The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-24

The different stories which have recently been
il circulation TO the effect that General Pillow was
soon to attack Cairo with fifteen, twenty or TWEEN
ty.Gvc thousand men had no foundation in fact.
The General has issued proclamation ordering
an eneampmcnt Of all the troops, armed and I'm.
armed, under bis command near Jackson, Tenn,
and he confidently believes that the Governor Of
Tenncs sec has taken steps 10 procure arms for
those Who have not received them From this ii
would appear that the much dreaded Tennessee
troops have been At no tine yet II condition 70
attack Caro- or any other place.
Governor Curtin, Of Pennsylvania, has parlonod
William Byerly, who was convicted in rhiladel.
phia last fail Of substituting false returns Of the
ciectcn'fog Congressman in The Fourth ward. A.
It wss shown At the time that Gyory, although one
Of tAo roturc Judges could neither read nor write,
the Governor considered that he was the mere tool
Of oiher9, aud that his punishment had been quite
severe enough.
GOV. Morton, Of Indians, in the selection of
surgeons for tho army will not be confined TO any
particular school of medicine or surgery, but viii
be governed entirely by recommendations Of fit
ness and general qualifications.
Mr.. c. l.. l.. Ieary, who has received tho Union
nomination for Congress in the Third (Baltimore}
utSulCL Cl NbIylduui eaySt III MS uutrCsS accept
ing the nomination. that lac is opposed to tho
principles Of the Chicago platform and in favor Of
the rights Of the South, yet he was for the main.
teuance Of the constitution and laws, and 30 long
az there remained single thread Of the flag Of the
Union 70 hang 10, there would lie be found.
The condition Of the fruit crop of Illinois wac
never better at this season of the year. The apple
peach, cherry and pear trees arc covered WITH
blossoms, and no antcipations Of frost are en-
tertained.
uumber OF shot, weighing three hundred aud
fifteen pounds each, have been shipped at Pitts
burg for the big Floyd gun AT Fortress Monroe.
This gun weighs 40, loo pounds and is now mounted
and ready for service. II carries ball, with
charge OF forty pounds Of powder, over four
mics.
Letters from some Of the honest Southern mer.
chants gay that il il not only impossible 10 make
collections 10 that section, but that bills Of cx-
change New York or Boston cannot be obtain.
I'd and II they could. the person applying
for them would he prescribed as an enemy TO the
South and he subject to annoying visits from vigi.
lance committees. Gold Is twenty per cent pre-
MUM.
A report has been 10 circulation ia Washington
that Surgeon n Pinkuey, Y. ). NJ. If Gated upon
to do duty against the South, would resign. That
gentleman has published card con,radictine the
rumor. lie says he ontertaips kindly feeling
towards the South, but whenever the government
calls hin lac will be found loyal to the Uuion. ami
under 10 other flag than that Of the United States
will be ever serve.
There is TO be no standing back in New Orleans.
0ffeers have been appointed to 90 from house to
house, and bring out every man and boy who Is
capable Of carrying q musket. Should any pro.
prietor Of house refuse TO have his place search
ed for men, The officer IL to report tho premises
s'under suspicion"
The oosequies "a Colonel yosburgh took
place yesterday. During the forenoon the re-
mains were visited by the friends aud relatives Of
the family, and al noon The preliminary service
was held Of the house, by tho Rcv. Or. strong the
pastor ofdeceased The body was then removed
10 DR., Hscauloy's church, in Fifth avenue, whore
the sermon and eulogy were pronounced. after
which tho procession was formed Nna Tie remains