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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31

Congress does 90 at bis peril. If the Courts fail
to sustain him, he is q law-breaker, and must
suffer accordingly.
The case in hand, however. presents no ques-
ton of disputed law. That Mr.. Lincoln was
duly cho.en President of the United States as
they were last November. was officially pro-
claimed by Mr. Breckenridge, his most formda-
bic competitor. The Pro-Slavey Rebellion is
not based on any pretense Of usurpation by him,
for il was started three months before bis &C.
cessOn to Office The authority of Mr.. Blu
chanau, whom every seeding State had voted
for, was d,fed by this rebellion as pointedly,
though not 50 extensively, as that of MIR. Lincoln
now 10. If seven States have no constitutional
warrant for deiying the Federal authority, neither
have dozen.
The Federal and the State authorities have
their several and well-defDed spheres, which do
not clash. They can only be brought into con-
fct by usurpation on one side or the other.
Such a thing as war between them is as i'm
possible as that two planets, filling widely Separ-
ated Orbits should come into collision. II tho
Federal Government were to interineddle with
tho nghtul province OF the State authorities, the
Courts could correct its alteration If the States
resist the constitutional authority of the Federal
Government, or encroach upon its exclusive
power to make treaties, alliances. confcderations
enter into any agreement or compact with
State, or a foreign power-keep troops or ships
of war--grant letters Of marque aud repIsal-
emit bills of credlt-make anything but gold and
silver coin legal tender, &C., they just as
plainly rebel against the Nation. aud as clearly
subject themselves to the penalties of rebellion,
as does the individual who resists sheriifs
levy or fights the custOm-house officers at
tempting to collect the lawful duties on his i'm
ported goods.
Whatever confusion or error may exist III the
public mind on this subject results from Mr..
Buchanan's recent inidelty to his imperative
obg cations as President. Had he, upon the first
authentic notice toat the collection Of the Federal
revenue was obstructed at Charleston, and that
the Federal arms and munitions there depOsted
had been seized by the traitors, acted just as
Gen. Jackson did t~enty-eight years before. We
should have bad this business all settled months
ago, with little arrangement Of commerce and loSs
loss of life. The country is now paying the
penalty of his misgud ed recreancy. and it Is
likely TO be heavy one. Let us so act that
another such trouble may not arise in the course
of q century.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
THE SEVENTH.

The 7th returns to-day. If there be harbored
in tho breast of any citizen . single thought Of
unkiuduess, . single feeling that anything but
warm welcome should await them, let him 70.
call that day, the 10Th Of April, when they lcfs
US. The day before, Col. Ellsworth, just from
Washington, had said to us. "They are sitting
:. there upon o volcano" Beauregard, it was
thought, was on his way from Charleston with
an army of 10000 men, which had been for
months in camp, and to come flushed with the
frs. victory. Washington clustered around the
Capitol Hill in fear and trembling awaiting
the attack from foes without, tho more fearful
attack from foes within, looking with doubtful
eyes at the handful Of District Militia on which
alone they had to rely for defense; strainins
their eyes in vain to the Free.Stato border, fifty
mlc, awsy, to catch sight OF some welcome Sue
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31

The apology offered for Mr.. John Bells late
speech against the Union that it was made when
he was under the influence of liquor is not salts
factory. About thirty years ago BlackwoOd's
Magazine Two think in ono of the Noeses Ambro.
nane) laid down tho true doctrine upon this
subject when it said, No ono does when DO 10
drunk what no would not do when he Is sober,
"Gh dared" Drunkenness does not change
the nature Of a man; it merely removes restraint.
1t shows the man in his true colors pretender
i, stripped of his peacocks feathers, and traitor
10 shown to b. so. The Romans illustrated this
idea whom they adopted the maxim. 81" vino
" rerita,." Dir. Bell has betrayed HIMSELF and
il doubtless very sorry to be found out. Perhaps
he labor. under the idea that he may liye to be
a President Of the United States-aftes the 70.
construction,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
CONTRABAND NEGROES.

With regard to no feature OF the war has
there been 20 universal a concurrence Of sent.
iment in the loyal States, as upon Gen. But
ler's determination to detain all negro slaves,
entering his camp in the rebel States, as contra
band Of war The country will be grstlied TO
know that tho Secretary Of War has officially
approved the act Of Gen. Butler. Following tho
clear indications of public opinion, as well ~
the sound maxine of la~, ws trust tho Gov
eminent will direct all Commanders Of our
land and naval forces to adopt and carry out
this doctrine
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31

The capture and imprisonment Of hostages Is
nothing new, certainly; but the rebels have
discovered ON original way of managing it. Ordi.
nary belgerent party thinks it necessary to take
its prisoners from the enemy's country, the Seoes
konists however, with the valorous discretion which
marks 80 many Of their acts, are Selling their Own
citizens and making prisoners Of them. Thus we
daily hear that the yirginians have captured other
Yirginians and are holding them till they sec what
the United States does with the rebel cavalry
caught the other day in Alexandria. This 10 an
sminently safe proceeding. and commends itself to
the Southern soldiers.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31

Gen. Houston has felt himself moved to Do.
clare himself Rebel. His speech is published
to-day The sharpness of his repeated thrusts at
bis political enemies in Texas much lessons the
violence of his deDunciatioDs Of the Administra-
ton. He very clearly informs the South that
they have brought this trouble upon themselves,
but says that now they are IN, they must en-
desvor to win. He does not seem 80 sanguine
of victory as many of his brethren in treason,
indeed, i. 10 easy to detect the mOurDful tone Of
one who thinks he is more likely to die than
conquer.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31

the Earl of Derby that the United States could
not by the law of nations treat priyateers as
pirates; Lord Campbell agreed with him; Lord
but that to join an expedition against o power
at peace with England was a piratcal act. On
the 18th Mr.. Dallas presented Mr.. Adams, and
delivered his letters of recall. Mr.. Dallas comes
by the America as passenger.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31

Tho aid to Col. Hunter Of the AquedYcs brigade,
at Alexandria, appointed from the New-Gork 18th
Regiment 10 Mr.. c. q. Hspine. the clev or and bril-
liam. editor Of TIE Ner. York Leader, and not Mr..
Holydins, % the tolegaphsm made 1t yesterday
morning.
DR.. N. Kaemnersr Surgeon Of the 55th Regiment
N. 8. NJ desires to state that tho report .hst no
aas .ssis asg :: .1s..lss.,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31

We call attention to the letter of Mr.. II. Der.
dan, addressed to sharp shooters in the loyal
States. 1t is proposed to organize corps of
6rst.rate riAemen, no one to be admitted who
cannot bring evidence of extraordinary skill in
the use of the. weapon at distance Of 200 yards
or upward. As one of the acknowledged best
shots in the country, if not the very best, Mr..
Berdan takes the lead in this movement
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31

With the 5000 Secessionist troops at Fairfax
there are 1000 negroes, who are employed as
servants. A great scarcity Of provisions exists,
and the slaves are the first who are compelled
\ to 20 hungry. 1t is probable that they will be-
\ fore long add themselves to the rapidly increas
ing stock of contrabahd goods now in the keeping
of the Federal troops.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31

The new Military Department of Kentucky
under the command of Col. Robert Anderson,
embraces so much Of the State as lies within
one hundred miles of the Ohio River. This ap-
pointment will bripg under viglant eye the
mouths OF the Cumberland aud Tennessee Rivers,
into which supplies for the Rebels have been
steadily flowing for q long time.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
Arrival Of Prince Alfred at 80.
IOhu N. -.

ST. JOINS, N. b., Thursday. May 80 1851;
Prince Alfred arrived here last night at Midnight.
He was received by the Governor and suite and civic
authorities There was large .orchliyht procession
by tho fire com anies in uniforms.
The Prince hus been driving about the city and
suburbs to-day. He leaves tomorrow for friedrich
ton, and it is supposed be will proceed 10 Quebec
the River ST. John and the lakes 70 the River du Loup
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31

There was yesterday sbOrtlived excitement
among our troops at Alexandria and the vicinity,
caused by the report that Gen. Lee was adyanc-
Ing with force to attack the place. The men,
who showed themselves, as usual, eager for
fght, were disappointed, no secessicnist soldier
coming within range.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
The Health Of Senator. Douglas.

CHICAGO, Thursday, May 80, IS6I,
Up to last night it thought that Senator Doug
Las was getting better Since them he has been grad
ualy sinking and fears are entertained by his friends
and physicians that he will not live through the night
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31

The steamship America. which left Liverpool
On tho 18th aud Queenstown on the 10Th inst,
reached Halifax yesterday. She has three days
Later news. An important debate took place in
tho House of Lords on the 10Th, concerning
American affairs and the questions Of blockade
sod priysseering The opinion wM expressed b,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
Money Matters at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Thursday May 80, 1851.
Tho Bank Commissioners have made call for "a.
dit NAL secuies on SO banks having circulation Of
Ks 900 900 Of Border State and $500 900 Of Secsdsd
State stocks The calls give the banks al the lot Of
June to make up the deficit.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31

Two letters written by the Hon. Edward
Bates to John M Bolts in answer to some re-
ceived from the latter, are published by US this
morning. Mr.. Bates alludes with feeling to the
present position of Mr.. Bolts compared with that
he maintained not long since, and makes, though
with no uDgentle hand, q pitiless dissection Of
the Virginians logic.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31

We regret to learn that an unfavorable change
had taken place in the condition of Mr. Douglas
last night, and that it was even thought he might
not live till morning.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31

CLEVELAND, Thursday, May 80, 1861.
Returns of Tuesdays Congressional elections are
meaaer, but Richard A.. Hanson, Conservative ke'
ruLfcan In elected to fill Dir Corwin Q vs. ancy by
small majority over Harlan, Radical Republican.
Samuel r. Worces er il chosen In the place VI Shsr.
man BY majority Of about :, 900.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
Marine Disaster.

NEwpoRI, II. l., Thursday, May 80, 1861.
The brig Alpine, Capt: Killmsn, has arrived her
from New Orleans for Bordeaux, with loss OF sails
will repair Immediately and proceed
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
MsspTlprk DAILY Gribn,ls
FRIDAY. MAY 81. 1861.
tn CORRESPONDENTS.

Go notice can be taken Of Comm "s
ever q INTENDED f insertion pc authenticated by the
name ano sdoress the necessarily for puohca
tion, but az gusfEnty for his good faith ,
We cannot uude nske 10 rejected Coumunicsions
letter. this office should be addressed 10
TRIBIN Rr New. YoIk
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
PEECH BY SECRETARY SEWARD.
he Seventh Stay one Day Longer.
he coNTRADAND cHArTEL QUESTION.
INSTRUCTIONS TO GENERAL BUrLEg.


WHAT THEY THINK. OF THE Rebel. Army,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
ELIZABETH JANE LEATHEBwOON

ELIZABETH JANE LEATHEBwOOD.
THIS young lady. on the 18th day Of May. A. d.
1861, at Piney Grove, Alabama, "on the occa'
" sion Of public gathering" read q patriotic
poem, which 10 published in The Athens
Bonner. This production began in this spirited
way: Ladies, give mo your attention. Hear
"me speak my mind, About the sad condition. on
" ourglorious native land In this impending crisis,
"We should do whateer we can, If only to en-
" courage The brave and gallant men," This 10
really beautiful beginning. The whole subject is
succipcty stated, just as Virgil announces in his
first line that he means to sing farms and the
man." just as Homer begins with "Achiless
wrath" and Milton with Mans disobedience."
As a woman, the fair LeatherwoOd will "speak
her mind" As woman, God bless her ! she
will speak it to encourage the men," With
fainting heart" so the lovely Leatherwood
truly observes, "we never can keep our free
" dom. Then let us do our part;" and then
what follows Why, " then the monster Lincoln
Never can subdue, And cause US to give up,
az What to us is due" Certainly not. BY no
manner of means. Exactly so. Then come the
Scrptural exercises. In few short verses
Elizabeth Jane states with immense terseness the
entire argument of Fuller. Adams g. Co.;
"We read Il In the Bible
The holy book OF God
That at Ch.ts arrival
There were servants and their lord
Z" We nowhere read there
That Christ forbade
Those servants Ia inherit,
Or free them IN tho land"
But all OF us read there
That be did this declare
Your children shall inherit
Ihetn thry ahall hair
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
THE WAR FOR THE UNION,
NBGgO GRIEVANCES ALEXANDRIA.

NBG20 GRIEVANCES AT ALEXANDRIA.
BRAVERY OF THE HRWJERsEY p0Ys
SERENADING At THE WHITE HOUSE
SPEECH BY SECRETARY SEWARD.
The Seventh Stay one Day Longer.
THE coNTRABAND CHArTEL QUESTION,
INSTRUCTIONS TO GENERAL BUTLER.
how THE NEGROES CAME TO, DEsEKT.
WHAT THEY THINK OF THE Rebel, Army.
Preparations for Attack atAlexsadria
REPORTED ADVANCE OF GIN. bEB.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-03
PLYMOUTH, INDIANA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1861

skirmish between our men and the rebels
had taken place there. it has not been re-
ported to the General. = aai ie
q A battery Of six guns manned by regu-
lars, under command of Capt. Howe, pass
ed our camp this morning. They were
all be-striped and be-tasseled. and gave US
some idea Of the "pomp and circumstances
Of glorious war" They were terrible
looking set Of fellows and will no doubt
give q good account of themselves. They
were recruited principally at Cincinnati.
and are mostly river men and foreigners.
I could give you some idea Of the num-
Der of our forces, and the plan of our
breast works. out such descriptions are
prohibited. from the fact that il the mail
was robbed, important information might
be conveyed to the enemy.
But am growing tedious. and after ap-
pending the roll of our Company will
close this. w. H. HIM.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-03
WHOLE NO. ESQ.

with so much feeling that there was not
dry eye in the regiment. He replied as
follows:
CITIZENS OF INDIANAPOLIS: / accept OF
you at the hands of Captain GeinsendorH.
these beautiful banners, and in behalf Of
every member tell you that we are proud
of the gift, and offer you our grateful
thanks for the generous. fitting evidence
of your sympathy for the mission that
this day banishes us from our State.--
May we never forget those whose watch
full eyes are on our way: whose prayers go
forth, with each rising and setting sun.
that we may be spared from sickness and
death; that we cast no stain or reproach
on these banners; that we prove worthy
champions in this most holy cause in
which you and we are engaged. Inspired
by these recollections. OF wives and little
ones. of sisters and mothers, and of
wrongs to our beloved country. can
the 10th Indiana prove unworthy sons
Of the warriors who battled at Saratoga
and Yorktown. at Iippecanoe and on the
Niagara frontier, at New Orleans, at Buena
Vista. and in the valley of Mexico. Nof
neuer. whilst the remembrance Of their be-
roic deeds last, will we, with Gods bless
ing. dishonor these flags. or yield them to
the foe but in death. - 'sI
Expressing the hope that our distracted
country will soon again be happy in peace.
l beg you to accept our thanks for these
beautiful banners a1 'siaiE'te ses
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-03
The Siege of Lexington.

Corporal Richard Murphy. of the Irish
Brigade which was with Mulligann during
the siege of Lexington. furnishes the Chi
cago Press some interesting items relative
to the siege of Lexington: rifl9 s.sesm
The main cause of the surrender was
the exhaustion of their ammunition. Had
they been plentifully supplied with bullets,
round shot and shells, he says they could
and would have maintained their position.
He estimates the number of Prices
troops at $4,000, and is confident the num-
Der was not greater than this. They had
no shells at all; if they hal had them, they
could have killed the entire garrison du-
ring the time that the siege lasted They
had one twelve pouH.ler. which they tried
to get in position, but did not succeed.-
Shots discharged from it went far over the
heads Of our men. 9 g. gsu--,.tisar1
Corporal Murphy says that Gen. Stur-
ges commany did arrive on the. opposite
side of the river on Monday. the 10th,
and remained there until the garrison sur
endered. being unable to get ACROSS
There were no ferry boats above or below.
and had they attempted to construct RATS.
the rebels could have blown them into the
river. which is said to be in that place
nearly mile in width. Sturgis had no
heavier artillery than six Founders. which
would have been of little service at such .
distance. 4-..t. -,fW ,satg s'eofssr
Our troops. at the commencemeDt OF the
battle on the 18th. had just sixty shells
for their mortars. which they used up dn-
ring the first days engagement. Their
round shot was most entirely gone when
they surrendered, as we'll as their musket
balls. .r4 +: ~;
Col Marshall's cavalry were armed on
y with cutlasses and old fashioned holster
pistols. Had they been provided with
carbines, as they should have been before
being sent into the field, they would have
been of great services acting as .infantry-
AS it was. about all they could do was to
assist in the charges, fighting only at close
quarters. ..,o. s,e.p u.t,
Corporal Murphy assures us that the
men did not take an oath not to fight again
against the rebels. as it has been represent
ed they did. They took no obligation Of
any kind whatever, and were not asked to.
Had such an obligation been required, the
majority of them would have refused to
take it. They were allowed to depart un-
conditionally. after. being stripped of their
accoutrements. The rebels had quito e.
nough Of them. and considered their room
much better than their company sioosr
Corporal Murphy assures us that nearly
every man in the Brigade is ready and anr-
ious to take the field again, and with q de-
termination to take severe revenge for their
present defeat. But they think they have
earned the right to ask that. better arms
shall be put into their hands next time than
the miserable old muskets with which they
fought at Lexington. -.as vr.,,~,.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-03
That 4 800 Dollar Fund

EDITOR REPuDLICAN:-It seems to me
that your cotemporary ofthe Democrat
knows nothing about that subscription
fund. or else he greatly misrepresents mat
ters for malicious purpose. drew mp
that subscription myself; and. for the pur-
pose of making the motives of the commit
tee obvious. l specified particularly. THAT
the fund shall (should) be applied to no
other purpose than for the assistance ofthc
wives and families of soldiers who have
had or shall (should) J join the Compa-
ny now (,hen) being organized by Capt.
Bailey" My motives in thus particulariz-
ing the object Of the fund was. that the funds
subscribed could not be drawn off and ap-
propriated to other parfNses. and thus
create dissatisfaction in the minds Of those
who might subscribe to the iund through
patriotic motives. and who would undoubt
edly have refused had not the object to
which the fund was to be appropriated.
been thus specifically designated. Ofcou,se
it was the expectation Of everybody that
the Company would be accepted. No one
whatever is bound by that paper. but we
do not presume it would operate as legal
bar against any one rendering assistance to
the needy and distressed. whether the lam
lilies of soldiers or of others. Let us hear
no more of this harping about so silly and
irrelevant matter from set Of men. one
Of whom only few days since. when ap-
Piled to for work of some kind by sold
ier's wife advised her to adopt style of
living rhere5y she could make money nth
out working. The advice was exactly what
might have been expected from that SYM
pathetic class Of men. s. .s -ea I
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-03

FROM THE 9TH
CHEAT MoUxrAIN Ga,

t .f.I.f~s AnEAE suOtS UAfp
Western Virginia. Sept. 10th.
DEAR misunderstanding the ankle
ty which will be felt by the friends at home.
i hasten to write you as soon ss possible
after our arrival at our destination. To
those Of us who served under the three
months enlistment, the journey has been
somewhat tedious. not to say totally unin-
terestiBg. We went to Bellsir by diff
ferent route than that taken before. passing
through Toledo. (where glorioas supper
was served up to all hands) and Clesve-
land, and obtaining glimpse of Lake
Erie. But the route through Virgins was
the same IS that taken previously; the
same old jokes about the land being so
very high" were passed. and the same re-
marks about he general stupidity and ig-
norance of the inhabitants were repeated.
! We have marched on foot shout 65 miles.
and travelled by rail about 700 miles: the
time occupied being about FIVE days. We
have had the ususl expsriencs of all those
who visit Western Firginia-all kinds Of
weather within "a, urs-eextre,ne heat
and Northern blasts. rain and sh inc. dust
and. mud FFhe boys stand i remarkably
well. ell being ambitions 10 Be considered
slough = The boys are anxious for q
fight, and as General Lee with large
force is within few miles of MS. the op-
portunity will no doubt be soon presented.
Why the attack was not made last Thurs
day week, when our force was greatly re-
duced by Regiments being detached from
the main body, is somewhat inexpiicable.
The killing Of Col. Washipetou. who had
on his person an accurate plaa Of our for,
tifications. the position of onr gnns. and
the number and effectiveness Of our forces.
deprived them Of information, they, ,ceuh
Got do without. II is also supposed that
serious mutiny had broken out in the
rebel army, which resulted 10 the death Of
great many. as sowe Of orr scouts came
upon place which showed evidence Of a
serious conflict; blood il large quantities.
was found, aud arms and sccoutrements
scattered in the utmost confusion. If Q