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United States Circuit Court.
Before Hon. Judge Shipman.


July 15.-In the case Of Jose D. Degragies charged
with wully causing the destruction of the bark Kins-
man, on the high SEAS called on. The United States
District Attorney not ready Elk Judge Dean on the
part of the accused urged the trial. but after some ar
gumcnt the matter was indefinitely postponed.
The United States rs. Nathaniel Gordon.-The prisoner
was tried once for voluntarily serving captain board
the SLAYER Erie but the jury disagreed His second trial
was now urged on by exudgc Demand Mr. Joachimssen
who is engaged in the naval service Of the government
the case was postponed
Charles Smith, who had pleaded guilty to an assault
with dangerous weapon on shpboard, was sentenced
TO four months at hard labor and TO pay nominal nne
The Grand Jury came into with true bills against
the following PARTIES
The United States VS.. Maurice NJ German indicted for
murder on the high seas in killing Charles Brown on
board the ship Mongolia in April last.
The United States Mary Murphy indicted for passing
counterfeit coin in July Of this year.
The United States John Macdonald and Francis Love-
indicted smuggling five bags Of sugar. Of the value Of
$40 which were subject to duty.
The United States Christopher Luchsayer, indicted
for larceny the high seas, in stealing gold coin and
other property board the ship Vanguard in May last
SAINT with dangerous weapon Charles Thorne, Of
the officers Of the ship Sheridan
The Court directed the Grand Jsry to attend at eleven
A. n. tuesday, on important business
The prisoners indicted subsequently arraigncd.
Mary Murphy pleaded guilty and was sentenced to be i'm
psoned at hard labor for six months and to pay nom
nal fine
The other prisoners pleaded not guilty and will be tried
" the course Of the week.
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Perennial TntcIIircnce.


Captain Fl. A. Adams, Of the United States Navy, ana
Rev j. L. Purdy, of New York, stopping at the New
York Hotel.
Dr. Wilcox and wife, of Albany; D. N. Spooner Miss
Foley, and w. Dwight and family, Of Boston; n s. Thorn
ton Of New Bedford and Bedlow, Of Newport, Rhode
Island, are stopping at the Brevoort House.
T. C. Mrtono and L. J. Warner Of Carlisle Springs; s.
NJ Sherwood, of Sing Sing; b. 8 Clark, Of Rondout
G. Soaring and Louis Iafarge, Of New York. j. r. Catn,
Of Troy; R. Farrell Of Havana, and James f. Hotchkiss
of Emira, are stopping at the Lafarge House.
Gov. Gibbs, of Rhode Island Hon. Zadoc Pratt, Of
Prattsvlle Rev F. Evans and family, of Bermuda Rev
Peter Conway of Ireland John Grouse of SYRACUSE w
Arnold of jamaica; Mr. Heron, Of Toronto, and NJ p
Beems, OF Maysvile, stopping at the St. Nicholas
Hotel.
His Excelency Rapael Romero, Minister from Mica
ragua the United States Colonel Reese Of the United
States Army; A. Curtis Of Fort Adams A. G. Angel, Of
Rhode Isand George B. Haycock, of California; b
Norris Of Chicago Judge Folger of Geneva c. Fisk, Of
Troy and Mr. Andrews, of Bnghamton, are stopping al
the Metropolitan Hotel.
Hon. R. P. Ranney, of Cleveland; Hon. E. Sells, o.
Iowa. Hon. J. G.. Goodrich, Of Massachusetts, Hon
A. WEIGH Of Saratoga; Captain Oliver kdridge
A. b. Coz and s. Campbell Of Cherry Valley; H. N. Camp
bell and wife of Washington B. +. Lopes and son. OF
PHILADELPHIA c. March, Of Greenland, and N Chaplin, Of
Albany are stopping at the Aston House.
The health OF Hon. A. A. Durham, member of Congress
from Connecticut, is improving.
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MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN NEW YORK.
THE FREMONT REGIMENT.

Major General John G. Fremont was waited upon yes
terday at the Aston House by committee Of officers OF
the Fremont regiment United States Volunteers, now IN
progress Of formation The deputaon was introduced by
Dr. Justus Adeberg Of California; the we'll known geoo
gst General Fremont expressed himself much satisfied
with the intent and purposes OF the regiment, ana
promised his active support in procuring speedy &C
cepance of the by the authorities in WASHINGTON
This regiment rapidly increasing, and promises larry W
consists entirely of citizens Of German birth, and is Con-
manded by r. Rosa ESQ, formerly military in
Allied by GERMAN Metternich, Esq, well known by his
military exploits the Revolution Of 1873 Headquarters
HUMBOLDT Hall, Nos. 81 and 81 Forsyth street.
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GEN. HILLS UNION FORCES.
rKEDY MOVEMENT FROM GRAFTON-ANOTHER
BRIDGE BURNED.

'IFrom the Wheeling Intellgencef, July Is.
On Saturday afternoon all the troops in General HilPs
and In and Grafton received marching orders.
All the troops along the railroad between this point and
6r Gn also packed and moved towards Cheat river 70
loi Colonel Twins command. The design thought
10 on the OF the rebels at the Cheat river
tits fair 10 presume that secession is about to
eive its death blow IN Western Virginia
The rebels on Friday last burned bridge on the
eeorges Creek Railroad, not far from Piedmont, with
view Of cutting of communication with Cumberland.
Anerh burning Of the bridges between Piedmont and
csuberland some time ago. communication was still kept
with Cumberland via Frostburg by the Georges Creek
Railroad The burning Of this bridge has for the time
torYupted communication.
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BROOKLYN NAVY YARD.

Things pursuing the tenor Of their way at the
yard.
The Richmond, which hauled from the stream
alongside the Dock is having repairs made to her
She will upon the dry dock as is vacated by
the Harriet Lane.
The work the Potomac (5o going on bravely, and
she will be able to walk the waters Of yore, in the
space of about three weeks She awaits her armament
machinery, opmasts &c, which nearly all in readi-
ness To be put on board
The Rhode Island (6) will go into commission about
Monday.
The 1000 hands which employed on the yard were
all paid of yesterday.
The receiving ship North Carolina at present crowded
with seamen awaiting the different vessels which in
preparation at the yard There 700 seamen,
binary seamen and landsmen, on board.
THE OFFICERS OF THE IROQUOIs.
There have been two three changes made in the on
Of this vessel few hours previous 10 her departure
in pursuit Of the privatcers but hurried the
thortes in preparing the vessel for that record Of
her officers has not been left at the yard. As the
sci put out Of commission since her arrival at
this station from her last cruise in the Mediterranean the
chief officers Of the Iroquos the She is
pccted to arrive at the yard in two or three days.
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THE THIRD IRISH VOLUNTEERS.

meeting Of the Board Of officers of this regiment
held yesterday and the reports presented Of the
most favorable description showing that quite nun ,ber
Of men awaiting the acceptance of the regiment to
take up arms and accompany it to the seat of war Sey
raj Of the officers have companies now full and ready 70
camp Letters and dispatches have been received from
the friends Of the regiment in Washington assuring them
that their acceptance Is certain and take place in
day two These assurances have inspired them with
rew vigor and every step is being taken make the
regiment one Of the best that will leave the city Col
and has appointed Mr.. +. Mckenzie Acting Quarter.
master Recruits will apply at the above place for nc
ceptanGe.
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I'D, WEDNESDAY,, JULY II, 1881

nounced by the mastering officer TO be the finest ,
volunteers yet accepted from this city. AS eac' ~sS
8 allowed ninety five men, few more exper ~ hrs
men will be received and mmedate .Isnssa n lei
rations, horses and equipments. The pfoyae~ C VIZ.
psny are hereby notified that sc,n1 sng OF this
Acadcmy corner of Thirty Quarters, Disbrows Riding
on Thursday evening j. anth street and Fifth avenue
attendance ia nartie y H. at eight O'Clock Punctual
humber of mer' ,alarly requested. II the requisite
mustered into .oers present the company Will be
inc and oc tho United States service on Friday morn
Immediately into camp receiving pay and sub
con, o. A few more able bodied horsemen will be &C
w ed BY order Of Colonel A. T. McReynolds.
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PRESENTATION,

Lieutenant VIM. A. Lynch, Of the Jackson Guard, was
presented Monday evening with handsome and costly
sword by his friends The presentation made by
Mr. John Monks Jr, who took occasion to compliment in
the highest terms Lieutenant Lynch in the Of his
remarks The recipient of the generous gift responded
fitting manner, after which Mr. George j. Campbell made
lengthy and patriotic speech appropriate to the
son and the balance Of the evening spent in friendly
conviviaity The presentation took place in the Club
in
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COL. JULIAN ALIENS REGIMENT.

C0lohel Julian Allen ID now IN washington According
to promise Of the Secretary Of War, Mr.. Cameron
former occasion when Colonel Allen In Washington,
in May last, he to be received at the first oppor
tunty II is to be hoped that his regiment will be
cepted. He has now about eight hundred men, with
an addition of battery Of Bishops patent breech loading
guns The guns are now being built by private sub.
scription under committee appointed, of influential
citizens, headed by Brgadier General Crooke and Mr.
Taham OF the firm Of latham Bros Lieutenant Bishop
Is member If the SEVENTEEN regiment of artillery Of
Brooklyn, and will go with his battery to the war under
the command Of Colonel Allen. Lieutenant Bishop and
his captain have raised hundred and picked
chanics to his battery Several mitia companies
have offered their services TO in Colonel Allen
regiment
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THE CLINTON RIFLES.

In anticipation Of the immediate acceptance Of this regi
nent, several of tho companies will 80 into camp
Thursday one of the finest camping grounds in the
vicinity of New York. Subsistence will be furnished the
troops at once and contract has been made for thou
sand rifles with sword bayopes. The members OF this
regiment directed to report themselves their several
officers Immediately. The officers will meet at eleven
O'Clock to-day, at headquarters, 62 William street.
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ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT THE LONG ISLAND COLLEGE Hos
PrAL-The Brooklyn Aheneum, at the Of Clinton
and Atlantic streets last evening crowded by very
select audience ut the annual commencement Of the above
named valuable public institution. The platform was
crowded by many of the leading members Of the medical
faculty, well of New York as of Brooklyn.
The exercises began with music and prayer by the Rev
cine conferred the following gentlemen who were
presented by Or. W. H. Dudley to the President Dr. Ma
son:-Charles T. Ingersol, ]. r. Towmey, J r. Holloway
Edward II. Duggan, Jared W Scudder, A. NJ Edwin Gray
Howard A. Gates J. j. vanhoesen James Healy, Edward
A. Brown Edward p. Colby, Benjamin H. kidder W. W.
Fenno, J. W Sherry, George WI Davis
Dr. T. L. Mason, President Of the Council made brief
speech TO the graduating class the importance of the
profession into which they had just entered.
The address to the graduating class then delivered
by Professor De Witt 9. Enos NJ D., in which he offered
some very valuable suggestions to the young men com.
posing the class
Tho vaedctory delivered by Mr.. G. T. Ingersoll of
the graduating class.
The proceedings full Of interest, and the young
graduates loudly cheered by their friends
ceving their diplomas.
This College is the only that supplies the beside
long felt to be needed-he uniting of hospital for
practical instruction under the roof the College
The prospects of the institution very pleasing, and the
Council and Faculty are deserving Of all praise for the
interest they have taken In its progress The first
of military surgery given in the United States was
given in its school this year. and they claim to have sent
less than eight students into the ranks of the army
who Ill the post Of assistant surgeons. This is the
second annual commencement Of the institution.
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UNITED STATES MARSHAL'S OFFICE.

July 16.-F E. FIory, Frenchman, was arrested by
the police and transmitted to the United States Marshal
as suspected seccssons and charged with being at the
bombardment Of Fort Sumter. His trunks, which
directed for Charleston searched, and in Of
them was found military uniform, but the buttons all
cut or On being asked what he did with them he said
he gave them to gentlemen who desired them curos
ties He had sos in Union gold and silver, and French
passport dated 1855 He had large quantity OF letters
and papers, apparently Of private character and
carelcssy jumbcd together to convince the be-
holder that, whatever his mission may be- he certainly
is not intended for any Of tho departments Of State the
confederacy He said that he left Charleston the 23d
of February last for Havre and could not have been
the bombardment OF Fort Sumter; that he in the
ship Emma from Havre TO New York. and intended
main here and follow his trade butcher He had
passport for his recent trip The Marshal has for the
present held him for further testimony.
ARREST FOR TREASON.
Purcell II. Quinlan, who was arrested few days
since at Washington, by order OF the Secretary Of
State, sent TO this city in custody Of officer
of the State Department and transferred by
order Of the United States District Attorney the
tody of the Marshal who sent the prisoner the of
the military authorities on Governors Island.
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THE WESTERN VIRGINIA OATH OF ALLIE
GIANCE

Sn,e &f Vtsinid Ohio County, sS:1efo.e the subsc-
ber usNoe " the reace ior me county aoresa THIS
lay W'ssi1 county, came a. -, ana look ana SUD
tcribed uelohoWihs oath;- go
J. A. ysoannly swear tha i"lil support the Consti-
sutton thpnted States, una Inc laws maze m pursu-
ance there the supreme law of the land anything
jhe cons SsNisLa laws OF tne STATE o. virginia, or IN
he ornan Of tho Convention which assembled
nond the xsth cfeoruary 1901 10 tle contrary not
whstandng And hat win uphold and defend the gov
Of vi taah% Ss Vinucteu ana restored by the
Conyention WI t.aas smbled at Wheeling the eleventh
iay Of June Is, A. B.
G.sen under ehsad, this 9Th day, of July, 1861.
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MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.
EPTCIAI, ORDER
d IGAHb VhDFhs
HI ,DOvAlTIKS TIRSr DIvretou NJ U

HI iDQUARrERs FIRST DIVISION n Y SM1
c,r NEW YORK, July 10, 1851 (
Ooione J. Brooke Postley, of the Third regiment Tfus
srs, Is directed TO detail troop Of hundred men
from his and with horses and full enu,ra,cn,s 20
proceed 70 Baltimore, and there report General Butter
Soohei fostiey Will report " the Commanding General
FIST u,pision at bis quarters, at twelve O'Clock toor
row "wednesday, for further instruction. BY order Of
nj, WILLIAM HALL,
'na'yadef Genera! commanding First Div. N. Ism
A. P DALMArLR, Abide Camp "
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VANITY FAIR ON THE WAR.
no! FOR RICHMOND! HO! FOR RICHMOND.
OF TIE ARMY OF TIE u.
TRIBUNE OFFICE, PRINTING HOUSE, SQUAR

U.
TRIBUNE OFFICE, PRINTING HOUSE, SQUARE.
Grand Army of "Wdo Awakes, J" who paraded the
street. by torchlght shortly before the election of Lin
con requested TO appear at Printing House square,
the 9th of July armed and equipped with capes hats and
torches, and bottle of kerosene in their pockets.
DAYS ratons which will be the same as used by the Com
mandcr in Chcf-apples In any true patriot should
omit to bring these indispensable articles Of food, have
detailed large army of Miesian applewomen, who WI
for limited sum supply the rank and file with these in
dispensabc articles Of food.
Your position will be in the advance of the enemy
You will elevate your torches by night high in the air
so that the enemy may take aim. My friend Scott has
promised to aid you in this advance TO Richmond, at
which place you must be- at least many Of you shall
be left the goth, before breakfast When the Cock
crows On the Goth viii be with you m Richmond.
order that may be there, at any rate, Prof Wise
has kindly volunteered his services to take me there in
his balloon Excelsior"
exhort you to be courageous although cannot be
with you in spirit Remember, On to Richmond You
have already been accused of cowardice pursuing
the enemy and fighting beside your brother democrats.
Never mind. My hide is tough. Seek to make yours so.
Let him laugh that wins. We elected Lincoln. Enough
said.
By order Of Lieut. Gen. HORACE GREELEY
W. LLOYD GARRISON, ABIDE Camp.
THE ONLY "PRINcE" WHO CAN HOPE TO SECURE THE
ALLEGIANCE OF THE SOUTH.
The Prince of Darkness.
HIT HIM AGAIN.
$50 jeff Davis calls me rail splitter" murmured Old
Abe he thoughtully paced his and looked angrer
peated slowly and ccnchng his fist thcn I'll teach the
traitor that if used to split my rails, he'll very
have to cut his stick"
NEW CHILLY WILSON,"
The Senator from Massachusetts, who has already pre-
scnted the Senate with six "bs and has whole batch
more in his pocket.
BAD PRONUNCIATION OF AN HISTORIAN.
Sir Archibald Alison pronounces the American consttu
ton failure. This eminent historian at his old trade
of pillcrng other mems ideas. He has evidently got
hold Of stray copy Of the Daily Ne,cs.
THE CAvIL-RY OF THE NORTH.
The corps Of critics under command Of Representative
Wood Of the Neaos, and Major General Greeley of the
Tribune.
SCOTS GEOGRAPHY
On the large map which General Scott is continually
studying many points Of interest," but the veterans
attention is principally directed to Davis Straits
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EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POOR.

Let the city government pass an ordinance exempting
from taxation for period Of ten years all first class
buildings that may DO commenced Immediately, and
finished within year, Fifty-nnth street, the Fifth
and Eighth avenues and II is probable that thousands OF
poor laborers would at once find employment, and their
children be saved from the poorhouse The effect Of this
would be TO stimulate operations in various
other ways and give general animation to many sus-
pended branches of business This is what the paterna
Of the great cities of Europe would probably
do in emergency like the present under similar circum
stances.
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United States Circuit Court.
Before Hon. Judge Shipmap.

CHARGE OF CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAuD INSURANCE.
COMPANIES.
July 16-The United States u.s. r. g. Petiraoas and
Ohes-The defendants charged with setting fire to
the bark f. A. Kinsman for he purpose OF defraudng in
companies ExJudges Dean and Bcebe appeared
for the accused and urged that they admitted to ball.
unless Immediately brought to trial The District Attor-
ney heard in reply and after considerable disc
the matter was laid until Friday when the District
Attorney will put in adays in answer to those Of de-
PENDANTS.
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THE ANDERSON ZOUAVEs.

This regiment was transferred Monday from Salters-
willie, N. j. TO the barracks Rker's Island. The trip
up and around the bay the camp steamer Major An
dcrson made the occasion of quito gala among
the soldiers who had little field piece along and fred
any number Of salutes the way The regiment expect
TO be detained but short time before departing to the
seat of An exhibition drill of Captain La Fatas
magnificent company of French Zouaves-thc advance
guard of the rcgmentwl be given shortly raise funds
in aid of the corps
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MECHANICS, RIFLES.

Colonel Brill the Commandant Of this fine regiment, is
energctcaly at work drilling his officers and intends to
take his regiment into the field thoroughly drilled The
regiment now numbers 500 mechanics, and offers
have been received of companies from other cities.
Ex-Aderman J. H. Valentine is the Quar- As
ssnt Engineer Doyle, of the Brooklyn e. d. Fire De-
parment has accepted tho Captncy Of Company H. The
regiment has the promise of the authorities be
the first accepted under the call.
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LINCOLN CAVALRY.

This regiment, commanded by Colonel Andrew T.
McReynolds h nearly full and will be sent on to
Washington on Monday next Company was yesterday
mustered into the United States service by Captain Hay
man. United States in ntry under the following commits
stoned ofccrscaptain, ID H. Harkins First Lieutenant
s. c. Sprague Second Leutc.,ant Jas F. Duffy The CON-
pany numbered eighty FIRST Glass men, who were pro.
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DEPARTURE OF RECRUITS.

detachment Of fifty four men, in charge Of Lieutenant
HYDE sent yesterday by Major BURNETT part of
two hundred and fifty picked men, recruits ordered by
Major General Butler for the Virginia Coast Guard sta
toned at Fortress Monroe. A similar detachment will
leave every morning until Thursday, when the last will
leave IN charge of the Major. They inspected by
DR.. A. Holiness Of the Massachusetts, Third regiment
who detailed for that purpose.
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THE BRITISH VOLUNTEERS.

Aspecial application has been made the Secretary Of
War for the acceptance Of this regiment and is conf
IDENTIFY expected by the promoters that it will be Of
the first accepted under the call There have been
many difficulties besiegiDg the organization Of this rcgi
nsnt; but effort will be left untred 10 show the United
States government that there British residents the
Northern States who ready and willing TO sacrifice
their lives in the present struggle in the face Of
the late proclamation Of the Queen Of England.
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CONSTITUTION GUARD.

regular meeting Of this corps will be held this evening
at halfpast seven O'Clock, at Military Hail. 1913 Bowery
Business Of much importance will be transacted dis
patch has been received from Quartcrmaser Brauck Of
the Dc Kab regiment accepting the position Of Colonel,
that has been rendered him by this regiment.
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ALEXANDER CUMMINGS AND THE CATALINE
CHARTER.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
WORLD Orrrcx, July 10, 1851.
Ny attention has been called TO article in the HERALD
Of this morning, in which is stated that am RESPONSE
BILE for the charter Of the steamboat Catalina 1t seems
TO that IT would not be difficult TO ascertain who was
the of that vessel and who chartered it, But is
enough for my purpose to say that had more know
ledge connection with her ownership charter in
any way, directly indirectly than the editor of the
HERALD. Your obedient servant,
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CAMERON ZOUAVES.

This regiment being now fully organized and accepted
by the War Department under the call for troops
the officers will meet at the headquarters 491 Broadway
at one O'Clock to-day, where all further business will be
transacted previous to going into camp A full at
tendance is requested Propositions will be
this Office from parties who anxious to join this regi
mont.
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ANOTHER DISAPPOINTMENT TO THE FAMI-
LIES OF VOLUNTEERS.

The passage Of appropriation for the relief of fam
lies of volunteers by the Board Of Councmen occasoned
another excited crowd of poor females assemble yester
day in front of the Fourth distributing Office The
unfortunate had to be put of again. as no money
could be given until the official sanction of the Mayor is
given to the measure To-day or tomorrow farthes,
1t is hoped the poor women will receive some assistance