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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-21

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URN ISHING UNDTKTAR
His Cohin Warerooms SO Front sreef yrhnro go,
always be found large assortment of Coans f III AZ
erent kinds OF patterns Mentalic and Wainut Casat.
OF all sizes CoiE Plates and Robes Of the nest nstern
ai', t-''-e--2 Nesidence SO Front street. dtf aui
, sc1Os Flhe SAirts made to order In the most an
shirt Patterns cut dtf "so piyEk
- Cla1in is making splendid Pnotoeraphs coiored ~
Maln9treet. an '''Sf pcs az Aoe
Adams Gallery, 2;S3 Main street IL nov
open for the reception Of the public dtf d5I
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-21

CosTUMEs.-Thos who have not already
procured their costumes for Monday night,
will find to-day at No. Mechanics Hall
building, very large assortment furnished
by Curtis & Woodbury. of Boston. Ladies
and gentlemen can easily be suited there, if
anywhere.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-21
CITY AND COUNTY.

MoNDAY's GRAND ENTERTAINMENT.-On
all sides we see and hear evidences that the
needed work of preparation is going on Wig
orously. The costumers are busy, and many
nations, it is already settled, are to have their
representatives. OF course we may expect
the men and women Of the revolutionary
time, and there is no good reason why the
people of the Mayhower should not revisit us
for this once. Have we not Miles Standish
and Priscilla Mullins among us? The event
will determine. And then, how if Madame
farley should happen to be there with her i'm
mortal wax works? Mechanics Hall hap
pens to "have room and verge enough for a
great gathering, so there will be room for all
in this city and the neighboring towns who
desire to see and make part of display erich
and rare" here, and not without instruction;
or who desire to help our elect women do
what is in their hearts for the freed contra
| bands"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-21

EDWARD MELLEN, Jr.. continues to pay the hlghes
price for old papers. etc. diff ja24
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-21

AT fancy ball in New York recently, the
best costume Of all was that of an English
tourist, dressed in the elaborate yellow linen
buster, furnished with a shawl, hat box, tele-
scope and MURRAY" accompanied by "My
Lady" who carried lap dog, and attended
by John, a servant, in scarlet livery.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-21

CRUELTY TO HoRSE.-A Erenchman
named John Butterworth wss arrested yester-
day by the police for cruelty beating his horse.
He drove load of meal weighing half a ton,
from the South Worcester grist mill to VIM.
ID. Holbrook'S grain store on Main street, and
while backing up to the store struck the horse
with the butt end of his whip, knocking the
animal down. The horse lay in the streetfor
some time, rolling in the mud as if nearly
exhausted with fatigue and violent treatment,
the harness having been disengaged from him.
Information being conveyed to the police.
Butterworth was taken to the lookup, and the
animal duly cared for. The horse may re-
cover from the injuries received. Butter
worth will have his trial for the offence this
morning, before the police court.
The CHRISTIAN CoMAIssION.-Th aim of
this excellent organization is to secure for
sick and dying soldiers, on the battle fields
and in hospitals, the visitation of christian
men, who care tor them, not only as nurses,
but as brothers. All the laborers of this COM
mission devote themselves to their noble work
with 40 compensation except the conscious
ness of doing good. Their efforts are so
much appreciated that they, and what
ever is contributed for the comfort
of sick soldiers. are transported by
all the railroads, without charge. A sub
scription has been started by six of our citi-
zeas contributing $3.50; it is hoped that the
ofUeseer will mo- ~. ~ AI!!aSag XXI that
is expected that collections will be taken in
all of our churches upon the coming Sabbath.
Any donation Of clothing cordals, &C., may
be left with Mr.. Frederick a. Clapp, No. 223
Main street. NJ,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-21

Claiin is making Card Photographs uneonaled in
''' NV "'i' Gail dtt my2
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-21

Relief TO the Weakened Powers of the
StnnIach.-Ihere lsnuihug OF the bread Kind which
acts so kindly and is digcsted easily as Wings Far
Crackers. div f9I
The New York herald., 1863-07-09

Go On wrrH THE DRsrr-we see that seve-
raj papers are recommending that the draft
should not be enforced, In consequence OF our re.
cent victories This is absurd. The draft should
20 on, and a new army be prepared to take the
field In case of any accident we should teen
be ready to reinforce our present armies imme.
dietely. Recruiting is now quite active and the
more men we recruit the fcwer we shall have
TO draft rut u is hardly probable hat We can
recruit all the troops we require, and stopping
the draft now may bring upon rs the msior-
tunes which Wilson, Stanton and the other abo.
li,ionists precipitated when they stopped en-
l;stments some time ago We have this war TO
settle up and the French to drive out of Mexi-
co. Consequently we need all the soldiers we
can obtain, and we are glad to pcrcaive that a
call for three hundred thousand rnen has jus.
been issued by the President, to be enrolled
under the ConscriDtion Act
The New York herald., 1863-07-09

A PuprIo MEETING FoR PgscE-Now il the
time for peace making. II is legitimate TO talk
about peace now that we are victorious. The
merchants OF this city ought to hold public
meeting at once, and send a committee TO
President Lincoln to urge him to offer an am.
nesty 10 all the rebels, except JEFF Davis and
the other leaders, II they will lay down their
arms and return to the Union. We are yic,o.
rious, and can afford 10 be magnanimous. The
rebels are badly beaten and will probably ac.
ccpt our terms. II s silly To talk about n war
of determination or annihilation. We have had
fighting enough to convince the rebels that the
Union must and shall he preserved. Let us
now invite them to re-enter II and bury the
batchet Who will make the first move for this
meeting II oughs not to be nggerhead
affair or copperhead affair, but genuine
expression Of the sentiments Of our mercantile
classes. As such II cannot be without ia iniIu.
ence upon public events, and It's originators
will merit ths gratitude Of the country.
The New York herald., 1863-07-09

it, each bank heavy batteries The Only deences
town are the river. There but few troops
the vicinity The river batteries aud cable hs has
himself seen also the schooners
The New York herald., 1863-07-09

Tnt suRHrSoER ~ vlcKsnuHc I'm tho receipt of ihs
news Of the surrender o. Ncksburx United states Mar
,ha Murray raised at his house twenty second
a bcaiifu SIX Union Tag, wtic "A had been presented v
hm by secretary seward e, SO purpose Of celebrating
our mot decisive yic'ory The banner stl hangs on
the Marsha outward W alis = though . the orv V,
stili they CONC
The New York herald., 1863-07-09

JUSTICE TO OUB BRAVE DEFENDERs.-We are
panied to see about our streets. either invoking
pecuniary aid or hawking small wares for sale,
numbers of our poor manned soldiers, some
having lost an arm, others leg, and others
again so enfeebled as TO be scarcely able to
drag themselves along. Most Of them, on being
questioned, have tale to tell of arrears due
them by the government, and Of long and vex-
atious delays in their liquidation. The fault, we
believe, does not lie so much with the War
Department as with the regimental organiza-
tions. In the regular service we do not hear
Of any complaints of this kind. The system
there insures an adjustment within reasona-
BILE time Of all such claims. In volunteer rcgi-
ments the captains, whose business II is to
make out the pay rolls. are in the majority Of
cases either so neglectful or 30 Ill qualified by
education for the task as to be unable to COM
ply with the requirements Of the Departr ent.
The remedy for this Is either to exact, ~ an in
dispensable condition TO promotion to that
rank, such an amount of clerkly ability and
diligence "a will insure the proper perform.
ance Of the duty, or to throw upon the shoul-
ders Of the regimental paymasters the RESPONSE
bflity Of making out the company rolls. On
board our vessels-of-war there Is never any OBJ
stacle to the regular payment Of the men. The
fact is due to the appointment, as matter Of
rigorous rule, of properly qualified purser.
Let the same plan be adopted In our volunteer
service, 80 that an end may be put to the shame
full delays which are productive Of so much in.
convenience and suffering to our brave de-
tenders.
The New York herald., 1863-07-09

lhS ENDlNu Hal OuNHI ~ de
DoNE.-It is evident that Lee and his army are
not yet finally disposed Of he is, like a
wounded lion. at bay in the vicinity of Will
Transport and Hagerstown. What ought to be
done to "render assurance doubly sure and to
take bond of fate?n The Governors of Penn
sylvania, New Jersey and New York ought to
send General Meade every available man at
once, and the federal government at Washing
ton ought to do the Same thing. The retreat Of
Lee into Virginia, in direct line, is intercepted
by the rising of the Potomac. A great battle is
| impending, in which, II the rebel general is de-
feated, he cannot cross the adjoining fords, and
his army must be destroyed If enough Of force II
brought to bear upon him. If he is not too much
used up in the coming fight to retreat at all, ht
may escape up the left bank Of the Potomac ani
cross at Cumberland. But then that would
| give time to the Union forces to cut him off ef
fectually from Richmond and from every part
of the Southern confederacy. This is the timt
to strike home. If Lee escapes. it is only be
| cause the federal government and the Governors
| of States shall not have done their duty to the
republic. By all accounts his army is terribly
crippled. To allow crippled army to escape
South from Pennsylvania, with such numbers
of troops and means as our authorities possess,
would entail lasting disgrace upon the country.
The capture Of Richmond Is Of small account
compared Fith the capture Of the army Of Lee.
To capture Richmond would probably have no
more effect on the rebellion than the capture Of
Nashville or New Orleans. But to destroy
Lees army would be to inflict the fatal blow
from which IL cnuld never rAcnver
The New York herald., 1863-07-09
NEW YORK HERALD THURSDAY JULY g. 1868

ther efforts for that moonshine delusion o.
Southern independence. We say, therefore, lei
the business Of the conscription proceed to the
extent of q new levy Of three hundred thousand
men, in order that tho military and political
leaders and the people of the rebelious States
may the more fully comprehend the hopeless
ness Of their struggle to break up the Union
and that their only alternative Of peace and
salvation is submission to the supreme authori-
ties of the United States.
| Under the amnesty we have indicated, and
this new levy Of three hundred thousand SOL
diers 1t is hardly possible that the planting
and other substantial interests of the South
will consent any longer to sacrifice their young
men a. food for powder, or to be plundered
and impoverished by their falling despotism at
Richmond Indeed 1t ia much more likely that,
adopting the peace proposition suggested by
Mr.. Secretary Seward to the French Minister
Of Foreign Affairs, the people of the $50
called Confederate States" will proceed to
the election Of. members to the Congress Of
the United States, In order that they may have
voice and the great advantages Of practi-
Congress for the permanent reconstruction Of
the general government in regard to the
peculiar institutions and industrial interests
Of the South.
Finally, with the rebellion extnguished, and
with internal peace and the Union fully re,
established, we shall have the land and naval
forces at our commando million veteran
soldiers and q hundred thousand experienced,
warlike sailors-and we shall have the op-
portunity, upon sufficient provocations, for
final and decisive settlement with England and
France in regard to American affairs What
ever may be the views of the administration
upon this subject, we predict that. with the
restoration Of the territorial integrity of the
Union in the interval. the Monroe doctrine
will be brought to bear in our approaching
Presidential election against the intervention
of Louis Napoleon in Mexico and the peridi-
GUS neutrality of England in the matter of this
rebellion.
First Of all, however, we must have peace
at home and the Union restored; and in view
Of these paramount objects we believe that
the policy we have suggested will substantially
restore the Union with the reassembling of
Congress.
The New York herald., 1863-07-09
THE SITUATION.

New York. Thursday. July ., 1859.
The New York herald., 1863-07-09

BARNUMs AMERICAN MUssUN. Broadway-GKH.
Ton THuxR AND WIFE Con-. NUrr, at all hours SAN
toRDs OPERA TRoufR-After noon and Evening
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-04-16

AN IKsEcr SAMsoN.-Every one
who has taken the common beetle in
his hand knows that its limbs, il not re-
msrkable for agility, are very powerful,
but l was not prepared for SO Samson
ran feat as that l have Witnessed
When the insect was brought to me,
having no box Immediately at hand,
was at loss where TO put il until
could kill il; but quart bottle full oI
milk being on the table, / placed the
beetle for the present under that. the
hollow Of the bottom allowing him "a
stand upright, presently to my surprise,
the bottle began to move slowly, and
glide along the smooth table, propelled
by the muscular power of the impris.
oned insect, and continued for some.
time to perambulate the surface, tc
the establishment of all who witnessed
it.
The weight of the bottle could moi
have been less than three pounds and
halt, while that Of the beetle wa,
about half an ounce; so that it readily
moved a weight lie times exceeding
it's own. A better notion than figures
can convey will be obtained Of thi,
fact by supposing lad OF fifteen to II
imprisoned under the great bell of ST
Paul's, which weighs $4,000 pounds,
and TO move it to and fro upon 9
smooth pavement BY pushing Within
Prof. Goss.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-04-16

We hav. a report from the South,
via Vicksburg. Of the formation OF Q
peace patty. backed by Henry S
("Hangmln") Foote, Alex. Masley,
editor Of the Richmond Wing, and
others. Our readers will recollect that
Foote soms time since introduced reso-
lutions on the subject in the rebel
House Of Representatives, which we
published. They affect to hold the
recognition OF Southern independence
to be prerequisite to any treaty, but
oppose the Enquirer. jeff. Davis or.
gan. in being willing to meet the
North half way in discussing the sub
iect. tits stated that the resolutions
will probably pass the House. though,
as the Enquirer says. many leading
members Of Congress disapproye O.
them. though it is impossible that II
their present form Foote'S resolutions
could amount to anything, their intro
duclion is noticeable as an evideEcG
that the boasted unanimity Of rebel
dom is only the outward harmony
which depotism compels, and tha
some Southern men would 60 farther
if they dared.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-04-16

The LAND OF CoErRARIEs.-In
Australia the north is hot wind and the
south the cool; the westerly Kind the
most unhealthy, and the east the most
salubrious. It is summer with the
colony when it is winter here, and the
barometer is considered to rise before
bad weather and to fall before good
The swans are black, and the eagles
white; the mole lays eggs, and has a
ducks bill; the kangaroo an animal
between the deer and a squirrel. has
FIVE claws on his fore paws. three tai
ons on his hind legs, like a bird, and yet
he hops on his tail. There is bird
(meillphga) which has a broom in its
mouth instead of a tongue. The cod
is found in the rivers, and the perch
in the sea; the valleys are cold, the
mountain-tops warm. The nettle is a
lofty tree. aud the poplar dwarish
shrub; the pears are Of wood, with tie
stocks at the broad ends; the cherry
grows with the stone outside. The
fields are fenced with mahogany, the
humblest house is fitted up with cedar,
and myrtle plants are burned for fuel
The trees are without fruit, their
flowers without scent and the bird:
without song. Such is the land o.
Australia
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-04-16

DIDN'r SCARE HIM BAD.-About
thirteen years ago, when the now
fiourishing young city of Hannibal, on
the Mississippi river. was but "wood-
yard" surrounded by few huts be-
longing to some hardy "Squatters, aud
such thing rs a steamboat was con-
sidered quite sight, the following incl
dent occurred:
A tall brawny woodsman stood upon
the bank of the river. gazing at some
approaching object, which our readers
would easily have discovered to be a
steamboat.
About half an hour elapsed. and the
boat was moored and the hands busily
engaged in taking on wood.
Now, among the many passengers on
this boat, both male and female, was a
spruce young dandy, with killing
moustache, &C., who seemed bent on
making an impression on the hearts oI
the young ladies on board, and to do
this, he thought he must perform he
roic deed. Observing our squatter
friend. he imagined this to be fine
opportunity to bring himself into the
cabin, he said:
"Ladies. if you wish to enjoy a good
laugh, step out on the guards. l in
tend to scare that gentleman into fits
who stands on the bank"
The ladies complied with the request
and our dandy drew from bis bosom g
formidable looking bowie knife, and
thrust it into his belt, then taking q
large horse pistol in each hand, be
seemed satisfied that all was right
Thus equipped, he strobe on shore, with
an air which seemed to say: "The
hopes of nation depend upon me-"
MarebiDgup to the woodmsn, be ex
claimed:
Found you at last, have /? You
are the very man I've been looking for
these three weeks! Say your prayersr'
he continued. presenting his pistols,
you'll make capital barn door. III
drill the key hole myselfI'
The squatter calmly surveyed him a
moment. and then drawing back &
step. he planted bis huge fist directly
between the eyes Of bis astonIshed an
tagonist. who. in moment, was fioun.
dering in the turbid waters OF the Mis-.
sissippi.
Every passenger in the boat had BY
this time collected on the guards, and
the shout that now w-wentup from the
crowd, speedily crestored the crest-fal.
len hero to his senses. and as he wa,
sneaking toward the boat, was thus
sccosted by his conqueror:
al say. yeou, next time yeou
come about drillin' key holes, DOM
forget your old acquaintance"
The ladies unanimously voted the
knife and pistols to the victor.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-04-16

u !
Fus Nor CosFIsED 70 M1E.-The
following extract is taken from a work
entitled. ~Passions Of Animals?''
Smaii birds chase each other about
In play. but perhaps the conduct OF
the crane and trumpier are the most
extrsordinary. The latter stands on
one leg. hops about in the most eeeen-
tric manner, and throws sommersauks.
The Americans call it the mad bird.
on account Of these singularities.-
Water birds such as ducks and geese,
dive after each other and clear the sur
face with out stretched neck and fsp-
ping wings. throwing abundant spray
around. Deer often engage in sham
battle. or trial Of strength. by twisting
their horns together and pushing, for
the mastery.
All animals pretending violence in
their play. stop short of exercising it;
the dog takes the greatest preeaution
not TO injure by bis bite, and the
ourang-outaDg, in wrestling with his
keeper. pre,ends to throw him, and
makes feints of biting him. Some ami.
mails carry out the semblance Of catch
ing their prey; young cats, for in
stance, leap after a very small and
moving object, even TO the leaves
strewed by the autumn wind; the body
quiyering. and the tail vibrating with
emotion. bound on to the moving leaf,
and again spring forward TO another.
Bengger saw young juguars and cou-
gsrs playing with round substances,
like kittens. There is q story OF tame
magpie that was seen busily employed
in a garden gathering pebbles. and
with much solemnity and a studied
air, buried them in a hole made to re.
ceive a post. After dropping each
stone, it cried "currack" triumphantly
and set eff for another. On examining
the spot, poor toad was found in this
hole, which the magpie was stoning
for his amusement.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-04-16

COUNTRY DEALERS will do well to give me
call before purchasing elsewhere. We can
and will. to cash on short time buyers, offer
such inducements "a no other establishment
in the county can afford.
SrEANBoAT-ME will find amongst my stock,
everything required for their tables or bar, al
Cincinnati prices.
PRIvATE FAMILIES can be supplied with
everything they may need for daily use. and
all articles in this line are selected with the
greatest care and warranted pure, fresh. and
unadulterated.
Call in at the corner Of Court and Second
streets, on the south side Of the Public Square,
in Galhpolis, if you want the worth of your
money.
April 10, 1869.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-04-16

The coming summer days,
Let him aboof is' on the dusty pike
Beneafh the sun's, hot nays
His feet with bIisters covered.
His liupbs all weak and lame,
And / guess he'll think . soldiers life
Is anything but tame
f,<...-s ns.vbis clothing be- r-''..az- -
with al the lisflefry
That the soil of Alsbama csn -
So abundsRtly supply;
Have all his dirty shirts to wash
In water sesnt and black,
~Shiffless" and l-y weeks 70 GO iss.7
No clean rags for his back sss31 3.
And when the conflict RACES fierce,
Keep him always in the front,
Let him~feel, besides exposure,
The battles fercest brunt;
Let "minies" whistle round his head
Shrieking shell burst near.
Let him keenly feel the agonies
Which alone the guilty fear.
And finally in hospital.
Minus leg or So
Somewhat emaciated and
Most dreadfully low
Wen lay what's left of "Copperhead"
Upon dirty bunk.
To regain his wasted energies
On weak tea and tough %junk."
To the call Of Uncle Abraham
We eheerfuIly all flew IA
Severed the ties which bound our hearts,
Bade cherished ones adieu, ,---------
And we will not brook the insults
Which are heaped upon our heads
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