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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-06
LATEST NEWS.
BY ELEGRAPH
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPI
The War in Virginia.

New YORK, Oct. "a letter from Nor
folk, Va, dated the I'd inst, to the Phladel-
phia Inquirer, says: can expedition, under
command OF Capt. Kerr of the 9TH Pennsyl-
yana cavalry, has just returned from scout
on the Atlantic coast as far as the state line of
North Carolina. Besides obtaining some i'm
portant information. Capt. Kerr destroyed
four salt works that have been preparing that
much needed article for the rebels. 1t was
only in June last that these works were de-
molished by Major Murray of the 14Sth New
York; but, since that time, they have been
rebuilt and put in full operation. No guer-
rllas were seen; but it was ascertained that
siXsmall boats filled with them crossed Curri-
tuck Sound on Monday last.
WAsHMGToN, Oct. 5.--Yesterday morning,
as some of our teamsters were foraging near
the Rapidan, north of Clarke Mountain, one
of the enemy's entrenched batteries fired sew
en- shots at them. The rebels had previously
given our picket notice that they should do SO
if they repeated the act. No one was in
jured. A rebel brigade occupies a strong
position north of the Rapdan near the rail
road short distance from our lines. The
road Is in good order between the two lines.
Our troops picket the Rapidan to its mouth,
AMI thence down the Rappahannock below
Falmouth.
Guerrillas still infest the southern side of
the Potomac. Some Of their raids and cap
lures, it is known, might be prevented, if our
troops were more watchful of the enemys
movements. Severe penalties are the result
of their fanced security.
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yORCEs T Err;


According 10 the latest and most reliable
reports, G IN. Rosecrans has been heavily re-
Enforced. Troops IRON the army Of the Po-
tomac have reached him, it is said; and 9th
ers from the northwest were with them. 1t has
been stated in a Washington paper shat
''heavy reinforcements" arrived near Chattf1-
noega last Friday, 1t is said, also, t.hat
troops sent from Washington, Friday, Sept
%, were in communication with GER. Rose
Grams on Thursday, Sept. 20, and in condi-
ton ''to render effective assistance" Moth
ing definite has been said of the movement of
troops from Vicksburg towards Chattanooga;
but it is believed that Gen. ltosecrans has al
ready received reinIorccm from that d.
rectons and we hear of movement of
heavy Parrot guns from Nashville to the
army Of the Cumberland. Therefore, we
may believe that the attempt of the rebels to
capture Chattanooga will fail
1t appears, now, that Bragg's army suffered
much more severely, in the late battles, than
has been supposed. Longstreets division was
nearly destroyed by the portion of our army
that fought under General Thomas 1t was
much the best portion of Bragg's army, and
undertook TO vindicate its reputation for supe-
aiority, by routing and annihilating the corps
of Gen. Thomas. Hence Longstreet renewed
the assault more than once after having been
terribly repulsed, and finally went out of the
battle broken, routed, and fearfully reduced
in numbers. The very heavy losses OF
Bragg's army, and the frightful havoc made
of the best portion of it, show why he has not
advanced and attacked Chattanooga. The
most reliable statement in regard to his
army is that he attacked Rosecrans
with $4,000 men, and lost $4,000 of
them in killed and wounded. OF course,
he did not find himself in condition to under
take another battle Immediately; and, now,
his hope of success can not afford him much
inspiration. He must renew the endeavor to
advance, for to retreat would be to confess
himself beaten and yield the whole positions
but, if he does advance, the prospect is that
the military power of the rebellion will receive
a most fatal blow.
1t is likely that we shall soon have stirring
news from Chattanooga. Already there is
report that Bragg is attempting a flank move
ment; but, if the army Of the Cumberland
has been as heavily reinforced as reports say,
any such attempt will be defeated and he will
find himself compelled to act on the defen-
sive. Gen. Hooker, who has never failed as
a corps commander, is there to lead portion
Of the reinforcing columns; and rumor says
that Gen. Pope is there also. The dispatches
do not show the situation very clearly, but
enough is shown to create a lively expectation
of important news.
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Lee on His Pennsylvania Campaign.

WAsHINGToN, Oct. 1.-The Richmond Dis.
patch of Saturday last contains General Lees
official report of his Pennsylvania campaign.
1t occupies nearly three columns OF the Dis
patch. The reasons for the campaign are
thus summed mp: 1.-The position occupied by
the enemy opposite Fredericksburg being one
in which he could not be attacked to advant-
age, it was determined to draw him from it,
The execution of this purpose embraced the
relief of the Shenandoah valley from the
troops that had occupied the lower part of it
during the winter and spring, and, if practi-
cable, the transfer of the scene of hostties
north of the Potomac. 1t was thought that
the corresponding movements on the part of
the enemy, to which those contemplated by
US would probably give rise, might offer a
far opportunity to strike a blow at the army
then commanded by General Hooker and
that in any event the federal army would be
compelled to leave Virginia, and possibly to
draw to its support troops designed to op.
crate against other parts of the country.
SIN this way twas supposed that the ensmy's
plan of campaign for the summer would be
broken up, and part of the season of active
operations be consumed in the formation of
new combinations and the preparations that
they would require. In addition to these ad-
vantages. it was hoped that other valuable
results might be attained by military success"
He admits large losses, but does not state
them.
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ST.. Louis, Oct. 5.-The Democrats Leav-
enworth special says ''Gen. Blunt has left fort
Scott for fort Smith. The guerriIas are
cutting off trains, and the enemy around fort
Smith are in menacing attitude.
THE mayor of Parkvile, and one hundred
other citizens of Platte county, Mo-, have
made a statement to the effect that there are
now in Leavenworth over one hundred Union
men and families who have fled from Platte
county for fear of violence from the militia
and if a change in the condition of affairs is
not soon made, the lives and property of the
Union men Of Platte county will be at the
mercy Of men whose loyalty has always been,
at the best, doubtful
$50 many destitute refugees have arrived
at Leavenw0rth, from Missouri, that the may
or has been compelled to issue proclamation
for providing means to relieve their necessi-
ties. A convention Of all the editors of Kan
sas is to be held at Leavenworth, on Wednes-
day, to arrange for concert of action on the
military miSrule in the department of Mis-
souri,
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The Dominican Revolution.

The Sp aniards have found in St. Domingo,
as the French found in Mexico, people res
olutel 3 hostile to their authority. Both are
beg inning to learn that, however powerful
Trey may be at home the experiment Of plant
ing kingcratt and Imperialism on the western
continent is likely to prove dangerous and
costly one. Late advices from st. Domingo
represent nearly the whole island in revolt,
and the Spanish troops flying before the sue
cessful arms of the Domincans. Two years
ago the treachery of its rulers sold the Do
minican territory to Spain, and the whole
eastern part of the island was placed under
Spanish military authority before the indignant
people knew that the betrayal was complete
Since that time they have been silent under
the oppressive policy Of their usurpers.
They might have been silent still il the des-
potism of Spanish authority had not exasper-
atcd them to resistance. That crafty and
ayaricious tyranny had no sooner secured a
toothold on the island, than it began to put IN
force its old system of extortion with the view
of wringing from the natives the largest
amount of money at the least possible cost.
Distressing taxation under the pretence
of authority, and robbery and plumber
in defiance of authority were the chief
occupation of the Spaniards and recre-
ant islanders from the hour the island
was betrayed. The revolt began in serious
earnest a few weeks ago, and now embraces
the whole Spanish part of St. Domingo, ex-
cept two or three large seaport towns. The
Dominicans have able leaders, abundance OF
arms, a sufficient commissariat, and fight with
desperate bravery. Thus far they have driv-
en- the Spaniards from every field where they
have offered resistance, and compelled them
to take refuge in their strongholds. Where
the Spaniards still hold authority on the coast
they are reaping bloody harvest of revenge
for their disasters, reminding one of the atroc-
tiles of the great master of Spanish cruelty.
in the Netherlands. But all signs indicate
that the days Of their power are numbered,
and that the Dominicans will soon again be
masters of their own.
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OHIO.

JCinOCrQttc
Governor. ....John Brough. c. L. Vallandigham
Lieut.; Cow. Anderson. George E. Pugh.
Sup Judge. II. II. Hunter. F. Van Tramp
Audltor....J. II. GOLDMAN. VIM. Hubbard.
treasurer &c. V. Dorsey. IL. S. Knapp.
Board OF Pub
lie W orks. j. NJ Barrere Jno. II. Heaton.
PENNsYLvANIv.
Goyernor.....A q. Curtin Geo w Woodward
Sue CtJudge Daniel Agnew. w. IL. Lowrie
Though the parties to the contest in both
states bear the old party names, they are not
strictly divided by party lines. The republic
cans of Ohio placed a lifelong democrat at
the head Of their state ticket, and pledged the
rest to a platform as far removed from a
tinctinctive party character as sincere and
self forgetful patriotism could make it. The
republicansm of both these states has
never been of the pronounced and rad
zeal type which has prevailed in the New
England and the extreme northwestern states.
Even in the beginning, when the highest wisdom
and most sagacious policy seemed to demand
the formation OF great national party upon
pure and distinctive republican basis their
leading influences consulted rather the cxpedi-
encies Of the hour, and fought their battles
Tor the common cause to be sure but with
other devices, and, as they thought, with more
attractive names. And they have done good
service In their way,-rankIng their imperial
commonwealth, after every closely contest
ed election, SIDE by side with the rest of the
northern states. In anticipation of the cleo
tions. next week, they have renowned all party
tests, by their platforms and their candidates
binding those who vote with them only to
honest support Of the government and earnest
support of the war.
On the other hand there is not only hostli-
ty to the administration, but open faithlessness
to the government, working through the old
democratic organization for the perpetuation
OF its malign and corrupted power. What
ever radicalism has been displayed in these
political contests now drawing to close has
been Haunted on the disloyal and pro-slavery
side. Take Ohio-there is no extreme of dis
loyalty short of levying actual war upon the
government with which the democracy have
not insulted the honest patriotism of the ate.
he one man In the whole state who had made
mmseh conspicuous by the audacity with
winch he served the betrayers of his country
the one traitor at heart who had made him
self obnoxious less to the law of tho I,,d
unfortunately, than to the judgment and con.
science of the people among whom we
lived, and whose good name he dis
honored, is their standard bearer in the con-
flict. In Pennsylvania, the democracy, with
a more sensitive regard for appearances, pre-
sent record scarcely better in other respects.
They have the advantage, as in Ohio, of a
compact organization, directed by alert and
vigilant leaders. They have also the advan-
tage of having almost the entire mass of their
legitimate voting strength now at home, while
their opponents will lose many thousands who
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New York, Oct. "a correspondent of
the Philadelphia Inquirer writes from Cape
Hayti, San Domingo, under date of Septem-
Der 2lst, that an express passed through that
place yesterday, bearing dispatches from the
Dominican authorities at the city Of St. Jago
to president Geffrard at Port Au Prince, to
the effect that the Dominicans had driven the
Spaniards from their outposts, and that the
garrison of the city of St. Domingo had capt.
ulated and left for Havana, or ST. Jago de
Cuba, and that the powers that be now pro-
pose to annex themselves with Geffrard's
government. 1t is said that in the event of a
refusal, the Dominicans will apply to the
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-06

Mr.. MAsoN's RECALL.-The reason why
the rebels recalled their representative, Mr..
Mason, from London, was because he couldn't
''keep his connections" with the government.
To have been kept waiting at the door of the
foreign Office for two years and then ignomin-
iousIy ordered away by the servants, was $50
insulting to our self-respect as a nation
says one of their letter wrilers-that it vas
thought best to susp- nd diplomatic relations
for the present. The same writer consider
ately informed the British government that
if they have anything further to communicate
they must 90 to Richmond. There is another
story, with probably slight coloring of truth
in it, that the recall of Mason makes
no practical difference in the relations of the
confederates with the ministry; that he was
only sent out as man of straw to attract the
attention of court and people while the real
ministers of the rebellion were pursuing their
work in the dark; and that though his laurels
are all plucked, the more efficient, if less ia
nous conspirators, remain at their posts I'M
discouraged and undismayed.
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tiers right. He was taken to Portland for a

tiers right. He was taken to Portland for
trial
Miss Mary l.. Cole, young lady about
twenty years of age, residing in the family OF
her uncle, Mr.. James Robinson of Portland,
committed suicide by drowning herself, on
the 4th inst, while in state Of alteration OF
mind.
VERMONT.
Two Orthodox Baptist, five Congregations
aIlSts and one Freewill Baptist ministers have
been elected to the legislature.
Weston claims good share Of New Hamp-
shire's public men among its natives; Gov.
Gilmore, Rev. ID. Smith of New York, the
new president of Dartmouth college, and eX-
congressman Cragin Of Lebanon, are some of
them.
The sales of sheep hold firmly ut high fig
ures. ram, recently purchased by Mr.
Bingham Of Cornwall, has been re-sold to
John Sprague of Watham, for $1,000; and
L. S. Stowell of Cornwall has sold his three
years old ram to ID. j. Twitchell of Wey-
bridge, for $1,000.
CONNECTICUT.
An old gentleman named Elizur Wedge,
from Milton, was unexpectedly" choked to
death, while eating his dinner at the Adams
House, in Litchiield on the I'd inst.
A tombstone at Enfield, dated 1871, bears
the following eptaph :-"Here my two wives
they buried be; when | have DONE | hope my
son will get some stones for me-" There is
evidence, however, that the son fulfilled the
hopes of his doting father.
The Hartford boot-backs are getting stylish
They sport badges which have on them ''B. b.,
No. =
At the Danbury agricultural fair, p. T..
Barnum exhibited tive-horned ram, labeled
IAN Incorporate sheep, which has taken at
least three horns too much"
During the last three months 1888 letters
were mailed from the New Haven postotfce.
and 50, 100 worth of stamps sold.
Rev. John Morris, chaplain OF the 0th
| Connecticut regiment, has resigned his com.
mission TO accept the editorial chair OF the
| War Record, the monthly lately started in
New Haven.
| Gov. Andrew, his wife and daughter, the
| council, and Brig. Gen. Pierce of Readville
camp, visited the Hartford Deaf and Dumb
| Asylum on the Sd The governor made a
| short speech and shook hands with each of
the pupils at parting.
The gun shop Of p. S. Newton of Hartford
was entered by burglars on the night of the
I'd, and pistols and money amount of $75 in
value, taken.
Counterfeit twenties are in circulation of
the Merchants Bank of New Haven.
RHODE ISLAND.
Brigadier General r. w, Sherman was
seen on the streets of Newport on the lst.
His progress was constantly impeded by Old
|
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battle fields. Still, the conciu ION that the
Union party will triumph IN F,oh these states
by large maJorlties is as Ger t:tin as any future
event can well be. The assurances which
come to us are daily up ore encouraging and
hopeful The Uuion men in Ohio expect to
tesve as little of tie copperheads after the
election as they did of John Morgan's gang,
while thelr brethren in Pennsylvania promise
another Getty Jnrg victory on Tuesday next
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New YORK, Oct. 5.-Wm. w. Smelling,
formerly member of the 9th Mass. battery,
died on board the government transport soon
after leaving Washington, Saturday. His re-
mains arrived here to-day, and are in charge
of Col. Howe of the New England rooms.
Mr.. Smelling was formerly lawyer of Bos-
ton, and information relative to the DISPOSE
ton of his effects is desired.
PouGHKEEps1E, N. Y, Oct. 5.-The explo-
sion of a boiler at the Washington iron works,
killed and wounded seven persons; damage
$4,000
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-06

a Carsi.-G ADAMS, having returned the
Wet Indies will resume the charge of his Gallery at 239
NJ Especial will be given in making
small pictures. such Carries de Ysite Ambrotypes,
&c In the hi 9her branches Of the art Mr. As
meats su n that he can nave competition this
side Of New York. Having engaged for this summer
new artists of eminent ability, ne confidently expects
the public wilt sustain him in his enterprise to establish
gallery Worcester where first class work in Oil Pas
telie lux Water Color, NC, be made equal to any
by Gurrey, FredsrcEs, or Brady. The pubic
invited c'u sn eX .minc we k by his new artists,
and judi themselves TO those wanting pictures OF
children lie will by kIndnes attention, and patience
suit taen. Gallery 239 Main st., up put one
Right cf stairi dr. ms
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PRoyosr MARsHALs OFFICE, Worcester, July 2l 1868
Dflce 245 Main street


GniCe 245 Main street.
HenCefOrward a reward of TEN DOLLARS will be
paid 20 any person upon the arrest and delivery of
Dcser'er instead Of the reward OF Five Dollars hereto
fore paid.
Under recent Instructions from the War Department,
drafted man pay 90 in Communication Of service,
urESh substitute, after he has presented himself
for examination and been accepted by the Board Of En-
rollmcbt.
Drafted men become Soldiers in the service Of the
United states BY The fact OF their names having been
drawn IN the Draft The notification subsequently served
upon them is merely announcement OF the fact and
order for them 10 report for duty designated time
and place The fOllowir Is extract from recent
opinion delivered by the Solicitor OF the War Depart
ment:
III person, after being drafted, and before receiving
notice the notice may still be served by leaving
it his last place of residence ard he does not ap
pear accordance Herewith furnish substitute
$500 he will be in a deserer and must be treat
ed accordingly There is no way or manner in VIII CHI
person once e3ToUed escape his public duties and
wacn drafted, whether present absent, the rights of
the United States AGAINST him secured and il is only
by performance of his du to the country that he will
escape LIABILITY to be treated rs a criminal"
The Road Of Enrolment will furnish blank cerh
Gates for the of applicants for exemptions, forms Ed
to 30 inclusive, daily, between and 0 clio k
No certificates OF Disability viii 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. SAA'L V. STONE,
Captain and Provost Marshall Sth Mass Dist.
1873 dtf
EDWARD NELLGN, Jr. continues to pay the highest
price iui cid papers. etc. diff ia24
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and discharged by the court. Elkanah Rich,
for forcible entry Of the premises occupied by
Ann Finn, on Mill street, was bound over to
the superior court in the sum Of two hundred
dollars. Defendant unceremoniously entered
the premises Of the aforesaid Ann Finn, and
elected her goods and chattes therefrom into
the door yard
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Sir James Car6e's Female Pills? We answer first be-
paid for it, second, because know them
to be artic OF real worth aud mert The agents
gentlemen that WOuld not deceive the public try to
sell article injurious to the well being of the ladies',
bat nply del t. present mothers ami duuGh
tiers, remedy those diseases 10 VIII CHI they
urlly subject and in such form to obviate the ne
cesSiv of those medical situations, which justly
looked upon by the ladies violation OF their mustsa
cred feelings and avoid which they often risk the most
fearful consequences. Ii the true character this med
icme be ter known, health and happiness would
sparkle in many lustrelcss eye-the bloom would
turn to Dcautity many fIded cheek. See adver-
tseIns Mt i'll special cuuun" sold by all druggists.
aElS d2nOs
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CENTRAL BANK.-At a meeting of the stock
holders of the Central Bank, held yesterday,
the following directors were chosen for the
ensuing year John C. Mason, JOS Mason,
Curtis, Thomas L. Nelson, and Samuel L.
Hodges. AT a subsequent meeting of the d.
rectors, John C. Mason was elected president
and Thomas L. Nelson solicitor.
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The great states of Ohio and Pennsylvania
hold their elections ON the 18th inst. The re-
suit will be awaited with much interest, as in
dicating, if not deciding, the political condi-
ton of the country for the next five or six
years: Each of these states gave large re-
publican majorties in 1860, and each chose
democratic state officers in lS62-so that the
issue of the contest the present year is suffi-
GENTLY doubtful to excite the attention of
every one who is interested in political affairs
The candidates are as follows:
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Palmer, Mass, Aug. q, 1868.

DE-, LIGHTHILL-
Dear Sir-From the benefit have derived from your
treatment and operation for Cataract deem it due to
YOU to have my name added to the many you already
possess who have cured by your skill therefore
cheefIy submit the following statement: For three
years | blind. Without assistance could not go
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upon my eyes besides many applications which was
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rather made my eyes worse. l had almost concluded
that there was help Tor me when l was induced
through the influence of friends to apply to you did
50, feelHg that it almost useless but you gave me
from the first visit and finally consent
ed to have operation performed by you, which was
the of restoring my sight once more Since that
time, which two years and half ago, have been
perfectly we'll and with the aid of glasses can see to
read the finest print and do the finest sewing My eyes
have troubled from that time either by inaam-
nation pain of any kind. And would say to all who
similarly af ctcd give DR. Lghthlll trial. They
will find him all he processes to be. Respectfully,
MRS. IL r. HOLDEN, Palmer, Mass.