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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-18
THE REAL REBEL DESIGN
CLOSING UP THE POTOMAC
MARYLAND TO Be lNVADtD'
Washington to be Cut on From
the North.
ARE WE PREPARED p

s,,OL Dispatch 10 The N. Y. Tribune
WASHINGTON, Saturday, August IL, 1861.
All tho talk and al the apparent movements
On the part of the Rebels toward direct at
tack upon Washington, about which there 10 much
anxiety and excitement, are merely TENTS 70
cover Davis,s real purpose. That purpose 10 the
closing of the lower Potomac, and the throwing
Of strong army across the river into st. Mary
.aa Charles Counties, both Of which ore outand-
out Secession In sentiment. This done, they
win march up to Annapolis and shut on that
route ALSO leaving only the Baltimore Railroad
open TO the Government, and that can be closed
at moments notice by o midnight foray upon
the bridges, 40 the Kane conspirators proved to
our cost.
This is the real design Of the Rebels, and as
soon as they get few more secreted batteries
along the river, they will attempt to put 1t into
execution. Once established in Maryland, they
count upon formidable rising Of the Seces-
sionists of that State, and the investment Of
Washington with almost a certainty Of sue.
cess.
Rely upon it the Capital is not out of danger,
ror will any amount of secrecy as to army
movements, however judcious such course may
be, improve the matter. The Rebel force in
Virginia outnumbers oBrs, and il is daily increas
Ing. Is our augmentation going on at the
proper speed, or are we on every occasion to
oppose a greatly superior force, IS in the case
of tie brave Lyon, and in almost every case
since the war began
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-18
LAUNCH OF THE FIRST GUNBOAT.

Mr.. John Englis yesterday afternoon launched the
irst of the gunboats now under construction, in the
presence Of about 5000 people, among whom were
few attaches Of the United States Navy and small COM
pany Of ladies. The pilots Blue Peter elevated
Dver the stern, red Arg was in the CENTER aud two
American flags Aoaea from other parts. As the blocks
were knocked away, very gradual motion became
pereeptble, and ae graceful gliding into water called
forth admirati and cheers. Once launched come
Judgment could be formed as to her sea-gong qualities.
Tie opinion Of the Spectators laudatOry Of the YES
ses model and thOie able 10 judge speak in the same
strain of her feryiccble qualities tug pulled the
sunbost to the Novelty Iron Works.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-18
CITY ITEMS.

ANOTHER sEcrssrosIsr.-Major Charles Koppsnan,
Is he styles himself, about IS years Of age, and
pretending to be from Carroll County, Miss has been
for number Of days staggering about different local-
ties in the city, carrying revolver and bowieknis,
and talking very foolish treason, particularly when
somewhat +" elevated" He pretends that no fought
very bravey for JEFF Davis and Chvalry ct Bull Run,
and was an officer in the Rebel army He finally be-
came % annoying that Capt. Cameronofthe Eighteenth
Ward Police required bis attendance at Headquarters
where be will remain until instructions can DO re-
ceived from Washington. ..,s@.~-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-18
The following H. the speoi,, list,

DEATH IRON LocKJAw.-Coronsr Schirmer held
an inquest yesterday at the NewYork Hospital the
body Of William Anderson Of Allen street, who died
on Friday night from loehjaw. On the 10th inst de-
eoased attempted TO got of Third avenue car with
bundle under his arm without waiting for the car 70
and AZ he supposed disocated He went TO q surgeon
and had il dressed and 1t appeared 20 DO doing well
till Thursday when il began to pain him severely ana
continued to grow worse ill early yesterday mopng
When lockiaw sot IN. aud hs soQa expired.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-18

Thy STEAMSHIP ErsA.-Tbs steamer sailed from
Liverpool July 81 touched at Queenstown the follow
ing day. and sailed at p. for this port. The agency
of the line are not at all apprehensve for her safety
on che Is one of the most substantial ships aoat hav
ING seven water-,ight Compartments. The steamship
Persia, which followed the Etua, had clear and
pleasant weather. making the passage in eleven days
Some dsarangement Of her machinery 10 supposed to
have taken place. and the next arrival from Europe
viii probably announce her putting back. We pub
lshsd OH Friday the list OF Der cabin passengers,
among whom is the agent Of tho line, Mr.. John G..
Dale. The following are tho names sf the ssesrage
passengers;
r,ou Li,trroo-Mr. Wahbura; jos Tsmlinson, Charles
pnIl Flsseh Baden; y. Godwin Jones' John Phillips
La Wilson; s. Smith, wife and infant John Dsn.On Adm
de-, Vim Taylor and wife, &. Stiff Smith Sc ah MAGn-
Vile; Kohei Thos Mycron Lou. Lsnoni Blaehj o.
nfant Jones; Jane rbbet FrtDei.: Hughes and
wife Mic Herghy, and Sarah Benheld and infant s.
Cow; s. Eleslyi ". Pet.ibonsi Riggs y. Zimmerman,
O. Hane wife and infant; q. Armstrong; Thos Cabs sith
VIM Jones aud wife j. Williams, Esther Phbreos, ard child
r. Marss and wife III: Bsunan and wife Reilly and vile
Jas PsIe w Funnell aud wife John Taylor and vie.
Fton QusAitovnMars Mue,hy Ellen Colips, James Col
En Coye Rebeeca SPeane John and Julia kibrias
John Sarah BROOKE Csa Dunn }. Griffin, FaaisE,
DOYLE Margaret Smith Patrick H. ad Ann Kelly las Law
endsr NJ sumuera Dan Miles j. Murray j. R.isy, L. Re
s.n John shelan, j. Duty Hugh fsctnes Joha Farrell j.
ny sarah W6sisn, NJ Corooran we and chdrsa T. CARROLL
T. Banks Csh Dongan, harsHet Cymmias T. Fach Edwsrd
yeae MMGsre, And Mary oRs,sy ksysnAsh and Sits,
vsn Margaret obcss, Jis and Peter 2suly JOAN Murphy,
WIN. Kelly.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-18

CRIeKEr AT LoSG BRAYcH.-Yesterday q ori eket
match was played at LongBanch Tor the first time. the
occasion being trial Of skin between eleven ofthe
cicketes temporarily scourning a. Long Branch and
tue St. Georges Club. During the game, which was
commenced at II am, and ended at pm, Mrs lin.
coin visited the grounds aud expressed pleasure 10 wit
Messing the game, which was novelty to her, The
score Of the match is as follows:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-18

MIsIoSARns SAILED.-The following missionaries
left Boston on Friday for Calcutta by the ship Com
peer:
R,y d. yinton and wife Mrs. J. N. Haswcn Miss Jane
M Dawson Rev. w. w Hiek Mrs. Clara A. Hicks, Rev. j.
ID Brown and wife Of Baltimore, Rev. ID. W. Thomas aud
vifs Of Wsstem NeN.Yerk.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-18

SPECIAL MrErTso OF The ConNos CoUScL.-
The Common Council 1t Ia understood, will hold q
special meeting Monday for tho purpose of devising
mean, Of relief for the families Of volunteer troops
who have been for considerable length Of time quar-.
tered in the city during the organization of their re-
spectiye corps.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-18

DETENTION OF The STEAHsHlP.--The steamship
Marion which should have sailed for Havana yeser-
e afternoon, at O'clock, was detained for Govern
"eut dispatches to Key West She viii sal this mora
Y ate0'clo0k.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-18

TIE CAsr OF SERRILL AND THE 40,OOO.-Beyono
an examination of the papers and documents found on
tho person and in the baggage Of Thomas s. Serrili
nothing was done by the legal authorities yesterday.
The examination of the prisoner before Commissioner
Henry is appointed for II o'clock on Monday morning.
the case being argued on the part Of Government by
Stewart L. Woodford Assistant United States District
Attorney and the part of the prisoner by Cikson
N. Potter esa. Meanwhile Serill remains in custody
in the Tombs 1t Is said that there is ample testimony
to coroborate the statement in article yesterday
relative to his Secession Dragging and assertions aboard
MARRIAGE OF yHE Rrv. DIR. SpRIss.-On Thurs-
day morning the Rev. DIR. Krebbs, Of the Rutger
street Presbyterian Church, united in the bonds OF
matrimony the Rev. DIR. Spring. Of the Brick Church,
to Miss Abigail Williams, the daughter of the late
Elisha Williams, Of Hudson. Columbia County. Since
the marriage il 10 understood that the Rev. Doctor and
his bride have been spending their honeymoon at Long
Branch.
ACCIDENT TO THE Loso BRANCH STEAMER Sea
sHoRE.-Tbe steamer Sea Shore, which left the foot
Of Robinson street on Saturday at p. M, when Oh
Fort Hamilton, en- route 10 Port Monmouth, became
unmanagable, owing to leakage that occurred in her
boilers. signal Of distress was at once hosted, and
It being observed by Captain John Mason Of the
Newark steamer Thomas p. Way, which boat was on
her return trip from Coney Island to Newark, he
promptly went the assistance Of the disabled steamer
and on learning the facts Of the case he at deter
mined upon taking the Long Branch passengers to
Por, Monmouth, previously, however consulting the
majority Of bis passengers on the matter, the most Of
whom aeceded to bis request. Some Of those from
Bergen Point objected to the proposed arrangement,
but they were oveuuled. On arriving at Port Mon.
mouth, the Captain Of tho Way was heartily cheered
by the Long Branch passengers who intend getting up
testimonial for bis prompt services. The Way then
took on board the passengers from Long Branch to
New-YOrk and proceeded on her route TO Newark,
where they were Transferred to the Philadelphia 10 D.
m train the agent OF the Long Branch Railroad Com
pany taking them In charge This eyentful trip ended
on their arrival in town, at II 2. IN.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-18


In accordance with the advertisement OF August
70 tho proposals. FOR furnishing 10 900 small tents, like
the French +" tenfe abri" opened yesterday, ut
noon at the Quarermssters Office. The following
are the bids:
Mil. n \. xssnt, 1000 . s. Geo p Lode Co.
S ~ ss u i 90 ' Stone s ccc 81 a. g
q i,ia.Sn T. Zoo I S.i sjs 81 Ei 4 y
200 Nos. and E. - n No. Sat % NE, s 80 g. No
- o. No - 9o ChAIes ~ h E, Ias,, 10 Y
1000 Al a. 50; H. Hall Newark 900 at % W, made Of
THE MORGAN RIFLES.
CoJ. A. Glu,z of the Humboldt Jagers, and Col I.
CeIlnau of tho Morgan Rifles have consolidated their
commands for the purpose OF siiectng more speedy
organization of regiment, to he known US ihe MOI
gan Rifles The Two commands lu.DT viii io
provided with quarters tomorrow by Quar'ermasIef-
Gen. Arthar.
THE ELLSWORTH REGIMENT.
Detaehments of volunteers for this regiment, which
IA now quartered at Albany, arriving daily, and
tho organization will soon DO completed so far as the
number of men is concerned The men are drilled
Fix hours each day by their officers, majority OF
whom were attached To the late Col. Ellsworth's Chi
csao Zouaves Tie remainder Of tho time is passed
by the members In gymnastic exercises, fencing, BALL
playing aud other inygorating sports. A citizen OF
Albany has furnished them with melodeon, and In
the evening the several which Rave been Or
ganized entertain their companions at the barracks
The Governor has not yet assigned a commanding Of
hcer 10 she regiment.
DECEPTION.
DIR. Mott, the State Inspector, while inspecting
company of tweniysix men, recognized several Of the
men as having once before been subectedto his manp
ulaton. Upon examining tho inspection rolls, 1t was
discovered that twelve Of the men Lad already under
cone inspection and been mustered. They had been
borrowed from their legitimate company for the
sion and to swell the ranks Of aspIant for military
honors Many receptions Of this kind have been prac-
hcad but, when discovered the ofRcers discharged
aud the remaining men turned over 10 other companies
CoMMIgsARY GENERALS DEPARTMENT..
Caissons and timbsrs for the new Parrot guns which
are now being manufactured for the State at Cold
Spring, srrivedst the State Arsenal, Thirtyfh street
yesterday. The guns will soon follow.
ANOTHER MASSACHUSETTS RR6IAiHNT.
Mr.. Frank T. Howe, tho Massachusetts, agent 70,
| Nsw.York, tslegrapled from Boston tia. Cue letl
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-18
BROOKLYN ITEMS.

THE CIrr FISAscEs.-The Committee Of the Joint
Board Of Aldermen and Supervisors having finished
their abors, are ready to submit their report Mos
day evening. They recommend that the sum Of $ss.-
57 &c bs fixed AZ the amount TO defray the interest -
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-18

Run OVER CAsuALrr.-A boy ak Isar so o. =
the son Of Peter Cugear, residing on ,ns nm ~,
S % a,nrday by milk wagon ia Grand street r. D'
The child sustained severe though not iata ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-18
,NpRoyEMENTs IN RECRUITING.

On Friday meeting Of Germans was bold Of the
Cooper Institute, for the purpcsc Of improving the
preaep system ofrecruiting German volunteers Near.
y dozen Ge.nan regiments hare been formed In this
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-18

pr,o,.x CAprunrp.--Two burglars su ue ssat
entering the store of J. g. Lat.imsr Nc ~ fan ous
street on CAPTAIN Smith Of the First Prsclnss
I To Other escaped Tue accused gave aas mai
George Wilson. us was committed tyr eAa'al''
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-18

srAsprso ArrnAr.on Friday night an sn 3 o. o.
CURED in house in North Eghtn s Wn,.S - and
sSIoe man named Hiram Carpenter Aiiss Se n
SiS words between them Wsnsley drew knae s9s
stabbed Carpenter in two places inaiSSsrg
wounds, Wansley was arrested, ana eoAs"'~
await the result Of Carpenters INJURIES
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-18

Mrs. Brownings illness was only cfa weeks sb aS,a
snino nature than usual medical skill was sunmonea
but although anxiety in her behalf was neoesdI tss
se there Was no whisper of great danger until .nS
third or fourth night, when those who mos. Sys oaine
sad they had never seen her so III; on and from that
,laept was thought to DO improving in hee 'i N
hersan believed thai and III had supa ss'A''
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-07-17
RESOLUTIONS.

The f5lIowiug are the resolutions adopted
by tie Democratic County Convention, which
..e failed % pr.,u.s al time for last weeks
.ssua. as ~ ta-u stated they meet our uu-
qualified appreciation.
WHEREAS the D .mncracy Of Cambria coun-
y true now. As ,v-r. To tbe constitution and
the uuiyu. aud whereas, unfortunately, pOr-
tiou OF the people of some of the States have
raised the standard of revolt. and are In armed
rebellion against, aud IL G,tance Of the
stiturional authority of toe General Govern
mcut, have seiz5d the property, reduced the
forts fired upon aud murdered peaceable citi-
zens, therefore be it,
ReSoICed, That whilst we are now as here
tofore willing to concede to every section of
the country its constitutional rights, and. if
assailed to aid 10 defence thereof, We are de-
termined to assist in the preservation of the
union, maintaiuance of the constitution, and
the enfoIce of the laws and to this
end we will energetically support by all hen
orable means the national administration ia is
pralseworthy efforts TO put down rebellion aud
punish treason.
Resolred, That the war in which we are
now engaged, Is one for the maiutainance of
the best aud freest government which has
ever existed not a battle for the abolition Of
domestic slavery. or the preservation of any
sectional party,-and, whilst we acknowledge
it to be the duty of every good citizen to sub
nit willingly aud freely to the decision of the
| people as expressed through the ballot box,
! however distasteful that decision may be, we
will hold to strict accountability the party
now in power for a strict, impartial and con-
stitutional administration of the Government
| Resolred that the Government, assisted by
the patriots of the loyal States, is abundan tly
| able to put down rebellion without the perpe-
tration of single act which would bear even
! the semblance of unconstitutionality and we
regret exceedingly the action of the President
/ in suspending the writ of g habeas corpus
and while we acquit him of any Intentional
disregard of the rights of the people, We can
not but regard his action is the late case of
John Merriman as an illegal and dangerous
precedent.
ReSolCed-That the puerile vascillating and
dishonest administration of our State Gov ern-
ment, by Andrew 6 Curtin, merits and re-
ceves the unqualified condemnation of all
honest men-its speculations in supplying rot
tel breeches & rotten beef to the gallant sons
OF Pennsylvania, who are fighting the battles
of the Union and the Constitution, will render
that administration infamous in the sight o.
posterity. disgrace to our State and a dis,
honor to the people.
Resolred-That we hereby reiterate oul
answering devotion to the glorious time hon.
ored principles of our party; principles pro
mn!gated by Jefferson endorsed, by Monroe
sustained by jackson, and we hereby pledg,
ourselves, that for getting past differences OIL
minor and unimportant questions of policy
we will lend the ticket this day nominated, I
sincere, earnest aud hearty support.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-07-17
County commissioner.

In setting up our editorial article, last week,
with regard to the County Ticket, that portion
of it which referred to Peter J Little, Esq
our nominee for Commissioner, was accident
ally omitted. The omission was entirely un-
intentional. There is no man in the county,
whom we personally or politically esteem
higher than Mr. Little. He is an accomplish
ed clerk, an excellent business man and thai,
possessed of strong, practical common sense.
The tax payers of Cambria will be perfectly
safe in entrusting their interests, as affected
by the action of the County Board. to his
keeping At this time, when taxation is the
order of the day with the County, State and
United States, when four hundred million Of
dollars is regarded by Congress as scarcely
large enough a sum, to place at the disposal
of his excellcncy, Abraham Lincoln, and his
worthy Secretary of War, Simon Cameron, for
putting down the Southern rebellion, the peo-
pie of Cambria owe it to themselves, to elect
Is Commissioner next fall, an honest, iDtelli-
gent, and practical man. who will insist on an
economical administration Of their County af-
fairs. Such a man they have in Peter J.
Little, the Democratic nominee for Commits
siOner, and we hope they will elect him by q
majority such as his abilities and worth
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-07-17
The Treasury and War Depart
mentS.

1t Is positively refreshing after reading the
weak and Pueriie production of President Lin
coin, which is given to the world as his mes
sage to Congress. to turn to the report of Mr.
Cameron, Secretary of War, and that of Mr.
Chase, Secretary of the Treasury. They are
both a6la and statesmanlike documents, aud
reflect great credit upon their distinguished
authors. We regret that we have not room
to publish them at present Our readers
must be content with brief synopsis. The
Secretary of War gives the following clear
and highly satisfactory statement, ,.of the pre-
sent condition of the Army:
Regulars and Volunteers for 3 months
and for the War, 235 600
Add to this So regiments of Vol
unteers for the War, accepted
nd not yet in service, $4,000
Add new reg'tO of regular army. q. 900. rs 900
Total force now at con'd OF Govt $4,000
Deduct the months Volunteers, 10000
Force for service after the with
drawal of the months men, 23O. .OOO
1t will thus be seen, says the Secretary,
that after the discharge Of the three months
troops, there will still be an available force OF
volunteers, amounting to IS8 600. which add
ed to the regular army, will constitute force
of 80, 900 officers and men. 1t will be for
Congress to determine whether this army shall
at this time be increased by the addition of a
still larger force. In making appointments
of officers for the new regiments, the rule ha:
been adopted of selecting one half of them
from the regular army, and the other hall
from civil life. Of the civilians appointed a:
reglnental officers, all, except one, are either
graduates of West Point, or have before
served with distinction in the field; and OF
the Llsutenants, COlonels, Majors, Captains
and first Lieutenants, large proportion have
been taken from the regular army and the
volunteers nov in service. while the second
heutenants have been mainly created by the
promotion of meritorious Sergeants, from the
regular army. This is the testimony of Si-
non, and We presume his testimony is true
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-07-17
United.


Since the adjournment of the Democratic
Convention on Monday of last week, we have
received from every section of the county, the
most gratifying assurances, that its action
gives universal satisfaction to the party. The
ticket will everywhere throughout the county
receive the united support of the Democracy,
and this of course will be sufficient to secure
its success. All past differences are now ''ln
the deep bosom of the ocean buried and we
sincerely hope. there they will remain forever.
The Democracy of Pennsylvania, should at
once in every county in the State. unite and
present an unbroken front to the enemy. The
obvious efforts of the party now in power to
revive the old Federal organization, to ignore
the Constitution, undermine the Sovereignty
of the States and secure the establishment of
consolidated military despOtism, on the ruins
of the Union, should arouse every lover of
Constitutional liberty in the old Keystone, to
prompt, determined and energetic action -
The National Admins tration must be sustain
ed in all legitimate and lawful efforts to put
down the Southern rebellion but 1t viii not
do to let it 90 unrebuked for its fragrant viola
tions Of the Constitution. This war is not
merely an effort TO conquer th revolted States,
but also struggle for the preservation of the
Union and Constitution, as they were trans
mitted to US by the sages and patriots who
have gone to their reward. Jefferson Davis
and his followers, have violated the Constitu-
-. : Il
them denounced on every hand as traitors,
and enemies of their country. 1t is this that
makes them rebels and outlaws. IF there vas
no Constitution there would be No Union, anu
consequently no United States Government
to commit treason against. This shows how
| important aud sacred an instrument the Con-
/ stitutiOn Is. 1t is to maintain it In Its full
! force and vigor, that Lincoln asks for a sup
! ply from Congress of four hundred thousand
men, and four hundred million of dollars IN
money. 1t is for this that the cry of blood
! blood is borne on every breeze from the Ma
| tioual Capitol that reaches our ears. How
important then, that while resistance to the
enforcement of the Constitution is being put
down, its letter and spirit should be rigiily
carried out by Lincoln and his Cabinet. This
the citizens of the loyal States should sternly
insist on. This alone viii prevent the war
from becoming instead of struggle for the
preservation of the Union, q crusade against
slavery, and a systematic effort to establish a
CONSOLIDATED Government, in this land OF
Washington. and home of liberty. We are
not the blind follower of Abraham Lincoln or
any other man but we regard the Coustitu-
tion the palladium of all our rights as an
American citizen, aud we are ready 10 defend
it even to the last drop of blood that warns
our heart, against the assaults Of is enemies,
may dwell