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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02
From Washington.

IMPORTANT CAPTURE AND DISCOVERY.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The schooner Jane
Morley, formerly LIE Fouayeril of Baltimore,
owned by Hokes, Beel, & Co., arrived at the
steamboat wharf to-day, in tow Of tug, hav-
ing been sent up from the lower river, where
she was captured yesterday. She had been
engaged in the contraband traffic which finds
its way between the rebels in Maryland and
Virginia, across the Potomac, near the ex-
tremity of the peninsular between the Poto-
mac and the Rappahannock. A party of
twenty five contrabandists were captured on
board, including several -Washingtonians
of notoriety.
The contraband goods captured make very
extensive pile on the wharf, and attract much
attention. 1t embraces large amount of
quinine, morphine, confederate uniforms, but
tons, internal machines of novel construction,
army blankets, forty casks of boots and shoes,
lucifer matches, soap, coffee, and three large
mail bags, containing smallpackages and some
eighteen hundred letters to parties in Virginia
and North Carolina. The letters, it is said,
are of a character to seriously compromise
various parties in this city and in Maryland;
and the development OF the underground OPP
erations of the rebels, which they disclose,
will prove OF material service to the govern
ment.
A smoking cap, dressing gown, and pair
| of slippers, gifts to JEFF. Davis from his lady
admirers in Washington, were among the ar
ticles; also head dress, brilliantly colored
balmoral, and half dozen finely embroidered
handkercliefs, gifts to Mrs. Davis. The
boxes are mostly consigned to the care of
Treat Sael, & Co., Richmond, but bear also
cypher designations, which, with the letters
J taken, will serve to show the real parties con-
| cerned in the trade.
| DEPARTMENT AFFAIRS.
The postmaster general some time ago gave
orders fer the preparation of a series ofpostal
marks; but the work was not commenced ow-
! ing to the illness and subsequent death OF
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02

Henry A. Burr, the topographcr OF the dep'rt-
ment, which is much exercised to lnd gen
tleman of the necessary qualifications as ms
successor.
The treasury department will soon issue a
circular, containing full information to those
DESTROYS of organizing companies under the
recently enacted banking and national cur
rency law. Numerous applications have al
ready been made, some specifying the amount
Of capital, while others are deficient in this
particular First comptroller Of the treasury,
Robert w, Taylor, though confirmed at least
month ago, has not yet entered upon his
duties.
TAX LAW DECISIONS.
The commissioner Of internal revenue has
made the following decision concerning taxes
improperly paid decision No. 81 is hereby
revoked, and hereafter all taxes must be col
ected as returned by the assessors. Claims
for taxes improperly paid under the excise
law, must be made to the commissioner OF
internal revenue through the collectors Of the
respective districts supported blythe allidavlts
of the claimants and the certificates Of the as
SCISSOR under whom the taxes were assessed,
and Frst--the claimant must state in the
affidavit the material facts of the case OF winch
he makes his claim. Second, the assessorand
statements made in the affidavit are true so
far as each has knowledge of the facts Third,
the collector must append his certificate that
the tax has been paid to him as stated in the
affidavit. When an affidavit is made by an
agent, the principal of the agent must swear
that the person making the affidavit is his
agent, and that the statements are true ac-
cording to his best knowledge and belief.
When an affidavit is made by Il member OF u
firm or company, he must swear that
he is a member OF such firm or company. The
official character Of the officer who admins
tiers the oath must be established either by his
official seal or by the certificate OF proper au-
thorty. When the claim Is thus prepared 1t
must be sent to the commissioner OF internal
revenue, and if found correct draft will be
drawn on the collector in favor of the claim
ant for the amount that may be allowed.
The commissioner of internal revenue has
also decided that "wels bier" or white beer Is
subject to the same duty as ale and lager beer,
and its manufacturers are subject to all the IL
abilities of brewers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02

Nothing more clearly shows the reasonable
aim of the copperheads than their attacks on
the new act of congress for raising troops.
The law itself is very great improvement on
the old law for calling the militia into SER
vice. 1t is more considerate and humane; it
makes impossible by exemption some Of the
more noticeable cases of hardship under the
old law; it makes the best possible provision
in regard to substitutes; and it is altogether
the best and most effective law for draft of
the militia we have ever had. Those who de-
nounce it would denounce any law for raising
troops; and those who have the hardihood to
say it is unconstitutional are either very igno-
rant in regard to the provisions of the federal
constitution, or viciously disposed to call any
thing unconstitutional that is adapted to hurt
and put down the rebels.
1t is plain enough to every reasonable man
that we must have men enough in the field to
crush the power of the rebels, if we really
mean to rescue and preserve the republic
Our armies should be made as large as posi-
BILE, in order that the war may be attended
by the least possible loss of life, and at the
same time be swift and short. If the govern
ment could now, as the spring opens, add five
hundred thousand men to the force already in
the field, the power of the rebels would give
way at once, without waiting to be crushed in
great and bloody battles. The force against
them would be so overwhelming that they
could not stand against it, and therefore would
not make many attempts to do so. The power
of the rebel conspiracy, now so troubled to
find means to keep armies in the field, would
soon go down in hopeless despair. To raise
and put in the field as many men as can be
equipped for service, would save bloodshed
and close the war 1t is to prevent this that
the cOpperheads so virulently denounce the
measures provided by congress for placing
more men in the field.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02

AT MECHANICS HALL To-NGGHr.-Few
words are needed to remind our readers OF the
value of the musical entertainment to be Of
fered the public by the Worcester Mozart So
cety on this Fast evening. One OF Haydn's
Masses, under such auspices, is worth, to any
lover of noble music, many times what it will
all cost. Inthe second part there is quar- :
tette, the music by Il. Hamilton and the words
by Collins, one of the finest odes in the Ian
guage, elbow sleep the brave;" also the
"Garibaldi Hymn" to be sung by Mr.. Bench
ley, and the splendid 'Army Hymn" of DIR.
Holmes, which has been set to music by Otto
Dressed, of Boston, and was first presented at
the emancipation concert in that city on the
first of January last. Mr.. Hcinecka of the
Germanias is expected with his trumpetto as
sist the orchestra, of W hich Mr.. Burt is lead
er. This will be a most welcome addition.
and especially in Handels AR, "Let the
bright seraphim,' which Miss Whiting will
sing. Miss Fiske will also sing D. Alary's
concert variations" Mr.. Allen has evident
ly aimed to give an entertainment of high
order, and no one doubts his ability to do
what he undertakes. Be there to enjoy the
feast and encourage Worcester organization
and its competent and modest leader.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02

The TRooPs RECALLED FROM FLORIDA
letter from Beaufort, S. c., dated March
%, states that the expedition to Florida has
been recalled and that all the troops in Flor
ida, save the small number left for garrison
duty at Key West and Fernandina, are or
dered to Port Royal. This is regarded as a
part of Gen. Hunters preparations for an at
tack on Charleston, which seemed to the
writer close at hand. 1t appears that rebel
troops had been sent to oppose any advance
from jacksonville, and, if the expedition had
not been recalled, these rebels might have had
the experience of pitched battle with the me-
gro brigade
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02

MILLBURY.-The concert in the first Con-
gregational church on Thursday evening last,
under the direction of Mr.. Mortified of Wor-
cester, passed off in fine style. The Captive
Greek Girl" sung by Mrs. Walling--Swiss
song, by Mrs. Howard -''Friend of the
Brave" by Mr.. A. Cutting-duett, by Mrs.
Walling and Miss Livermore-the "Wedding
March," on the organ by Messrs. Mortified
and Stearns, and other pieces, were all well
executed, and did credit to the performers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02
NEmrk eIR.

NEW YORK, April l.-COTTON more active, and q
= i
lands.
FLOUR-R2ceipts 1901 bbls; sales l4OO bb; state ana
10 l5c better and more active sueerne state
81 a SO; extra $50 a 10; choice S1l5 @ S5;
round hoop Ohio 73O q so; choice So @ SO; supporting
western 81 % Isl TO good extra western 69V
90 1885; southern ~ q l5 better; sales 1900 bbls mixed
to good 7,55 q $50: fancy and extra 1855 "a lO,UO
Canada 10 a l5c better; sales 1890 bbs common to good
extra $50 90 lis; good choice 7,2O @ $40
heat % better, and quiet. Corn &c better and more
active; sales 10000 BUSH mixed western sound 81 @
93c, uis,und IS q 99c. Oats steady
Beef shade easier; sales no bos repacked Chicago
80 a ri Pork irmer; sales l4OO bbs; mess, l4OO
for Oh is l23 q IL 25 Cut meats steady. Bacon
firm; 1850 boxes at 7sc for very choice western
Cumberland. Lard rmer sales $500 bbis at 5 q ll5c.
Butter quiet Rice dull Sugars are 9 &c better; sales
$50 hhds; New Orleans lO4 a 2c; Mcscoyalo Sc Cof-
fee firm quct sales last evening 1900 bags Rio on
private terms Moasses moderately active; sales JAG
bb!s orleans AZ q &c. the latter choice; lS6
kinds Porto Rico at 500 q 52e.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02

BntcheIOr's Hair bye, THE BEST IN THE WORLD
WILLIAM A. BATCHEL0R'S celebrated Hair Dye
produces color not to be distinguished from nature
warranted not to nure the Hair in the least remedies
the ill effects of bad dyes and nvgorates the hair for
life. Gray, Red, or Rusty Hair instantly turns to q
splendid Black Brown, leaving the hair soft and
beautiful. Sold byGEORGE P. HARLOW, 242 Main st.
and all Druggists, &c. Rzg" The Genuine is signed
WILLIAM BATCHELO4S, on the four sides of each
Factory No 81 Bearcay street, date 233 Broadway
Bond street, New York. d&wly my2S
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02

DIR DIR. Wistar's Isnlsam Of wild Cherry
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ahT9at and Lungs, Coughs colds, Bronchitis, Whoop-
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nlmati0n OF the highest medical authority that Con-
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pee restoration from this disease by the of the Bal
ro. STRONG TESTIMONY
Ni'i BENJAMIN WHEELER, Esq Depot Master at South
Royalston Mass.
Nas.r. e ~ South RJYALsToN, Jan. 4, 1860
AiSssts. SETH w. FowLE a. Co. Boston
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the influence OF neighbor to try Wistar's Balsain
though with no belief whatever In its truly wonderful
properties and before using two hotties The eff
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the night sweats deserted me- hope once more ated
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ThHs has this Ralsam has often been remarked by
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02

The debate on the militia bill in the house
of representatives, Tuesday, was the sharpest
of the session. Mr.. Gushing, who has not
been particularly active during the winter,
came to the support of the bill, if it could be
amended so that only white men should be
enrolled under it. On this point of color he
made an elaborate speech-the most elabor.
ate he has yet yentured upon-aiming to
show that black men were not contemplated
or recognized in any of the old laws on
the subject, and that they were vagabonds
at the best. Mr.. Chandler, who opposes the
whole project of recognizing the militia,
said that the one thing in the bill that suited
him was precisely that which Mr. Gushing
arraigned He defended it in theory and in
practice, as the one common sense principle
in the BILL which no one could oppose with
out committing an absurdity or something
worse. He brought to the discussion all of
the peculiar talent which makes him master,
and easily took from Mr.. Gushing the laurels
with which he plumes himselfin debate The
time has gone by when the old clamor of caste
and oppression should be heard with respect
in the councils of Massachusetts.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02
LATEST NEWS.
THE RHODE ISLAND ELECTION.
GREAT REPUBLICAN UNION TRIUMPH
The Copperneads Completely Routed
Ely TELEGR GRAPH
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY


The Copperneads Completely Routed
Providence, April 1.-The triumph OF the
republican Union candidates is complete.
Mr.. Smith is elected governor, and Messrs.
Jcnckes and Dixon are elected members of
congress by handsome majorities. Their
supporters have large majority in both
houses OF the legislature.
SECOND DISPATCH.
PROVIDENCE, April 1.-The republican
Unionisls have carried every county in the
state and every town in the eastern c~ngres-
sional district except Newport James Y.
Smith is elected governor by about $500 ma
jority. Thomas A. Jsnckes is elected to con-
gress from the eastern district by about 900
majority. Nathan +. Dixon is elected from
the western district by abont 900 majority.
The legislature stands on joint ballot, for the
supporters of Mr.. Smith 7G, for his opponents
%, and six vacancies.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02

POLICE CoURr.-Yesterday, Lizzie Eva
Bacon, for vagrancy, was sent to the work
house for one month. George Stark, for be-
ing drunk, was fined 81 90 and costs. Mary
McCue, for being drunk, was fined 81 90 and
costs, and committed for non-payment. Sarah
Kane, for similar offence, was fined So 90
and cnsfs
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02

WEDNESDAY, April After a long discus
sion by Messrs. Gibbons, Hopkins, Lane,
Ranney, and others, on reconsidering the vote
by which the Citizens Horse Railroad was re-
jected, the house, by a vote of 50 to 90, re-
fused to reconsider. The vote refusing Prof
Agassiz an appropriation for catalogue of
his collection, was reconSidered, and the re-
resolve recommittedt to the finance committee
Mr.. Brownell offered bill as substitute for
that laying taxes on deposits in savings banks !;
laid on the table. Bill extending the powers
of savings banks in relation to investments,
was recommitted that it might be presented
in new draft The bill for furnishing frauds
gave rise to discussion, was amended in its
title, and passed to be engrossed. The bill
for supplying New Bedford with water was
amended, requiring the act to be accepted
within one year, and passed to be engrossed.
message from the governor, relating to ex-
penditures for the commissioners on the Troy
and Greenfield railroad, was referred to the
committee on finance. The finance commit
tee reported a tax bill for the ensuing year of
$2,400,000. Several other committees made
reports, and at two o'clock the house adjourn
ed, after the best days work for a fortnight
The senate had, as usual, short session de-
voted chiefly to routine business.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02
AFFAIRS IN KENTUCKY.
REBEL DEFEAT NEAR SOMERSET

LOUISVILLE, April IAN official Somerset
telegram says General Gitmore's forces at
tackled the rebels under Pegram, in strong
position, near Somerset, yesterday. They
fought them five or six hours, and whipped
them badly, driving them toward the river.
The rebels outnumbered us two to one.
Our loss does not exceed thirty. The rebel
loss is not stated
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02

HoRrIcULruRAL.-Thursday, April I'd, be-
ing the day appointed for the annual state fast,
the library of the Horticultural society will
not be opened.
The usual weekly meeting will of course
be postponed. A report of the last discus
sion will precede the announcement OF the
next meeting.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02

HepIth vs.. Weaith.-Dr. stephen Sweet of
Franklin Conn, is So years of age He has had three
wives and II children The youngest is not year old.
He is hale, hearty old man. and presents remarkable
instance of vigorous old lie cares not for money,
and has refused many tempting offers to reside in cities
and practice with guaranty of from S. 900 TO $4,000
year and all his expenses He thinks it would not agree
with his health well his native He is a very
unassuming man. lie things health is of more cOnse-
qnence than money. He is more extensively known as
bone setter than any other living man -N0f7oicb
aurora mch27 d&wlw
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02
CITY AND COUNTY.

FAST DAY SERvIcEs.-Rev, Mr.. Richard
son will give discourse this morning at the
Salem street church. We understand that
his theme will be the material resources Of the
nation.
Rev. DR. Hill will preach at the Church of
the Unity this morning, being a union service
of the two Unitarian societies.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02

Greatest NEedicaI Discovery of the a ge.-
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our eon'1on pasture weeds remedy that every
kind ofhumor.
One three bottles will clear the system Of biles.
Two bottles warranted to cure the worst canker in
the stomach.
Three five bottles warranted to cure the worst
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or two bottles are warranted to cure all humors in
the eyes.
Two bottles warranted to running of the
and botches among the hair.
Four bottles warranted to cure corrupt and
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One bottle will cure scaly eruptions of the skin.
Ho or three Dttes are warranted to cure the worst
Two to three bottles are warranted to the most
desperate of rheumatism.
Three or four bottles warranted TO salt
rheum.
Five to eight bottles warranted the worst
to three bottles are warranted to cure the worst
cases Of dyspepsia l know from the experience of
stomach.
one-qr two bottles warranted to cure sick head
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One two bottles to regulate costive
state of the bowels.
kidneys,
Four to six bottles have cured the worst cases
BY strictly following the directions in the pamphlet
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Ointment every and ulcer whatever kind or ma
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For sale by all druggists everywhere.
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02

a Cough, Gold, OR AN IRRITATED THROAT, if al
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02
PnrgntlOn

InrgntIOn Made Eerfect.-DR RADwAY's
PILLs-Al Physicians admit the Importance Of purga
tion in the treatment of disease and the most eminent
PSYCHOLOGISTS have contended that if vegetable sub
for Caomel and Mercury possessing the proper
ties of streng henng the patient lille undergoing med
ication a cure for all d seases would be secured.
DIR. RADwAY in the discovery of the Medicinal prop
critics of
RAILWAYS REGULATING PILLS
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In all cases of FeYers either Yellow, Typhoid, Bill"
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Price 25 cents per box.
For sale in Worcester by NJ. B. GREEN IL CO, and
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Piles, Plies Woods Tar Ointment give immedi-
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02

THE HOME GUARDS are requested to meet
for the purpose of attending the funeral in Au-
burn of the late George d. Rice. 1t is desir-
able that members should be punctual.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-04-02

A Friend In Need-Try It.-DR. SWEETS
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