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New York News.

NEW YORK, May I'd. - Messrs. Livingston
Croeheron Co. viii positively dispatch one O
their steamers for Havana on Monday next; he,
hour of departure is fixed at IL o'clock.
The Aeraid's special correspondent saws Gov,
Brantwell is authorized to raise two additional
regiments similar to Major Gordons in Massa
chusetts.
The government has received intelligence
from Paris that M'niater Fanlkher had presented
tue ooetAefh commissioners to the Emperor OF
france. Mr. Dallas refused 10 do SO at London,
until he received instructions from Washipa, ON
IL is reported that the English and French
Ministers have protested against the issuing Of
letters OF marque by jeff Davis
Twenty-Five additional vessels have been pur
chased by the Government, and every Southern
port will be blockaded within 90 DAYS. Conmo.
dore Stringham commands the Blockading
Squadron, and Pendergast the Home Squadron
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WHAT tbe Rebel, are doinp.

MONTGOMERY, May 1.-Gongress is IN secret
session. A battalion of the Sd Alabama Regi-
ment left this morning for Virginia. Two com.
panies OF Dragons are ready for Pensacola.
NEW YORK, May "A steamer arrived from
Wilmington. Reports that she was released, to-
gether with 20 others, on the 26th.
The Times Washington despatch says scout
reports seeing a number of guns, unmounted,
back of the hills at Alexandria, evidently intend
ed for Arlington Heights.
Gov. Letcher refuses to allow DR.. Bowles re-
turn through Virginia to North Carolina for his
family, because the Doctor is a Union man and
obnoxious to the people of Virginia. He will APP
peal to Governor Ellis.
Pensacola advices to the oath Of April say
that troops are working day aud night on bat
teries. Two companies have just arrived from
New Orleans. They are erecting three new bat
teries in defence of Pensacola
Galveston dates of the Goth say active mill
tary preparations are going on throughout Tex
as. Major McCulloch's regiment for the from.
tier service mustered into service.
SAN ANTONIO, April 25th.-Batteries are be-
ing erected at Galveston. Forts Bliss and Quit.
man will soon be garrisoned with Texax troops ;
1900 volunteers enrolled in four days; 100 more
in the county have offered their services.
The Pensacola correspondent of the Mobile
several barbette guns have been removed from
Pickens, Tor what purpose unknown, also new
batteries have been erected outside
They protested against the blockade of the
River at this point and claimed that the jurs.
diction of Kentucky extended to the Illinois
shore. Nothing but munitions of war, under
the present status will be interfered with.
The Montgomery Correspondent writing to
the same paper SAYS that much anxiety exists
relative to the present conflict in the Border
States, especially Maryland and Virginia. Great
activity existed at the War department, and
troops were being hurried into the field
The Cabinet decided to call out II regiments
in addition to the 81, 900 already obtained. More
than double the whole number have rendered
their services. Six of the new regiments will
be taken from the Southern States, not mem
bers of the Confederacy The Montgomery
government will cooperate with every Southern
State, and furnish men, money, and munitions
to aid them to resist any force brought against
them.
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Special to the POst---SuspensioE OF Tr;
tors TO the YarG.Arna.

New YORK, May 1.-The Posts special says
arrangements are being made for the resump.
ton of the Northern mail service
Gen. Scott will soon change his headquarters
| to Philadelphia.
$4,000 troops are to be concentrated at Wash
ington.
Gen Bonham is reported as in command OF
the rebel troops in Virginia.
Lord Lyons denies the report that he had so.
licited an armistice.
letter from member Of the 7lh Regiment
says secessiohists were caught On the 9th,
and two were shot on the morning of the 2Sth;
another was to be shot the next morning Sew.
eral had been arrested for tearing up the rail.
road track.
A private letter from Annapolis says, the brig
Caledonia has two men hanging from her yard
arm; one for smuggling powder and provisions
to Charleston, the oher for plotting the 7th
regiment on to Chesapeake bar with the inten.
tion that the Baltimore secessionists should cap.
ture Annapolis before the 7th reached there.
United States Notifications on eihter side oil
the Potomac or Chesapeake are in the hands OF
the secessonsts.
The secession flag was flying at Alexandra
| when the Bienvle left.
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Judgc BOnd Of Baltimore wants the Plug.
UG1les Run3shed-sA man In peril for lSa.
quilting the National Flag.
BALrImoRE, May Judge Bond ofthe Cfirni.
nal Court, charged the Grand Jury this morning.
ne called attention particularly tOthc attack Of
the mob on the military on the 18th OF April
that the guilty might be brought to punishment
Rcciting the occurrences of the 10th Of April,
said 1t il your duty, gentlemen, under the
solemn oaths you have taken, impartially to in
auire into these occurrences and present such
persons as have taken part in the riot. The very
existence of society depends upon your faithful
discharge of this duty. You will inquire whether
there was preconcert and preparation, and by
whom. You are bound to present them--who
aided in obstructiDg the Rail Road-prevented
the safe march of the troops, and assisted in i'm
peding their passage. At the same time it is
your duty to inquire whether any of our own
citizens were without Justification or prosoca
ton, fred upon by troops and killed
Besides the loss of life, the violence done to
property, the breaking into stores, the assum-
ing of unlawful authority, the irregular and
illegal arming of troops and the attempt by or
CARNATIONS unknown to the law, to usurp the
lawful Government, also deserve grave atten-
ton. The Judge concludes that the potent
voice OF Law should be heard above the din
OF strife, else all security and stability is gone,
and there will be nothing left of our social fame
worthy of nm effnrt to nrpserve
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Cairo News.

ST. Louis, May lst-The Cairo eorresnonda,,
OF the Republican says about a dozen men he
tonsing 10 chicago company refused to take
the oath and left the ranks. ''NS
MsJor General Buckner, Commandments. Che,
OF the kentucky Militia, had II conference VIII
'oI, frentisS, Commander OF forces at Cairo
Ihere Is much excitement at Paducab Ke,.
tnchy, aud companies are constantly drillpp :
Four pieces OF artillery had been received from
| Nashville. gu rum
1t IS understood that the Governor of Tenn.
essee has made demand on the Governor "a
limos Tor the arms and munitions taken from,
the steamer Hillman. The boat has been CIV.
en- to the owners and taken to Paducab
III FOUNDER and considerable mmbar ~
troops are stationed at Columbus, XIV The ,ow ~
10 carefully guarded and strangers are cloSe,s
Cairo. ''"SN ire'a
me steamer Julius H. Smith Slipped bv c,;r,
ana landed 40 Colts rifles at Padueah. ''o
y, II Donnivan, Collector Of this mort TO-.
day. e"'s'oh yester-
81. LoLIs, May Cairo corresnon5snt :.
the journal writes as follows: W
we nave been able to ascertain the mai, ro,,.
VI connection between Gen. Buekner and sena
'of johnson OF Ky, and Col Prentiss. which con-
sist OF additional guarantees on the mart of Nh,
former that kentucky was determined 10 main.
taia neutral position. md that she would No,
aiow coniederatd troops to cross her soil 10 in.
.aue Northern States, nor countenanee orraniz.
iag eitizens Tor that purpose, in return she re.
quested guarantees on the part of the author.
ees OF this State that her territory should suffer
no Invasion from Illinois troops.
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BALTIMORE, May 1.-The city is very quiet.
-Four Union meetings were held tonight IN as
many sections of the city. Speeches and other
demonstrations were made. The Union men
mold more meetings tomorrow night, to elect
delegates to Union city convention, to prepare
for the congressional election.
large meeting was held at the Corn Exch.
ahse TINS morning; attended by merchants and
Others. Resolutions in favor Of the immediate
reconstruction of the bridges DESTROYED, were
adopted, and petitions to this effect to the Leg.
islatpre were largely signed
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NEW YoEK, May 1.-The Tribune's Washing.
ton special says, the policy the Administration
henceforth is war, and the Cabinet is now unit
in this policy. The navy yard st Norfolk is to
be Immediately retaken and rebuilt. -
Commissioners from western Virginia, today
assured the President that if furnished with arms
their portion of the State would be cared for
Capt. Cakes from Texas, reported at Head
quarters to-day States that troops throughout
the South are in high state of efficiency and
are being concentrated at Norfolk and Lynch
burgh.
Evidences OF Lieut.. Maury's treachery are daily
apparent by the removal of the lights, bows,
&c.
Commissioner Armstrong will be suspended
three years without pay
General Butler is detached from Annapolis
and appointed to the command Of an important
Southern movement.
man was arrested at Annapolis on Tuesday,
with dispatches from n. Y for the President,
Gen. Scott, and the war Department, which
were found opened on him. He will be tried by a
cOhrt martial
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FIRST get your hand from between the e
jaws, and then drive the spear home. II
the policy of cautious man, who will not
the sake of an hours bravado peril his fns
complete success. Mr.. Lincoln has had the
sense TO get bis capital into a position of
parative safety before grasping tie weapon
which ne will yet strike secession to its b:
1t would have been the blindest faulty 10 }
struck at Baltimore before Washington was
II Is not safe yet, and will not be I'll srty
seventy thousand troops line the railroads ihit
and garrison its streets In. Y. World
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Lead m not into Temptation.

Lead m not into Temptati0n.0
The philosophy of this petition is not general
ly recognized. The fact is virtue more frequent
ly:.results from the absence of temptation, than
the presence of high and holy resolution. We
are At the best but weak when temptation, suit
cd to our nature, assails us in full force, and
many who through life maintain charactertfor
integrity owe all to the immunity they have en-
joyed from the inroads Of strong and appropri.
ate appeals to their tendencies and desires
That which Is true Of individuals is true of states
and empires. We congratulate the people Of
Missouri therefore upon the removal of very
strong temptation they had toprove recreant to
their allegiance to the stars and stripes. While
the arsenal at st. Louis was replete with every
thing needed to crown secession movement
with success, their consciences must have been
exposed to severe and painful struggle. The
ease Of the enterprise was the soul of the temp
tation, it grew stronger every day, facts indicat
ID an intention al but ripe to precipitate the
crisis which would have linked her with traitors,
she grew dizzy on the very verge Of rebellion
but she il saved The temptation has been with
drawn, and should Missouri ever become pious
enough to adopt list of sdored and canonized
beings Capt. James h. Stokes must have the
proudess place-he is her patron saint How much
she owes of her present modified disposition,
and her future welfare to that disinterested man,
Who almost against her wishes drew her from
the brink, BY making her contemplated guilt =
simple impossibility. How needfal the prayer
may be to many At this season lead US not into
temptstion1
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Specials to the World.

WASHINGTON, April lst.-Special dispatches
to the World say arrangements have been made
or the resumption OF travel by rail by Balt-
more and York, Pa. All Southern Journals re
ceired to-day state that large numbers of troops
are gathering there, and free negroes are being
impressed into the service. Nearly every por-
ton OF Washington and District is connected
by telegraph.
Letters from Paris state that the French Gov
eminent is fully posted in American affairs and
no sympathy is telt for the Confederate States.
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What Reycrdy johnson Says.

IoptCIaI 70 (he Ilnes.
BALTIMORE May l.-Reverdy Johnson, who
arrived to-day from Frederick, says tho Lepisla
ture is appalled, at the strength Of Union senti
ment in Maryland, and at the certainty of ma
king Maryland the battle field II they throw he,
into the vortex OF Secession. He does not he.
lieve they viii perform any action of the Iee;s.
hture tending to such an end
Wallace, elected from Baltimore during tho
reign OF terror, moved to ratily the amend man,
to the constitution proposed by Congress that
the Government shall not interfere with saverv
where 1t exists. A week since he was all in
haste for Secession. -
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RY TEIEGI,APEI.


The Rebel OO0Gteoes.~AbaV1V jueoSoSes s
MoxraoNERY, April 20. Congress met at
noon President Davis message announced the
ratification of the permanent Constitution of the
Confederate States, and that it only remains for
an election to be held for the designation Of Off
GERS to administer the government 1t says the
declaration of war made against the eonfedera-
ton by Abraham LiRcoln, renders it necessary
to convene congress to devise means to replen-
ish the treasury and for The defence Of the coun-
try The President then reviews the relations
heretofore existing between the States, and
the events which have resulted in the present
warfare. Referring to the result OF the mission
of the Commissioners to Washington, he says
the crooked paths of diplomacy can scarcely
furnish an example SO wanting in courtesy, can
dor and directness, as vas the course of the U.
S. Government towards the Commissioners
The President incidentally refers to the prudent
caution observed by the fleet at Charleston dur
ing the bombardment OF Fort Sumter, and pays
high compliments to the Carolinans for their
forbearance before, and heroism during. and
magnanimity after the bombardment. lie re-
commends the appointment of diplomatic agents.
He says the Confcderacy through Mr.. Stephens
had concluded convention with Virginia,
which has united her powers and fortunes with
US. He has satisfactory assurance that other
Southern States will soon stake their fortunes
with ours He says the most of the executive
departments are in successful operation the
Postmaster General can soon be ready to assume
the direction of postal affairs. In conclusion,
he congratulates the Confederacy on the patri-
otto devotion exhibited by the people OF the
Confederacy. The railway companies propose
liberal rates for the transportation of mails, and
will receive in compensation the bonds of the
Confederacy
He says people thus united and resolved,
cannot fail OF final success. Our course is just
aud holy, and we protest solemnly in the face of
mankind, that we desire peace at any sacrifice
save that of honor and independence. We seek
no conquest, no ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, no concession
from the free States; all we ask is to be let
alone, that none shall attempt our subjugation
By arms. This we will and must resist to the
direst extremity. The moment this intention is
abandoned the sword will drop from our grasp,
and We shall be ready to enter into treaties of
amity,a commerce mutually beneficial, SO long as
this pretension is maintained, with a firm reli
ance on that divine power which covers with
His protection the just cause We will continue
to struggle for our inherent right to freedom,
independence and selfsoyerpmept
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The Spirit of western pennsyIvania.

PITTsBUIG, April 25.-Yesterday was grand
day in our patriotic city. In the midst of a
pouring rain, 25 cars left the depot, containing
1000 of the finest set of soldiers your eyes ev.
er beheld. So eager are Pittsburg sons to resist
the Southern insults heGped upon them, that it
is frequent to have $50 offered for place as a
private in one of the accepted companies. This
county yet can give 10000 in four days after the
call, Notwithstanding we have already far ex-
ceeded our quota. All we want here is a call
from headquarters. Not single traitor among
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Virginia.

WHEELING, April lst.-4 meeting Of lner.
chants was held in this city to- day to determine
what action should be taken in regard to the
renewal OF State license, which expired yester.
day.
committee was appointed to draft resolu-
lions, ana the meeting adjourned until to.mor.
row me feeling was strongly in opposition to
renewal. Some expressed determination to close
their stores rather than pay tribute to the South
ern Confectionery
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The Bloek.a.

bALTIAoEx, May "a steame, !,
folk Line, which left here on Tue.a..l &sl
mails aud passengers, expecting 10 "a Wit
to enter Norfolk harbor, was not u. N penn
so She landed the mail and saauoseds
Point Comfort A steamer which las is At
terday also returned without goins ,ea bee
The blockade IS evidently being y, % Nor
forced against Virginia. The s,s,, ngilant,
the Norfolk Bay is dotted over r;., ~
ment transports. WIN Go,
NEW YORK, May 1.-The Wor,S, =.
Ton Special says the blockade Of =, ! masi
ports will be effected Monday by a a,e VIZ
Capes Charles and Henry. "e' bets
Numbers of Union men have .,.;
driven out OF Virginia. Ved, }
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The Star Sp.npled Ranncr.

BALTIMORE, May lat noon the Star Span
gled Banner was raised with great demonstra-
tons of enthusiasm from the Post Office and
Custom House, by order Of the newly appointed
officials. 1t was greeted with tremendous cheers
for the Union and the old flag The crowd then
joined in singing the ''Star Spangled Banner"
After the crowd had left the Custom House to-
day, man named George Lemon, in the uniform
of the Maryland Guards deliberately cut down
the American Flag, which fell into the arms OF
a bystander. He was Immediately arrested by a
Deputy Sheriff and with some difficulty saved
from the wrath of the few Union men present,
and conveyed to the police station, where he
awaits examination. The Guard, it is said, will
expel the offender
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st. Louis, May Lat tho clee,;o, =.
in Marion county, to fiji vacancy If O ny e.is.
resulted in the triumph of Mr.. Tinsco.sy
candidate, over Thos. L. Andersen u
ist, formerly member of Congress ~ ss g
jority. " " a
g. NJ. B. Maughs, secessioni,t al,
Jackson county, also to gil yacaacy e''e@:
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From Fort PIekens.

New York, May 1.-The steamship Atlantic
arrived to-day. She reports that she reached
Fort Taylor, Key West, on the 18Th, receiving
additional troops, ammunition, &c, and sailed
again for Fcrt Pickens, arriving off Santa Rosa
on the 10th, landed reinforcements at Pickens
on the night of the l6th without accident. The
Powhattan arrived on the 18th. The WAN
dotte, ST. Louis, Sabine, and Booklyn were
there. The steamer Illinois, arrived on the 18th
and landed her renforcements on the Goth.
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Special to the Herald.

New YORK, May 1.-The Herald's Washing
ton special says Gen. Harvey denies any nten-
ton of resigning.
ming to-day.
Ii is reported that Gov Letcher is about to
issue proclaim ton forbddng tile passage of
Southern troops through Virginia.
man was arrested in Gov. Sprague's quar-
tiers as a spy.
letter from Fort Monroe says there is no
danger of an attack there-2,0 900 men are in the
fort. They are much annoyed by fugitive slaves
seeking refuge there, but in all cases they are
returned. No batteries will be allowed to be
erected within range.
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Confederate Loss at Mouitrie,

NEW YORK, May Capt. Carson, Of the
schooner B, B. Pitts, from Charleston, states
that he was at the wharf, near Fort Moultrie,
during Sumter's bombardment, and that on Sun.
day night 60 dead bodies were carried across his
track to land, and Monday night 40 more were
carried out at one time and 60 at another. Capt
Carson and mate saw and counted the bodies,
and that all the soldiers were sworn to deny any
loss of life
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Connecticut.

HARTFORD, May 1.-The Connecticut Legisa-
ture convened to day. Gov. Buckinghams mes.
sage recommends an efficient State militia, saws
forty.one volunteer companies have already been
accepted. The regiments viii not leave the
State until they are fully equipped with camp
and baggage, trained and prepared 10 take care
of themselves. The Legislature will make lib
eral appropriation for war purposes The State
is out of debt, and owns $4O0, 900 bank stock.
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ELIJAH SELLS, Secretary of State.

B- By the following proclamation OF the
Governor we judge that secession ardor Is cool
ing in Virginia and that the exchequer being
but lily provided with the sinews of war, pro
visions scarce and high, (aour 20 per Dbl at
Richmond,) the Yankees and Pennsylyanians
in force at Washington and more coming, the
Ohioans and Union men of Western Virginia
gathering upon the Ohio, it is thought safest
and best for the Virginia troops to stay at ZONE.
Prudent John Letcher!
WHEREAS, volunteers are simultaneously ten.
dering their services in person, from all parts OF
the State, without waiting for orders, as they
we're requested to do by a former procla
nation, and are repairing to Richmond with.
out previous notice, at great expense to the
Commonwealth, and before suitable provision
has been made for their accommodation, and
before their services are required. These are
therefore 10 require all companies not now in
Richmond, and not ordered here or elsewhere, to
remain at their homes, holding themselves sim
ply in readiness for service until ordered by
competent authority.
Given under my hand. &C.,
JOHN LETCHER.
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Nebraska.

OMAHA, n. T., May Gov Black has is
sued proclamation recommending a thorough
volunteer organization throughout the territory.
He has already supplied companies with arms
and equipments, and seems determined to place
Nebraska in the best possible condition of de-
Tense. 1t is supposed that at least one regiment
of Nebraska volunteers will be mustered into
the United States service for home defense
Nebraska is unit for the Constitution and
the Union. II is rumored that Gov. Black will
Immediately, on the arrival Of his successor, re-
turn to Pennsylvania, having been called there
to assume an important military command
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NOrII. Carolina.

New YORK, May by an arrital from Will
mington, n. c., we are informed that the seces-
sionists have the entire control there. Two ves-
sells have been obliged to discharge their car
goes of rice, on account of the scarcity of pro.
visions. Troops are arriving daily.
The schooner W. II. Smith, from Whining.
ton, n. c., brought the crew Of the steamer
North Carolina seized there
The crew of the Uncle Ben were still in prison.