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w OR CE S T L R
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 81, 1873.
The New Congress.

The thirty-cighth congress convones at
the Capitol on Monday, 18th of December.
Twcnty-four states in whole or in part will be
represented. Both branches have an admin
istration majori;y-embracng all those who
were elected as republicans, and few from
the border states whom no political desgna-
ton now in use correctly defines. The sem
ate will be constituted as follows
administration members in Roman-opposition in
italics.l
HANNIBAL ilAMLiN Of Maine ez o6feio President.
Mane-Lot d. Morrill,, William Z. Fessenden.
New Hampshire-JOh Ohm L. Hale, Daniel Clark
NermOnt-Jacob COlamcr, Solomon Foot.
Observation-Disclosures Summer, Henry Wilson
Rhode lslaud-William Sprague, Henry b. An
thony.
Connecticut-Iames Dixon, Lafayette s. Foster.
New 1ork-Elwin ID. Morgan, Ira Harris.
New Jersey William Wright. John C. Ten Evck
Pennaylvania-Edgar Cowan, Charles 4. Bucka
lsC.
Delawsre-.Ianes 4. Bayard, Willard Salisbury.
Maryland-lhomas H. Hicks
Nrgina-Wait I. Wiley, +. g. Van Wrinkle.
Ohio-Benjemin f. Wade, j ohm sherman.
kentucky-Ldzarus w. PoloeH. Garrett Daris
Illinois William A. Richardson, Lyman 1rumbull.
Missouri-Iohn b. Henderson, b. Gratz Brown,
Michgan-Zachary Chandler Jacob n. Howard.
lowa-James w Grimes. Jacob Harlan.
Wisconsin-,Iames X. DOolittle Timothy O. Howe.
Caliiorna--James A. Nc Dougal, John Conness
Observation-Disclosures Ramsey. N. 5. Wilkinson.
Oregon BenjaDliH r. Harding, George w Nesrnit4
hansas-James IL. Lane, Samuel c. Pomeroy.
The election of representatives to the thir-
ty-eighth congress was completed by the
choice of an administration member in Della
ware on Thursday last The house of rep
resentatves will now be constituted as fol-
lows -
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SAN FBANcIsco.-The city of San Fran
cisco now ranks as the third city OF the United
States, in the amount of duties paid upon
imports. Its population is now near l03, 900.
The increase of children for the past year has
been about 5000. The city has so private
schools, attended by yearly COCO pupils; l0,-
500 children attend the public and private
schools. There has been an increase of seven
societies to the benevolent institutions of the
city, also an increase Of three churches. Up
wards of 1000 new buildings have been erect
ed during the year.
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New England Relief Association.

New York, Nov. 23.-The annual meeting
of the New England Soldiers Relief Associ-
alton was held here tonight, VIM. Evarts
presiding. lengthy report of Col Howe,
superintendent, was read, showing that some
30, 900 soldiers had been cared for within its
walls since its formation, from every loyal
state in the Union. Very few deaths have
occurred. The report of the treasurer shows
that constant calls tor aid from soldiers have
depleted its finances materially, and efforts
are to be made Immediately to secure its full
ness for the future. Remarks were made APP
propriate to the occasion by Revs DIR. Os-
good and Hitchcock, Maj. Gen. Daniel L.
Sickles, who received an impromptu ovation
from the sick and wounded soldiers in the
rooms, Rev. Dr. Vinton, Col. Howe and 9TH
ers. Several distinguished persons were
present, representing the civil, military, judi
dial and medical classes. An average of one
hundred soldiers per day now partake OF the
benefits of these rooms, which are open day
and night to all soldiers of the Union army.
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the administration for speaker His seat
however, will be contested by his cmancipa-
ton competitor.
1t is said that the peace democrats" will
deavor to concentrate their strength upon
GEORGE H. PENDLEroN of Ohio, for speaker.
The administration members have their atten-
ton directed to SCHUYLER CoLFAx of Indiana,
and ELnu B. WAsHBURNE of Ilinois-the
speakership being conceded to tine west. If
Mr.. Etheredge is again candidate for clerk,
it will he of the "peace democrats" as he has
forfeited all claim to consideration from the
friends of the government.
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New York, Nov. 22.-The following is an
extract from a letter dated Port Hudson, Nov.
5, written by a captain in the 9TH regiment,
and addressed to his father in this city =
"We have Just received information of
positive character 1--WE had only rumors be-
fore) that lst Lieut.. George b. Coleman, Jr.,
of New York city, who was captured about
two months ago, while out on a raid, was
hanged within twentyfour hours afterward
together with twenty privates (colored), who
were taken with them. hope some action
will be taken on this subject. | know the Of
fcers and soldiers Of the corps d'Afrique will
get into fight. The men of the command
will endeavor to protect themselves from such
a fate, though the government should neglect
to do it,"
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NEW YORK Nov, 23-ASHES-POt quiet at sS,75; Pearl
nominal
COTTON dull, heavier and easier sales 100 bales at
So q SIC for middng uplands.
FLOUR-Recepts 4O32l bbs; sales l3,4OO bbs; state
and western shade hrmer with however only very
moderate business doing; supeTfne state sos 6,5;
ira state 645 q 6,5l choice $50 % $685. round hoop
Ohio 755@ 90; choice 765 @ so; saperine western
sos a 625; common to good extra western 20 a ITO;
southern hrmer; sales 1900 bbs; mixed to good 7G0 a
500 fancy ami extra S25 q 1885, Canada little firm
er, with only DEBATE demand; sales 700 bbs; COM
extra so q SIS; extra good tn choice $40 q 49,
W'eat slightlr favOrs buyers with only a limited de-
mand; sales l4,G00 bush. Corn a &c higher: sales
l0n0 bushels; mixed western for shipping, 1913 a l24
in store, and 25 a at Oats &c better; sales at 932
q 94c for Canada and 93} % 95e for western and state.
Beef quiet and steay sales 200 bbls also 400 ticrces
India at e2S; country IS a 4 prime $50 "a
Sj repacked Chicago $40 a IA; prime mess s24 90 s25.
Pork unchanged; sales 1901 bbls; also 1000 bbs
mess for February at S9 mess at $3.50 a 662 for
old Is Y q 1925 for prime l2@22 rs for prime
mess SIG a Sl7 for cut meats quiet and firm;
shoulders at q Sc hams at 81 @ lOic. Bacon quiet
and unchanged. Dressed hogs firm; sales at a So for
city Lard quiet and unchanged; sales 500 bbs; also,
1000 bhs January February at l3c; in hblS at liz a
l22c Butter quiet; Ohio 20 q 24c state % 50c Wits,
key less active and scarcely finn sales 500 bbs at u
a. BE Rice active; sales 1900 bags RangOon at "a q TIC
aud 300 bags Aracan at &c Sugars dull sales 35 hhds
New Orleans at l3se Havana, 80 boxes at l3s 0 l5c.
Coffee steady Rio, 800 bags private terms. Moasses
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Total ...... .l02 Total. ........... 81
West Virginia will also be represented by three
members, lot included in the above list, who it is
confidently expected will act with the adminstra-
uoh rather than the opposition
The rapidly with which changes in opinion
and political association occur, may alter the
complexion OF the roll in some of its details
when specific questions come up. They will
naturally, however, be changes for the better.
Not few who were elected as democrats"
year or more ago, will find it convenient to
defer little to the renovated public senti-
ment Of their constituencies. OF the Mary-
land delegation, CREsswELL and DAVIS are
avowed emancipationists, and WEBSTER and
THOMAS, who generally voted with the oppo-
sition in the last congress, were this year
elected by the votes Of unconditional Union
lists, while THOMAS was expressly instructed
to participate in the administration caucus for
officers Of the house, and to support its candi
dates. The three members elect from East
ern Virginia are unconditional emancipation
lists. From Kentucky, LucIEN ANDERSON,
who has been till within a day or
TWO a prisoner in the hands of the
rebels, Is true Unionist - Kentucky
never sent truer to the Capitol.
GREEN CLAY SMITH gave good evidence of
political virtue by taking the stump in Ohio
for John Brough, and in New York for the
republican state ticket. BRurus ]. Clay and
WILLIAM II. RANDALL belong to the same
school. -Four Of the members from Missouri
belong TO the radical party, and of course will
not be found in the ranks of the opposition.
FRsyK BLAIR, JR., has chosen for himself n
position outside. of "healthy organizations, I"
though his friends assert that, if he is present
at tie opening Of congress, he will vote with
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CAIRO, Nov. 23.-The steamer Anderson
has arrived with 600 bales of cotton, from
Memphis for Cincinnati. Rowing bands of
guerrillas infest the river below-one hundred
OF whom, under the notorious Sol Street, en-
tered Hickman, Ky, last Thursday, plum
dered the stores andhouses, and captured four
or five wounded soldiers.
Hon Lucius Anderson, recently captured
at Mayfield by the rebels, passed through here
en- route for home to day. He was released
on condition that he would procure the re-
lease of TruSten Polk.
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ARTICLES received BY the Soldiers Relief Com
mittee since Nov. l6 Il box reading matter Prince
ton; paper farina, pound tea, sugar, Miss Rug
glesi jar blackbcrries Mrs "A Baker; bottles OF
currant jelly, Mrs Willard; l coat 3yests, shirts,
pair pants l pair drawers, l pair mitens, l cap,
Mrs q Rice Il doz hdkis, pair socks old linen,
Mrs j Pierce magazines, books, papers pictures
Mrs Ross, Barnard, Earle and Perry; hdkis and
game, Mrs 4 l. Barnard; boxes for packing, Mr.
Clspp, and { Geo Geer; Dbl hospital supplies,
Grafton Soldiers Aid Society SIS 90 for Christian
Commission, lst Baptist society.
Nov Is, forwarded to Mis- Bigelow, Washington
boxes hospital supplies; Mrs Ferry Norfolk / box
books, magazines, &c Fort Schuyler, l barrel hos
pitai suppliesi Christian Commission, box reading
matter.
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New York, Nov. %. The Cincinnati En-
quirer announces that the resignation of
Chief Justice Roger b. fancy is now in the
hands of the president We also learn that
the resignation of Mr.. Chase, the secretary of
the treasury, is in the hands of the president.
Mr.. Chase, il is understood, will take the
place of the chief justice shortly after the
meeting of congress.
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MASSACHUSETTS S5TH REGIMENT The October
report of this regiment mentions the following
deaths-Sept. p. at Crab Orchard, Ky, GeorgeW,
Mosclcy, OF Co. b Sept. %, ut Coyington, KY Iii
ram T.. Powers, OF Co d, Wiucheudon; Sept 81,
at Crab Orchard, corporal c, L. Carpenter, Co. E;
Oct. 2, at camp Dennison, George II Powers, Co.
E, of Millbury; Oct 10, OF Knoxville, II S, Wood
ward. Co. II, OF Orange; Oct. 8, at Grab orchard,
w. Y Pratt, Co, II; Oct. 3 at Knoxville, Nathan
w Ward Co. II, of Orange
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NEW YORK. Nov. 23-stocks dull and l7wer; Pitts
burg, Fort Wayne, and chicago Railroad ST; New York
Central Railroad 1899; Reading Railroad 1253; Illinois
Central scrip 233 CLEVELAND and Pttsburg RairoadOS3
and Rock Island Railroad 1863; Chicago and North
western Railroad 50f: Milwaukee and Prairie du Chen
Railroad 6l3 Cleveland ard Toledo Railroad l73; Mich
gan southern Railroad s3 Canton Co 35f; Cumberland
preferred 4Os Quicksilver Mining Co 64 Tennessee six
es 66; L year certificates 1902: skies 81 regis
tered lOSs Erie Railroad llOg; Erie preferred 1881
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NoRTHBoRo.-Uuder the auspices of the First
Congregational society in this place fair was re.
Gently held in the yesry of the church, for the ben.
eft of tile soldiers who fighting the battles of
our country. Many from the other religious socie-
ties in the town were present, and a considerable
number from the adjoining towns. There was
feast OF good things for the outer man, poem was
rected written for the occasion by Jarius Lincoln,
Esq, and patriotic songs were sung The receipts
of the evening amounted TO $500. which, after de-
Quoting the expenses OF the eyenng-some SIS or
s20-will replenish the funds Of the Ladies' Sol
diers Aid Society.
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READ THE FOLLOWING:


DR. LIGHfHiLL-
Dear Sir think tits duty owe to the public as
well as YOURSELF to publish the GU performed bv Won
on my daughter She hal 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 was scarce
ly able to walk, and almost blind Hearing of your
was induced 10 give you trial, and am happy
to say, after two months treatment she was entirely
cured and must add believe you was not only the
restoring sight but also of saving her life
Respectfully, &c.
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New YORK, Nov. PA letter from the
headquarters Of the army of the Potomac
says an order has been issued, that all guer-
rillas captured are to be Immediately shot.
This order, if enforced, will soon check the
depredatons of these desperate brigands, who
have too long been allowed to carry on their
operations without the fear of summary pun
ishment if they fall into the hands of our
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Cntarrh, and Diseases of the
EYE, EAR AND THROAT

DR. LTGHTHILL, oouLIsr AND AuRIsr. No. Boyls-
ton Place. Boston, Opposite tho Common near the Pub
lie Lbrary) can daily be consulted on the above named
Diseases.
References Of cures can be obtained at the office.
~ DR.. Lighthill s popular work on DEAFNESS, it
Causes and Prevention, can be obtained at Loring's
Bookstore No. $40 Washington street, Boston. Price
SlOO.
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A COlOred Regiment Fighting Rebel
Cavalry,

New YORK, Nov. pa letter from Match
ez, Miss, dated the 18th, announces fight
near there, between the 9th Mississippi col
ored regiment and Adams rebel cavalry. AT
first our forces fell back, but afterwards the
tables turned and the rebels had to retire.
Our loss was four killed and seven wounded.
The retreating rebels left several carbines
and guns, also Il shawl and some other art.
Giles OF clothing. They took seven prisoners,
but all escaped except one, whom they beat
to death.
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PROVIDENCE AND WORCESTER RAILROAD Two
freight trains came into collision at Northbridge
yesterday morning. As the result, two or three
cars were demolished, and the passenger train due
in this city about 10 O'Clock delayed till nearly
noon. We did not hear that any was injured
by the accident.
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FELToNvILLE-Rev Mr.. Mcdaniel proposes to
establish an evening school during the winter
months to all who may desire to attend, in which
shall be taught all the common English branches
The post Office is to be removed 10 new location
and Mr.. VIM. B. Rice to be appointed deputy post
master.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-11-24

DISCHARGED the monthly report of the 35th
regiment for october the following discharges have
faken place:-Fhst Lieut.. George L. Chapman,
Chaplain Chas. f. Garfield Assistant Surgeon
Warren Tyler.
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ChnrIeston Rombnrd.d.

NFw YORK, Nov. PA Morris Island let
ter Of the 18th says nineteen shell were fired
into Charleston On the l7th inst, falling into
the most populous portions of the city. On
Sunday night very heavy rebel fire continu-
ously poured into our batteries from rebel
works. Nothing new IN the fleet.
BY the Fulton we learn that the sea wall of
Sumter has been entirely destroyed. The
rebels were building a bomb proof in the
ruins The bombardment still continues.
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HORSE rRor this afternoon. See advertisement

HORSE TROT TINS afternoon. See advertisement.
READ WHAT A SOLDIER SAYS ON IhE lima.
QUESTION OF THE HoUR-lIr. Editor: Having sew
eral times heard men say to Others when talking
Hbout high DOuntiss for enlistment that they would
not sell or rick their lives for Ave or six hundred
dollars i'll money it seemed to me that they take not
only very unpatriOtic but very narrow view of
the motives and services of the soldier A few
words on the subject viewed by others, may pos
sibly alter the feelings of some young man on the
subject Of enlistment The soldier who volunteers
to serve his country must necessarily do so from
patriotic motives, for he perils his life and his
limbs, and these cannot be paid for or estimated in
dollars and cents. But there is another part OF his
services which are of 4 somewhat different charac-
ter. The man who enStS soldier has TO toreCo
the joys of the domestic and social circles. lie
misses hs lavOIe and accustomed food a nd accepts
coaiss and sometimes scanty fare; he tolls in rifle
pits ana trenches stands his sleepsSS watch on the
sentIhei'S post, performs long, weary marches
through mud and rain, and at night lies down to
rest his tired body On the wet and cold ground.
These services winch should be literally paid for
III money, and it is no diSpara cement tile patriot-
ism OF the soldier ii he asks and receives even high
pay for the priyauons, tue toll suifeings Incl.
dental ~ The life OF the soldier in the camp and
field. Therefore say all honor 10 the soldier
who is ready TO shed his blood and risk his life in the
cause of his country and of human freedom, and let
man attempt to detract from the patriotism or
the motives OF the brave who volunteer to serve
their country in this her hour OF heed and OF peril
Worcester Nov. %, 1868 1. II. b.
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WEsTBoRo REFORM SoHooL.-At recent visit of
party from Boston to the reform school it was
suggested that the boys should make some donation
to the sanitary fair. They at once volunteered to
give one more days work. Upon consultation
il was decided that they should each knit puir of
socks, working in play hours. a lady from Boston
furnished the yard Tire hundred and dfIy-sir grad
yates OF this school are now known to be in the
United States service.
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ruE Freedman's Relief Society will have their
room, No. Insurance Block, open to. day for sew
ing. Every one who give a day to sewing for
the destitute, is earnestly invited to be present The
calls for clothing and bedding are numerous and
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COMMISSIONED. - Thirteenth Regiment - First
Lieut.. VIM b. Kimball of Westborough, to be cap
tain, oct 4, 1868, vice Pope discharged
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CLINroN-rhe Lancaster Mills last week
menced running three fourths time instead o.
full time as heretofore.
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New YORK, July 22.-The county canvass
ers to-day decided that Mr.. McCunn was
elected judge of the superior court.
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THE treasurer of the Worcester Children's Friend
Society desire to acknowledge the receipt of ninety
dollars the result of the charity ball given in this
city, on the evening of Nov 9Th, 1863
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New YORK, Nov. 23-The steamer Full
ton, from Port Royal the Goth, arrived this af.
tern0un. She has the rebel blockade runner
BanShee in tow, having captured the latter on
the l7th, after long chase and firing many
shots at her. She has cargo of great value,
and was bound from Nassau to Wilmington.
The Banshee is an iron, side-wheel steamer,
three hundred tons burthen, of fine model,
only one year I'D, with cargo of coffee, to-
bacco, dry goods, rope, &c.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23-Accordng to in
formation in possession of the war depart
ment, the Banshee, recently captured, was
built at the yard of Jones, Quigan, & Co., in
Liverpool, and launched in the latter part of
November, 1862. She is a paddle-wheel
steo'Hor. aud is called steel boat, the
plates used in her construction being or steel,
three-quarters Of an inch in thickness which
are said to be equal to iron plates an inch
thick. She is 220 feet long, 20 feet broad,
and II feet deep. Her bottom is fiat, and her
hull is divided into four water-tight compart-
ments Her engines are oscillating, of l2O
horse power, and SO constructed as to be un-
der the decks when fully loaded. She draws
only eight feet of water
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BOGUS MoNEY.-Bills are afloat in the southern
part of this county purporting TO be issued by the
"Harttord Exchange bank" in Indiana. There is
such bank.
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AUCTION SALE OF cows, &C., at Charles Hadwen's
to-day. See advertisement
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SEYMoUR's STEREosCoPTIcoN.-T celebrated
exhibition. affordng to tho spectator the opportu-
nifty of enjoying fifty different views ancient
and modern, both in the old and new world, will
be given this evening at Mechanics Hall. A rare
treat is in store for all who may attend. Tickets
may be had at Boydens exchange and at the door
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ATTENTION. The State Guard will meet at the
City Hall this evening at half past seven.
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intimates that Gen. Thomas is about taking
advantage OF Longstreets movements against
RurnSidp
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city And COUNTY.


Now or NEVER Our young men have now
their choice to make between volunteering and be-
ing drafted. Any man volunteering will now re-
ceiye in round numbers eleven hundred dollars, or
if he has already beef in the service, twelve hun
bred dollars. But should he choose to take his
state bounty monthly during the three years, then
his total income will amount to the enyable little
sum Of sixteen hundred and forty dollars! On the
other hand if a negects TO volunteer, his
chance for being drafted is not remote one,
Then congress will undoubtedly repeal the three
hundred dollar clause of the consumption act, in
December, the cost of substitute-if the Law will
allow of any substtutes-wil not be three hundred
dollars formerly, but amount equal to the sum
OF bountes offered. viz: sixteen hundred and forty
dollars. ~ other words, if i man volunteers, he
just three thousand two hunut.a eIgnIy oonaIs
better off than if he waits TO be drafted Which
shall be, sixteen hundred and forty dollars peck
ct. or sixteen hundred and forty dollars out Of
pocket!
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AccIDENT.-Yesterday afternoon, as the train
from Nashua due here at p. M. was approaching
the city, and when near the ice house below Lincoln
square, yoke of oxen with a cart attached crossed
the tract directly in front of the train. The
were unceremOniously tossed off the track down the
embankment, and the cart pretty efectually
knocked into pieces The engine somewhat in
jured, losing lanterns, flagstaff, sc.