmation. But
the report ola brilliant cavalry feat on the Rap
pannock is undoubtedly true. There is nothing
more from Vicksburg save an unexplained
rumor that the report of the capture of Yazoo
City is premature. The last authentic re-
port, however, stated that the Yazoo expedi-
ton had come down to Haine's bluff and given
the signal that had been arranged between
commodore Porter and commander Smith.
We all want more news than we can get; but
we shall soon have more complete intelligence
from Vicksburg.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-19

NEW YORK, March ls.-COTTON dull irregular, and
decidedly lower; 800 bales II a soc uing
uplands
FLOUR-Receipts S9l bbs: Sales 5000 bis: ST t. ami
western dull and SC lower; superne IS a $3.50;
extra state % @ 40; choice III $40; round hoop
Ohio IA a $50; CHI ice IS J 50; superine western
$50 g $50; common to goOa extra los a 73O;
southern Sc lower; sale $50 bbls; mixed go, 74O a
1850: fancy and extra ~ a $40; Canada SC lower;
sales $50 bbs; common 7,O5 a 72U; extra Is q 80
Wheat very dull and mOmIuaIly unchanged. Corn lc
lowers Co., 90 bush; mixed western sound 9U lc;
unsou9ad 50 @ SIC; white 9se Oats fl sales moder-
ate; Jersey n a I9c northern and g "a SIC.
Beer dul Pork dull heavy and lower sales bbls;
IA l2t q 4,25 for Old, l625 a 1850 prime
ll,25 q l95U for Old and new; a. IS for
new. Cut meats quiet; ll6 pkgs. Bacon a shade
taser sales 2O boxes at u a TIC for western Cumber
land 81 "a SIC do. short rubbed a 4sc for do short
clear, ana Ssc tor bellies. Dressed hos nominal Lard
dull and luwer; sales 400 bbs at l0k q ll4c Butter
quiet Rice quiet sales $50 bags Sugars dHl and druop
ing; safes 2S5 hhas New Orleans lao l33c; husco
vado l0s "a lie; Porto Rico M q ll{c. Coffee dull and
heavy 50 bags Jamaica in bond 232 @ 23c. Mo
in ia request; New Orleans 25 bOls 500 half bbls
at AZ @ 55s; Muscovado, 20 hhis at 46c
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-19

New YORK, March 1S.-Advices by the
steamer Union say that the rebels have erect
ed formidable batteries at Galveston, mounted
with guns taken from the Harriet Lane and
Westteld The federal fleet off Galveston,
Feb. 2S, consisted Of the steam trigate Brook
Ign and four gunboats. On the 18th, the
Brooklyn threw Il few shells into the fort on
Pelican Island, and on the 24th did likewise
to the town, setting it on fire in three places,
which, however, was soon put out. The Har-
riet Lane is up the river 10 miles, being iron
clad. 1t is not probable that our fleet, as at
present constituted, will undertake anything
against the city.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-19

LEICEsTER.-The winter term at the acad-
envy was closed on Tuesday with highly inter-
esting exercises. During the forenoon pub
lie examination was held, which showed that
the pupils had made excellent progress in
learning, and in the afternoon deClamations
were given and compositions were read, to the
qualification of a large audience, composed of
the friends of the scholars and the institution.
In the evening some excellent tableaux were
given in the hall. The exercises were inter-
spcrsed with music. The next term will begin
on Tuesday, 3lst inst.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-19

A "PEACE" PROPOSITION. = One of the
members of the rebel congress, on the 18th
inst, introduced peace preamble and reso-
luton, which were referred without debate to
the committee on foreign affairs. The pro-
position contemplated some steps on the part
of the executive, not very definitely stated,
by which the overtures of northern peace
democrats should be recognized, and the de-
sire of some foreign powers for an armistice
gratifed. 1t also expresses the belief that the
prolongation OF the war could only tend to
embtter and perpetuate feelings of hos
tility between states, which, however
politically disunited, must ever be init
mately connected by identity of language
and of religion, and by the immutabe laws of
geographical amity and of mutual demand and
supply-all of which is true enough, and
smites with a deadly blow the whole logic of
the rebellion. The only alternative is sub
mission-to which little of the discipline of
defeat added to the discipline of destitution
and want must in due time bring the Offend
ers
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-19

GEN. FREMONT AND GEN. HALLEcK.-The
effort to secure for Gen. Fremont a command
suited to his rank and position has failed, and
the general has returned to New York. The
failure is attributed to the bitter and persistent
hostility of Gen. Halleck. The Washington
correspondent of the Tribune has the follow
ing dispatch on the subject
Before the adjournment of congress, sew
eral leading republican senators were assured
on the highest possible authority that he was
about to be restored to active service in Il field
that would satisfy his friends. He remained
here two or three weeks, at the express re-
quest of the government, under the promise
that he should have a certain command suited
to his rank and position but it now seems he
will not be assigned to it at present, although
the president and secretary of war desire that
he should be, the bitter opposition of General
Halleck having blocked, if not defeated, the
arrangement. Gen. Fremont distinctly signi-
fled to the government bis readiness to accept
any command involving the early probability
OF meeting the enemy in the field, but by the
course of the general in chief he is continued
In the enforced idleness SO repugnant to his
nature, and SO unsatisfactory to his friends "
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-19
INTERESTING FROM HILTON HEAD.
A RUMOR THAT THE NEGRO EXPE-
DIrION HAS BEEN CAPTURED.

New YORK, March lS.-A Hilton Head
letter, dated on the night of March IL, states
that Lieut.. Rushley and nine men, three of
the latter belonging to the 9th Maine regiment,
and the rest of the Engineer regiment, were
captured by squad of rebels, who crossed
the river and found our pickets asleep and
without musket loaded.
Three deserters from Mobile report that
the rebels there amount to 1000 men under
Buckner. They have three wooden steam
gunboats, ten guns each, a cutter and a RAM
Two new rams have just been completed, and
a fifty gun trigate is being built at Selma to
be tioated down the river on hogsheads. Two
more names will be completed in a few
weeks. The channel in Mobile harbOr is
blockaded by sunken vessels; but no torpe-
does have been sunk. Two or three of the
forts had been iron clad.
A rumor is brought by the steamer Union
that the negro expedition into Florida and
Georgia had been captured. 1t was com
manded by Coils. Higginson and Montgomery.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-19
Brief Mention of Exciting Reports

FORTRESS MONROE, March lS.-There was
fight on the Blackwater yesterday; no partic-
ulars have been received.
The rebels attacked Newbern last Friday
and were defeated
The Richmond papers of the 18th say that
on the 18th, Admiral Farragut attacked Port
Hudson and was repulsed. The Mississippi
was burnt. Farragut went down the river in
his flag ship, which was disabled. The land
force did not join in the attack.
The city of Mexico has been captured by
the French.
Col Ludlow has just returned from City
Point, having completed the arrangements for
the exchange of all political prisoners. Those
in Richmond are released to-day; those in
Salisbury next week.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-03-19

"A FEAST of reason and flow of soul" said the wo-
man, when she took her pan of Biscuit from the oven
and threw away four kinds of vainous compounds
that she had purchased, and which hey called Saiera
tus. The lady keeps talking says one
tiial of Herrick Aliens Gold Medal Saeratus any
is not then satisfied that is nothing like it their
unbeet will be their At retail everywhere and
at wholesale by OF the Wholesale Grocers. Depot
ll2 Liberty street, NeT York.
EDWARD MELLEN, Jr.. continues 10 pay the highes
price for old papers. etc. diff ja24