The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-23

on the 18th inst. and, on charge of being Toen.
rebel and incendiary gave him trial under the
code of Judge Lynch, and condemned him to be
hang. lie was accordingly dropped out Of a win.
dow in the third story Of . brick house, with 4 ]
rope around his neck. It was proved that Burkel
had set on fire large wheat warehouse, and that
he had plans laid for destroying the towns of Free
port, Rockford and Beloit.
The State Treasurer of Illinois refuses, for the
present, to pay the war warrants Of the soldiers
in the hands OF second parties. He thinks, how
ever, he will be able to meet oil demands in the
month Of July.
The Irish Brigade at Chicago is full and under
marching orders. James +. Cosgrovc, Sergeant
of the brigade, was Crimean soldier, and was ct
the battles Of lnkerman and Balaklava and the
storming Of the Redan. He wears Crimean
medal.
The first regiment of Massachusetts, Militia that
went TO the seat of war passed through Baltimore
on the anniversary of the Battle Of Lexington, and
the first regiment Of Massachusetts, Volunteers that
was called to Washington passed through Balti-
more on the anniversary Of the Battle of Bunkers
Hju
There is proposition in Missouri to hold State
Convention for the purpose Of deposing Governor
Jackson, who is in rebellion against the general
government and has fed to parts unknown, and
electing new State officers.
Three vessels belonging to Rockland, Me-, have
already been captured by the Southern licensed
buccaneers. They are valued as follows
snip =; A. farTeii.. ,00
ocean IL O0O
Total. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ..............$ $50 OC0
The government has ordered fifty batteries, con-
sisting of six field pieces each, of what is called
the Griffin rife gun. 1t has been proven that these
pieces have the strength of bronze gun, and
sX-pounder will throw fifteen pound ball of the
acorn shape three miles and half. The authori.
ties of Philadelphia have also ordered two bate.
ries, consisting Of twelve pieces.
Kansas City, on the western borders of Missouri,
is to be the military depot for operations in that
section Of the State and in Kansas. Fortifcations
will be thrown up, and the town placed in per-
feet state of defence. One regiment has been Or
dered from there TO occupy Wyandot. The whole
State is now as lively in military operations as it
| was in the days of border ruffanism.
| Lloyd Garrison's grand abolition pow-wow will
be held as usual the Fourth of July, at Framing
ham, Mass. The abolitopists of this State, includ-
ing all who believe that "the constitution is CO.
venant with hell will also celebrate the next an
| niyersary of our independence in grove near
Rochester. Parker Pillsbury (white) and Fred
Douglass (black) will be the speakers. good
time is anticipated
We have heard il intimated, says the Springfield
journal, of June 10, that Col. Palmer's Fourteenth
Illinois regiment which leaves Jacksonville for
Quincy to-day, has orders to proceed forthwith to
Hannibal, Missouri We sincerely hope this is
true, and that not only Col. Palmers, but other
regiments destined for Quincy, will receive the
same directions, as from our own personal obser-
vatiOns we are satisfied that in no quarter in the
West is their presence more needed. The remain
der Of Col Smiths Sixteenth Illinois regiment re-
Gently stationed ct Quincy, went down to Hannibal
yesterday. We think North Missouri will not be
destitute of loyal troops much longer
The cotton market continued quite firm yesterday and
closed at slight improvement. The sales amounted to
about 0c0 bales, closing the basis Of l4c for mid
ding up'ands, Flour was heavy aud lower for some
grades Of State ard Western while the market was toler
ably active ut the concession Medium and extra brands
were Irregular with nodesate gales Wheat was steady
and in fair demand for good shipping lots while inferior
grades heavy and lower sales pretty freely
made in coed part for export Corn firm in fair
inferior lots. Pork duh and lower, with sales OF
mese at SIS and prime at $40. Coffee steady, with
moderate sales. Sugars steady, with sales Of
zoo eco bids Cubss Fre'ghts were steady, with
fair amount Of ensagementA