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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-11
POSTAL DIRECTORY.


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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-11
CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.


ASHES have been in moderate demand at SIS for both
kinds per 100 lbs.
BREADsTus-F1our has been In good demand generally
to-day at frmer prices for low and medium brands
pecally Of State and Western The sales amounted to
ID 600 bbls State and Western, 500 bbs Southern and
Nc dian MI he annny cd nllnfa nj inna
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-11

Sales of Real Estate mt Auction.
BY Adrian H. Muller.
House and lot II Wooster ST. % by about 100. 81 6
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
TILE CONTEST IN MISSOURI.
ST.. LnrIs. Monday. June q

ST. LOUIS, MONDAY, june II, iool'
TIE Democrat learns from citizeus Of Lexington.
who have arrived here that the of the defeat Of
the State forces ut Bonneville had gone terribly upon
the Secessonists Of Lafayette and the adjoining
ties Also that the moderate Secesions's of Lexing
ton are now anxious to testify their allegiance to the
Federal Government, aud secure peace and order in
the States The Mayor Of Lexington, who il 8 violent
Seces,onst has left the city and bis successor good
Union man, proclaims his determination to preserve
law and order and protect the rghts Of ali classes Of
citizens in which he is sustained by the aluOst uDa
nous voice Of the people.
1t is not thought that Gen Lyon viii proceed further
M the river but will proceed to the Southwest,
where, in conjunction with Col. Siegefs command at
Springfield, he viii invite battle with Ben Mccullough,
or any one ese in command Of the Arkaus as troops
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
PEACE PROPOSITIONS.
THE IMPUDENCE OF THE TRAITORS.
REBEL MAGNANIMiTY.
Special Disp.lch 10 the N. Y. Tde.ns

Special Disp.,ch 10 the N. Y. Tnouns
WASHINGTON, Monday, June q. 1861.
The Rebels have made two propositions Of
peace to the Administration. The one cOntem-
plates the complete recognition Of tho Southern
COnfederscy, with . treaty Of commerce aud
friendship. and. perhaps an annual subsidy of
$4,000, 900 from the United States for giving US
their protection against foreign and domestic
enemies.
The other, which is still under consideration.
consents to q suspension Of hOstilities, laying
down Of arms, aud extension Of the line of
$50 30 b the Pacific.
Perhaps censorous people may see some i'm
mediate connection between these facts, the
supiueness Of both armies on the other side Of
the Potomac, and tho indignation manifested to.
ward the rapid energy Of Gen. Lyon and Co.
Blair in Missouri.
II 10 possible that the two houses Of Congress,
fresh as they are from the ranks Of the people,
will be 80 impertineut as to inquire into the
history Of this tampering with traitors in re-
bellien. -
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
THE MASSACHUSETTS 9TH REGIMENT.

The 9th Regiment, Col. Cass visited the city to-day
from their camp on Long Island. So great crowd,
and such bursts Of enthusasm hailed this spleudid
regiment have not before been equaled here. Gov
Audrow in brief and eloquent speech, presented Col
Cass the State aag that the regiment might be recog
n1ed W. belonging TO Massachusetts, assuring them Of
the Conference.-The parental care and that religion
knows no distinction in humanity the United States
knows no distinction il nationality among those who
become her citizens.
The regiment after partakine Of a boun,ifal coNla'
ton on the Common left for the camp Long Island,
portion being under orders 10 leave tonight by
steamer Pembroke. Tho remaidcr will leave to-mor.
row by the Cambridge aud Ben Deford. IL his under
stood that they will proceed at once to Washington
The escort through the city numbered fully 1000.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
NEBRASKA TERRITORY TROOPS

OMAHA, N. T., Saturday, June ~, 1851.
The Nebraska regiment Of volunteers for three yesss
service will bs filed and organized in few dsy&
Seven companies are readezvonsed al this point, -
additional ones are coming in daily,
Major John Thayer, commander Of the TerritosisA
Militia hsa been appointed and commissioned 10 Colo
mel and General. II. r. Dorons, Lieutenant Colonel
The friends of Hoo. J. &. Morton late Secretary and
now Delegate to Congress. cbagined at tho tese-
gram from Washington relative TO him aud W accouHss
and Assert that it cOncoded by persons derng 10
influence Members Of Congress against him 10 hs ssat
contest with Mr. Daily aud tbst Mr. Morons acosunts
arc all straight.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
MOVEMENTS PROM CAIRO.
CAIRO. Monday. JuI

Cairo. Monday. juno ~ Iosss
An expedition under The Command Of Col Mosgsas
cent TO Little River Mo-. TO csp,arc some rebels wess
reported to be eocsmped there, returned ths eveoaa
after q march Of ~ miles.
Toe Rebels Ind fed. having. Il is thought, t,es
informed Of the approach Of the Federal ucops-
The towns through which Col. Morgan passed wess
almost entirely deserted. Thrce prominent RehsA
leaders were arrested, and brought 10 tois camp.
The 18th Regiment from Caaip Douglas, and co~-
pany Of Dragons from Centra!ia, arrived here %
day.
The steamer City Of Alton eft hero lat evening -
O'Clock, for up tie river, with 200 troops and four
C-poundcrs. They no doubt destined for Missouri
The Rebels in Tennessee are reported 10 be On he
march through Arkansas 70 help Chdb Jackson
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
HORRIBLE DISASTER AT wYANDOTTE,
KANSAS.
KANSAS CRY, Mo.

Kansas CRY. NO., Monday, June "a, 1861
A horrible disaster occurred at Wyaudotte, Kaneas
yesterday by the falling in of the walls of two build
logs and part of third bury ing all the inmates some
forty personA The buildings Were four stories high
and situated Cd the Icvee They had previously been
used ns the headquarters Of the let Reg Of Kansas
Volunteers.
Yesterday Captain Haynes, with company of forty
men, entered the building for the purpose OF drilling
preparatory to being received iato she United States
service when the center wall Of the building suddenly
gave way. pluDgng The whole company beneath tue
mas Of ruins A number were instantly killed. ono
German, namo unknown, died soon after being liber-
ated. One man had both legs and an arm broken and
twelve or fifteen others slightly injured. Some
escaped without bruise. The loss on the building Is
not known.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
AFFAIRS AT HARPER'S FERRY.
HAGgasrows, Monday, june "a,

HAGERsrowS Monday, June "a, 1861.
have iust returned from Harpers Ferry, and the
town presents look Of desoation there being scarce
ly an inhabitsnt visible. No troops are there. The
last Of the Confederate eoon,s Thursday
Ga thai day there s.irinish between the Con-
federats scouts and the Shsrpsburg Home Guard The
latter under cover Of the canal took deliberate aim,
and was told at the Ferry two Of the Confedeates
were killed and one wounded
Informed sources there say thai body Of 500 or
1900 Confederate troops stationed about three miles
from the Ferry, toward Winchester, but they are NOD
yi.ible, either from Camp Hill Pinnacle or Loudon
County Mountain.
Jaw q stoa scout at ShepherdstOwu. Confederate
pbkets no longer show themselves al WiGsmfpor,
bnt are known 10 lie concealed about two miles back
It was rumored that Gen. Johnston, at the head OF
four regiments had entered the neck, and stationed his
forces seven miles from Willismsport. The report
needs ver6eaon, though it is generally believed a.
Williamsport
Hugh Brennan a private in Company +, 2ith
Penn-y lyanis Regiment Of Volunteers, WA arrested
for trying to shoot Capt Thous Smith, the day officer
on last Saturday, in the camp Of the 9th Regiment
lie is undergoing Court Martial. and will probably be
shc.-
John NJ. Stonebreaker, q prominent Secesionst OF
Harpers Ferry, having held commission in the Vir-
GINA State Militia. and who tried TO get his company
10 enter the Confederate service and failing supplied
Gen Johnstons troops ut the Ferry with proyiSioDs
and having two brothers in the Confederate army
came into Mar, land Friday and was arrested by or
dor Of Ceu Negey at his mothers house, near shaPs-
burg. concealed under soa. lie is now under strict
guard at Con Negeys quarters. Th're is the strong
cot evidence against him.
Lieut.. McNeslly Of the 18th Pennsylvania Regiment,
arrest1j him
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
TIE WHEELING CONVENTION.

WHEELING, Monday, June 81, 1851.
The Convention to-day transacted no business Of i'm
porance their work being for tho prcsen about finished
Mr.. Garlic, from the Committee Of Seventeen, re-
ported that The Committee had concluded to adopt the
present militia laws Of the State.
resolution was reported and referred setting forth
the oppression Of the Richmond usuors and appealing
to the General Government for aid.
The Committee Of Seventeen reported lengthy I'D
dress to the reops Of thsStae, explaining and justify
ing tie action Of tho Convention in not taking imme
diate stspa to divide the State.
A resolution was adopted that when the Convention
adjourn tomorrow tha. it adjourn to the Isl Tuesday
in August,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25

made concerning Matthias Point The river scosts
however have their attention continually directed 70
such matters ard doing good service in preventing
further intercourse between the Secessionids on the
Maryland and Virginia shores.
A private letter from Minister Corwin, dated Mexico
Nav H. says the accounts which reach there OF affairs
in the United States are confused He expresses an
earnest desire to know the facts it being reported
through Secession channels that President Lincoln has
been driven from Washington and Gen. Scott Is ut the
head Of the Confederate army.
letter from another source says the 1rda de Union
newspaper Ia in the Secession interest endeavoring to
embsass the treaty proceedings between the United
States and Mexico.
The President and Secretary Of War attended this
afternoon interesting and important experiments with
q new rife ut Washington Arsenal.
The Philadelphia ce-boat WAS to-day engaged taking
board the largo Dshleen rifle cannons 80 success
fully tested recently and also Dahgreen pinch she'll
gnn for immediate work in important localities. The
crew are enthusiastic In view of the service in which
they are about TO be engaged
The troops which arrived to-day went into camp to-
night
The two Rhode Island Regiments had fine parade
this afternoon They were reviewed.
The City Councils this afternoon unanimously voted
$65 900 for the relief OF farnies OF the District OF
Columbia Volunteers
Several members of the New-York 18th Regiment to-
day arrested suspected spy, among Whose effects at
the boarding house plans Of camps the Virgi-
MIA side the position Of batteries the number Of troops
and other valuable information. lie turned over
TO the military authorities.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
GREAT DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY BY
THE REBELS.
BALTIMORE, Monday, June q, lS6I

BALTIMORE, Monday, June %, 1861.
The ageot of the Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad at
Martnsburg arrived this evening. He reports great
destruction Of the property of the Company there BY
the rebels.
Forty ishs locomotives large numbers Of gOndols
and coal cars were surrounded with piles Of wood
which were Cred. All the perisiablo portions were
consumed, and the iron damaged, perhaps beyond
repair.
large hotel there occupiedb II. D. Carpenter, was
with difficult saved from the conaagration.
The agent states also that he and the master mechan
c, Mr. Edwards, were arrested and carried before
Gen. Johnston, for trying to stop the destruction OF
property.
He says there $500 rebel troops at Matin'Surg
and vicinity.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
NETWORK STATE TROOPS

ALBANY, Monday, June "a, 1901.
Col. Donnellys regiment, hne-looking body Of
men. LEFT tor New-York to-day.
This afternoon Gov. Morgan and Staff reviewed the
10th Regiment. Col Davies, which leaves here
tomorrow This regiment is composed Of men from
Gilman St. Lawrence, and Franklin Counties, aud is
one Of the fines. that HIS been mustered into service
The ranks are filled with sturdy yeonany, and among
the officers arc some of the most prominent ctzens.
Col. Davies is graduate If West Point, aud has seen
srvce 10 Mexico.
The review WA witnessed by large concourse Of
citizens and the soderly bearing Of the elected
the warmest encomiums- The men are skillful rs
narksmen with the rife. The Commissioned officers
are: Thos A. Davies COL; Samuel A. MurHe,
Lieut.. Col Buel Palmer, Major Joseph Rowland,
Adjutant; Arthur Derrint, Quartermaster; W. Ii.
CrandAll. Surgeon; j. H. Moore, Surgeons Mate;
Henry Is. Townsend, Psymastsr; X. d. Shasiin,
Chaplain
The Captains are, David A. Nevius James ~
Pomeroy, Frank Palmer, Geo. Parker, j. L. Stetson,
John c. Gilmore, N. 81. Curtin, w. Gibson, j. j. Sea-
yer. j. Wood
On Wednesday the regiment parade up Fourth
street, New-York, to Washington Square, where they
are to be- presented with stand Of colors; returning
down Broadway to tue boats. They will be found
splendid body Of troops, both officers and men.
The Hon. pseston Kiog was On the ground during
the resAw.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
THE MATTHIAS POINT AFFAIR.
ALry,snRrA. Monday, juno

ALrNAspRIA, Monday, June a. 1861.
The t,owingis a correct account Of the affair at
Matthias Point, about 80 miles below. On Friday:
The steamer Freedom received farge Of musketry
from the shore when OF that Point. The shots went
over tho vessel The FREEDOM replied BY throwing
grape into the shore repeating the dose Saturday
afternoon. 1t il further stated, but not on such good
authority that a small gun fired from Matthias
Point. This occurrence has been nsgni6ed into an
engagement with the Frceborn and masked battery.
clump Of trees at Matthias Poin, affords good oppor
tunity for coneealing battery.
by order Of the War Department trains commenced
running regularly to-day the London aud Hampshire
Railroad TO tho camps, leaving at 81 O'Clock in the
morning and A. in the evening under the Inana8cshp
Of II. 4. Gray
No intelligence has been received Of the wheresbcut
of Capt. Kellogg OF the Connecticut ID Regiment,
whose gallantry lately led him into IN subuscade. lie
WAS in command Of the Winston company.
Mr.. Lowe made AN scension to-day. No direct in
formation of his observations has been received out
side Of the War Department but report says that no
discoyored large force.
1t is said tho Secessoni,,s also employ balloon for
the same purposes
Ali WIS quiet al the outposts during last night
The telegrapbic wires between Camps Upton and
Tyler were cut during last night
II was reported this evening that the Pocahontas
would sail for Matthias Point VI o'clock, but per-
sonl visit dbproyed tho rumor, although steam Is up
ready to start any momont.
The Pswnee ia still IN the ne9hborhood Of Acquia
Creek, and she can attend 10 operations at MstDis
Point
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
THE REBEL FORCE AT ACQUIA CREEK.

BALTIMORE, Monday, June "A, IoOI'
The Anerioon has letter, dated June I'D, Oh the
Pswnee off Acquia Creek" stating that II desertef
fom the rebel wa, picked up the water, after swim
ming four or five miles. He says that the rebel
forces q, the Creek are between two and three thou
sand; aso that they have several rided Cannon ands
Dahlgren gup. TIE Pawnce is keeping strict river
police at night and has captured several small boats.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
GEN. McCLELLAN's COLUMN.

GRAfTos, Mouday, June "a, 1861.
Gen. Mcclellan is actively engaged in perfccting IN
srrangemen.s 40 that bis movements will be made
pedidously. When everything Is prepared, promqs
and decisive movements may be expected.
The force under Gen. McClellsns control "a amply
sufficient 10 insure final solution OF our troubles N
Western Virginia
Tho Guerrilla system adopted by the enemy w.il -
met aud put down.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
THE FOURTH MICHIGAN REGIMENT.

Adrian, Monday, June "a, 1861.
The stb Michigan Regiment has received marching
orders and will leave Ut 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning,
via Toledo, Dunkirk, and Elmira, to Harrisburg,
where they will receive arms. The regiment numbers
LAO men. oil equipped BY the State. Military men
regard this regiment equal, If not superior. in muscle
sad discipline, 70 spy whSL has jet left sas Sase,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
SUSPICIOUS VESSEL SEEN OFF CAPE RACE.

Sr. JOINS, n. F., Monday, june q, iSol.
scrsw steamship was made out sOuth Of Caqs
Race on Friday. She stood in toward the land. tuA
would not answer the signal made by the OPERATOR and
went of to the southwest. The next day sppsrntIy
the zane ship WAS seen sixteen miles west Of the Cape
under sail, standing northwest Her movements are
regarded suspicious. She may, however, provsN
be British or French war steamer
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
CAPTURE OF sECEssIONIsrs, ETC.

LBA'ESwoRIH, Monday, June 81, 1851.
detachment of Bsngers from Kansas City captured
thir,y-6ve secessonists and small quantity of
and ampuntion at Liberty, No., on the lsh.
The three remaining companies 81 the lei Kansas
Regiment, with one company OF Regulars marched 10
Kansas City yesterday. The force 1T that rcint now
Numbers about $500 volunteers and regulars. They
are provided with means Of transportation and Gang
equippage for marching.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
THE CAPTAIN OF THE PRIvATEER
SAVANNAH.

PHILADELPHIA, Monday, June "a, 1861
james Baker of the hrm Of Baker & steson, Of tits
city, denies that the captain Of the pdvateer Savannah
ia any connection Of his family.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
THE SECOND VERMONT REGIMENT.

BuRLscros. VT. Wednesday, June 81. 1861.
The ID Regiment yermont Volunteers !eft here a.
1870 this morning, and viii arrive at New.YorI 10
morrow morning.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
TROOPS FOR SOUTHWESTERN MISSOURI.

Kansas CITY Monday, June "a, 1861.
Five companies Of Cavalry, six companies Of In
fantry and Dragons and two companes OF volun-
eers in all about 1900 men, with battery. und<r
the command of Major s. d. Sturgs, left this city to
day 1t p. m, tor Southwestern Missouri
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.

FREDrRIcg, Monday, June "a 1881.
resolution requiring the Governor TO return tie
State arms 70 the Military Commission from whom ~
claimed finally passed the Legislature to-day.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25
MOZART RHdEsfYT.

MOZART REGsfTXT.
On "wednesday the Mayor will rvvisw this reaiueos
in front OF the City Hail. aud present To them s,suI
Of colors Tie preset. quarters are NJ Xoake.s
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25


WAsaIseros, Monday, June q, 1861.
Capt. Bracket, gallant and experienced officer
commanding four companies Of Federal cavalry Oh the
Virginia side, and who has been rendering important
and dangerous service there rendered bis resignation
several days ago. bu! promptly withdrew it being
officially informed of orders to move forward which he
had not received but which had been to his camp.
Ills name did not appear in the list Of recent military
promotions and appointments.
There IL great activity at the NavyYar attending
the finishing Of the steam frgate Pensacola which,
il is urpoeed will be ready for service 10 four weeks.
It is said by those who have acOess 70 official data
that The volunteer force is over 800 900
men.
Between 200 and 200 sick or inefficient volunteers
have been paid off and sent home since Friday.
No dispatches have been received at the army head.
quarters from the Virginia side within the last two
days, and affairs in ths. direction are represented ne
quiet.
The New-York 37th Regiment arrived at noon to-
day.
The Post-OfBce Department, in reply to certain In
quires Of tho Postmaster Of Philadelphia, informs him
he should disregard any Stays letters dropped into
his Office bearing the marks of Express Companies,
when there 10 believe they from dsloysl
States. They, however, should 10 delivered on the
payment Of full postage without the cent DROP The
epeeia agent has been instructed to investigate the
matter, and the Department addsthe carrying OF letters
over established post routes by express or BY other
companies, in violation of Law, must be stopped.
St. Molina to-day presented TO the President lettsrs
reaocredtins him as Minister from Costa RIGA and
Nicaragua, etiquette requiring this course on his part
in consequence Of the recall of Mr.. Dmetry United
Sateg Minister othoss Republics, and the appointment
Of a SUCCESSOR.
Another examination has been made OF the White
House on the Potomac River, and battery, which
il was reported had been erected there, dis
coysrd a similar ssssrtoR csan0. y positively DO