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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-30
POLITICAL.

rNAMMANY HALL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN GE-
4 neral Committee
A. special meeting q this committee held at Tsmmany
r. nrdy called the aenon Of the committee to the reports
which being that the democracy were not
united In the support their candidate Tor Mayor,
Mr. Ganiher and submitted for adoption the following pre-
abe and resolution which he believed embraced the cor
dial sea.iens OF the entire committee They unani.
mousy adopted and signed by every member Of the comni'
tee present viz
Whereas reports have been extensively circulated by
cous enemies of the democratic rsrty that Intend
TO sustain good faith the unanimous nominee OF party
for Mayor,
G. GODFREY GUNTHER,
Therefore Resolved that and all hereby declare
that such reports basey fse; that Mr.. Gunher "
honestly earnestly and enthusiastically supported by every
member Of organizations that party more
thoroughly and zeaous united in support OF naminees
that the glorious meeting OF the democracy In
Tamniany Hail. and the cheering information which
every election district In the city gives the
that the OF Mr. Gunther 70 certain,
and hereby pledge ourselves to devote all influence
energies increasingly until the polls closed Tues
day next 70 secure him an overwhelming triumph.
Resolved That the foregoing preamble and resolutions b
sguad by each member OF the committee his -
called IRON the ror -
The pf6amble and resolutions then signed, fol-
lows ELIJAH f. PURDY, Chairman.
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Sentence for Robbing the Mail, &c.

In tho United States Circuit Court to-day Joseph Ho-
mus, convicted Of rohbpg tho mail at Monument, was
sentenced 70 hvs years hard labor in Dcoham Jail.
Samuel Skinner, u New Bedford. convicted OF htng
the ship Margaret Scott for SLAYER sentenced 70 pay
fine Of 81 900 apd coAnement in tho Taunton jail for
five years.
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LIEUTENANT SAMUEL DOUGLAS, COMPANY
H. SEVENTY NINTH REGIMENT.

statement appeared in this paper few weeks ago to
the effect that Second Lieutenant Samuel Douglas Of
Company H. Seventy ninth regiment taken prisoner a.
Bull run had boon transferred to Charleston with several
other Union prisoners. Mr. Douglas was brought down
from Richmond 10 Fortress Monroe, under flag truce
IN the 10th of October and therefore taken to
Charleston az previously stated He holds the rank
VI Second Lieutenant IN Hawkins Iouaves.
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Inauguration OF the New Governor Gene
rnI of Canada.

MONTREAL, Nov. 20, 1861.
Lord honok was sworn IN az Governor General O,
Canada at Quebec yesterday
There was light fan Of this morning The Their
moBeter stands at &c degrees above zero
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THE NEW YORK EXCELSIOR RIFLE LEGION
This newly authorized regiment whose principal officers
are Colonel Bingham, cavalry and infantry officer and
some Of the principal members Of the United States Chi
oago Zouave Cadets Of the three mouths service
misses TO be splendid corpe Of picked rifemen from Cen
trail and Western New York It is expected that will
so into special service OF tho
and Colonel Bingham hopes to the regiment with Hon.
rys repeating rfe fifteen Shooter. We have seen the
rifle which is formidable weapon and weighs but ten
pounds IL will throw bali twelve hundred yards and
will discharge sixty balls in three minutes not heat
tho barrel. thousand men, armed with this weapon
will possess the lighting strength Of than ten thou
sand for there Is greater concentration of fire. with ten
times less exposure to thousand than to thousand
II is very valuable Good young men, OF the
the interior and western portions Of the State will and
this first class regiment for none but good men Will be
received into the organization, and they will find
service in warmer climate Lieutenant Colonel De-
Witt author OF the edition Of the 2ouave Light
antry and Bayonet Tactics.n Colonel Bingham may be
addressed for the present at New York Captain Hand
his native city, Utca Captain True and Lieutenant G.
Smith, at Auburn. Others win be assigned recruiting
stations in a few days.
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ZOO LATE FOR. CI.AssIFICATION.

If THE LADY VINO WAS IA BAYANrS ON THURS
day evening IN company with smother lady and gcnile
man. and on coming ou remembers the words N sorry,
and 80 am IL agreeable her the gent would
Ake her further Please address Frank
II, Cameron, station Il, Post Office
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I ST WARD.-C GODFREY GUNTHER FOR MAYOR
A. meeting Of the citizens Of the First ward held 40
on motion was resolved that we organize q The Fs Ward
every member pledging to give the nominees Of Old fs.
earnest and energetic support Resolved that No
proceed In procession 70 Irving Hall this evening attend
Mayor. THOMAS BYRNEG GRIND Marshai
Deputies-Parick Mcclure, Jeremiah Kennc6ck Patrich
Moore, John c. Baily Robert Lee. = =
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O0TH WARD UNION INDEPENDENT NoMINA-
~ uons-Eor Mayor, c. G. Gun Their; Inspector j. Mct
Herman. j. Ledwith; School Commissioner j. W. Remng.
ton.
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Unon hope the thirty four stars restored ia
York must mot do that by this election which would
place her hostile attitude towards those with whom
we have been At peace in the past, and with whom
can have so much right 10 and its profitable
results in the future. This, then the issue involved
IN the coming election. claim that my republican oppo
nsnthe only gentleman who has go. the least chance
popular support at this election beside myself repre-.
sente the principles TO which have alluded How
ever unexcsptonable personally that gentleman may
be- he stands forth upon this occasion az the simple
representative Of others His success IS the success OF
the abolition section Of the republican party He is
the representative Of destructive principle and his
success 70 declaration 10 the world that New York is
hostile to the return Of the Southern States TO their al
sgiance and duty under any till slavery
abolished within their borders, and tho basis upon
which Their property rests is totally DESTROYED Now nv
rends you need not be told that were these States
whipped INTO submission TO morrow, their people would
heNei return TO the Union under crcums ances OF this
character To deprive them of THAR peculiar sys,e,n of
laoo adapted AS by the laws of God to their eli
mate and agricultural products would bo to thar
i.o par rem waste, and to of altogether their
very sources OF existence. II they are borerora =,
oomc pack ., or even hold friendly relations with us
again, ~ must be by the andonment ON our mart ~ 49,
attempt TO interfere with their system Of labor wh;a
as necessary 10 them as is TO the anoca.s 1
prosperity OF the city OF New York Again we are cow
mercia and trading people. Whom peace shau no ra,,
must, II possible, renew and contjnnn ~
commanding position with reference TO the South
Thus the interests OF the city Of New York arc yaiv
connected with, and dependent upon the
Of friendly relations with that section whether II e in ~
out Of the Union. The emancipation policy success
full, would not only convert the South into deser, m
would natural result drive three or iopr nio,s s
negro aborers into the Northern labor marke, 10 com
pete with the whites, while the old and Young being
unable TO help themselves would necessarily have n he
supported by public charty-thus imposing a new bnr
den on the North in addition 10 that which The expeses
Of the war will cast upon it, And this my friends Is the
question involved in this election. Disguise as they
may oy assaults upon me, this is what they on
LhoE sdc-and this is what mean ours. II 10 the
sails Issue Igo before the icopo upon t. Let no man
voo for me who - nm aboitonst. do not want his
mgrort But % desire that the patriotic honest aud
conservative citizens Of bs metropolis shall rally for the
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

bitterly Of bad treatement during their con ?
fnment in the Arsenal. Gen. Frost and his
officers gave their parolls under protest. and
his men were allowed 90 avail themselves OF
the same when taking an oath mol To bear
arms against the United states
HEAVY rains have fallen nearly all day,
Notwithstanding, which. the streets have
been thronged with excited people, large
proportion Of whom loudly eensured those IN
authority for putting loaded arms Ia the hands
of INEXPERIENCED volunteers 20 shoot down
inoffensiye citizens for insuiflent causes. All
good citizens deprecate the action of lawless
parties and Justly blame the troops for their
indiscriminate firing upon crowds Of innocent
people without orders and cry out against the
unnecessary marching of soldiers through the
city
In order 10 allay the excitement and restore
confidence 10 the people. Gen. Harvey has
issued ! proclamation 10 the people Of the city
and the State Of Missouri, which has been
posted throughout the city. expressing deep
regret at the state of things existing here,
pledging himself 10 do all IN his power 10
preserve its peace. calling on the people and
the public authorities TO aid him IN the dis
charge of his duties He saws the military
force under his command will ONLY be used
be compelled to rescTt 20 marital Law but EN-.
platically states that the pnhlic peace must be
preserve and the lives aud property of the
people protected. lie SAYS he has no author
~ to change the locations Of the Home
Guards quartered in the city but TO avail all
cause of irritation and excitement If called
upon 10 aid the local authorities will use the
regular army in preference. In accordance
with this proclamation battalion Of re gulArs
have been sent to the city and placed under
the command Of the Police Commiss toners
- sctn military police corps Consiie
lawlesnefs has prevailnd in the last two "a,
and several innocent Germans have been shot
in the streets
The feeling against the Germans is mos.
intense. The regular volunteers and Home
Guards are composed mainly of that class Of
citizens, and il is through their acts 50 many
innocent people have been killed.
Several persons charged with firing on the
troops and shooting on the streets. have been
arrested
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13
From Washinyfen.

Special 10 the HeraIrsl
WsesfscToy. MAY IA negro traitor
saws il is the intention of the rebels TO begin
the conflict Immediately. They complain
that the Montgomery government is too slow.
JEFF Davis has been expected Al Richmond
for the last eight days. Gov. Letcher said
no dihnite plan of operation has yet been
determined on. Capt. Meigs has been re-
connoifering the heights overlooking Wash
ington with view 10 the erection of forth
cation Gov Letcher said he had ordered
the officer commanding at Harper's Ferry to
withdraw his forces from Maryland. The
rebels are erecting heavy batteries at Jefer
son Rock to command the Virginia and Mary
land sides Of the Potomac and the Sherman.
doah. also other approaches. When the gov
eminent gets ready 10 march the rebels will
be speedily dislodged.
An army officer from Cairo reports there
is not the slightest apprehension Of an attack
There are plenty Of troops TO hold il against
any force from the South.
The Washington Tribune's correspondent
SAYS, Horatio j. Perry has been appointed
Secretary of legation to Madrid.
An officer returned from accommodating
SAYS there are but six thousand and five hun
dred troops az Richmond. Several Southern
segiments were expected daily. Governor
Letcher was hourly communicating with the
Montgomery Cabinet and acting under their
orders. Five thousand four hundred troops
we're at Lynchburg, and more expected.
Advices from Louisiana state that there IL
danger of Slave instruction.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13


PrRRYvILLr, May lI,-There is rumors of
skirmishing at Alexadria. to day. with Com
psny of Virginia Cavalry
MAY 1.-THE times special saws a resolu-
ton wac offered in the house that members
from Baltimore were illegally elected and
their seats be declared vacant Ii WAS refer
red to special committee. Ii IL reported
here that an armistice for sixty DAYS has been
proposed by the South. Several rebels from
Baltimore were arrested TO-DAY as vagrants.
The report of the committee on federal re
lations censuring President Lincoln and APP
plauding the Southern coniederacy was en-
dorsed as the doctrine by the Legislature
ANNAPOLIS. MAY l2.-Gen. Butler, with
fifty men and two pieces Of artillery. left this
afternoon on n steamer. on secret service.
A messenger from Gov. Hicks 10 Gov
Letcher has returned from Richmond. He
saws the Nirginsns expected 10000 Confed-
crate troops by Thursday last.
The Union men here are indignant At the
occupation Of MARYLAND soil by Virgins.
A sudden NOV ement OF rebels from Har.
per's Ferry. 10 day. against the Relay House.
is feared by many judges of military affair.
The Virginia army must soon fight or dis
perse
The Secretary OF War is hurrying forward
forces for the blockade, and informs friends
that by the time Charleston and Savannah
experience It's effects, New Orleans viii be
closed.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

CHICAGO. May 1.-THE Evening Journal
says:-We have reliable information. by =
gentleman direct from Memphis, TO the effect
that there is large body of rebels al and
about Memphis, who are mustered TO attack
some point North. supposed to be Cairo
The exact number is not known. but il was
generally estimated that there we're 30 600
The respectable citizens Of Memphis do not
sympathise with them. Spies are kept con
siantly watching the military movements At
the North On four separate occasions, they
have manned and armed steamers for an at
tack on Cairo. but before they started intelli
gencs Was received that made those ia com
mand deem il safe to defer the enterprise -
Our Informant says the rebels seem impatient
for night, and threaten 10 start on their own
account If not led soon to the field of action
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

s. LoUIs. Nav Il.-Msny conflicting ru
mors prevail in relation 90 the cause Of the
fr.ag On the crowd Of spectators At Camp
Jackson l.ss evening.
Some say rocks. brickbsss and other miss
les we're thrown at the volunteers. smashing
musksts. breaking limbs. and otherwise
wou1dng the soldiers While others assert the
contrary.
a respectable citizen. 81 e,e witness who
stood fe- feet behind the troops that fired.
ststes positively that 10 recks we're thrown
AMI no pistois we're frct b. the crowd. and
that the only prsvocaiion given vas abusive
eplthets launched - Germans N the ranks.
Il : known. however. tia; after the firing
commenced shots were returned BY parties IN
the crowd and several soldiers were voun
ded
Il : understood that thorough inrestiga.
ton Of the matter bss been ordered b. Capt,
LYON. -hen the truth vill hc known
several troofs are already Under arrest.
II dihicuh - learn the names Of those
killed IA consequence Of their speedy re
rnovsl By friends. bat fUll lisi vii be 80
cssfsined TO-DAY
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13
Important From NJ. LoHis.

ST. LOTS. Nsy ll.-Hon John Howe AT
Col Robert Campbell received note from
General Frost. which has been distributed
throughout the Cts ia extras. earnestly en-
treating his, anil the friends Of the State
Militia. nov held prisoners Of war. in the Ar
senai. to abstain from any demonstrations !:
also stating that their safety depends upon
the quietness in the city. and that any rot
ops proceedings would arouse the populsce
in the lower wards. and result disastrously to
TIE CITY
There are reports OF insuboriinstion In
the arsenal. which are credited. and fears en-
tsrtsinei for the lives Of the State troops.
should dis turbance occur IN the city.
General Hsrney has arrived. aud taken
command Of the United States forces.
Captain LYON viii start for Washington ~.
tnorros
The foliesing additional names OF the
killed have been ascef.ined Casper III.
t;lenercoal. John Svickhsrt. John Waters
T. Boan. John Jones Of Port,ge cou nty'
Ohio. : Czrie. ChrisisA Dssn. Mrs. Nc
Cunlif, Mr. Chapman. J d. Allen. and two
bows named Icenpower and LEASING.
DR. Geo. Ssndeson was stabbed last
night. in drinking saloon. By Judge Buck
ner-bofh are prominent citizens The DIFF
iculty grew out Of the Camp Jackson AFFAIR.
Buckner gave himself up and VAS lodged IN
Jail Ssnderson received three -ogD<s in
the ssomsch-each regarded fatal.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

INDIANAPOLIS, MAY II.-Indiana has eleven
regiments in the field The twelfth viii be
composed Of two squadrons of cavalry, two
batteries Of artillery. and perhaps corps OF
ssppers and miners. The fse regiments in
the State service will be armed and uniformed
in the next fifteen days.
IL is understood that the Campo at Rich
mond. Terre Haute. and Lafayette. are tenn
porsry, 10 be occupied until the troops are
armed, uniformed, and furnished With tents.
These camps. with comfortable booths and
beds. were furnished by the respective cities
free of charge.
One and perhaps three more regiments for
three years, dependent upon instructions
from the War Department, will be raised for
United States service in the course OF the
next ten days.
Contracts will be made in the coming eek
for large quantities of shot and shell.
The Legislature adjourned today for ten
DAYS
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

BALTAeRk, May ll.-By an arrival from
Old Point Comfort. We learn that that post
is now ready to resist any attack.
The Cumberland, Pawne Monticello,
Harriet Lane and Yankee were off Fortress
Monroe, enforcing the blockade.
The steamer Yankee passed an armed
schooner on Thursday up York river bat
after proceeding a short distance. was fired
upon from a concealed battery and compel
ell 10 return
A number OF steamers are cruising on the
Potomac ali heavily armed
Southern troops are concentrated in the
vicinity OF Norfolk.
An Alabama regiment of 100 men and
20 Cadets had just arrived and are in the
vicinity of Fort Norfolk The Nirginisns
have now FIVE battere. erected in the Norfolk
Harbor
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13
NEW INDIANA REGIMENTS.
From New York.

BUFFALO, May ii Five companies of vol
unteers left to-day FOR the Camp at Elmira.
The Home Guard. Hon. Willard Fillmore,
communicable fire companies and the 18th
Regiment, escorted them to the depot
Nxw YoRx. Nav lit is said negotia-
lions are pending for chartering the Great
Eastern for the United States service
1t is reported the Federal authorities took
possession Of the Custom House at Alexan-
dir, Virginia, to-day. No resistance was
made
II has been decided upon TO keep two reg
iments encamped on the Battery here As aid
10 the police in case Of necessity.
The Nashville Banner, Of the Sth, saws a
vessel arrived st New Orleans on Monday,
the Confederate States About fifty boxes
Of guns and large amount of ammunition
had reached Nashville, from the South.
SPECIAL TO TEE WORLD
WASHINGTON, Nav 1.-THE Government
has decided that in the case of Massachusetts
the Governor may select from the regiments
rendered, the number required for the war
This applies to other States.
Soms South CsroIins troops have arrived
at Hsrper's Ferry.
SPECIAL TO raE riNr-.
FKrprRIcK. Nh. MAY 1.-THE Legisla
ture will adjourn on Monday ill the 9TH o
June
A lot Of horses and cattle, on cars On rouf
for Baltimore, was taken by the Virginia
troops. near II arper's Ferry to day
TIE Union feeling in Western Virginia j
daily growing stro niger.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

Carr vsco.-The heavy rain that prevail
"a on saturday morning meuhat retarded
the preparations going on at Camp figo. and
70 some extent dampenei me ardor Of tbs
troops for taking up their quarters in the
tented field" During the afternoon. how
ever. the clouds broke away and the various
companies marched out 10 the Camp. Their
march through our streets attracted a vast
crowd Of citizeas 10 the side walks and win
do~s. The troops here are all fine looking
men, and when properly uniformed and equip
ped viii present one Of the most soidierly
regiments in the State. The regiment in
Camp vigo Is the l4sh and : composed Of the
following companies:
Asbury Guard. Cap J. r. Mahan. Green
castle
rerse-H.ute Guard. Cap. J b Hager.
Terre Haute
Clinton Guard. Cap. PR Owen. Clinton
Parke Guard Cap l. A. FOose. Rock.
Vile
Knox County Invincibles. Cap wm Har
rOw Eincennes
Owen Guard. Cap. J H. Martin. Spencer.
Crescent City Guard. Cap. y. :. Thomp.
son. Evansville
Old Post Guard Cap. Geo. Wood. vincen-
nee.
Union Ride esp j R. Kelly. blooming
ton
Martin Guard. Cap. \ Kinball. I.oogoosa
One or two companies remained in the city
over Sunday and viii so into camp today
They we're quartered in the Gymnasium aud
other public buildings. and fed At the Buntn
House. Some Of them Informed Us that they
would not care 70 90 to war ii the, could
always find such raticns
Rigid discipline be established NJ camp
at once, and the y, Of drilling will com
mence in earnest
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13
From Virginia.

WHEELING, May l2.-There was an i'm
mense Union demonstration here last night:
The occasion was a surenade to Hon Jno S
Carlisle, Frank Piespont. ". G. Brown and
other delegates to the Western Virginia con
vention which assemblies here tomorrow
eloquent speeches were made by Carlisle and
Pierpont, taking most determined ground
never to submit 20 jeff Davis government.
and urging the united action of North West
ern Virginia in favor Of an immediate dvis-
ion of the State. Their suggestions were
most enthusiastically received. The United
States Flag will be raised on the Custom
House tomorrow Already large number
of delegates have arrived Ii is supposed
that from twenty-five to thirty counties will
be represented