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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-24
From North CarOlinn,

NEwBERN, Oct. 20.-The publication of
the Raleigh Standard was resumed on the ID
inst. The editor, Hon. w. w. Holden, still
maintains his opposition TO the contederacy
A prominent citizen, recently arrived from
Raleigh, states that at a recent consultation of
southern governors and other rebel states
men, at Richmond, Gov. Vance of North Ca
rolina was offered the next presidency of the
southern confederacy, provided he would
wheel the old forth state into line and keep
her in the traces, and Gov. Vance had return
ed to Raleigh u fierce war man, and would
hereafter 10 his utInUsu ~ prev eIII uiI ~.-.-
from returning to the Union.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-24

PoLITICAL.-The republicans of The Wor.
eester southwest district made an eminently
becoming nomination for the state senate in
the person of Capt. Coggswell of Leicester.
He has served in the lower house with fidelity
at different periods, and has just returned
from equally faithful service in the field.
In the fourth Middlesex district George
Haywood of Concord is the republican condi.
date for senator. The republicans of Hamp-
shire and Franklin district have selected An
drew A. Ward of Orange for the same posi-
ton.
The republicans of Hampshire county
have nominated Enoch Il. Lyman of West
Hampton for county commissioner, and Luke
Lyman of Northampton for register Lewis
]. Dudley of Northampton is nominated for
senator in the Hampshire district.
Hon. Henry Carter OF Bradford John f.
Sanford, and Thomas Wright of Lawrence
have been nominated for the senatorship By
the republicans Of their respective districts.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-24

Mrs. CLIFFoRD's MARRIAGE" is the title
OF story, re-publshed from Blackwood's
Magazine, by Follett, Foster & Co., New
York, and for sale in Boston by Williams &
Co. 1t is not very long, and it is very much
better than the average of magazine stories
1t is indeed seldom that anything poor of this
kind gets printed in Blackwood.
HARPER's MAGAZINE for November opens.
as usual, with two illustrated articles. The
first is entitled ''Pictures of the Japanese, -
and the other is a continuation of tScenes in
the War of 1872" There is an excellent ar
ticle on "OfHand Speaking;" another emit
tied sin the Ranks at Stone River" and also
the usual number of stories. The editor:
Easy Chair" and the Editors Drawer" in
this Magazine, are always readable and excel.
lent. This nun Der CLOSES the 9th volume
For sale at Mellen's, here, and by 4. Williams
Co., in Boston,
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DahIgren and Gilmore.

WAsHINGToN, Oct. 23.-Rear admiral
Dahlgren, in communication to the navy
department, dated Oct. goth says, "as the
secretary Of the navy has alluded to the state
OF the relations between Gen Gilmore and
myself, the following note from Gen. Gilmore
will satisfy the department upon the subject,
at least to its date, lamely-the 23d Sept -
Morris ISLAND, Sept %, lS63.-Admi-
rail am much chagrined at the reports in
the newspapers about my rendering my resig-
nation in consequence of disagreement be-
tween you and myself, and that we did not
cooperate cordially. 1t is not necessary for
me to assure you that | am entirely ignorant
OF the slightest foundation for such reports,
and had no idea that they existed until they
appeared in the papers. They were doubtless
started by some scrbbing sensationist in lieu
OF news. will see that they are authorize
lively contradi ,ted.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-24

FORTRESS MONROE, Oct. 22.-The flag of
truce boat New York, arrived this morning
from City Point, with late southern papers,
from which we make the following extracts
From the Richmond Despatch, Oct. 81.
CHARLESTON, Oct. 2l.-Our batteries have
kept up brisk fire upon the Yankees, who
appear IN much larger force than usual at
Gregg and Wagner. Another monitor from
the north has joined the Matchmaking five in
all. The Ironsides, for the first time since the
attack upon her, steamed around Cummings
Point this afternoon, evidently making trial
OF her machinery.
''GoRDoNsvILLE, Oct. 20.-One thousand
Yankee prisoners, captured last week, are ex-
pected here tonight. The Rapidan bridge
will be repaired to morrow morning.
''ShGH Ricitmond be starred Z? On this
question the people of this city will be called
to vote next Tuesday. The extorton bill, as
it is called, is no new thing. All history is
against it. If the people neglectto vote, and
thus allow the bill to pass, they will howl for
food when it is too late to apply a remedy.
Gen. Price, with Il force of twenty thou
sand men, is marching on Little Rock, with
only about six thousand federals in his front.
Gen. Kirby Smith says Price is on his way to
Missouri.
From the Enquirer, Oct 49,
MERIDIAN, Oct. IA column of cavalry
and infantry, eight thousand strong, crossed
the Big Black few days since, at Bridge
port moving towards Canton. They were
met, yesterday, by our forces near Browns
vile, where light artillery fight occurred.
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ORAFToN.-At the annual meeting of the
1raiton Farmers Club, Oct. goth, the follow
ing officers were chosen for the wear ensu-
ing ;-President-Jos. b. Adams. Vice presi-
oent-h' b. Warren Secretary-C. B.
hnighti lreasurer-H. f. Wing; Librarian
G. a. Pierce The following resolutions
were adopted =
Resolved, that in the recent painful death of onr
late secretary, James +. Mcclellan who t ~ oui
faithfully discharged the duties of that Once re
porting with marked accuracy and interest ali ~
discussions addresses, and lectures of the clnh me
have lost of our most active, intelligent and n.
terprisng members, and the town a citizen Of great
present and prospective usefulness.
Resolved that we tender our sincere and heartfelt
sympathy to the relatives of lamened friend in
this hour of their deep affection.
Resolved, that copy OF these resolutions signed
BY the president and recretary be forwarded to his
friends, and also that copy be sent to the Worces
ter Daily Spy for publication.
C. b. KNIGHT, Secretary.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-24

DIR. LIGHTHILL-
Dear Sir-From the benefit have derived from your
treatment and operation for Cataract deem it due to
you to have my added to the many you already
possess who have been cured by your skill therefore
cheeuy submit the following statement For three
years was blind. Without assistance ! could not go
about at all During that time had four operations
upon my eyes, besides many applications which was
advised to try, all of which availed me nothing, but
rather made my eyes worse. l had almost concluded
that there was no help for me when l induced
through the influence Of friends to apply to you did
so, feeling that it almost useless but you gave
encourage ment from the st visit and finally consent
ed to have all operation performed by you which
the means of restoring my sight Since that
time, which two Yeas and half ago, have been
perfectly we'll and with the aid of glasses to
read the finest print and do the finest sewing My eyes
have troubled that time, either by n1am
nation pain of any kind And Iwould say to all who
are similarly afflicted TO give Dr. Lighth trial They
will find him all he processes to be. Respectfully
MRS IL p. HOLDEN, Palmer, Mass.
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Col. WYMAN's MoNuMENr.-A monument

Col. WYMAN's MoNUMENT.-A monument
to the memory of Col. Powell r. Wyman, OF
the 10th regiment of Massachusetts volunteer
infantry, elias Just been erected on Chestnut
avenue, Sweet Brier path, in Mount Auburn
cemetery. by the officers and men of the regi-
mcnt. 1t will be remembered that this brave
man and heroic officer was killed at the battle
of Glendale, Va, on the 3Oth OF June, 1862,
while calamity leading his regiment on that
bloody field. Gen. Hooker, in letter to
Gov. Andrew, written a few days after the
battle at Glendale, thus writes of the gallant
conduct of the 10th and its colonel Ellis
tory has already recorded that, with its brave
colonel at its head, the 10th Massachusetts
was all that could desire. AT the battle of
Glendale, where he fell, he was the personif-
cation of gallantry, and rendered services
which will cover his name with renOwn."-
Boston Transcript
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miscellaneous Military News.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 23.-About eleven
hundred wounded soldiers passed through
this city, from New York, this morning about
one o'clock, on the way to join their respec-
tive regiments. About eight hundred passed
through yesterday morning; and during the
past week some seven thousand arrived at
Washington street wharf, on their way to abe
seat of war.
New YORK, Oct. 23.-The Commercial
says the official orders investing Gen. Grant
with his new command designate it to include
all theterritory west of the Allegheny Noun
tains, to be cafied the western military divs-
ion, with headquarters at Nashville, Tenn.
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Gents Fine, and Flannel SbIrts-Made to
order, In the best manner, and at short notice. by
ALBERT WALBRIDGE,
Nos. AND AMERICAN HOUSE BLOCK, (uP SrA1Rsl
SHIRT PATTERNS CUT


Hair bye! HniT Dye !-BATCHELoR's CBLE-
DRAFTED IL DYE Is THE BEST IN THE WoRLpl-Tbe
only Harmless true and reliable Dye known This
splendid Hair Dye is perfect-changes Red, Rusty or
vrey Hair instantly to Glossy Black or Natural
dro~H, without inurng the hair or staining the skin
leaving the hair soft and beautiful; imparts fresh vitaI
ly,requentiy restoring its pristine color and rect6es
the i'll effects of bad Dyes. The Genuine is signed VIII.
LIAM a BACHELOR, all Others are mere limitations
ana should be avoided Sold by all Druggists &C Fac
tory-Sl Barclay street. N Y. Bachelors New Toilet
cream Tor Dressing the Hair Sold Worcester by Geo
''hAtlo" d&wly le23
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Our forces have fallen back few miles. A
general engagement is looked for.
MISSIONARY RIDGE, Oct. 17--For the first
time in four days we are blessed with sun
shine The flooded creeks are subsding and
the bridges are being repaired, The enemys
pontoonS were swept away again, and the
trestle bridge above the town submerged
Gen. Adams was brought out under flag of
truce to-day. Sigers corps is said to have
been at Stevenson on the l4th.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-24

PROVOST MARsHAL'S OFFICE, Worcester, July q, 1868
Office 245 Main street.
llenceforward reward of TEN DOLLARS will be
paid to any upon the arrest and delivery of
Deserer instead of the reward OF Five Dollars hereto
fore paid.
Unaer recent Instructions from the War Department
drafted man NAV pay on in communication of SERVICE
furnish substitute, after he has presented himself
for examination and been accepted by the koRrd Of
rOmeut.
Drafted men become Soldiers in the service of the
drawn III the Draft The notification served
upon them is merely an announcement OF the fact, and
order for them TO report for duty designated time
and place. The followi is extract from a recent
opinion delivered by the Solicitor OF the War Depart
ment:
ali person, after being drafted and before receiving
notice, deserts the notice still be served leaving
1t at his last place of residence ard he does ap
pear IN accordance Herewith furnish a substitute
pay $500. he will be in law deserer, and be
ed accordingly There is no way manner in VIII CHI
person once enrolled escape his public duties
when di atted whether present absent the rights
the United states against him secured and it is only
by performance of his dn.v the country that he will
escape LIABILITY to be treated q criminal
The Board of Enrolment will furnish blank certin
Gates for the of applicants exemptions forms rs
to 30 Incl usive, daily, between and o clot TX p N
No certificates of Disability will be received except
those OF physicians good standing and well known;
and these must in all be verified by the oath
parties making same. SAM'L V. STONE,
Captain and Provost Marshall Sth Mass Dist.
i23 diff
EDWARD MELLEN, Jr. continues to pay the highest
D iagI
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-24

LOUISVILLE, Oct. ga Nashville dispatch
to the Journal says the command at Column
bia attacked and killed a number of guerrillas
yesterday, and took thirteen prisoners. Capt.
Bunch with sixty men attacked six hundred
of Hawkins rebels, killing nine, wounding
several and taking twelve prisoners. Hawk
ms in the afternoon, with four hundred men,
attacked Bunch and was repulSed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-24

The WORCESTER CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF
CHURCHES This association continued its
exercises on Wednesday evening, which con-
sisted of addresses delivered by Rev. Daniel
Butler in behalf of the Bible society, Rev. 10.
seph Emerson in behalf of the American and
Foreign Christian Union, and Rev. l. N.
Tarbox of the American Education society.
An essay in which the claims Of the Christian
Commission were presented, was read by
Rev. A. IL. Ross Of Boylston.
On Thursday morning the exercises COM
menced with the usual religious services
Rev. Mr.. Phipps of Paxton, delegate to the
general conference recently held in Worces-
ter, presented his report. The various
churches represented at this session of the
| Central Conference, were then called upon for
| their reports. Some religious interest was
reported to have existed in Rutland. Bovlston
and Sterling. 1t was said that there had been
an unusual and unprecedented mortality in the
churches in Leicester and Paxton.
The payment of church debts was reported
from Clinton and West Boylston. An essay
was read by Rev. Mr.. Coolidge of Leicester !;
subject: Home Evangelization, or how can
those be reached who habitually neglect pub
lie worship? Among the facts noted were the
following The influence of the habits of in
temperance. &C., detaln men from the public
worship and lead to errors, especially in
regard to the sabbath; not only do the poor,
but the wealthy lend their sanction to the de-
secration of the sabbath. In reply to the in
quiry as to how non-attendants can be reach
ed, the writer urged united, persevering, and
perhaps extraordinary agencies must be en-
pioyed; special dependence, however, to be
placed upon the stated means Of grace, as
pastoral labor, and Sabbath school. &c. ; but
the work is pre-eminently one of individual
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From the southbriigc journal

FIRE.-On Tuesday evening, about half
past six o'clock, the dwelling house at West
vile, situated on the road to Brackets mills,
about two miles from this village, took fire
and WAS partly burned. The building was
owned by Merriam & Ballard. The lower
story was occupied by two French families,
and the upper story by Henry Scarborough,
whose effects were all burned except his cook
stove. The loss will amount to $500 on the
building and contents.
CHARLroN.-A little child aged about three
years, son OF Michael Hayes, tailor, at Charl-
ton City, formerly of the fifteenth Massachu-
setts regiment, was drowned on the 18th inst.
1t was out at play as was its habit, near Hicks
pond, and the mother having missed the child
went to search for it and found it in the pond
dead.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-24

WE learn from the journal that there were
forwarded by railroad from Milford during the
month of September last, 1866 cases of
boots. This quantity will give very good
idea of the extent of the boot business in that
town.
The internal revenue tax assessed for the
town for the month OF September, amounted
to Sl2,ll9 %. The amount, says tn; Jour-
nal is larger by over $1,000, than any month
nreyious
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READ THE FOLLOWING /:


X,
Dear Sir-I think It'll dutv owe to the public as
well as YOURSELF to publish the cue performed by you
my daughter She had been afflicted with ophthal-
mia aud catarrh tor eight months ormore had employed
four different physicians for her. but they only made her
worse she grew weaker day until she
ly able to walk and almost blind Hearing your
success was induced 10 give you trial, and happy
to say, after two months treatment she was entirely
cured, and must add believe you not only the
of restoring sight but also of saving her life.
Respectfully, &C.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-24

A Card.-G ADAMS, having returned from the
Wet indies will resume the charge of his Gallery at 239
Main street Especial will be given in making
small pictures snch Carries de Visite, AmbrOtypes
&c In the higher branches of the Mr. a. arrange
ments are such thai he can have competition this
siue OF New York Having engaged for this summer
new artists of eminent ability. ne confidently expects
the public viii sustain him in his enterprise establish
tele, Ink Water Color &c, be made equal to any
ma e by Quincy, Fredercks, Brady The public are
invited TO call ami examine work BY his new artists
and jude for themselves. To those wanting pictures OF
children lie will by kindness attention and patience en-
deavor to suit them Gallery 239 Main ST. up but one
Htght o. stars dit ms
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-24

Cntarrh, and Diseases of the
EYE, EAR AND THROAT

DIR. LlGHrHILL ocuLIsr AND AURIsr No. Boyls-
ton Place. Boston, Opposite the Common near the Pub
lie LbraryD can daily be consul:ed on the above named
Diseases
References Of cures can be obtained at the office.
GzB- DR. Lighthills popular work on DEAFNESS, its
Causes and Prevention can be obtained at Lorinps
Bookstore. No. al9 Washington street, Boston Price
81 90.
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Sincerely yours,

z
l have only to add, that Gen. Gilmore
spent several hours in conference with me,
yesterday, as he did Oh the 18th, and, as
usual, in the most friendly manner, and came
on board this morning to converse on public
business. We spoke on the subject, and the
general assured me that he was not aware of
any foundation for the current rumors. In
deed, our concurrence on the public business
between us, and our personal relations, make
such rumOrs absurd.
have the honor to be, very respectfully,
Your Obedient servant,
JNo. A. DAHLGREN, Rear Admiral
WASHINGTON, Oct 23.-The report that
captain Turner has relieved admiral Dahl
gren, is certainly untrue.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-24

Notice TO V1teTs.-Thuse citizens OF WOrces ter
who have change their residences within the city since
the fist ia of December last and also all other citizens
whose have not been upon the voting lists the
city ana who are become legal previous
to the Sd dgy of November requested eiVe
notice thereof to the City Clerk DURING THE PRESENT
WEEK in order that their names may printed The
voting lists of the wards in which they reside
beng de rable to have said lists perfect pos
sble previous to the day of election For the conve-
fence of those who may be unable give the desired
Information during the day, the Clerk will in his
flee on the evenings Of those days from a until clock
By order of the Mayor
>AMUEL SMITH. CITY Clerk
Worcester Get. 10, 1863 div o2U
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-24

TAKE NOTICE ALL YE WHO ARE AFFLGCTED.-Hundreds
of teeth extracted daily by the aid OF Nitrous Oxd
Gas, without pain or Inconvenience to the patients.
1t is said be perfectly harmless and agreeable those
who nhae it. believe it has proved since its in
troduct5n to the public Tor this purposc thousands
have testified who have taken it The people of Clinton
and surrounding towns will be pleased to learn that the
Drs Pevey have introduced it INFO their practice with
nnhounded success.
Clinton, Oct, 81
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The FAIR closed last evening after three
days unparalleled in the record of Worcester
fairs. The recaiptS will probably not fall
much short OF six thousand dollars. The
tableaux were very successful, each one being
received with hearty applause by the three
thousand persons who were present. They
were eight in number, as follows -
l. Scene from the Beggar'S Opera by q. ). New
ton-Macheath, Lucy and Polly.
2. The Soldiers Return.
8. The Burial Of Harold, from the original pic
lure. by F. X. Pickimsgill, in the palace Of West
minister.
A. John Knox Reprovng the Ladies of Queen
hary's Court, by A f. ChaiOn.
5. The Artists Dream.
6. Scene from the Old Curiosity Shop Dick
Swiveller and the Marcioness, by George Craik-
shauks.
Z. A scene from Gil Blas-rhe Poet and the play
ers, by ID. Maelise.
An allegorical represention of the elements
Earth Air, Fire and Water.
During the intervals between the tableaux,
good music was provided by Messrs. Allen,
Burt and Stearns.
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NEW YoRK, Oct 23-Stocks arc steady; American
Gold 1851; Erie Railroad ITO; Harlem Railroad IS; Chca
go and Island Railroad 1883 tits lurg FortWay
and hcago Railroad ssh Hudson River Railroad 1881
Central Railroad l3ls Reading Railroad l22; lii
nos scrip 1855 Michigan southern Railroad S6a
Michigan Southern guaranteed li9 Cleveland and Pitts
burg Railroad lO3; cleveland and Tole1O ll43 GaenA
and Chicago Railroad lI33 Michigan Central Railroad
1874; Cumberland prrfe red SO; Quicksilver Mining Co
Ga; year certificates S94
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HARRINGTON CORNER SALOoN.-Kirby & Sargent the
enterprsng proprieors of this favorte place of resort
will up of their grand fish and chowders
this evening From the manner in which cur old friend
Kirby well known IN this vicinity, manaEed such
things of yore, anticipate treat Kirby is
ing to the ar and wishes have parting chat with
his friends belOre he lesNeS.
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WASHINGTON, Oct 23.-There was not, up
to o'clock this afternoon, any yerification of
the report that Gen. Meade is to be suppressed
ed by Gen. Sedgwick.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-24

Geo. :. liOppin 81 CO., Commission Merchants
S Nmi, dealers d IN Flour Corn Rye Oats Buck Wheat
and Cheese, Z Mechanic street, Worcester, Mass
je23 dly
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The only rubber store in " orcester county is at
ga Main street, kept by John E. Taft where may be
found every article made from India rubber aRd
gutta perchs at manufacturer prices. See adver-
ttsement.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-24

WATER POWER AND MILL FOR SALE.-The at
tention of those interested is called to the advsr
tisemsnt of property for sale in Millbury owned by
the Cards Company.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-24

ONH sign of the increasing prosperity and business
activity of Worcester is shown in the enlargement
OF the trade in crockery and glass All of the
dealers in this branch of business in this city have
found it necessary TO make large additions to their
stock, and none more so than Mr. John Firth, who
has recently enlarged his store at 1928 and 100 Main
street, to nearly double its former size We doubt
If there is in the state filled with larger
more handsome assortment of the special kinds Of
ware in which he deals
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-24

The central district senatorial convention
was held after the adjournment of the county
convention, and was organized by the choice
of VIM. GreenIeaf, Esq, as president, and
Charles A. Holbrook, Esq, secretary. On
motion of Geo. w. Gill, George T. Rice,
Esq, was nominated as candidate for senator
by reclamation, The following named gentle
men constitute the district committee Messrs.
Hugh Doherty and Levi Barker of Worces-
ter, and John Partridge Of Paxton.