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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-21

w ANIED-BY A YOUNG LADY, SITUATION AS
" seamstress where she would have a pleasant home
ana De treated as Of the family; she has sewing ma
Snine o. hcr own aud would have objection 20 short
Grand street, up stairs - S- "''A ~ '"'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-21

coz 000 RAILROAD BONDS FOR sALE-THEsE
DAJsUUU Bonds on twenty different Railroad
Companies and will BIS sold very cheap cash. Addrcsa
for one week London Banker, Herald Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-21

DIAMOND JEWELRY FOR SALE AT A SACRIFICE
~ few desirable articles be had upon early appiic
ton TO Il. w. PLUMB diamond broker. 6l2 Hroadwa
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WATCHES AND Jewellery.

MAGNIFICENT DIAMOND CROSS (ELEvE
~ large lrtiagts, q the first water), also lsr
B. W. PLUMB, Diamond Broker, ol2 Broadway. Hourl
till 10 and Till only.
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yNANTED--A DRUG CLERK; ONE WHO Is COMpE
w tent to take the entire charge OF drug business, and
well recommended TO character competency
apply to t. e. Yer Mealen, druggist and apohecary ia
Washington ST., Hoboken.
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HELP WANTED-nIALEs.

A GENTS WANTED-TO SELL OUR UNION PRIZE
"A Stationery Packet containing besides Envelopes and
Paper ten Portraits OF Generals and piece Jewery
also tie Patriotic Packets without Jowey superior pack
age tor the solder. We goods equal any
manufactured and advise all engage the sale
Of such articles send for circular; So SO day
easily made UASkINS Il CO., 3G Beekinan street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-21

A GIRL WANTS A SITUATION TO DO GENERAL
"A houseNork; viii give good city reference. Call at IS
Butler ST., South Brooklyn
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yITANTED--BY A RESPECTABLE ENGLISH WOMAN,
w who is capable Of taking infant from Its birth,
babe 10 dry child 10 board where II will receive
the comforts OF home. Call address IT'S West SD
sire
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-18

FASHIONABLE MovEMENTs-THE OPERA.--In
spite of the wars and rumors of wars about
us, the fashionable world is indulging in
the gayeties usual at this season of the year,
public amusements are well patronized, and
the people of the metropolis, in which general
Term are included the suburban cities,
Brooklyn, Jersey City, Hoboken, &C.,
seem to have made up their minds to
take things easily. The Brooklyn opera
goers have opened their new theatre under
favorable auspices, and have subscribed very
literally for an Opera season of six nights, al
ternating with the performances in Irving
place, where the artists campaign will be COM
menced on next Monday night. Brooklyn is SO
near to US and 30 inseparably connected with
rs that it may be properly claimed as part Of
this city, and its Opera House as sort of sub
lieutenant to our Academy Of Music From all
appearances the associated artists, under the
capable direction Of Muzio, will succeed. Among
other attractions, they purpose to bring out
Verdi's latest work, which concludes with
grand scene representing masquerade ball
from which the opera takes its title. Ladies
and gentlemen unconnected with the theatre,
but in fancy costume, will join in this scene,
and great deal of amusement may be expect
ed. II would be a good idea if some noted
public characters could be prevailed upon to
figure. on the stage in this scene. Beecher
might 90 as Marall Webb as Bombastes Furio-
80, Raymond as Tom Thumb, and Greeley as
one of Fox's martyrs,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-18

WORK rpn THE GRAND JURY.-The Grand
Jury, in obedience to Judge Smalley's charge
have summoned a large number of witnesses
to testify as to the sale and trtlsmission Of
arms and munitions OF war to the seeding
Southern States. Among other persons who
have been summoned to appear and testify Il
Mr.. John Hoey, the Superintendent. OF Adams
Il Co.'s Express, concern which does the
largest amount Of the carrying trade between
the North and the South. This is all very well,
but we hope that the Grand Jury will not stop
here. Treason is defined by Judge Smalley to
be giving aid and comfort to the enemy, and
the Court holds South Carolina 10 be tbo
enemy. Now, IL the gunYlker or hirdware
dealers are guilty Of treason, why sre not the
butchers, the poulterers and the four merch.
ants equally responsible 10 the law Certainly
the sending Of q turkey, or a busbel Of coru, or
q barrel OF flour, Is rs heinous an offence as the
Of rife or cannon So let
Washington market LOOK out
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-18

int the very vitals of the traitors" N"u naAin
them generally shake in their shoes WOODS
idea IL that there is to be q general hang. nan
jubilee after the 4th Of March, and that Lincoln
and Seward are to subdue the South with force
1t is to be hoped that our military cotempo-
rary will make good his words, and appear
among the troops who are to retake the forts,
armed and equipped for active service. That
musket to which he alluded in 1856, and the
mahogany stock pistols used in his grand affair
with Duff Green, must be got ready for the emer-
gency Unless the Chevalier Webb keeps cool,
he must put himself upon war footing at once.
AS be and Wise are spelling for a fight, why
not let them take it out between them!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-18

they will give Q verdict in favor Of Union
saving compromise that viii create at once
general Northern reaction, and convince Mr..
Lincoln, bis Premier, his Cabinet and his party,
that if they would save themselves they must
sacrifice their offensive anti slavery distractions
upon the altar of the Union
Upon the test and with the result Indicated
in New Hampshire, it is morally certain that a
similar response would follow the same appeal
to the people of Connecticut and Rhode Island
The pressure Of this fearful crisis Of suspense
and suspension, of political arrangements and
business disasters, has brought the people of
New England to some appreciation of the cash
value Of the Union, and Of the South under our
general government We therefore conclude
that after another month or two of this crisis
they will be in proper frame Of mind to
abandon their inpracticable doctrines of I" hui
man freedom" and negro philanthropy, for the
sake Of that rich Southern market for their
more substantial Yankee notions" which will
be lost with the separation OF the South from
the Union.
We have appealed to the President elect,
and to his appointed Premier, to come forward
to the rescue of the country. They have re-
sponded in vague and indefinite promises Of
Cancellation, and in dark and ominous hints OF
coercion, in which we find very little Of hope
or encouragement We have appealed to Con-
gress, and both houses of Congress have practi-
cally confessed their inability to grasp or to
understand the causes, the tendencies or the
dangers Of this novel, startling and incompre-
hensible Southern revolution. We have ap-
pealed to the State authorities Of the great
central States Of New York and Pennsylvania
to call in each State Convention in behalf OF
the Union, and the only response we hear is
the enforcement of the laws" Meantime, the
strong opposing currents of Union and dis
union are approaching each other, and how
are we to turn them aside into the channels Of
peace?
We have only left US this last resort of d.
rect appeal to the people of the North. We can
reach them through these approaching New
England State elections. Let, then, the issue
indicated bs made in New Hampshire, and the
result there may be decisive, either for resto-
ration of the Union, in liberal compromise
from the North, or for the division of the Union
into two, three or half dozen petty and
bclligerent republics.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-18

HIS VOICE Is STILL ron WAa.-SomGtbing
must be done about the Cbevalier Webb. lie
has broken out again in terrible attack of
italics and capitals, paper bullets against
the South, quoting portions Of Stewards cmi-
nently pacific speech. Webb whose temper
always gets the better Of his logic, comes ont
in q fierce fighting proaaaciamien,o According
to Webb, Lincoln will cali on the States e.
furnish men enough 10 retake all the Southern
forts, and that small job will b. very quickly
performed. lie says further, on this head that
seward's speech win prepare the way for the
defeat Of the disanionists, by "strising fear
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gnhcance for themselves and more than ordnsrx ara
mnence Tor their claims and hence the result Of the
agitation, pro and con, Ia doubtful.
Tho Office seeking representatives OF Indian. and ps.
syvana, the two States that pretend TO have dona o
tswards nominating and electng Mr. Lincoln than .nx
oth,vs, have already caused trouble enough 70 thu
PresdiUt elect by their impudent forwardr.s.
and dic'atoria presumptions to square any claims
for extra allowances they may possibly have Their
wrangies for place disgusting to behold II u 3D.
vious that they only intellectual nuy in Their
representation in the Cabinet order 70 be least inter
fered with in tho appropriation and dstrbu.ion OF chs
subordinate spols
II has been rumored about for some days thSt Ne
President elect Is making the draft OF his augursf
Address Thisreport Is however without any fomdatsos
fact The change the posture OF public affairs IL usv
daily undergoing renders necessary him to put =
the discharge Of this important task to the latest psssbis
moment
The few visiters he receives seek him ct his MT
vate dwelling. To his correspondence he attends how
ever, with his secretary in Office rented by him few
days ago in the business part of the city.
The elite Of the political world of this State are now
here. Among the more prominent characters Judge
Yates g. Koerner, Judge Catron j. N. Palmer DR.. ray
Of the Chicago Tribune wilson, Of the Chicago Jous,
Young Kammon and others.
The Eastern arrivals at the leading hotels are Charles
G. Wilson, G. W. jerks, Of New York city; r. D. Alsu
Of Boston; W. D. Bunting, Of Cleveland and a. Biger q
Lebanon county Pennsylvania.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-18

TEE PRESENT CONDITION OF THE COUNTRY THE
Work OF THE PoIIT1cIANs.-It is a sorry sight
to see this great nation going to pieces after
eighty years Of unexampled prosperity, and
at time, too, when all the material elements OF
continued success. wealth, power and greatness
are present TO degree that no other country on
the face Of the earth ever possessed at any
one period in the history Of nations. And this
sight il all the more deplorable when we con-
slider the miserable influences and agencies
which are bringing about this terrible calami-
iy; for it is not the people who decree the ruin
of the republic; II is being destroyed against
their will; yet they are not permitted to raise
voice or an arm in its defence. Two to one of the
voters of the country are in favor Of the Union
and the constitution, and against sectional par
ties and fanatical distractions Who, then, are
the authors Of all the mischief which Is precipi-
,atng the country into utter ruin! The politi
clans Of the North and the South-a set Of ire
sronsible men, without stake in the country,
with nothing to lose by its disruption, without
property and without credit. These are the
men, who, with few exceptions, are nothing
but mere adventurers, that comprise the class
OF politicians in both sections Of the country
There are perhaps thousand or so of them in
Congress and other places Of trust North and
South, and they are backed by few thousand
more outside of official stations; yet this hand
full Of adventures are leading over thirty mil
lions of people to the brink Of an abyss In
which all the interests Of the nation, the pros
perity of years, the very life Of the republic it.
self, are about to be engulfed.
1t is this thirty millions of people whe, by
their labor and industry, have made the coun-
try prosperous and great, not the few thousand
politicians. And is it not sad to behold this mise
rable crew Of selfish, irresponsible individuals
plunging this noble country into anarchy and
civil war for mere abstraction about ques-
lion as to whether the negro shall remain at
one side of particular line or at the other side
For this, after all, apart from the constitutional
question as TO the rights of the South, is the
actual issue. If the subject was taken out Of
The hands of the politicians tomorrow, and left
10 the people themselves, it would be amicably
settled in week.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-18

duction. Charles 7. McClenachan was reelected
Clelk Of the Board. and q number Of papers from
the Aldermen were referred to the respective
committees when appointed.
Attic meeting Of the Commissioners of Charities
and Correction yesterday, the usual statistical re-
turns were presented. There are now in the public
institutions 8,777 persons-an increase OF z4i over
the past week. 465 in excess Of the number for the
corresponding period OF 1860, and 800 over 1863.
Last week 1904 were admitted, and q very large
number Of persons are receiving outdoor relief.
This statement indicates the dreadful destitution
which prevails in consequence of the general pros
tration Of business.
The New York Typographical Society last even
ing celebrated the anniversary of the birth Of
Benjamin Franklin by social reunion at their
rooms in Chambers street. We elsewhere report
the proceedings.
Coroner Schrmer received an anonymous COM
municaton yesterday in relation to the late
mysterious murder in the Bowery, which it is
hoped will eventually lead to the detection Of
the assassin 1t is the request Of the Coroner that
the writer of the communication should call upon
him, and explain matters at length. The in
quest will be resumed this afternoon at three
O'clock at the Seventeenth precinct station house.
Rarey gave his fifth lecture last evening to an
audience as large as ever. Flora Temple made
her first appearance upon the stage, and
genuinely vicious horse afforded rare exhibition.
A picturesque report win be found elsewhere.
The ice in the Central Park, in consequence Of
the recent heavy rains, was yesterday in too soft
condition to be used by skaters with either COM
for, safety. The slight frost of early yesterday
morning had given somewhat Of CLASSY look to
the surface of the pond, but had made but little
other impression.
The Cunard screw steamship Palestine will sail
to-day at noon for Liverpool direct. Letters, &C..
for all parts Of Europe will be received at the
office Of the company, No. Bowling Green, till
halfpast ten o'clock.
The cotton market yesterday was less buoyant, while
fair demand existed from spnners and for export Dealers
were on the lookout for later from Liverpool due
by the Asia and Teutonia The sales embraced about
5000 bales closing the basis Of about I2aSc 121sc
for middling uplands. Flour active, while
prices for most descriptions without change Of mo
ment iii prices. Wheat heavy and dull ana sales
mo ierate, at quotations given in another column.
Corn heavy and closed easier rates, while sales
made to a fair extent. Pork was firm, with sales
OF at 81 a7h ST. SO and prime at s1s f2I
change of Importance; the sales embraced about 1000
Ahds., 100 boxes ana $40 bags. Coffee steady
sales of 500 bags Rio at lie. 13c. Freghts were
hrmer, with more Offering, while room reduced;
and wheat taken for Liverpool in bulk and
bags, at 101ld Id, aud -four at 3s. Sd. IS. Cd
chiefly at the latter figure.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-18
NEWS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.

Dean Richmond, Church and Seymour ih
Council Daniel Ulmann's Lantern Shining
on the Legislature Basis Of the Report
ofthc House Committee on Federal Rela-
tions-A Minority Report to DO Submitted
Republicans Refuse to Submit the Question
to the Peoplc-Bln to Appoint Referees n
New York; Proposition to Purchase tho
Slaves In the Border Slave States,
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TREASON HArcHNa NoRTH-PLor FOR THE
SEIZURE OF THE HARBoR OFFENCES or New
YoRK.-It Is rumored and believed in certain
circles that large military force is being en-
rolled in this city for the purpose Of Selling on
the forts in the harbor of New York as soon Is
civil war breaks out ut Charleston. or any-
where else at the South. II is said that from
three to FIVE thousand men have been already
enlisted under various pretex,s; some for the
purpose Of assisting the South, some for the pur.
pose Of protecting the city, and some for the
purpose Of acting as defensive corps in the
event of the secession of the city from the State.
All these pretences have been used for the pur-
pose Of getting together this force, but 1t il be-
lieved that It's real object Is what we have
stated--the seizure Of the harbor defences.
Such are the pcrils to which the obstinacy OF
the republican leaders is exposing this peaceful
community. We have in vain warned them
that civil war cannot break ont any where
within the limits of the republic without its
evils being brought home to "a There are too
many important interests concentrated IN thts
The great commercial centre of the Union, for Il
not to be made the object of plots and conspira
cies Of one kind or another. In revolutionary
times the greater the wealth Of a locality the
greater is its danger from sudden surprise
There are always to be found plenty Of inter-
mai traitors to aid those without.
The duty Of the authorities In this emergency
is plain. The law has armed them with ample
powers to defeat all such schemes. Let the
United States Grand Jury at once take cogni-
zanoe Of The matter, and have the parties who
are getting up this mysterious military organi
cation before them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-18

Gov. FLoYD's Posi- PRANDIAL CoNFIDENCEs.-
In his after dinner speech at Richmond,
Governor Floyd has justified all the hard things
that have been lately said of him. Notwith-
standing his we'll known laxity of principles,
he had got credit for some OF the instincts of
gentleman. His betrayal on this occasion of
the confidential transactions of his department
has undeceived those who had this small amount
Of faith in him.
There is no example on record Of an ex-Cabi-
net minister so utterly disgracing himself.
Whatever may be the circumstances under
which men quit Office 1t is q well understood
obligation that they shall not violate the conf
dence reposed in them by their colleagues in
shair official intarcnnrsa. Did no such under
standing exist the conventional usages amongst
gentlemen ought to have been sufficient to keep
communications that had passed between him,
the President and General Scott in reference
to the South. Nothing can justify their expo.
sure to the world, though the matter disclosed
is OF little consequence; and. 1t was the
more unnecessary, seeing that no one
expected or demanded such an infraction Of
official and social obligations pit his hands
1t turns out however, that this independence
of the observances prevailing amongst men of
honor is nothing new with Governor Floyd.
1t is stated by one Of our Washington CORES
pondents that, whilst the Covode Committee
was sitting, the ex-Secretary was in the habit Of
transmitting private communications to the
chairman, impugning the purity of various
members of the administration, but more espe-
cially that Of the President himself This was,
of course, done to divert attention from the
peculation and defalcations which have since
leaked out in his own department. Why does
not Mr. Floyd in his bibulous expsnsiveness,
give us some explanation Of the charges that
have been preferred in connection with the
latter? If he is worth anything to the seces-
sionists bis value will be doubled when be
clears his skirts of these ugly transactions.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-26
OUR REPRESENTATIVES,.

To-day we present to the loyal men OF
Wabaunsee, PAWS, and Dickinson counties,
the names of the candidates nominated at
the late District Convention held in this
city on the oath, for Representatives iD the
State Legislature. From Wabaunsee is
selected j. B. IEGERsoLL, good and true
man, and every way worthy of the support
of the voters of this District. From Davis
county we find the name of y. G. PIERCE,
long resident of this county, and under
standing full we'll the wants and interests
of our community. Mr.. P. has heretofore
acted with the Republican party, has al
ways been consistent in his views, and a
faithful supporter of the Constitution. He
viii ably represent our county. From
Dickinson the Convention has named L. L.
.HERsEY-the very man for the place. No
man in Western Kansas could have been
selected better fitted in every respect for
Representative. He has always until now
acted with the Democratic party, but when
the call was made for all the friends of our
Government to sacrifice party prejudices,
and rally to- the support of cur good old
flag, Mr. HERsEY was one of those who
considered his country of more consequence
than his party. In bir the people will
find a useful and true Representative.
Taking them all together, We doubt if
three better men could have been selected.
They arc intelligent, capable, honest, loyal,
and thoroughly acquainted with the wants
of our people. -
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-26
THE CApiTAA.

We observe with pleasure the unanimity
which prevails in our community, and we
may add throughout our county, on the
Capital question. 1t proves that the people
are alive to their interests, and determined to
improve every opportunity whereby they
can permanently benefit Western Kansas.
Though all of US would be glad to see the
Capital located nearer to US, we are re-
luctantly compelled to admit that it cannot
be done, and therefore we must Go the
next best thing, which is give it to Topeka.
We do not know Of one good reason that
would justify US in doing otherwise. Were
We to select q point farther west, and cast
our vote for that point, it would be, thrown
away, and the question of the location
would still remain open, to be used by
designing men and politicians as means
of corruption in future political affairs.
Let US now locate it, and thus remove from
the arena of politics a matter which has
already created considerable dissension,
and retarded in no small degree the pros
peritv of our State.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-26

usurped aud 4treasonabley government, and
pu. forth Secession as the corner r-stone OF
their Confederacy, and rernaio in arms with
fixed treasenable purpose, We cannot ini-
tiate negotiations for peace unless we are
willing to recognize their pretensieps,
aud te divide the Union. * =
Meanwhile, the great issue Of sustaining
the Union, swallows up all other issues
The rebellion must be crushed, or Republi-
can institutions fall, and with them perish
Liberty and Democracy. While this mo-
nientous question is pending, let our motto
be" country, our whole country, and
nothing but our country; our Union, inst,
last and foreverv" j. nleG 81
This is the language Of Democrat and a
loyal man. How does it suit the ideas of
Davis county Democracy? We think they
viii "beg leave to differ with the gentle
man." I @ -