The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18


ment mas made no provision whateve> on 'no
subject. This is all wrong 1t is the disS Oh
the War Department to see that all the OUTLAWS
OF recruits should be provided for from TIE very
instant OF their inscribing their names upon the
muster rolls. If this is not done, the hard
listed, iron-muscled patriots of our rural dis
tricts, who burn to distinguish themselves
by fighting against traitors, and aiding to sup
press rebellion, will become discouraged and
their valuable aid will not be secured.
THE PRvATEERs ABRoAD.-The privateers
have thus far carried on their depredations
with considerable immunity. There appears to
be no limit to their boldness or the scope of
their operations. Yesterday unpublished seve-
raj reports of their movements, one of which
was that British vessel saw, in latitude seven
degrees forty-seven minutes north, longitude
twenty-five degrees forty-eight minutes west,
three privateer steamers. The British mail
steamer Tyne also reports seeing privatecr
steamer between Rio JaAeiro and Pernambuco.
"A letter from the island of st. Thomas dated
August s, says that several privateers have
them, well armed and equipped, refitted and
prOvisiOned at St. Johns, in the island of Porto
Rico. OF the latter we have no particulars,
but as Porto Rico is Spanish possession, we
hope to hear that the Queens proclamation of
neutrality was strictly observed in Withholding
facilities from the rebel crews, and in ordering
the vessels to leave the port within the specified
time That these marauders are not satisfied
to remain near their own coast, but will push
on wherever allured by the hope of gain and
the prospect Of safety, is evident That they
are formidable foes is undeniable, and it is i'm
possible to estimate the havoc they have already
committed, and will continue to commit, among
our shipping, as long as they remain uncap-
tured. We are paying dearly for the neglect of
our blockade and the inefficency of the Navy
Department Nevertheless, past neglect ought
only to stimulate us to new efforts now and in
the future. There is no excuse for not main
tanning perfect blockade and adding to the
number of our cruisers in search of the pratt
cal craft that are now prowling about the high
seas. seeking what they may devour We have
already frequently urged upon the Secretary of
the Navy the necessity for action and marked
out the course he should adopt, but as yet we
see none of that promptitude which the occa-
sion demands, and which the country has right
to expect. Meanwhile, the consequences to our
commerce tell their ow2 tale Of disaster -
Mrs. LINCOLN AT LONG BRANCH.-The arrival
of Mrs. Lincoln at our favorite suburban water
ing place has created great stir among our
fashionables. From sharing the destitute fate
of our other summer resorts in the early part of
the season, Long Branch has suddenly concen-
trated all the wealth, beauty and aristocracy
that New York can boast Of 1t is not
merely the accident of the visit of the
Presidents wife that has worked this
change. Others occupying the saline high po-
sition have failed to excite similar interest
in connection with their movements. Its expla-
nation is to be found in the personal popularity
of the distinguished lady who is the object of
it. Her discrimination and tact, joined to great
amiability of manner, have enabled her to fill
as naturally as if she was born to it the high
place she has been called upon to occupy In
her general traits of character she resembles a
good deal that model Of the domestic virtues,
Queen Victoria. She is of the same active, in
quring habits, takes cordial interest in the
comfort and amusements of those by whom she
is surrounded and is the life, as she is the centre,
Of the social circle. Such woman could not
fail to discharge worthily and gracefully the
duties of position which requires a nice
discrimination in the treatment of those who
have the privilege of approaching her. A re-
publican queen, it must be owned, has the hard
est of all queenly tasks to fulfil. She is hedged
round by no divinity which can protect her
against the encroachments of the curious and OBJ
trusve. That Mrs. Lincoln is popular with all
who have had the opportunity of coming in con-
tact with her, is evidence that she is woman of
good feeling as well as good sense. -
GENERAL LYONS REMAINS TO Pass THROUGH
New YoRK-LET THEM BE SUITABLY HoNoRED.-
We learn that the remains of General Lyon will
pass through this city in the course of few
days, on their way to the home of his family in
Connecticut, where they are to be buried. We
can hardly expect our cold hearted Governor to
take suitable notice of this event, but the popu-
lar pulse beats so warmly with sympathy for
the brave and gallant officer who died for his
country, that demonstration of affection and
respect will be made, not the less earnest be-
cause informal, if it is only known when the
corpse is to arrive.
Meeting Of the State Executive Committee
Of the Union (Bell-Everett) Party.
The State Executive Committee Of the National Union
constitutional (Be Everett party held meeting in this
city yesterday pursuant to notice very generally
circulated among the public The committee organized
by Mr. Fred. A. Talmadge taking the chair and Mr. Geo
A. Hasey assuming the responsible position of secretary
The principal business transacted by the Committee will
be found in the following preamble and resolutions which
unanimously adopted
Whereas, after the labor of few months, since the
last meeting Of the Union Committee of the State New
York most fearful antciptons regard the then
future destiny Of country have been fully realized
Resolved, When deprecated the consequences that
would necessarily flow from the indulgence of party strife
and sustained rancor; when urged the adoption OF
measures of Cancellation and fraterna feeling and ex
pressed the hope that mutual forbeaance and loyal de-
voon 10 our common country should only guide and