The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-08

Tar AMY woIAN-There IL great deal be-
ing said just nov ia regard to the injury that
different sections Of our country have r.
csiveds from the untiA 'ely appearance in their
midst Of the army v. rm, as well as the
probable extent of its on. erations. This de-
structive creature Is an ina 'ct that devsstates
the crops, and wherever 1t AZ pears leaves tho
field before dourishing, almosta barren waste.
Its operations are not, however, O 'nnned TO the
Gelds of the husbandman, but IL has recenuy de-
veloped itself in another quarter wi, fuily a.
Injurious results as heretofore exhibih ID In the
crops. The instruction in one section OF our
country has compelled the government \ % I'M
mediately place in motion large force to put
1t down; and in the necessity to hastily ph zee
the army In the field the administration has hA
to deal through agents, State officials, contrao'
tors &c, which has resulted in bringing to the
surface aH unusual number of army worms Of
the most destructive nature.
The press throughout the loyal States have
for the last six weeks contained numerous
statements and complaints Of the appearance
in their respective localities of this insect, q
we'll as Of the extent of its operations. It ap.
pears that 1t has suddenly sprung up in the Vi
cinity of almost every military camp, and the
reports Of its rapid progress in evil work are
somewhat charming to say the least The large
amount Of money that has been cssl to place
the troops in battle array, and the kxs.e attend
ing its expenditure, have furnished an excellent
fold for this new species Of army worm. We
have no doubt that If close scrutiny was made
of the operations of this biped army worm which
has become 30 numerous il the year Of our
Lord 1861, aud the truth laid before the pub
lie, it would be found that at least one
third of the entire capital that has been expend-
ed has been deyoured by them. II is probable
that Congress, which is now In session, will
have but little time to stop and examine
the damage done by this insect; and,
Judging by the results Of many of our
committees wa fear that 1t
would fail to accomplish the desired end If
attempted. We can, therefore, look for no salts
factory account Of the rise and progress Of the
injury that has been done by this new species of
the army worm from that source. The only
chance left for the public to ascertain fully the
extent of the loss caused by 1t is to bring the
agents, State officials, contractors, &c, before
court of justice on q suit for libel, that they
may bring against some journal that has pub
lishsd accounts of their operations. Then q
thorough examination can be had of the nature
aud workings of this insect, and the whole
facts can be spread before the public.
Ia view Of this, we would advise all agents,
State officials, contractors, &C., who can find an
editorial or advertisement in any newspaper re-
aecting upon them in any way, that particu-
larly disturbs their peace of conscience, to iu-
commence libel suit against the
proprietors of the journal In whose columns
the article was found, thus furnishing an OPP
portunity for legal examination into the ex-
tent of the ravages of this insect that the facts
may be forthwith spread before the world with
the endorsement of Judicial tribunal We
will 60 further than this, and will offer Q re-
ward for any of those army worms, whose con.
sciences are troubling them on account of the
structures of the preps, who will commence q
libel suit against any of the leading Journals
That our terms may be understood, we append
the following advertisement
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
The above reward will be paid to any Of those agents.
officials, contractors &c. whose consoiences have been
disturbed by the newspapers publishing statements Of
their operations, who will forthwith commence suit for
libel against any Of the leading Journals OF this city.
SECESSION AND ABOLITION DrscoNrENr--It is
hard to tell which growls the louder, the New
York Tribune or the Charleston Mercury
Greeley is as fer0cious against Lincoln becauge
the Northern troons are not sent nrematnre1v