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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-08
HOME GUARD.
METROPOLITAN HOME GUARD.

METROPOLITAN HOME GUARD.
Several organizations reported to the committee yes
terday. Captain Mckay represented an organization in
the Twentieth ward, and Captain Dobben one in the
Twenty second ward Captain P. F. Everett volunteered
the services Of the Walack Musqueteers, body of well
trained disciplined men well known in the upper wards
OF the city crack shots with the rusket.
mass meeting will be held this evening at Heitzel
berger Hall, Eighth avenue. bet ~een twentieth land
Twenty first streets. Several eminent speakers will be
m ana sdiaceht wards the Object and rs,rnnses ~ the
Home Guard The committee in constant attendance
at room Al Astor House
The New York City Grays, Company A, Home Gard,
have selected the foil owing oicers:--J. W. Bowling,
Captain A. A. Drake, First Lieutenant William Worral
Second Lieutenant Geo. Dudley Warng, First Sergeant
Isaac H. Barnaby Second Sergeant George L. Wright,
Third Sergeant Isaac Smith, Fourth Sergeant Charles
0. La6agh, Third Corporal ana BENZ. r. Gaul Fourth
Corporal
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THE ARTISTS CONTRIBUTION TO THE Ma
TIONAI FIND

There viii shortly be exhibited In Boston half length
portrait Of Major Anderson, which psnted By Mr..
Joseph Amos during the stay Of Major Anderson In this
city. Mr. Ames being DESTROYS OF serving his country
has taken this method Of doing So and the likeness ~
a very good large numbers VIII doubtless parontze
the exhibition the proceeds q which 20 BIO devoted
70 the fund FOR the support Of the wives and families OF
the Massachusetts, troops
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NATIONAL GUARD.

The uniforms Of the First regiment ratcnal Guard will
be ready 70 morrow, and tho entire regiment fully uni
formed at that time Tue old garments or the regiment
viii then be disposed Of by the Those wishing TO
purchase win apply at the quarters Of the regiment,
Staten Island, Quarantine station Dealers IN old clothes
will do well TO be on hand.
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UNION DEFENCE FUND.
RECRUITING FOR THE ARMY.

Business remains quito ssgnant. No man has ben
listed since Friday. There were were four Eve app
cauts at the Chatham street office yesterday but they
we're rejected. While men are offered twenty dollars
per month In the Naval Brgade-one months pay to be
advanced when the enliets- s not probable that
the army recruiting rendezvous win te troubled with
any but chance applicants, even II there volun
teering at all
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sEvENTIErH REGIMENT, BROOKLYN.

The officers Of the SEVENTEEN (Brooklyn) regiment
met yesterday evening private conference, al tho
arsenal in Portland avenue TO determine the future
action with regard 70 the present critical Affairs Of thd
country. The Colonel, s. Graham, officers and men, ara
patriotic and brave Set Of citizen soldery breathes
in our midst and are anxious to test their mete IN the
impending conflict with the enemies of the Union and
the constitution. The ranks being speedily AletR
the required number but young hale men ara
taken. The services Of this regiment win be probably
officially accepted BY the government in day on two
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THE SLOOP-OF-wAR ST. LOUIS AND COM
WANDER POOR.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
NEW York, May O, 1861
have read the following paragraph in the city jour-
mails Of this date -
We publish startling piece Of news In regard 10 the
United States steamer S. Louis accession suthortyS
We hope and believe that the rumor is unfounded.
The rumor was that the St. Louis had left Pensacola
suddenly and II thought her commander had taken
hento Southern port for the purpose Of giving hex
up 70 the secessonsts.
The facts are that the ST. Louis "a sailing sloop not
steamer commanded by Commander Alexander 0bsonp
not Commander POOR left Pensacola for Key West the
10th Of April arrived at the latter port the 26th
She went down, It reported in the squadron OK
Pensacola for troops TO send up troops and ordinances
by the steamer Crusader TO Pensacola.
These facts think well TO make public In soch times
as these Commander Poor has command OF the Brook
yn and has very active In his duties supcrintend-
ing the landing OF reinforcements at Fort Pckens and
there fear Of his proving otherwise than true
10 hfs trusts.o y.
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THE STEAMSHIP MATANzAs A TRANSPORT


TO TIRE EDITOR or TIE HKRALD
No. 81 ExtuAsas PIAcr, May 7-2P NJ
Tho steamship Matanzas, having this day been taken
by the government, withdrawn from tho line for the
nresent and consequently II not sail TO- morrow pre-
,ousIy advertsed We remain, dear sir. yours, re-
spec,fuliy, NORA BROS, NAVARRO n CO.
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OUR CHAMBERsBURG CORRESPONDENCE.

CnAaBKKsBuRG, Pa, Nay 3, 1861.
Neao Route from Baltimore to Hare De GrEce-Stas f
Things IN ne Sosa-Secessson Troops at Harpsrs Frry
Union Men Impressed Into the Ranks If ne Reeds
Southern Espionage Over Northern TyapL7s-p aop.e
Fleeing From the Stcston:s- Deprec G.ios IN ne Ya4s
Of Real Esax, &c.
The opening Of new route by steamboat from Bati-
more to Havre dc Grace has not entirely drawn OF
travel ncrthward via Frederick Eagerstown and Cham.
bersourg, ard almost every train brings sre
to give information and personal experience Many
rive here from the South who are able 20 unfold taes OF
trial and vcistnee sufficient 10 harrow up the souls Of
ireernen, aud make them wonder whether sney Jet live
in free America.
Three men recently employed by the government at
Harper's Ferry-one Of whom had worked there for
twenty one years--arrived here Monday. They
port about eco troops there and that fully third OF
them are Union men VINO we're Impressed by threats
volt against their leaders whenever proper opporlnr y
occurs. Lieutenant Jones destroyed 20 900 stand OF
arms, not 1900 as formerly reported. AZ Eals rife
factory contiguous the late government works there
about 900 stand Of unfinished, and which
much Of the machinery Of he United States workshops
not absolutely ruined at the explosion and ire is
beng taken down for transportation 70 Rchnond. The
railroad trains passing at Harpers Ferry are all IN
spected, and baggage examined search Of conraband
goods and passengers.
GRNScAnIE, PA.
farmer from the county OF Fairfax, virginia, passed
through here last evening Re was accompanied by hs
family, which contained four Sons old enough for drafting
into the secsst aTmyto avoid which disgrace the IA
Their had sed leaving behind HIM five hundred
Of land under full cultivation. BE drove his cattle and
farm stock with him, and his way 10 Fulton
~ Pennsylvania, preierrng 20 seek home smeag
gers rather than 70 enjoy gin for among
OF the Old Dominion.
A German, WHO had great diBcplty in departing from
Richmond, stated that had been pressed INTO The
Virginia service against Their most strenuous desires
the contrary ard yielded only 70 the noet outrageous
threats. Two Of his oe intimate n ends who enter.
tanned these sentiments suddenly disappeared and he
sees constrained TO believe that they fouy dealt
with So much for opinions cake
Passengers from Baltimore give the most melancholy
accounts Of the depreciation Of property "Aobtown j.
One man, who had finished house coet.rg f12 0,0
offered for sale nj S. 600 Mansions freely offered
half Iher We and il believed that many hundreds
have forssken the Monumental City, return
refugee from Richmond says he visited General Scot.
hs arrival at Washington and hsd private interview
OF two hours "0d Chepultepecu seemed pleased III
the information the able 10 give, and said that
his Arrangements were ample IN anording news Of every
movement Of JET DAVIS
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MEETING OF OFFICERS OF THE SEVENTY
NINTH REGIMENT.


yesterday afternoon, al four o'clock, meeting OF the
GERS belonging TO this gallant corps was held in the
Mercer Eouse Of Broome and Mercer streets Col
Elliott, the President, took the chair the occasion
The meeting being of private character, report of
the proceedings not taken, yet this much can be
stated respecting that its object TO place the
sevenynnb in the position Of volunteer corps rather
ts members should be prevented from taxing their
The following resolutions were adopted
10 the federal through the Governor
Of he state Of New York and that orders have been
received that uniformed militia regiments would
be received, therefore,
Resolved, That this regiment still ready TO do duty,
whenever and wherever they may be called az New
TorkSstate militia regiment
Resolved That do not recognise, nor are we respon
SIDE for any communications which have may appear
the public press, unless signed by the Commandment Of
tire regiment.
Al through, up from the formation Of thg splendid
body Of young men, who came noby forward and offered
their Eefvces deence Of the constitution OF the United
states. come fatality seems 10 have attended them; but
lest they should be supposed TO be inert IN the consttu
t3onal which called the country 10 arms, be
prevented from taking part In those brilliant exploits
which yet TO sgnaze the urdanned defenders of the
Union Trey have rendered their services volun
eeIs standing by the glory ard renown Of the mighty
eppDlic.
The meeting was characterized by come warmth of
eeLg which evinced by Of the speakers, yet,
believed, that the proceedings terminated in best
of good cumor and unanimty
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Who ded The reyvioe and though ne sored urn de-
seDsiss spot whore the remains If any distinguished
wsriors repose-ali being iAdscrminately nhulned-
yet the interest Of their fate 10 undimnshed BY this
when reflect that they died IN The same
glorious cause" Periodically and truly said.
The Naval Academy, now Occupied by brave New
York volunteers founded in 1896 by President Polk
and Secretary Of the Navy BaAcrof II s very astefuNy
d ont and occupies Of The govern
ment has constantly added dimensions and appear
ance by the purchase Of adjacent lots The school
enclosed by wall OF masonry, but the view magnif
cent IN the extreme, particularly from the water the
quarters Of officers and men, trees and shrubbery all
pod reef helping 70 add 70 the general fine appearance
OF ms famous place 10 consider ed the begt cite ia
tee Union for such an academy that, TO the present
time, has ever been located. There are half dozen
churches in town, Of them occupied by an African
Methodist society. They are all hourshing must
cose ths brief cercrpon OF the capital Of Maryland
remarkng that while many of the facts connected with
s history were obtained by personal observation yet
tnat ior some important ones am indebted TO little
work entitled Guide for strangers Writing the
ancient city OF Annapolis
The troops here are all well and az full of aYdor es
when they left New York. | believe that, should oc
cason require IT, they would be found the FIRST 10 the
he lagt IN 1
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SCOTT LIFE GUARD.

FIRST REGIMENT.
A few more able bodied WI De received in this
fine regiment, mustered in tie United states and
uniformed. Headquarters Central Park Apply today
10 Lieut. J. wypne, company c, recruiting officer, No, 81
Baxter street.
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Coonoi fratt might have takon I've hundred more
cruits II the law allowed more than 5S6 70 regiment.
Nearly that number offered 10 Join even while tho rea-
naent barracks In this city The Twentieth regi.
mon, has gained many friends during their stay among
u.s. and they carry " IN them the good wishes OF our
ctzens. Whether their destination Washington or
any other place IL unknown. In Philadelphia they win
ion detachments Of General Patterson brigade aud
tnep probably proceed 10 tho national capital No torn
M rails likely TO stop the progress OF these hardy
troops the lower OF the Third division,
ON Monday evening The Twentieth regiment, Ulster
Guard passed the following resolution
Resolved, That this regiment, during lie stay 10 New
York have been treated By General Arthur and Colonel
Van Buren, the officers Of the Aato in command a, this
depot aud the citizens generally, in satisfactory
and liberal manner MI our wants having been supplied
fully the pressure Of 70 mary troops upon their hands
would admit Ard that Mr. 7. Farrell the suffer do
serves commentator for the promptncss with which be
has managed department and especially in the prcps
eaugEs fr leaving tie saracks A1aly fer Warrington
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ANOTHER RIFLE REGIMENT

Is organizing under the auspices Of Dr. F. A. Martindae
and Mr. p E. Mcrghe-the latter lawyer Of this city
Recruiting offices been opened Second avenue
the Of Thirty first and Thirty sixth Streets and
also Broadway. Those desiring to aid the movement
pecuniariy apply at l67 and l95 Broadway and at
No Q Dew street.
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This regimen. has boon mustered INTO the service and

TtTIrnVns
win this city Saturday next for Fortress Monroe
About one hundred mon wanted 70 III up vscau-
ces the rejection Of about that NUMBER con-
demned by medical survey. These troops viii forth
with be furnished with good clothing, ratlors &C
Tho headquarters OF tho corps s at the City Arsenal
Central Park,
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The Bridges Being Put Rapidly Order Movements Of
Troops on Sa.imors-7ae Secession Forces in Virginia
The bridges the North Central Railroad viii be com.
pleted TO morro. and communication be made With Bal
tmore by Thursday The road from Hanover Junction ia
well guarded.
Captain Canpbes Flying Artillery went to Camp Scott
yesterday ready TO act with the movement against Bait
more
Col Kane, commander Of the ovid Catn boys, IS ex
pected hourly from Washington, where he solicit
an order from The Secretary OF War to get his
immediate active service. HIS regiment is well calcu-
lated for camp duty, all being fne looking sturdy Of
men, Injured 10 hRrdshps
gentleman from North Carolina told me Ills morning
that when he passed through HaYpers Ferry Sunday
there were but five companies Of seceesionsts that
place. They viii not make stand, but WI retreat
the Pennsylvania troops come IN sight.
The same person informed ne that the Urion men in
North Carolina though in a majority, oyefaved by
the rebels Of that state Nnetenths Of the savehoders
are for the preservation OF the Union.
The Virginars calculate pursuing guerrilla cert Of
warfare. They will not attempt TO make bod s.and,
There are 600 troops IN Richmond.
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NEW YORK BRITISH VOLUNTEERS.

Aeegraphic despatch received yesterday morning from
albany announced that the Ave companies OF this fine
corps already organized 70 be inspected by the State
OFT cers Thursday at ten O'Clock A. NJ at their dril
rooms 3eB Bowery The prospect Of active service
mas much delighted the men, many Of whom have
abandoned their situations 10 join the ranke. All the
men who are without homes have hitherto been tempo
rary provided with quarters and rations at their drill
rooms, at considerable expense 10 the officers and the
public will doubtless see that this firm organization shall
not suffer any respect Most OF the officers gentle
VINO have considerable service, and the same
may be said Of many OF the non commissioned officers
and men, who show Crimean medals We subjoin list
Colonel Austin, late Of her Britannia Maiesys Fifty
eixth regiment.
Lieut. Col Tore, late Of her Britannia Majesys Seven
tenth regiment.
Major Elliott late Of her Britannia Majsstys Fifteenth
regiment.
Aouiant Halle, late Of her Britannia Maesty's Second
Rifle Brigade.
Captains-Macdonald, Lord, Darwent and Daniels.
1euenants-WRlsb, Nash, Crookes, Saunders, Gray,
Browning, Robinson, Frye, Hughes Martin, Chappel and
Scott
EnssDs-Rgso,. Hasar Briggs and Br00head
The regiment under these officers, has become very
fayorte with the citizens and their brothers in
and the members express themselves highly battered at
the attentions they have received There are still vacan
cies for about 200 volunteers 10 complete the regiment
lords OF Crosby and Houston streets at the drill
room, No. 398 Bowery a. the Builder Office No 10 Beck
street, at No 100 Grand street. and at No. 1851
Fulton street, Brooklyn. These will no doubt be mme-
daely hed as the regiment Is 70 be mustered into Ser
vice without delay.
ALBANY, May 7, 1861.
Orders have this day been issued for the inspection of
the New York British volunteers.
s. N. SAUNDERS, Delavan House.
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OUR HARRISBURG CORRESPONDENTS.

11AHHsHUK3, ~, My 3, 1901.
Grand AopeeH Of Troops Concentration of Troops at
chamt0:targ-The Union Sentiment in Western Yn-
9ania- Vigilance Exercised Over the Free Negroes, de-
Over two thousand men left Camp Curtin this morning,
en- route for Camp Wayne, near Westchester Pa where
troops are being hurriedly concentrated.
Three thousand troops will march on Harpers Ferry
from Camp sl!ier and Chambersburg, in q dag tso.
From reliable source ieara that the reactiopary
movement is Increasing in Virginia. If the Union men
would only stand their ground, Wise Prior Co. would
be soon oueleo from the Old Dominion
Strict watch kept the negroes Of this city, who
number fifteen hundred Secret agents OF the under
ground railroad companies have been here among them
enrolling what Is called the star Club INTO Jonn Brown
avengers with the wed purpose Of going Mary
land and Virginia TO incte serviIe insnrrec.on Oar
quarter.
No movement las jet been made towards oocupying
Baltimore
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vIReiMIAM WAR INTELLIGENCE.
THE MOVEMENTS OF THE SOUTHERN
TROOPS, ETC.

THE MOVEMENTS ON THE POTOMAC.
The Richmond Examiner advocates this concentration OF
troops along the Potomac $50 TO leave Alexandria
and the Potomac region exposed and defenceless."
The Alexandria Gazette says:-Whatsver may be tho
feeling In other parts of Maryland 1t Ia quite certain that
the in the counties the Potomac oppo>
site Virginia, all Of Southern character and the
military enthusiasm Is running high.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-28
farm ann Carmen.
Tobacco for Disease Of The Thseat

The Boston Medical and Surgical
Journal makes the following observa-
tons in review of Sir Benjamin
Brodie's letter in the London Times
no the "Uss and Abuse Of Tobacco"
There is local effect of tobacco,
when smoked, which We have not
been mentioned, and which, 10 the.
rapeutical aspect, may be Of consid-
cradle importance; we refer 10 its
action in preventing that peculiar con-
dition Of the throat, which, il neg
lected,is liable to terminate in follicu'
lar Inflammation, or what is properly
known as clergyman's sore throat.
It has been said that few if any in
stances of this affection can be fonnd
to exist in those in the habit Of smok-
ing and we know Of one or two In
stances where it ielded at once to the
potent influence Of tobacco. 1t prob
ably acts by allaying commencing
irritation, which,if allowed to increase
would end in inflammation, and per.
haps by counteracting any spasmodic
condition Of the surrounding muscles
very natural source cf trouble il
this distressing diease.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-28


People have different opinions Of
the value Of marriage, according
as they are more or less habituated
to the operaiion--as witness the
following, from one Of the Indiana
papers-all about the "discounl' on
second marriage.
A lady, apparently about thirty,
entered a justice Office and asked
for the squire. 4 called. SQUIRE
she said, 'to engage your services
this evening / am about to be
married. The squire bowed. aud
smiled enconragiDgly. Might /
ask, continued the lady, what your
fee is on such occasions?' One dol.
lar, madam, in the Office Aud
how much if you 60 to the house?'
Five dollars Too much--entirely
too much, said the lady, quiskly--I
have been married before The FIRST
time ! would not have hesitated at
twenty dollars, but now / think two
dollars quite enough The squire
consented TO tie the knot for two
dollars, and the lady handed him
her card,requesied him TO he prompt,
and swept out of the Office as if it
was an affair Of every day.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-28
How TO KEEP THE FEET WARM :

How TO KEEP THE FEET WARM -
When you set out on a Winter jour
Dey, if you are liable to suffer from
cold toes, which many do in spite Of
"rubbers," fold piece Of newspaper
over you stockings, which you readi.
ly can do, if your boots or shoes are
not irrationally tight. This is
better than "rubbers," which are, in
fact, very cold comfor;ers 10 Winter,
while they make the feet sweat in
moderate weather. The main use
Of India.rubber overshoes is to keep
out water. and for that they are sec
ond only to stout, waterproof, first
rate cali.skiD boot. There is not a
more viIlainoasIy unwholesome article
Of wear made than the high-topped
rubber boot. 1t makes the foot ten
der, especially in children, and when
left of in any weather, the wearer
is liable to scatcb cold" S lint Girls.
pin is the best friend of the human
foot, when his leather and stitches are
honest.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-28
Wise anu qtbermise.

The wof:hy gentleman, who rules
the rising generation of BIO Us in
certain town in Tennessee, had occa-
sion recently to correcta little fellow
named Johnny. Now Johnny got
into fit Of what is called "su.ks'
because be was whipped, and iu order
to convince him that he ives Justly
and necessarily punished, bis teacher
had recourse to the following argu-
ment: swell, Johnny, suppose you
we're riding big horse to water, and
had a keen switch 10 your hand and
! all at once the, horse were to stop and
refuse to 60 any further, what would
you dot" Johnny stifed bis sobs for
moment, and looking up through
bis tears, replied, sd cluck to him,
sir" But, Johnny, suppose b e
wouldn't 60 for yonr clucking
what would yoa do tben?" "I'd
get down and lead him, sir -
sand what il be we're obstinate and
would not let sou lead him. "Why,
I'd take off his bride and turn him
loose, and walk home, sir" "Yor
may 90 and take your seat, Johnny
Johnny could not be made to SEE
the necessity for using the switch.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-02-28


HINTS ABOUT Butter Good butter
is such a luxury, that the following
hints from the Rural Gentleman,
will be apropos just at this time
We suggest to our housewives new
er to let wei cloth touch butter
in the summer. In a very little
while the butter acquires very un-
pleasant taste. Have you never
noticed il? If you desire to send
butter 10 a friend, make up 10 cake,
Or put up 10 a nice wooden vessel,
then cover with a cabbage or horse
radish leaves; you may cover this
with wet cloth, doubled and tripled,
but don't let the cloth even come in
contact with the leaves. If to be
exposed to the sun, cover all Owe:
with grass, dense shade. Good but.
ter is not very plenty,a pity to have
it spoiled with cloth. Ice Injuries
butter also. Never let ice come in
contact with butter only as it goes to
the table, and then have only enough
for one meal, or use what is left in
cooking.