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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-15
New York, Thursday, August 10, 1861.

AMERICAN MUSIC HALL 4A OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES BAL.
xE1s, PANToMiMEs &c.-roRTRAIT PAINTER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-15

dAIETIES CONCERT ROOM, GIG Observation-Disclosures
Rooa ENTERTAINMENTS BALLsrs. PANToMIMKs FARcrs &C.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28

Fl. KEARNEV, February 23.-The pony sx.
! press passed at 4:30 P. 4.
SAN FRAECIsco, February 9, 3:40, P. M
No arrivals or departures since the last pony
express.
The heavy dry goods failures announced BY
the last pony, induced expectations Of a more
active demand for money on this steamer day,
and more failures were apprehended. On the
contrary money is unexpectedly easy. Al
though securities are "vacted, no more failures
have yet occurred, and it is believed none will
take place. The shipment OF treasure by Mon
days steamer, however, is expected to be
light.
The two delayed pony expresses arrived al
Carson Valley yesterday, and will reach SaI
Francisco this evening, with telegTaphie dates
from st. Louis TO Fort Kearney to the POD Of
January. The overland mail also arrived at
Los Angeles Yesterday, with St. Louis dates
to the Dist Of January.
Notwithstanding the delay Of the pony, the
last outgoing express took over ninety letters,
and by to-days express the letters will proba-
bly, number one hundred and City.
Both houses Of the legislature have passed
a resolution asking congressional aid to the
pony express.
On the evening of the 7th all Douglas mem
bers Of the legislature met in caucus and
agreed to advocate meeting in Joint convention
oh TIC SoLu INST ~ etsCs d CHiyeu states oeHa'
tor, and TO postpone nominating a candidate
until the day OF the Joint convention to 90 into
an election should be fixed. This was re-
garded as favorable to Denver. Since the
caucus, the senate adopted a resolution for q
Joint convention on the 20th, and the assembly
rejected It by SO to 40. The Republicans anc
Breckenridge Democrats opposing, and having
power to prevent any election if they act to-
gstber.
All the workmen employed at the navy yard
forts, and other public works on this coast,
have been discharged on account OF the EN-.
barTassed condition OF national finances.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28

The following appears in the commercial
-cnlnmna .f the New Ynrk Hcrnd

The following appears in The commercial
columns Of the New York Herald
The subject Of a steam service from Norfolk
to Europe is now engaging the attention Of
practical stesmbsatmen in this city, and in
conjunction with a well-orgsnized system Of
through freight delivery to points in the iute-
rior OF the continent, promises fair to be sue
~cessfRl. Norfolk, by its position on the Chesa-
peake, and Memphis, by its position on the
Mississippi, offer, through the Virginia aud
Tennessee railroads, solid inducements TO the
capital to be enlisted in the proposed freight
service. Nor do we see at present any prseti-
cal objection to a new feature lately brought
forward to msgnify the advantages Of Men,
phis, and that is, the establishment Of a direct
steam service between that city and Calves
ton, in TeXas, There is now a line OF river
boats piying,W believe, between New Orleans
and Mobile. The harbor Of Galveston will
ALWAYS prevent it from having a line Of steam
ers direct to Europe. But we really see nc
reason why steamers adapted to gulf naviga-
ton NAV not ascend TIE Mississippi to Mem
phis, as there is plenty Of water to that point.
The Virginia and Tennessee roads would, in
such case, form the overland link connecting
the steam service from Europe to Norfolk. All
such efforts and trade developments can meet
only with favor in this metropolis, because,
one way or the other, New York is benefited
Just in proportion as the general prosperity Of
the whole eountryis promoted. What say our
Norfolk and Memphis friends
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28
soUTUERy CONGRESS-.

MONTGOMERY, February 25--ln the Con
I gress to-day, a resolution was adopted, an
! stucting the committee on public lands to IN
ouire into the condition Of those lands.
Mr.. Rhett, from the committee on a perma'
nept Constitution, announced that the commit
tee viii be ready to report on wednesday
next.
In secret session a postal bin was adopted,
and additional appointments to President
Davis Cabinet confirmed; from these acts Sc
cresV was removed.
The appointments confirmed to-day are as
follows:
Postmaster General, Henry T Elicit, Of Mis-
sissipPl.
Attorney General, J. P. Benjamin, Of Louis
lana.
The following gentlemen were appointed
commissioners TO Washington city:
A. B. Romsen, Of Louisiana; Martin )
Crawford, Of Georgia, and John Forsyth, Of
Alabama.
Il is rumored that Mr.. Mallory, Of Florids.
will be appointed Secretary OF the Navy.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28
rhe Texas military movement-sCRP-
tHrel of the Alamo.


The Texas military Movement-sGRP-
tHre sf the Alamo
o. satarsay lat the telegraph announced
the surrender Of the San Antonio arsenal to
the authorities Of Texas. By mail we received
the9oHowing particulars Of ths surrender;
SAN AxroNIo, February Is, 1861, 81. H.
Four DAYS ago, Gen. McCulloch called FOR
volunteers under order Of the committee Of
safety, in the counties east and south OF Boxer
county. The tins and place Of. rendezvous
was t. be last night, on Salado creek, at the
crossing Of the Seguln road, which is four miles
from San Antonio. .
The call was promptly responded 70 ~ aooat
four HUNDRED men ready for immediate action.
Besides the above named forces, he knew OF
some three hundred in the city prepared Tor
cooperation. The camp on the Salado pre-
scented a very lively picture. There were
companies from Guadalupe, Comal, Gonzales
Caldwell and other counties.
After several hours OF impatient waiting the
order was given at hslf-past / o'clock A. NJ:
The companies from Guadalupe and Comal
took the lead on foot, next followed the others
in close order on horseback.
On the edge OF the city q halt vas made, az
the horses were tied in a mosquito tnieket, and
q given signal having been answered from the
city, a division composed Of a detachment
from all companies, advanced and entered the
city from the east by the Victoria road. This
was at fifteen minutes to 4 O'Clock A. NJ. The
balance remained ready to support the first d.
vision by direct attack upon the various oecu-
pied positions.
The first division, with the forces Of the
city, were quite successful, the Alamo was
taken BY surprise and the other places isola-
ted without the firing Of a gun.
At daylight the reserve that had remained
outside town entered the city on horseback,
passed in q direct line and in fine order to the
main plaza.
All business houses were aud are still closed
as were all drinking saloons, and the best or
der prevailed.
The Alamo property has been given up by
the gallant Capt. Reynolds, as true a patriot
as Texas can boast, who has resigned his COM
mission under the recent United States Gov
eminent, determined to adhere to the cause Of
the South.
At present, three o'clock P. NJ, two eomDa
MES Of infantry are still besleged, one in the
commissary, about 125 men, and the other in
The arsenal, and their unconditional surrender
demanded.
General Twiggs had been superseded
and another officer appointed to take the
command by the Federal Government, for
merry called the United States Government,
before the attack was made.
The lone star flag now floats as Of yors over
the renowned Alamo.
Negotiations are now going on for the other
property in this city, which, IL not given up in
a few hours, will be taken.
Through the accidental discharge Of a gun
four men were wounded on the plaza.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28

Major Bowman has received the appoint
mssi Of superintendent Of The West Poini

Major Bowman has received the appoint
msni Of superintendent Of The West Point
military academy.
The Crittenden propositions, as submitted
By Mr. Clemens, were yesterday rejected IN
the House at Washington.
was ramorsd IN Washington, yesterday,
that the Hon. John Bell, Of Tennessee, had
been offered seat IN tie Cabinet Of Mr.. Lin
coin.
By a dispatch received last night, from A.
II. Montgomery, ESQ superintendent OF tne
Arkansas State telegraph company, we learn
thatthe lire has been extended 10 Brownsviiie'
Arkansas, and an Office opened in hat place
Commissioners on the part Of the Conteder-
ate States are expected in Washington daily
They are accredited to the incoming admins
irston, and pending their efforts to negotiate
nothiag will be done to disturb the public
peace.
HMessrs. Bell, Douglas, Guthrie, Riyss, Gov.
Hicks, and others, had an interview with MT.
| Lincoln on Tuesday night, lasting several
hours. in which they urgently appealed to him
10 interpose for a settlement Of the present
difficulties.
Truth is ever eloqusnt-lOgie, even when
proceeding upon a false basis, viii elicit our
applause-but when he ~eloquenee Of truth is
presented with the force Of logic, the tide Of
thought, bearing the freight Of facts, carry US
on in their irresistible current, and assent is
lost in appreciation. This is the type Of an
address TO the People Of Tennsssee,2 from
the pen of a member Of the Memphis bar,
which We print on the first page Of tO-day's
paper. Let those who voted for secession
read it, and those who did not, ponder upon it.
Suggestions are thrown out with regard to the
calling Of a convention by the people, which
are worthy Of especial attention.
yes-Presidsns Breckinridgs, Yesterday an
nouacsd from the presidents stand in the Sen
ate chamber Of the United Safes, that be bad
received a communication. with documents
attached, from the Hon. John Tyler president
Of TIE apsace congressD at Washington,
asking Congress 10 submit the same to the re-
s~pective state legislatures. The clerk read
the propositions which had been agreed to by
the convention, which is said to be a modihca-
ton Of the Guthrie plan Of adjustment On ne
ton Of Rr. Crittenden, The communication
and documents were ordered to be printed and
referred to a select Icommittee, with instrHc-
ton 10 report at one O'Clock to-day.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28

last Monday was the day appointed By me
uniob-ssvers 20 meet at Nashville snd suppl
.bs mace Of TIE conyentlea (Which ought 10
have convened on that day) with a consulting
esueus OF politicians, whose object was to
divide out lbe state Offices among themselves
nv a sort o. q~uanfuu nsenuH distribution, with
out regard to The wishes Of the PEOPLE.
The project, so IamelY conceived, and set on
Zoo. bv hungry plses-seeksTs, Zee We learn
from the Nashville PsPsrs) Seems to have
svsnfuatsd 10 a complete fgzls. mem
hers elect. together with a few outsiders, did
assemble At the place Of rendezvous at TIE
sesignsted time. But, alas foi the movement
he adssr psopL7 got scent Of the culinary
preparafion going on among these bslf-fan'
5sbed sdyentufers in their wild hunt Tor Office
and stood aioof from all contact with them
They nav be induced by the false cry q
ssvolf - 10 vote the first time against secession
but IT does not follow that they are yet pre-
usrss to be Transferred ike sheep into tai
sbambles, By way OF furthering the persona
fortunes Of this or that politician. So ID
mission OF the ~plaee-hunters win be q fruitles
one. They win return to thsir homes "saddel
sat wiser men,"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28

o'clock on Sunday morning, as three men
named George Brennan, Andrew Farrell an
Boyle, were passing a street IN the city o.
Carbondale, they were attacked by a maj
named Martin Gibson. The former was in
stsntly killed, Farrell fatally stabbed, an,
Boyle dangerously injured. The weapon use,
was a large bowis-knife. No clue can be as
eertained for the deed. All the parties wer
said to be sober. Gibson expressed regret a
being defeated in bis purpose o. killing al
three. The murderer pissed through here yea
terday, on his way to Hilsesbarre Jail.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28

~ The New orleans Dslfa Of the 26th
inst, says:
We learn from Colonel Pickett, late United
States consul at Vera Cruz, who has just re-
turned 70 the city, having resigned his post,
that he squadron before Vera Cruz has been
reduced 10 the Macedonian. The flag ship
Cumberland bas gone 10 New York, the Poca-
houtas-and Powhsttsn 70 Norfolk, and the st.
cola.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28

RUMoRED Murray MOVEMENT IN Texas.
The San Antonio (rsxss) Herald, Of the 18th,
says:
that 3 large body Of men under the authority
Of the State, were marching upon Camp Verde,
with q view T. take possession Of the same BY
virtue Of The authority of The State Of Texas.
We are unable'to Say whether this is true OF
not, but Il Is quite probable.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28

President DAVIS CABTNEr.-Ths three
first selections made by Mr.. Davis, for biz
Cabinet, indicate that the vigorous coursi
foreshsdowed in the inaugural, will be carried
out to the letter. Messrs. Toombs, Memmin,
ger and Walker are first class men, and pecu.
liarlY adapted to the positions to which theJ
are designated. Gen. Walker is perhaps lesl
known here than Messrs. Toombs and Mem
niger, but the appointment will be regarded il
the gulf States as an extremely happy enc
N. 7. Daybook.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28

GEN. MIRAAoN.-This unfortunate EXPIRES.
ident Of Mexico, who was hotly pursued by
his nemies up to the latest accounts, succeed.
ed in entering Vera Cruz on the evening Of tb'
29th nit, aud obtained a passage on board Of
the Spanish war steamer Veiasco, which ar
rived at Havana on Monday last. We learn
that, 20 all probability, Gen. Miramon viii
proceed to Europe shortly.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28

HoE. JOHN BELIEVE find in the Cinein-
natl papers a letter from Mr.. Bell declining an
invitation to attend a festival in that city on
the 22d in henor Of the anniversary Of Wash
ington's birth day, as be deemed cit a higher
duty to unite with a number Of (his) country
men at home" Mr.. Bell left for Washington
City Saturday sfternoon.-NGShUfle UaiOn.26.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28

SxsEEApE TO Mas. JEFFERsoN DAvIa.-A
detachment OF about fifty members OF that
gallant corps, the Louisiana guards, under
command Of Capt. Girardey, proceeded last
Saturday night, with a hne band Of music, to
Berenade the accomplished eonsort Of the Pres
ident Of the new So1theTn confederaey, recent
" arrived here.
The complainant was most gracefully ae-
knowledeed by Ms. Davis, who, thanking
Capt. GirSrdey, said that she could not be ex-
pected 70 make a speech, but wished to maze
the oRiy acknowledgment In her power band
ing, stthe same time, to the captain a magni-
heent bouquet, tied in a tasteful knot Of gold
fringed TibOn.
The guards will treasure dearly this me-
mento Of their FIRST interview with this dis
tinguished lady.-M o. Piceyans, 2sth inst.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28

PHfLADELPHIA, February 25.-Young Arm.
strong was this morning sentenced to be hung,
For the murder Of Robert Crawford. He made
a speech to the court, denying BIS guilt, BIZ
made admissions showing be vas Ia son.
yav Connected with ne aHsiT.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28
MISSOURI STATE CONVENTION.
The St. Louis Republican, Of the 26th inst.


says;
Members Of the convention are beginning to
arrive in this city, on their way to the capital,
where they will meet on Thursday next. Those
with whom we have eOnversed, while they
avow their admiration and even devotion to a
Union which has been productive OF so many
advantages, are equally decided in saying that
ali political differences ought to be, and must
be settled now, and they will carry this deter
mination into the convention. They do not
propose to ask anything that is wrong or un-
reasonable, but they viii insist upon an ac-
acknowledgement OF the rights of the slave States.
We have before had occasion to say that the
convention will be composed Of the best men
in the State-not mere politicians, not men
who make ~offce-hunting a trade-but men of
matured Judgment, Of real patriotism and hdel-
iN to cur Institutions; and we have great
confidence that they will do nothing rashly OF
without sufficient justification. Coming d.
rectly from the people, they viii speak with
a potential voice, and their declarations will
be looked for with great interest. One thing,
called for by the proposition now pending in
Congress, to put it into the hands of the in
coming President to raise al unlimited stand
ing army, to be used in any way be may d.
rect, will receive, we doubt not, unqualified
condemnation from the convention. If intended
to coerce the seeding States back into the
Union, thereby inaugurating civil war, they
will not hesitate to denounee IL in the strongest
terms, and, in doing SO, they will but echo the
voice OF the State.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28
Southern sentIment from Senator
Pugh.
This distin
sDeerh said.

AUS Q~iatihkuA1AcA bentitUidu III a AeSeH
speech said;
The South had in the acquisition Of the new
States and Territories expended her blood and
treasure as prodigslly as the North, and be
appealed for Justice on their behalf. He called
attention to the unanimity Of the seeding
States, and if their present position could b
denominsted rebellion, it is, said be, as mighty
as the rebellion our fathers undertook in I776
You can, said he employ the swerd and baYo'
net; you may decimate them, burn their hou-
ses and sack their cities, but even then yos
VIII not suppress disorder, much less real
again the column of our lettering UHion.p
He spoke of the early history and devotion
Of South Carolina, OF her noble chivalry, and
her struggle for freedom, and he warned bis
hearers that the sword Is no remedy for ths
present unhappy disssnsion; for if opposing
armies shall meet upon the field Of battle
tbeneeforth we may bid adieu to union anG
peace. Fer myself, said be, I would rather
that Fort Sumter should be sunk one hundred
fathoms in the sea, than one drop Of American
blood shall be shed In its attack or defense.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28

Brps-The bids for the IS, OOO, 900 Treasury
loan were opened to-day at II O'Clock in the
Treasury building. The number Of bids are
very large, and The amount Of the bids, it is
supposed, viii double the amount Of the loan
demanded. The lowest bid, which was $4,000,
was by G.. A Burbank, OF Vermont; at IS cts.
the highest by J. T. Vanleck, Of New York.
at 96.01. Over SIS, 90 900 were bid for
Washington CoHfedeTGfiOa.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28
TENAs ELECTION.

Our last kilograms confirmed the assurances
Of the Texas journals, regarding the result ol
The peoples verdict on the question Of rstify-
ing the ordinance OF secession il that Statt
on the 23d instant. There has been no doubt
from the first as to the certainty Of polling an
overwhelming majority in favor OF secession
the only question has been bow large that
majority would be. Late adviees indicate
that IL win at least come up to the popular ex-
pectatisn. The vote Of Galveston-wRieh
stood 700 against 80 for secission-snd Of
Houston-whieh stood CPS against 100 for
secession-5ut too clearly furnish a forerun-
ner to the complexion Of the returns.
Inthis State the PEoPLE have had The cove
ted opportunity to speak at the polls directly
upon the great issue, and their voice has been
for LHBERTTi
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28

NORTH CAROLINA MILITARY BuL.-A bill
70 arm and equip 10000 volunteers has passed
the House Of Commons OF North Carolina
and was, on the 10th inst, on its third reading
In the Senate. The bill provides that the vol.
unteers thus enrolled shall be subject to thu
call Of the commaRdsr-in-chie in cases OIL
emergency; provided, however, that the gov.
ernor snail be authorized to enrol 10000 add
tional men in case OF war. An appropriation
had been previously made to arm and equip thi
troops to be raised.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28
M EST1oNaH eeNVESTlOx.

ruENEw YORK TRIBUNE FAVcRS
A NATIONAL CONVECTION.
Who among oar readers will hs surprised a
the above 1sssrtiouP who WIN Be al loss
to conceive the motive which prompts the adop-
/ ton OF this measure Of delay by the leading
Journal Of ne most radical sbohtionists /? SUI
prise, il any there be, will be allayed, and ig-
noranee enligbtene6, by The following signif.
cant and lportentious extract from the col
umns Ofths Tribans. Who can psruse it With
out the full consciousness Of the threatened
dangerT2 Who pondeF it without being startled
at the impending result; aBsi .as giss fair no
fioe that, shoHli such q convention be held, WE
SHALL ENDEAVOR TO HAVE ITS 40.
TON AID THE DIFFUSION AND Es-
TABLISHMENT OF FREEDOM RATHER
THAN SLAVERY. lit be heldthat negroes
are not men, then zoe shall INSIST that they BE-
not ngardei a. az clcmenf H0r a basis- f sohf-
Seal pspr-that representation IN Congress
and power in the electoral colleges be HENCE
FORTH BASED ON WHITES ALONE. Il
such convention be held, who shall ask it to
consider the propIiety Of letting e5eTy naaH
eaieh kis opp slapes, or OF lsapivg each STATE re,
to eateh each others fugitiDss or let them run, as
it may see fl. AFTER THE BORDER
STATES SHALL BE WILLING To ENTER
INTO SOME ARRANGEMENT WHERE
BY SLAVERY SHALL CEASE ON OR BE-
FORE THE FOURTH OF JULY, 1876, on
condition that ample provision Be made FOR III,
free passage 10 liberia, Heyti, Cenbal Ansr-
ca, or elsashers Of al nsgToss chs nay see a. 70
leaUs the COUNTRY 'for good toe shall! BE- ready
TO Wrge that 'a3jusiment.' In short, while we
DO not urge a convention, WE CONFIDENT
LY HOPE THAT SHOULD ONE BE CALL
ED AND HELD, THE CAUSE OF FREE
DONsWoULD LOSE NOTHING THERE
BY.o
Let it be remembered that should a nation
al convention be called, it will be invested
With plensry power over the Constitution, that
it can abolish TIE present system Of forming
the Judiciary and make it (what SEWARD has
onse said it ought to bs) eleeiirs by the people.
In other words, they can a5olitioaizs il. They
can abolish or modify the present fugitive
SLAVE Law; they can deprive de border States
of their slave representation as above threat
ensd, in the federal councils, and tOlA5 10 doubt,
make the most radical and snti-slsvery limo
vations that are practicable.
What journal in Tennessee win be the first
to be disgTseed By the advocacy Of Horace
GREELKY's project Of a national convention
for the purpose OF "adjasiisg' impending dE-
h~crllins
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28

@ A dispatch from Terra Fsute, Ind, of
the 23d inst, says that N. B. Markie, route
agent on the Terra Haute, Alton and st. Losis
railroad, was arrested here to-day BY a special
agent Of the post Office department, for rob-
Springfield, Illinois.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-28
nurnIng OF a Oour. house.

M~LLEDeEv1LLE, February 24.-The cont
house was discovered to be on FIRE at 4 O'Clock
this morning, and in a few hours nothing was
left but the bare smoking walls. The bOess
and papers to a great extent we're saved. The
FIRE is supposed to be the work Of an incsn-
H.