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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-02

suIsE AMONG THE SEWER L,HoRERs EARLY yesterday
morning the aborers At work the excavation for the
sewer in Debevose street. DcKab avenue number
ing about forty men, went in body to Mr. Henry stir.
Ing the foreman, and demanded advance Of wages
from ninety conts 10 dollar Mr. Stirling informed
hcm that he had power 10 raise their wages and re.
erred them TO his employers, Messrs Barnes Co. and
a. tho same time ordered them go work. The men,
However, skouldered their tools aud proceeded body
ers there, and thus reinforced they compelled all
he men who refused TO iDin In tho strike 10
quit. This was notl effected without skirmish,
end some OF the men, who retnsed 70 take part IN the
otous procoedngs struck With stones From there
hey proceeded TO Flabusb avenue, and ehdeayofed 10
persuade the work there 70 JOIN IN the strko, and
their refusing, they also assaulted with sticks
nd stones Two uf he foremen who interferei were
threatened Information having been transmitted 20 the
Fret district station house, strong police force was
sent 10 the ~ ot upon which the rioters left but not
without the arrest Of three rngeadcrs namsiy,NIse
Walsh Michael Gray and Patrick Gsynor who we're
taken before Justice Noorhics They were remanded
tin 1iutsday next, when they VIII be ex mined
The Currency Question at Pittsburg.
PnrsHuRo, April 4, 1851
The business men OF Pittsburg and Allegheny
cities held an enthusiastic meeting on the currency
question, to-day Many business men not heretofore
participating In the movement were represented,
and The unanimous voice OF the me sting was
not 10 receive deprecated money except At the brokers'
rates Tue rat FOR Missouri and Virginia money to-day
are four per cent discount The Indications clearly
that the movement n The farmers demsrd 70
receive par funds for their py0auce.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-02
THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

RICHMOND April /, 1851.
The Senate has agreed the House amendment rela
tive 70 the transfer of the guns from se Bsllooa foundry
Nlhe Se1atnra presented pr0tes the passage
g tpe re ntons nio law The Senate refused 70 permit
IL 10 70 on the Journal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-02
INTERESTING FROM CHARLESTON.

IHAkItSTuN, Apsu I, 1901.
Tho Spanish Consul FOR North and South Carolina and
Florida has no ofci information concerning the move
ment Of spain 4. Domingo.
Senator wigfal expected TO make speech to night
at the Mills House, but arrangement aoout bringing
him ou. had been concluded at zen O'Clock.
The about the adoption OF the Confederate
States constitution by South Carolina fully confirmed
Fort Sumter ia all the conversation among the military
men,
Reports from Texas and louisiana confirm former state
ments relative 10 armng for the protection Of the from
tiers and assisting Pensacola The troops from Louisiana
have already been sent
MIR. wigfal had an interview to-day with General
Beauregard
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-02
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
The Instructions Of the Administration to
Our Foreign Ministers.
-~>~~~~~~-~~~~~~~~~c~~e-~~-
Departure of the Southern
ENJOYS for Europe.
ILLNESS OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN.
The Designs Of Spain Upon
st. Domingo.
What Our Government Intends to Do
About the Affair.
THE NEW YORK APPOINTMENTS,
&C.. Ac., 30.
ILLNESS OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN.
THE INSTRUCTIONS 70 OUR FOREIGN MIN

THE INSTRUCTIONS 70 OUR FOREIGN MIN
LISTERS.
WAsMycroS, April l. 1851.
Mr. Seward is preparing his instructions to the new
foreign Ministers who TO replace representatives
at the Courts Of Europe. learn they are of the
most antslavery kind disparaging the Southern rcpub
hc msrepresentng its institutions and ridiculng the
idea Of its peing aoe to maintain itself 1t is the first
time in the history of this government that the secre
tary OF State to Europe in the form of in
tructious bes against the domestic institutions Of f
teen States of the Union.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-02
OFFICIAL DISPATCHES FROM MEXICO.

. WAsF7INUTONj HPrII IoUI
Advices were received by the government this morn
ing with dates from the City Of Mexico to the 18th of
March The aspect of affairs unchanged. The new
government was gradually but surely settling down to
pernapepcy The interior Of tho country, however,
still afflicted with bandits, who robbng and plum
dering wherever aud whenever opportunity afforded.
letter also received this morning by gentle
man in this city from President Juarcz. he writes en-
couragngy Of the prospect OF speedy establishment OF
peace and tranquility throughout the country. All his
efforts are directed that end He manifests great in
torest md anxiety the prosperity OF the United States
and sincerely hopes that the troubles and difficulties that
now impend this country Will speedily disspated
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-02
SPANISH INTRIGUEs IN ST. DOMINGO.

wAsInaoToS, April /, 1901.
Senor Alvarez arrived here this morning. direct from
st. Domingo, with dispatches for the Spanish Minister
he left this afternoon for New York. and win return at
once 10 St Domingo carrying with him dispatches from
the spanish Minister here.
The high nded and outrageous conduct Of Spain, Ia
seizng that island may lead complications be.
tween government auf that Of Spain The admins.
fun possession Of all the particulars Of the
action Of Spain, and IL verv evident that the
secretary OF State intends - take the necessary
steps this matter, and will Immediately call the
ton Of the eparih government ". Here is another
embarrassing difficulty which be and disposed
OF.
Tbe proceedings under the auspices OF the Spanish CIV
ernment upm The Island Of st. Damingo have produced
a oecp sensation n administrative circles Mr. Patter.
son. Of dispatches from tho United states Consu
at Havana, in reference % the expedition OF Spanish
army occupation arrived here yesterday and had two
protrac, ei interviews with Mr Seward IL s known
that the information brought by him has been
tho subject OF consultation between the President
and the Secretary Of State. II s expected that
the latter will Immediately address energetic protest
to the spanish government This all the federal power
will he able TO 40 10 te present crippled condition
strange TO say, the prospect Of trouble with Euro
public mcn. They that a with foreign 20 ser
would be peeg gotsend In the present danger Of civil
strife it would once revive tho national sentiment
in the south aay the fever and in the end
result ID o rec1nsclidation os the country
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-02

order 10 give all the parties opposing opportunity OF
being beard The Postmaster General may attemo, 70
override the decieon Of Mr. o the ground that the
Dutch church ia not proper location. He undoubtedly
has the right to do So the former decision not bind
ing upon this adm inistraton
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-07-02
VIRGINIA HOTEL

TINE Virginia Hotel, extensively known to the
i Travelling Public as of the very best Hotels
in the State. is now owned solely by Messrs. WM H.
Il THOS. p. FEYT0N, who will devote their whole
high reputation which 1T at present sustains and will
leave exertion unemployed to render their guests
satisfied and comfortable. The recent additions put
to this establishments, enable the propueors to
commodate much larger number of guests than for
merly The whole building in the interior and exte-
rior has been recently reted and painted and looks
now .'good as new" eas1.. ....-....
! The proprietors have secured the services of Mr..
VIM. d. GILKESON, So, experiencedlandlord,
and formerly of the Taylor Hotel. Winchester, Su
Ierintendent who will pay every attention TO those
stopping at the Hotel Capable and faithful servants
also provided, to ensure the comfort Of guests
The table viii continue heretofore to equal that of
any Hotel in the State.
Connected with the Hotel are extensive Stables
der the management OF Byers &sCo., well known for
their experience and efficiency in this department.
Horses will be taken on Livery, and Horses, Bugges
and Hacks, Will be afforded to guests reasonable
TERMS
~ The Propretors are we'll prepared To accom-
modate families who wish to spend the summer
months in this healthy portion Of the Stale
This Hotel is well furnished and contains as good
and comfortable bedding as any house in the State.
EY In this Hotel there are two of FeldingS New
and Excellent Marbe-bedded aud Patent-cushioned
BILLIARD TABLES.
tsy- VIM. H. PEYTON, who has been SO long con-
nected with this Holel will devote his whole attention
to the accommodation of the guests He is thankful
for the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed, and
" oud respectfully ask continuance of the same
VIM. Ii. PEYTON;
THOS. P. PEYToN, Proprietors.
N. B.-The Office of all the Stage Lines at this
House, also the Office of ADAMS G cos EXPHESS-
VIM H. PEYTON 4 BRO
Marnb
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Gallant Affair Near Romney.

last Wednesday, party of fifteen, command
ed by Col. Ashby, were ont scouting, near Rom
ney Five oil tho party got separated from the
Others and being absen. some time, the rest " EN-
IN search of them, and found two returning, who
reported that they had been attacked by party
OF fifty or sixty United States dragons, and
that their three conpanions were probably kill
ed iie thirteen proceeded at once in chase o
the Federal mytmidoDs. overlook them beyond
the Potonac, attacked them with swords, pistol,
aud bowie knives, killed eighteen and routed
fAe reihaindei-none of our party being serious
" hurt. Col. Asilby killed five of the enemy
with bis own hand. On their return, they
found two OF the five who first went out, killed
and Captain Dick Ashby dangerously, though, il
is hoped, not mortaily wounded.
This il q brilliant affair. The odds were four
or tive to one against us, and they United States
Regulars; and yet our men killed more than a
man apiece and rooted the resi-, and took many
OF their horses and arms. The only drawback
is the injury to Dick Asllby aad tbs loss of bis
Two cOnlpa niODs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-07-02
A Deserved Compliment.

In the Virginia Convention, on the 22d ult,
Hon. W. S. Goggic, submitted the fllowing
Preamble and Resolutions, which were anan5-
mouszy adopted:
Whereas, 1t appears to the Convention that
while the enemy were marching in force upon
Phllippa, Barbour county, where a portion OF
our volunteer army was then stationed, two
young ladies, influenced by the most praisewor-
thy and patriotic consideratons-on the I'd day
of this moLth-performed alone, unassisted, and
unprotected, in the midst of those who were CO.
operating with, il net in I. ct forming part of the
enemy's forces, perilous journey of many miles
from their bones in the county of Marion to
the former place, and there communicated TO
Col T. rtei field the officer in command II our
forces. intelligence oi lle enemYs advance Oh
hat post. as well as other important facts with
view TO the safety aud preservation Of ouf
troops, and hat after lbe battle Of Phillippa,
which occurred on the next day, these ladies
continued to tender essential services 10 aid OF
the cause which they had SO generously voun
teered to promote.
Resolved, Therefore, That the thanks of all Tie
10y and faithful eope Of this Commonwealth
are due and are hereby rendered TO Miss Abbie
Kerr, and Miss Mary Mcleod, the ladies referred
to IN the foregoing preamble.
Resolced, That copy of these proceedings be
communicated TO each of them by the Secretary
Of this ConveDion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-07-02
Tke Ladies of stauntcn.

We have treq lently spoken in praise of the
very commemorate spirit manifested by the ladies
of this place. We have not INDUCED in any
fulsome eulogy, TOR we know that that would not
accord with the wishes and tastes of the ladies
themselves, as they are as modest as deserving,
and are not aspiring for notoriety or even de
served praise. Too much could Dot be said in
praise of the extraordinary ex services they have
rendered in variety of why's for the equipment
and comfort of the soldiers. They have labored
industrously, assiduously, and persevering5,
without compensation or hope of reward, and
continue to exhibit spirit which will not weary
in we'll doing. Whilst We know that the ladies
of other places have been doing their duty faith
fully, we feel convinced that the same number
no where have done more than the ladies OF
this place. 1t isabecause we know they have
: been actuated by the very best and most dsin-
terested motives that actuate the human heart,
that we are deeply mortified to learn from one
of their numbe that it has been reported in
some places IN the county that they have charg
ed for the service they have rendered. This is
altogether a mistake, and we hope, for the sake
of the ladies who are devoting themselves in
such patriotic end christian spirit to the com
fort of the soldiers, that cur readers will correct
such report wherever it may be circulated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-07-02
Fight Near Leesburg, va.

We have heIetofoi e had Northern accounts OF
the fight published below; but as all such ac-
counts are exsggeral, TO suit the latitude where
correct statement in the Leesbuyg WashiDgto-
niaD, of the Oath inst:
On the opposite side Of the Potomac, fror.
Seneca to Conrad's Ferry, Federal troops have
been gathering for the past week, evidently in
tending to cross ii possible. To Illustrate their
purpose, Col. Hunton, On ouaday night ordered
Captain Rogers tospiace two pieces Of bis can :
fon at Coufad's Ferry, so as to prevent their
landing Oh this side, which order was promptly
promptly executed and Lieutenant Henry Keaton
placed in command with some twenty five men
On Monday morning tie Federal troops com
menced q brisk FIRE on our nep, With Minnie ri
iies, which was promptly answered from Lieut.
Heaton's battery, causing general stampede
among the LiDcolnites; the artillerymen stood
90 to their work brayely. One of tie guns was
fred by Sergeant Wp. Ball, ard the other by
Wm D. Drish, Jr.; aft-r firing some forty rounds.
and the enemy running off from their post, our
lnen stopped for the day. None OF our boys were
hurt; several of The enemy are reported to have
been shot
Col Hunton was at the Ferry during The en-
tire day. Capt. R"gers was on hand dividing
bis time between the battery at the Ferry and
the battery at Goose Creek.
On Tuesday the enemy again appeared at both
Conrad's and Edwards Ferry. At the latter
place the emmy have heavy. cannon, and al
which point the rest of Capt Rogers command
have been stationed. On Tuesday evening Mr.
Harding, member of the artillery stationed at
Conrad's Ferry, after having shot with rife
two of the enemy, was himself shot in the thigh
by large sized musket ball. He was brought
to town by DR.. Vim. F. Luckett, who extracted
the ball and dressed the wound.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-07-02

TENNESSEE The following preamble and res
oution were adopted in both Houses of the Ten
nessee Legislature, last week: as-
Whereas, The people of Tennessee by large
majority have dissolved all further political rela-
tions with the Government of the United Stat s,
and trusting, do, to the patriotism and 10y
atty Of those who cast their votes against such
separation, that they will submit to the decision
and abide the fortunes of their State; There
fore,
Resoloed by the GeneAal assembly Of. the
State et'Iennessee, That we, the members of the
General Assembly, do earnestly appeal to the
good citizens OF the State to unite "a one man A.
gaiHst common enemy that we shall continue
to trust to their love of country, and CT their
homes, rather than to stringent measures of leg
slation, and, therefore, that in our iudgme-
neither new enactments for the punishment of
treason, nor the passage of test oaths to insure
pledge of loyalty from the citizens, are t.e rem
Iedies to be at present applied, but rather a con-
tinued eliance upon the patriotism and inteli
gence of the assess of the people of Tennessee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-07-02
The Feeling in KanaWha.

On Monday, the 17th of Juue, tie County
Ooprt Of Kaaawha appropriated $l5 900, for The
defense of the State, aud on he same day pub
lie meeting was held in Which the follJwing res
Eolntions were adopted g
1st Resolsea That as the county OF Kama " ha
gave large majority in the recent election g.
gainst the Ordinance adopted by the Oonyenflon
If Virginia, separating the State from the late
q. States, 1t is due to the people Of the Counly
to publish to the world the position they now
occupy, and which is, that recognizing the eat
principle which pervades the Declaration ci la
| dependence, framed by the immortal Jefferson,
and which is the basis OF Republican Govera-
ment. we cheerfully submit TO the vii. of The
majority, pronounced with unparalleled unanm-
|ity by the State at large, ratifying t at Ordi
nance.
We further proclaim to the world that al
though we differed in opinion ppoa the adoptiun
lot that Ordinance, We are now united 10 rlal,
and firmly resolved 10 stand BY Virginia ore
and entire and to defend her soil against all in
vasion OF United States troops, whatever may be
the pretext with which such invasion may be
made. 8.
3. ResolrsG, That the Richmond, Charle>toi',
Point Pleasant and Cincinnati papers ber lest
ed to copy the above sslas as -
JOHN d. LEWIS, Ohm.
W A McMuiien Sao'f 5fass
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W. a. McMellsn, Sep'J. a
Look out for Indians |!

C. Harris, Governor OF the Cherokee Nation
of Indians, is out with a Proclamation, cutting
loose from Lincoln's Government and taking
sides WITH the Southern Confederacy. The
Governor Of these Indians calls upon all Chicka-
saw Warriors over eighteen and under torty five
years of age, to form themselves Into volunteer
companies, copsistjBg OF at least fifty men, ezclu
sive of the captain, first, second, and third lieu
tenants, end frst, second, third, fourth and ltil
sergsan,s, and brelsr, making in the aggregate
sixty men to each company. The commissioned
officers to be elected by the companies, and the
non-cclamissioned officers to be appointeiiby the
captains, and to report to him con llete ro OF
the same as soon as they are formed, said com
panies to hold themselves in perfect readiness,
armed and equipped as mounted 'rifemen, 10
turn out tor the defence OF the county, the en-
forcemeGt of the laws, ard the mair:enaEce OF
the rights of the Nation, at minutes warning.
When called lrto service, the companies win lie
organzed into regiments, according to tie num-
ber with the privilege Of eecting their field off
GERS, the whole to be under the order of the
commanding General of the Chickasa !. Nation
Native Ghickasaws over 45 years Of age are adj
vised to form themselves into "Home Guards
These are the fellows to catch Lincon's vaga-
bonds, when their cowardly legs are brought in
to requlstion to effsct an escape from our tayo-
nets. $3.50
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3t4 For The Spectator.
1 CAMP 6 GARNErr june 2l. 1861.


ME-. EDITOR: :-PtssnuTng that The relailses,
friends aid syinpathizefs of the Augusta Lee
Rstlss whom they Lave left at heme would be-
pleased 10 hear something coBcerning their
whereabouts and preseLt condition, L a member,
on their behalf, beg your Indulgence IN b,ief
and hurried epistle.
We are enoanped in a dense forest in the
county OF Randolph five miles distant from the
town Of Beverly, and twenty four foin Buck
hannon III Upshur, where, upon our arrival here,
the enemy 10 considerable numbers station
ed; but upon being apprized of our close prex-
unity to them, they, considt ring 'pr deuce lie
better part Of yalor," forthwith relreaEed to
ward PhHlppa, where, it is said, they are con-
centrating the greater portion OF their forces. -
Ours is an admirable location for defence; r4n
deIed So both by nature and our uuceasing labor
since our arrival, which has been we'll directed
by men OF SQUAD Judgment and military compe
tency. The Regiment is under the ccnaiau, Of
| Lieut.. Col. Heck, numbering over niue hundred
men, ali erved Tor any emergency aud eager to
expei from this portion of our State the villain
Gus anG bar5arous hordes that are here fright en-
ing our people int, ti4e cir Gevish ineasufes i'm
bueng their natures with everything that i vile
and aDominable, thus assinilatng them to them
selves, aud poluting with their tuu tread Vr-
ginia's own sacred SOIL Heretofore We have
been suffering somewhat from sore feet conse
queut upon our long and rough march ons here.
bat, with this exception, al Of Us have been up
To tbs time IN the enjoyment OF perfect health
aud fine spirits. Ihaeed the pleasing circum-
stances by which we have been surrounded, and
tthe facility with which We have SUI mounted all
intervening obstacles must be attributed TO moth
iag .e.ss than The inerpositon of ID vine Peov-
idence, whose oinnipo5ent hand we finn Y believe
10 be aiding and a5etsipg us, thus nnpartlng tJ
Us condolences that es sentuay success ]. i'll Gro wn
our efforts in the cause of freedom. We are al
busily engaged in throwing u. breast ~or ks
IpaniDg onr cannon, &c. A good deal OF atten
tion is being daily bestowed upon Tie dsilI, at
I'VE Ill be perfected.
/ 3 Gen. Garuett, who sojourns be greater p9r-
tion Of his time at Laurel Hill, where The main
body of our army is encamped, paid us visit d
few days ago, snd expressed hiiIIsslf as higL j
gratfsd at the progress we had beer maxi ing
with Our tortifcations, a
As regards our fare, We get such as no one Can
complain concerhing it, The most entire salts
faction reigns throughout the camp, and the
strictest order prevails We olersh he belle
that The time is Lot far off in the future when al
things shall have been rectlfed in this we'll as
In all portions OF the South, aud peace and ude-
pendenee be the result of our etf,rts, when we
shall return to Old Augusta, whence No boas
Iof having originated, TO Feoei 20 he Gopgr atuia
iions OF lhuss whose freedom We deter lnillec
TO maiDtain or die III he struggle. -a
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Ha;r-Breadth Escapes Tru,v.

1t is rarely that we read ef more barrow es
cane than tie mother of Mr.. Gresham made dn-
ring the late vandal attack of the Lncolnites a,
Carter'S Greek The o d. lady is bed ridden. anf
was lying on her bed when cannon bail passed
through her room, struck the head of the ted
stead, ard passed on 6etaoeen tile sackinq ana
mattress, and raised her up off of her bed aaith-
Qgt dcsag 4er any injury She was then lii W.
ed to another room, which was actacled to the
rear portion Of the larger house, ard 10 few
moments bombshell passed through the apart
ment and exploded, striking the chair whtc|
she was sitting in without doing her the leas
harm Fred. Heruld.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-07-02

DANIEL WEBSTER ON REooNsTRUOuoN.-Wh ho
shall reconstruct the fabric of demolished gov
ernment? Who shall rear again the we'll pro-
portioned columns OF constitutional liberty g.
Who shall frame together the skiful architecture
which unites national sovereignty with State
rights. individual security, and public prosperity
No. if these columns fall, they will be raised not
again. Like the Coliseum and the Pantheon,
they will be destined to q mournful, q melan
choig Immortality, Bitterer tears, however,
will How over them, than were ever shed over
tie noEunen;s of Roman or Grecian art; for
they will be lie remnants OF more glorious
edlhce Unconstitutional American liberty Dan
leZ Webster