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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-07
The News.

In another part of this days HERALD will he
found tie extremely warike and rcbelous special
messages Of the Governors Of Tennessee and North
Carolina. The Legislatures Of those States are
nov IN extra session. That of North Carolina
net on the LIST inst. and Immediately passed, by
unanimous consent, an ordinance calling n Con-
vent:on the members OF which are TO he elected
ON the 18th inst, and the Convention is to assem-
BILE in Raleigh on the 10Th. The action Of the Con-
vention is to be final without any reference TO the
people The Legislature OF Tennessee /. sitting
with closed doors, and nothing is known Of their
sloings although there il a report in circulation
in The South that an ordinance Of secession had
passed The rumor IS hardly credible, however,
~ we cannot believe that the Legislature would
dsrc 10 assume such power, and endcayor to
thrust upon the people an act 80 clearly uncon-
rtitui Cual.
The Board Of Councimcn held short session
last evening " having been ssccrtoincd that
number OF families Of Tie volunteers we're ia des.
tituie circumstances, Mr. Gross offered a resolu.
ton ii favor Of appointing committee 70 inquire
into the facts and 10 take immediate action Tor
thcir relief 10 was referred to the Committee on
National Affairs. communication was received
trou ille Union Def,nce Committee, requesting the
lIosn 10 appoint one Councilman from each ward
30 sctye as a member Of the committee on relief
10 TIE families Of soldiers in the public service
Tho names of tho gentlemen selected to penorn
this Duty will be found IN The columns Of War In
teliigehce. resolution directing the Comptroller
~ Purchase stand 81 calors Tor be First regiment,
National Guard, ald srpropratug 500 for that
purpose, was laid over The Board acted upon a
large number of routio" papers, AMI adf-'rned ill
Thursday.
The Common Council War Committee mt yes
,erday IT three O'Clock, in thu Council Chamber
but there was no business Of the slightest public
importance transacted. tbayng been moved and
seconded that the committee adjourn until three
O'Clock on Thursday neat, The resoluti9u was car.
I.la Y4aa@ous.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-07
THE SITUATION OF AFFAIRS.

Owing to the severe storm which ragged all last
Tuil to-day, but we are able nevertheless, to pre-
sent our readers with much important intelligence.
The mo, ement Of troops, so far, would indicate
That the intention Of Gen. Scott is to push his adj
vanced posts into Maryland and Virginia in small
bodies, keeping each force within striking distance
Of til other in case of an attack being made upon
any point until the entire district around
Abe capital, probably running from Nor
folk, round to Harper's Ferry is completely en-
yironed with troops, and it is quite likely that ad
~ances VIII continue to be made in this way as
lorg a. no opposition is met with The disposition
of these different bodies, however, is evidently so
arranged that they can be concentrated at any
moment where the Confederate troops offer resist
ance.
Tie Rhode Island troops were under orders to
march upon Alexandra to-day. A gentleman ar
irving at Peryville who passed through Mexan-
troops we're then stationed there; but one
of our correspondents visited it yester-
sisy, and found it without any garrison or
any apparent means of defence. Every
thing wore deserted appearance. There were
no hsss flying on the public buildings, the Custom
House was closed up and business in the stores
aud factories was suspended We give graphic
description of Alexandra and the road from, Wash
ington to that city in dispatches to-day.
Col. lee had been there q week ago with sin hun
dred men, but he had departed for Richmond,
leayag about sixty men behind him, who, upon
hearing that an advance was to be made by Uni
fe5 States troops from Washington, also decamped
to Richmond, taking with them as many yaluables
IS they could carry. 1t is not likely therefore that
ihe troops marching from Washington to-day viii
meet wth any resistance in Alexandria.
force of three hundred regular cavalry left
Carlisle barracks yesterday for the camp at York
1t is sa' d that they viii pass through Baltimore
within tie present week. The Pennsylvania
troops have as yet received no orders to march on
Baltimore.
Six Hundred Kentucky volunteers were reported
40 have arrived at Culpeper, Va, on Saturday,
10 reinforce the Southern army.
Tie New Jersey troops, consisting of four regi-
mea.s, have arrived at Washington.
Virginia appears to be preparing to defend
herself Gov. Letcher has issued an impressive
proclamation declaring that the sovereignty
If Tie Commonwealth las been denied, its terri
iotia rights assailed, and its soil threat
ened with invasion by the authorities of
Washington, calling upon every citizen to prepare
Tor the conflict, and authorizing the Commanding
General to call out volunteers, to meet the exgen.
cies Of the tiYes. The Governors of North Caro-
lima and Tennessee have also issued stirring war
messages TO their people
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-07

TrxxRu OF EDWARD G. l.. wuxNs Yesterday the
funeral Of the late T.. &. l.. wilkins, for several
years connected with the editorial department Of the
HzRIp, took place at st, Thomas church. Broadway,
Of Houston street where the Episcopal service for
the dead performed by the Rev. Mr.. Morgan in pre-
OF a large number of sorrowing friends who as
semblcd TO do honor 10 hls remains Among those who
thus met to pay tribute OF respect to his memory
his associates in this Office, who all entertained the high
respect for his character and the admiration
Of his talents also, members Of the Masonic lodge
which be had belonged New York No $500 wearing the
badges Of tho Order The solcmnlty OF the sublime
service enhanced by the beautiful hymn sung
by the audience. After the ceremony the remains
taken to the New Haven depot, to be con
ycyed to Boston, whittier they were accom-.
panied by Brothers Charles n. Bodine, NJ H., and G.
Burce escort deputed from Ledge No $50 together
with Mrs wilkins, widow OF the brother OF deceased
whom and her little children he bid proved faithful
friend since she bereft OF her husband Great
is the Ms she has sustained by the sudden aud
expected death Of her kind protector.
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the affairs Of. this. -1s Organization Of anti
slavery societies, and the extensioa given to
their operations, led, however, to the establish
ment Of host Of other theological and abcli-
ZIONIST papers, rivalling these associations in
ferocity, in ignorance and in impsdencs Now
the anti-slavery societies and these theological
and fanatical organs are both being wiped out
OF existence by the tremendous force Of the issue
which they themselves have raised. They have
sown the whirlwind, and are unable to arrest
the ruin that it brings. The only rag Of fanati-
cism left auttering in the storm is the surplce
of Henry Ward Beecher, who has been shamed
into taking it into the field as the chaplain Of
o volunteer regiment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-07

MEETING OF Tue CLERGY AND LAITy OF TRINITY
CHURCH.
Yesterday afternoon meeting OF the clergy and iaty
Of the roo Episcopal church " the docess Of Now
York was held at Trinity Church. FOR the purpose Of
pressrg their respect for the memory Of the late Bishop
onderdouk. Tie meeting was very numerous one, in
spite 81 the heavy rain that was falling.
IN motion q lo Rev. Dr. Fr,Stw NlNroN, the Right
rev Bishop Potter took the chair and the Rev. Ire
Egcnbodt and Leonard appointed secretaries, when
the lev. IRIS Creighton scabury Hawke, Tyng ard
lgbCe were appointed committee 10 draft series Of
rcsolgtors expressive &C the sentiments u the meeting
The committee retired FOR fcw minutes ard returning
presented preamble and resolutions, which were real
~ the Row Dr. Hawks, expressive Of respect Tor the
memory of The late b. hop, and bearing testimony &C. the
Christian meeknc-s AMI resignation with which he bore
the great thar overshadowed tie last itccn yers
0f biz life. u also resolved 10 send ccpy OF the
ccsoiutons 10 the asctcd family o. the late bishop.
lie resolutions allowed 50 uanspiro Till after tho
iunp~a eerviccs which 'ekc PLACE al lIny church, a.
three csck this Afternoon. whoa tc rcs0ilns WIZ Nc
read together with s,uo otoer interesting docu ncnts
After the adionrnineiu q the meeting thc CLERGY er
gansod an Informal meeting ot their own, Wien Tue
seraed a. dGlvof the funeral address " was aso re-
solved 70 the clergy 10 wear Grape on tne ,it
arm W throc months, IN respect 10 the memory " INC
rcsnrod bishop. An Interesting Conversation ten TOOK
place IA the course " which the Rev Dr Vinton said
liz latc bishop bad told him iust BEFORE Ing death That
bs conscience acquitted hiia o. the oence ior wch no
Md been condemned and that he died In charity with
an mon with Arm reliance On the Rock Of ACES.
The funeral service VIII be celebrated with great
soempIty The stalls for the clergy aud chorsters tho
eagle cctern altar and roredos crccpee table and oa
mcas " the CHURCH are VI dasGG In BLACK
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-07

W'ArrR GATpES.-The petite comedy Of " Lend me Five
shDgs played at this theatre last night, before
tolsrably ful house. Mr.. Jefferson, Goighty
fresh and mrth provoking ever, particularly in the
interview with Captain phobbs, the Jealous husband.
and elected Of laughter spirited original
gaop was Introduces, between this and the next piece,
/" Hi.a atha, cxtravaganz, Of rather too coarse
character to please refined, and consequently
critical taste The intended bits were net remarkable
for their novelty w.t. and therefore all but failed in
escaping recognition. ON tine whole, however, the per-
Torrance well received ard Mrs John Wool, as
Mnnohaba, tW co encorcd In q comic song
she introduced Mr. Jefferson flied the part OF iawa,ha
with average ability, and his operate burcsquc Afforded
much Amusement We suggest that somc Of tho slang
and strong language used in this piece might be omitted
or softeIcd down with advantage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-07

Jou CoucCSvo ana LhdlVidUA happiness
watching for its preservation with the
most jealous anxiety; misunderstanding what
ever may suggest even q suspicion that il
can be abandoned; and Indignantly frown-
ing upon the first dawning of every at
tempt to ALLEVIATE any portion of the country
from the rest" The people of the loyal States
of the republic, are now obeying these solemn
commands of the greatest, wisest and best OF
men. They have remained careless and slum-
bered, so long as thsg believed that the danger
could be ayerted; but the shock Of open rebel
lion has revived every sentiment Of patriotism
in the land, and proved that it really burns
with the same intense and holy fame as inspired
the hearts of our forefathers.
The loyal people Of the United States, are
actuated by but one thought one sentiment,
one soul-the fixed resolve that, whatever the
cost may be, the integrity and aaiiy Of This
great republic, for all future time, shall evolve
out of the present political chaos. They
are unit on this point. Abolitionism,
loca' jealousies, desecrated pulpits, perverse
and unconstitutional State legislation, may
have contributed to bring about the sad crisis
We behold; but they have no practical connec-
ton with the momentous question which now
agitates the popular mind, and is sending forth
armies and fleets from the Northern States
The mission Of these latter is not even to sus-
tain the administration of Mr.. Lincoln; nor
have they, necessarily, any respect for his plat
form, his policy, or his political principles
Their errand is to save the Union; TO rescue it
from perdition to prevent its plunging further
into an abyss Of inextricable misery. They
are contributing to no "irrepressible conflict"
They go to build up and not to tear down; to
preserve and not to destroy. Hundreds of
thousands of citizens, will follow in their foot
steps, if their services are needed, and, regard
less of political differences, opinions or natiyi-
ty, will respond to their country's call and fall
into the ranks of volunteers.
If all the treasure of the loyal States shall
be needed to restore the nation to its pristine
grandeur, it will be willingly expended. The
constitution which was framed for the benefit
of the whole Union, will not be sacrificed at
the beck Of reckless demagogues and rebels.
1t was intended for the protection of all, both
North and South. 1t was designed to curb ag-
erosion, on the part of the headstrong every
where. 1t has been the object, as Washington
foretold, of many hostile attacks; Of abolition
lists in the free and of fire-eating secessonists
in the slave States; but it will outlive the
storms which both have raised against it.
Every nation has gone through its periods of
CONFUSION and of trial. Rome, Greece, Eng
land, and France have survived theirs. and
come ont Of the fire purified. The United
States will still emerge from the clouds that
it, to show to the world that free
people, with free institutions, are as capable
of suppressing internal. as of vanquishing ex-
teInal foes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-07

TnE Patriotic CoNrugr uoNs ,Np rnr
Sou1n.-The South. we iiud, affects incredulity
as to the amount of the subscriptions towards
the organization and support OF volunteer forces
under the administration. We have a Southern
paper now before us in which il is said that the
sum collected has not exceeded eight millions
and The statements to the contrary published
in Northern newspapers are false. This is evil
IDENTIFY done in order to keep up the courage OF
The seceseionists, who are already losing lit
tie OF their ardor. The Southern reaction
airy feeling il observable in the conversa-
ton Of the less rabid OF the secessionsts
themselves Thus saeeIler by railway
in Georgia few days ago overheard
the remark Of one man to another with
respect to secession Nag that dropped
from the station they were passing. "Well, :
said he, ~ don't think IL looks ~ we'll az the
old one;' and many similar expressions may
be heard n the rebel confederacy, showing the
Union tendency Of the people.
But this knowledge ought in ne wise 70 ca'He
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-07

TIE administration to relsx the vigorous L,
sures /. has adopted for putting down the re-
bellicn The course already planned cut ought
to be prosecuted with the utmost energy, firm
ness and celebrity, and the means now at the
command Of tie country are sufficient to in
sure lie speedy and certain victory.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-07

DECLINE oF THEOLOGICAL JorRNAtlsu. We
see that in the excitement Of the present crisis
the theological journals in this city are dying
on, and stopping for want Of support There
Il moral retrbution in this. Thirty years
ago, when the Observer and one or two other
journals Of the same class we're started, they
did passingly well because they occupied them
selves with matters appertaining to the other
world. and LEFT the political press to deal vita
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-04-17
WHOLE NUMBER s24 .
4 Generolls GrImInnl-

L =
hyoung man recently made bis escspl
IRON the galIeys Of Toulouse. He vas
strong vigorous, and soon msde hIs w.v
across The country and escaped pursuit. 81.
srrived next morpipg before cottage. Il -
open field, and stopped to beg something q
eat, and for conceaImsnt while be repOsed Z
little. Bat he fOuudthe iinmstss of ths COT
tage in the deepest distress. Fodr idle
children sat Trembling 10 corner, while The
molhss was weeping snd tearing hsr hair.
md the father was walking tie HOor. The
The galley slave asked what was the inastsr;
and the father replied that they wsss Ia I
morning to be turned cus Of aoofs skssdss
theY could uotPdy stheif rent. H. lss
"YOa sselne driven odespaIt. !, said tkss tks
father; 'smy vile andlIliIe ones without iood
Tor sbsltsr. aud:Twiihcui sasafs % vS6eIdk
fahythlns foF ihsmi, 49,
The convict listened 10 his tais with teafs
of sympathy, and then said: fts
II will give you the means. / have but
just escaped from the galleys; whosoever
secures and takes back an escaped prisoner
is entitled 10 a reward Of fifty franaR How
much does your rent amount to I" @
"Fo'ty frances" said the man.
"WelL". said the other "put cord round
my body; will follow you to the city they
will recognize me and you will get fiay
francs for bringing me back"
"No, ever,"exclaimed The sstopIsbed NJ
tsner; "my children should starve dozen
times, before would do so base thius.s,
The generous young man inslsted, nhd
decl'fod at last. that he would 60 aud deliv-
er himself up, il the father did not take him.
After long struggling the latter yielded, and
taking his preserver BY the arm, led him to
the city and to the mayors Office. Every
body was surprised that a little man like the
father had been able TO secure such strong
young man, but the proof was before them.
The fifty francs were paid, and the prisoner
sent back to the galeys. But after he was
gone, the father asked a private interview Of
the m'yor, to whom he told tho wholS
story. s..,v ~. 10
The mayor was so much affected, that hS
not tonly enclosedffty francs more to the faith.
er's purse, but wrote to the minister Of JUS
tlce' begging the noble prisoners release!
The minister examined into the affair. and
finding it was small offence which had con.
demned the young man 10 the galleys, snd
that he had already served out half his TINS
he ordered bis release. 1s not this whole
incident beautiful!
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-04-17
The Force OF Habit.

There was boy in my class at school
(says Sir Walter ScotD who stood at the
top, nor could I, with oil my efforts, sup
plant him. Day came after day, and still
he kept his place, do whit would, till at
length observed that when question was
asked, he always fumbled with his finger a
particular button in the lower part of hi:
waistcoat. To remove it, therefore, became
expedient in my eye, and in en- evil moment
il was removed with knife. Great was
my anxiety to know the success of my
me asure, and It succeeded TOO we'll. When
the boy was agaip questioned his 6ngers
| sought the button, but il wos not to be
found. 10 his distress he looked down foi
it, it was to be seen no more than TO b
felt. He stood confounded, and i took pos
session Of his place; nor, did he ever recover
it, nor ever, / believe, suspect who was thu
auther of his wrong. Often 10 after life ha
the sight Of him smote me as passed B!
him, and often have | resolved to make hin
eparation, but it ended in good rssolr
,ions. - Lockheart's Life Of Scott. a
II aaa ~ aH va
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-04-17
Next Thing to AN Angel upon
Earth.

A gentleman who was walking through
Knightsbridge recently, overheard the fol-
lowing conversation between man and
woman. who appeared as II just come from
pleasure trip into the country: a
Woman-Blow me, Bill, how tired | do
feel. I'm as miserable, too. as . starved.
herring. What q miserable world this 10 1
| wish I'd never been born, that I do and
now that am born I wish myself dead
again.
Man-Wby, Bet, what is the matter with
you now I What are you now grumbling
about! & 9Ei6
Woman--Why, DONE I tell yer I'm ID
miserable as rat
Man-Miserable, indeed Why, whal
on earth would yer have You was drunk
Monday. and you was drunk again Wednes.
day, and I'm blessed II you hssn't had pretty
near enough to-day. Il that aln't pleasure
| enough for yer. | don't know what y. 4
suppose you wants to be downright hange
'ere upon earth.-- Englisk Papuv.
n = 81 ".
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Dollar Jewc;ry.


Speaking Of the stores established ID
many cities Of the United States, where purs
chasers Of jewelry can have their "choics
for one dollar" the Chicago Journal ssys:
The principal composition used in the
manufacture Of the jewelry is term ed Ovidej
and is simply on excellsn. quality Of brass.
1t is the most positive imitation Of gold thar
has ever been discovered; It wears like IT
not discoloring anything it touches, al Gem.
mon brass or copper will; it may be engrav.
ed or chased-being the same all the way
through; it is much softer and more readily
fused than gold, however, aud it's value may
be irnagined when we say that dozen finely
chased spoons of this metal can be bought
for $4 so, with profit to the retailer, even
at that price, Of over ,hirty.thres per cent.
OF this metal, the New York Scientific
American, most excellent authority, says:
oreids or GOLD, Of which SO many cheap
articles ofjewlry ure now made, is simply q
very beautiful brass, without single grain
Of geld in its composition.
The costliest part Of the "Oteide" opera
ton is the molds and forms in which the
iewelry is shaped and cut. Were they
obliged to have these molds made expressly
at each change Of fashion, II would materi-
ally reduce the profits; but they avoid this
difficulty BY purchasing the molds in which
the jewellers have made the res gold jewelry
and thus also obtain the latest patterns.--
Probably the most expensive looking piece
u this jewelry does not cost for the metal
molding putting together and making upi
forty csnts.
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cgt "See 1t round The baby's forehead
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ID That the .hepherds saw by night,
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,G.rCredit 10 like looking glAss which,
when only sullieds by an unwholesome
breath may BE wiped clean again, but i
once Il is cFsoksd II II never to be repaired.