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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-15
PROPOSALS.

C,EALED PROPOSALS ARE INVITED TILL THE 10TH
- day uf Sepiember 1861 for supplying the Army Of the
Potomac with Potatoes About 10000 bushels VIII be reqnr
In lots Of about 500 bushels week The Potatoes
be Of the nrst quality and cqoal in quality to The following
Kinds
MERGERS (blue),
Pink Eye,
Mcrccrs twhite).
The potatoes delivered Washington and
suoh inspection delivery the Subsistence Department
may require and payment be made in Treasury notes. II
eoyei nmcnt should desire IL.
The potatoes 10 be delivered Ia good strong barrels aud
each bushcl 10 be estimated al aiay pounds.
The bids 10 be directed 70 Captain a. Bs.kwiih c. g. v
A., N sshsASson, u U
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-15
A ~ H. CHAPMAN & co, AUCTIONEERS
IA. MAGNIFICENT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
AND WORKS OF ART, &c.
AT PUBLIC AUCTION, ON TOMORROW.
MnNnAX SIprEliHER


the property of n gentleman leaving for Europe,
~ the elegant private residence of r. Ben Cornell Esq.,
~ West Sixteenth street between Fifth and Sixth avenues
sale commencing AZ I0n o'clock
Rosewood ~ octave rianofortc,
Rosewood Drawing Room Suits,
Bronze and Ormou Chandeliers,
Velvet and Medallion Carpets,
Sevres and Dresden China Ornaments,
Pier and Mantel Mirrors,
Brocade and Face Curtains,
Artistic Bronze Statuary,
OIL Paintings by eminent artists
= Oak Buffet, Extension Table,
Bookcases Eegeres Centre Tables
. China, Glass and siverware,
Sheffield Table Cutlery ard Table Linen,
Rosewood Chamber Furniture, style Louis XIV.
The auconesr would call the particular attention of his
friends and tho public this SALE The catalogue comprising
the richest of Household Furniture G
auction this The furniture an made
than months ago and is Of the best description Sale
positive without A % weather.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

The Board of Aldermen last evening voted
a gratuity of $3.50 to each of their subordinate
clerks for extra services rendered during the
year. Though it has been usual to do this in
times past, we cannot see the propriety of the
custom. If the clerks do not receive q
sufficient compensation, then their salaries
should be raised; but as these gentlemen have
easy hours and light duties, with salaries rang
ing from $1,000 to $4,000 per aDnum, we
should say that they were well paid without
these gratuities. An attempt was also made
last evening to give the reporters of the Board
$500 each. Tbs project Mr.. Dayton very
properly rebuked as bs did the former, but
with better success, and it was lost re-
consideration was had, however, and the mat
ter was laid over, to be adopted probably at 3
more convenient season. Such o gratuity is
wholly unauthorized and unearned, the gentle
men for whom it Is to be voted having already
been paid for their services.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13
Tue Latest WAR NEWS.

A private letter from an officer at Port
Royal dated at noon on Friday, the 9th inst,
an hour or two later than any other letters
which we have seen, says that Gen. Stevens
with his brigade was at last embarked, and
was then moving from Hilton Head for Beau
fort. alt is expected that there will be sharp
/" fighting" says the writer, "as 1t 10 the
" opinion of Gen. Stevens that three thousand
4" Rebel troops are now there" We also learn
that the 46th New-York Regiment. under Col
Rosa, was to leave on that day, to occupy
Tybee Island; and also that orders had been
given TO establish several large guns in an
abandoned fertilization on Otter Island, which
commands the entrance Of st. Helena Sound
on the north, and to garrison the place. This
point is only about 20 miles from Charleston.
A dispatch from Capt Dupont to the Navy
Department, dated Dec. a, states that, in con-
sheraton of the importance to US of St Hee-
ma Bay, valuable for ts.proximity to Charles
ton, and because il commands several large
rivers, he had thought it beet to send second
expedition thither, under command of Command
or Drayton, to hold the island till Gen. sher'
man should be ready to take possession with
his troops. AZ soon as Otter and Tybee
Islands are taken possession of BY the land
forces, the vessels employed will be released
and will assist in the blockade. The important
points IN the vicinity of Port Royal have prob
ably before this been fully occupied, and are
now in fine state for defense.
The recent fight at Fort Pickens resulted
briefly thus: Two Rebel boats were sunk, and
Yard were burned the fagstafs on Forts
McRae and Barancas were shot away: the
former fort was very badly injured, and the
latter lie in the power of Fort Pickens, as soon
az reenforcements arrive in sufficient numbers
TO enable Col. Brown to hold the place when
taken.
An interesting communication from Mr..
Thayer, the American COnsul-General at Alex
andria, will be found in another column. Ii
appears from tLis that the VicerOy has given
another evidence OF good Will toward this
country, by directing that all vessels bearing
an unrecognzed Gag should be excluded from
the ports OF Egyp.
1t is reported that tho last British West
India mail steamer from Vera Cruz refused to
bring to Havana dispatches from the American
Minister in Mexico, because of the overhauling
of the Trent. 1t is also sad that the British
steamer Clyde would take on board at Havana
two rebel commissioners TO Europe, in place
Of Slldell and Masonic sai on the 7th.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13
Brsness Nctlfes.
IMPORTANT FACTS.

Constant writing for six months Is done cheaper with
Gold Pens than with Steel Pens therefore, it Is economy &c
use Gold Pens.
The Gold Pen remains unchanged by years Of continued
use while the Steel Pen ia changing by corroion and
wear therefore, perfect uniformity Of writing obtained only
By the use Of the Gold Pen.
Tho Gold Pen Is always ready and reliable while the steer
Pen be often condemned and selected mere
fore there great saving Of time in the Of the Goa
Gold capable Of receiving any degree of elasticity 30 A
the Gold Pen Ia exactly adapted to the hand Oh 'he ~
therefore the nerves Of the hsnd aud arm are n0' ' "
known to be the case by the Of Steel Tens
See The Pen Il mishtier than the o"0ru' in SH''ne'
column.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

The majority of our Board OF Aldermen,
acting as canvassers of the returns Of our late
Charter Election, initiate the fellow sentenced
to execution and on the gallows, who
Now felt Of the halter, then trsvsred the cart,
And often took leave, but seemed ion 70 dtporL"
There was great danger that they would be
obliged TO complete the canvass yesterday; so
the two Aldermen whose districts were still
uncanvassed managed to stay away until half
past II, when they spent less than an hour in
canyassDg o little more than half Ward,
and adjourned over in state of intense e1-
haustion. To-day it is presumed they viii
complete the opening and recording of the dis
triet returns and adjourn over to tomorrow
TO verify the foOtings of their clerks and sign
the returns, so that they may each charge
the city for ten days given 10 this duty, to
which few Of them have given so many hours.
If any laborer hired by one of these Aldermen
were thus to trihe with his work, he would be
kicked out and sent off without bis pay.
Mr. Opdyke lost four votes on the canvass
yesterday. His official majority can vary little
either way from 600.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13
arriving NEGROES.

Tie E1press asserts that The Herald's story
of negro fugitive from Beauregard's arm!
affirming the presence Of negro soldiers under
negro officers at Centreyille
/. now copied into Tnk TRIBUNE to establish the fact o.
the existence Of negro regiments"
% no, Sirs! We proved that long ago, by ill.,
dsputable rehite rebel testimony. See here
"Haw.orLEAss Nov. 24-2e,OoO troops reviewed
here to-day by Gov Moore and Gems Lowell and Ruele.
The line mile. long There teas one regmeaf d
laco free eioree The military dispay grand One
company displayed black flag"
This 10 from The Louisville Courier (printed
in Nashville, and q rebel. organ.) We submit
that this leaves no doubt of the fact that there
is at least one regiment Of negroes in the Con.
federate service, and that they drill and will
fight in line with the white rebels. And this
covers tie whole ground of principle. We be-
eve the deserter's statement that there are
tro such regiments now in front of our lines
ON the Potomac--that they have negro officers
and that one of them is commanded by a negro
who was drummer boy under Gen. Jackson
at the battle of New-Oreans. That Gen. Jack.
son "a sayeholder) called out the free negroes
of that city, armed them, and publicly pro.
claimed that their previous exclusion from mill
tary service had been a mistake, are all mat
tiers of history.
Now we do not propose to raise or arm me-
gro regiments to fight for the Union. We
think Gen. III. S. Lane was right in saying
that il will be time to think of arming the
negroes after We shall have been able to arm
efficiently all the white men ready aud eager
TO fight for the Union.
But The Express sees fit to keep up an
everlasting cOw-beling over its pretense that
the Republicans want to arm the slaves, and
asserts that, should this be done, our White
officers will resign aud our soldiers refuse to
fight We Indignantly deny it. Our officers
and soldiers are not whit less in earnest
than the rebels and no more under the domn.
ion OF anti-negro prejudice or cant which The
Express lives by exaggerating and inflaming.
All we ask is that the slaves Of rebels shall be
declared Free whenever they can make their
way to our lines. Ii they should have to fight
their way thlther, and choose to do it, that is
their own affair, which we should neither en-.
courage nor discourage. Let it be simply and
clearly proclaimed that they will be Free
whenever they reach our lines, and they will
cease 10 be of service to the rebellion and be-
come o burden and trouble to it, while our
generals will be great deal better supplied
with intelligence OF tho enemy's movements
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13
TOO LARGE A GRANT.

1t is proper that the City Of New,Yolk
should give to aid her charitable institutions;
but the largess, $50, eco, bestowed last even.
ing upon the Hebrew Benevolent Society, BY
the Common Council, appears to us to oe
quite too lavish, even were it not accompanies
by unpleasant circumstances. 1t seems HAS
this Society was Incorporated in 1882. bnt up
to within the last 20 months never undertook
to gather the bereaved children of their racs
into an institution and provide for their care and
support. A year ago last April house was
hired in Lamartine place, and since then wa
believe the highest number of inmates has been
a. and the annual expenditure for their sup
port, $3,4l0. Subsequently they selected
plot of land up town, worth $25 900, whereou
to erect suitable buildings. This the City
cbeeruly gave them, they pledging themselves
to contribute literally to the erection of the
edifce. But at the next session of the Legs-
lature the Managers went to Albany and
asked for $4,000 from the State for this
work. The Legislature told them they
could not give them the money, but COM
promised by inserting il III the New'lorh lax
Levy. Since then, an indefinite amount oI
persistent lobbying has been going on III tue
City Hail to get the Common Council to con-
sent to the appropriation. The Board OF Ate
dermen approved it, aud it was attempted 70
get the scheme through complete before tho
last election. Certain members OF the Coun'
cilmen however, opposed it, as unusual wrong
in principle, and altogether disproportionea "
the amount of good sought to be accom-.
plished For their pains they were tsrea'ene1
with defeat at the ensuing election, and CIR.
cular, setting forth their conduct Oh
question, was sent to the Hebrews thronsas
the city, calling upon them to vote ia ga.
these gentlemen. Last evening the aPp'sr
ton was passed, and now awaits the Ss 's., -
Of the Mayor. We believe it to DC ' .;n.
the city, aud to the many other 80" 60.
charities, whose receipts from tue ov' i. lila
DO not exceed $4,000 q year a'ose'"''' .n,,a
the manner in which this grant WIS
is dscredltable in the extreme
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

The Common Council last evening concarred
in the ordinance appropriating S5OO,OOO for
the relief of the families of volunteers, provid-
ing that no family shall draw more than -
per week from the fund. The allotment sys-
TEN was also perfected, ard placed under the
direction of the Controller. 1t is understood
that the relief fund is now quite low, and that
the additional appropriation is urgently needed.
The Supervisors of Kings County have resolved
to petition the Legislature to make these relief
expenses a State charge. Such course, it
seems to us, is no more than just. The City
of New-York, rs We all know, has furnished q
larger proportion of volunteers, according to
her population, than any other portion of the
State; but we do not see why she should be
called upon to bear an undue burden Of the
expense of maintaining their families, when
the State at large is equally involved in the
responsibility.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

In the House Of Representatives, yesterday,
the Military Committee reported bill author
izing the raising of a volunteer force of 81, 900
men in Kentucky, to serve FOR twelve months,
chiefly within the limits of that State, aud to
90 outside only on occasions of special emer-
gency. They are to be used to repel invasion,
to preserve the border, and to protect the
public property. After considerable debate.
the subject was postponed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

BY the Hansa, from Southampton on the
18th ult., We have three days later news from
Europe. 1t is of the first Importance, and
highly interesting. The affair of Slidel and
Mason created in England tie most intense
excitement; a furious meeting was held at
Liverpool to uphold the dignity of the British
flag, and strongly spiced speeches were made.
The feeling in Manchester and that vicinity, on
the other hand, was quiet, and not in harmony
with the spirit OF the Liverpool meeting. This
we learn from private source. The fullest
details of the affair, and Of the expressions OF
opinion called forth by it, will be found in our
columns this morning, together with articles
from the leading papers on the subject of the
seizure. The steamer Nashville was still at
Southampton. The other news by this arrival,
though interesting, is not of great Importance.
From the East we learn that on the DIST Of
November Dorvisch Pasta, with eight battalions
of Turkish troops, encountered body of 5000
insurgents near Piva, in Bosnia. After fight,
which lasted four hours, the insurgents we're
compelled to take to flight, with the loss OF
500 killed, and large number of muskets
which they left on the field of battle. The
Turkish loss, in killed and wounded, amounted
TO 100 men. A numerous body Of insurgent:
and MOntenegrins, who intended to invade
Kaoschin, were repealed by the Turks after a
bloody fight.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

We print elsewhere a report Of meeting
recently held in our City to devise ways aud
means 10 save the remnant Of our Aboriglnes
from the speedy destruction that threatens
them through White cupidity, rascallty and
lust. Mr.. Augustus Wattles Of Kansas, who
made some Interesting remarks, has been ia
miliar with several Indian tribes for years, and
fairly believes that their average honesty. fidelity
and moral worth is at least equal to those Of
Whites generally, and far superior to those
of the Whites who mainly surround and iniest
them.
Mr. Wattles holds that Indians will work
and provide for their own wants if allowed
fair chance; that they are rendered INDECENT,
improyident and vicious by the network OF
fraud wherein they are enmeshed. and which,
not content with robbng them Of their annui-
ties and their lands, racks invention to devise
new forms Of ylainy whereby to spoil them.
They know that they have no abiding place
that they are hardly settled il fresh location
till White avarice cOvets and seeks to west
it from them; so they are deferred from IN
dustry and Improvement, and driven to inte'n-
perence and other forms Of vice. But Mr.. w.
is not content with grumbliDg: he believes
these evils may b. resisted. and bis is li'ing
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

Gov. Andrew OF Massachusetts has sent to
the Secretary of War an indignant remon-
STRANGE against the employment of Massachu-
sctts soldiers in the business of catching fugi-
tive slaves, as has been the case on the Upper
Potomac. Mr.. Cameron promptly sent copy
of the remonstrance to Gen. Stone, with an
emphasize request that he would treat fugtiyes
according to orders.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

Moses LoweDburg, who recently murdered
Samuel Hoffman, an inmate Of the same house
with him, because the latter wished the front
door shut, while he desired to have it open,
was convicted Of willful murder in the Court
of Sessions yesterday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

Mrs. Mary HartuDg, whose case has long
been before the public. and in whose behalf
most strenuous exertiOns have been made was
yesterday discharged from confinement. A
conflict of authorities caused her TO be re-
arrested at once; but reassertion of his pre-
rogative by one of the judges concerned re-
suited ia her final release.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

than they have ever yet been. 10 short, We
ask that the War be waged for the Union,
pure and simple, with no though ther of
upholding or abolshiug Slavery, ~. with an
eye single to the overthrow Of the rebellion.
And this the great macs of loyal. Americans
will unite in demanding whenever they are
permitted to know what it is.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

A bill was yesterday introduced into the
Senate to promote the efficiency of the Navy.
1t provides for the retirement of officers who
have been on the register forty-fve years, and
authorizes the President to select an officer
from the grade of Captain or Commander and
with the rank Of Flag Officer.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

A resolution expelling Waldo P. johnson of
Missouri from the Senate, was yesterday offered,
and referred TO the Judiciary Committee.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

The Court Martial for the trial Of DR.. Fin
ley was yesterday dissolved, the defendant and
DIR. Tripler having amicab'y adjusted their
little difficulty, which led to the calling together
Of SO many officers to no purpose.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

The real opinion Of The Herald sun .,rsua
"the best course for all the States 70 s,,no.
i'is to adopt that instrument OF reeO" 9TH
+" ton" the Montgomery Constitution, -
Jeff. Davis as It's chief ruler. But " W. "a.
dare TO say so directIyi and has 70 W
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

The various propositions involving the ques-
ton Of emancipatiog the slaves of rebels were
yesterday considered in the House Of Repre-
sentatives. Mr.. Eliot of Massachusetts made
az eloquent and able speech in favor Of these
measures, which provoked some unusually
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

Mr. Wilson of Massachusetts yesterday in.
troduced into the Senate a resolution having
for its object TO regulate the business operations
of Suffers. The resolution, making certain
inquiries, was agreed to.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

the rebel masses and with the daily logic Of
the rebel press. And the legislation of Seces-
Tsa, though it has not yet gone the full length
Of The Dispoteh's propositions, tends steadily
in that direction.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13
Ae5p2lprk Daily Gnibn1ra
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10. 1861.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.


No notice can be taken ANONYMOUS Communications.
intended for insertion must De authenticated
by the address Of the whernot neee'ssry for
publication but uarSnty for his good faith
We esnno Uuderske to rejected Communications.
All business ers Tor this Office should be addressed to
"THs TAIBUEE." New.YoIk.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

A deserter, whose crime was committed
under unusually fragrant circumstances. is to be
shot to-day, at a time to be fixed By an order
of Gen. Franklin.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

weak objection. Mr. Conway Of Kansas took
strong ground in favor of emancipation, the
discussion continuing till brought to an end by
an adjournment.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

faith. We commend his remarks to general
attention.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13

WINTER CLoTHING-The cheapest, the best
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AT WILLIAM TAYLoR's SALOON


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Also endless variety of Fancy Articles for Christmas
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Confectionery, Bon Bon Boxes. Cornucopss, &c.
Masson's celebrated Paris Chocolate.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-13
AT HALF PRICE.

THE HOLIDAY HAT.--KNOX'S rule at his
popular Hat Establishment No 2l2 Broadway, Of Full
tonst is first first served that will for
those design purchasing and stylish HAT for the
holiday season. to give their order without delay HATS for
geuemcu Cars for children and FANCY FURs of every
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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

Fr,m III, 4dreItiser, IT0rideEce RI
lie C- phalc Pills re saIl TO b. n t.m,r, All .i.c
tive rem ~ for the escache, snd Of the very
for that very f.qu-nt COM pa mt which has beeu
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A IMPROVED FARM nj %,

A IMPROVED FARM of 24O Acres; $50
"A acres Under good cultivation, good buildings.
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January O. 1851.
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