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

Inc Nlntn regiment numbering aDOuI nine nun
dred and fifty men, were inspected yesterday af-
ternoon, on Washington Parade Ground, by Briga-
der General Hall and staff At the close of the
inspection General Hall paid high compliment to
Colonel Van Buren, and his officers for the high
state of discipline to which the men had been
brought, and said they might expect to be en- route
for the seat OF war within week.
A petition is in circulation in Philadelphia for
signatures, asking the President to grant an arms-
tice until such time as he can treat with JEFF.
Davis for permanent peace. If the parties who
are pushing forward this petition are not down
right traitors they ought to be speedily informed
that it is too late now to talk of an armstice.
Action is the word.
We have some important and interesting news
to-day from Northern Texas portion of the
State which, it is said will remain true to the
Union, Notwithstanding the action of the fire. eaters
in the southern section. We are inclined to doubt
the announcement made yesterday that Fort
Washita had been evacuated, for the reason that
it was well garrisoned, and was in Command
of an officer whose integrity is almost beyond
question.
The Arkansas State Convention, which met on
Monday, passed an ordinance of secession by
vote Of sixty-nine to one.
Ten thousand pounds of powder and quantity
of other war material were taken from the st.
Louis Arsenal on Wednesday night last and safely
conveyed TO Alton, Illinois.
We learn from St. Louis that large quantities
of provisions are going from that city to Southern
ports. Why are not provisions of all kinds de-
cared contraband at once?
The lower house of the Missouri Legislature is
close its doors. An attempt will be made to force
that State into the vortex Of secession.
The Union meeting which was held in Wheeling
Va, on Saturday last, was the largest gathering
ever held in the county. The resolutions breathe
the spirit of the Revolution OF &c, and recommend
the holding OF a convention OF the western coun-
ties, in Wheeling, on the 18th inst.
1t has been stated that General Bragg has sent
ali order for two thousand more troops to
strengthen his position. The reason given in the
Montgomery papers is that Colonel Brown, who
is now in command oi Fort Pckens, intends to
land sufficient force TO take charge of the rail
road and attack Pensacola.
The Norfolk Herald says the blockade of that
harbor includes every conceivable avenue Of APP
proach to it-irom the ad-bosomed Chesapeake
and its noble rivers to the creeks and coyes which
form their tributaries. The Baltimore and James
river boats have been stopped, and no steamer is
permitted to run between Norfolk and Hampton.
The Herald is very DESTROYS that some plan should
bc devised to waylay and sink the blockading
squadron.
a farmer III Montgomery county, Pa, has
offered TO give all the grain he has on hand and
one hundred head of cattle to feed the Keystone
State troops.
The peach crop in the vicinity OF Cincinnati has
been entirely cut of.
The funeral service Of the late Bishop Onder.
donk was celebrated nj Trinity church yesterday.
Over one hundred clergymen, all ROBBED in white
SUPPLIES, were present, and the church was
crowded in every part. The officiating clergy
were Bisi0 Delaney, Of Western New York;
the Rev. Dr. Hgbee, Rev. Mr. Doane and Rev.
DIR. Vintcn. The funeral sermon was preached by
the Rev. Dr. Scabury. At the conclusion of the
impressive service. the clergy and congregation
took last look at the deceased. The body re.
manned in the thursh during last night, and will
be inferred at Trinity Cemetery to-day.
There was great excitement in the Custom
House yesterday, in Consequence of the removal
Of Surveyor +. H. Hart and Inspectors Captain Nc.
Zee, Of the sixteenth ward Peter Dawson, OF the
Fourteenth ward; Mr.. Blauyclt, ofRockand coun.
ty: Mr.. McElroy, of the Twenty second ward; Mr.
Ryer and Dir. McCluskey, Of Brooklyn and some
others making fifteen in all. This movement was
contrary 10 the general expectation, az they are
all strong Union men.
Marshal Murray, assisted by officers Horton and
Voorst yesterday arrested James Muuroe and
fourteen others (all coored men), ID the crew Of
the American ship Challenger, charged with u re-
volt and mutiny on the last voyage from Liverpool
10 New York. Tie complaint was made by Capt.
Winser. The accused were brought before Com.
missioner Stlwcll, who committed them for ex.
animation.
The case OF Capt. Crawford, charged with pi.
raey in serving in the SLAYER City ofNoriolk wa
yesterday further adjourned 10 Thursday.
The Board OF Supervisors met yesterday after.
noon. Supervisor Purdy presented resolution
to the effect that in consequence Of 50 great por
ton Of the military having left the city, the Com.
missioners OF Police should report to this board
whether "a not il is necessary 10 increase the 20,
lice force OF the county. MI Purdy remarked tina,
the city depended upon the militia in case Of GER
| tain emergencies He had full confidence in the
| present police force OF the city. The reso.
| luton was adopted. The Harlem Bridge
| Commissioners sent in communication stating
| that the rebuilding OF the bridge IL actu
| atty necessary; that II can be completed
by April next and they request the appropriation
Of the sum named in the tax levy (s250 ,Ooo)
This matter was feferred resolution TO take
the plot Of ground on Chambers street and the
Park for new City Hall was adopted. The
Comptroller sent in . communication stating that
The appropriation for county advertising was al.
ready exhausted. and asking for transfer ot
IA zoo 10 that annnnni This was adnnted Rnn.