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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

The NIEsISIA Conventions COMMITTEE oE
THREE, to inquire Of the President hat nav he
the meaning OF the shi pnent OF irooos from S.w
York, will doubtless be kindly received and
frankly answered. They will surely obtain all
the information which the exigencies of the nph.
lie service will permit the President to accord
The chances are ten to one that they will learn
ofhcially, that many Of them have gone on Gov
Houston's call to rescue the lives and pronertv ~
the defenseless people Of the Texas frontier from
the tender mercies Of the savages to which N.
nachinstions Of dsunion and the tre,cbe,v 20
Twisgs have given them over
They will probably also learn that norton q,
them may necessarily be used to protect the ppb.
lie Interest against whatever schemes that NAV he
involved In the buried raising by the Oligarcbv
Of some i've thousand troops IN all the seeded
states, In depreciation Of which not a word is
being uttered by SO many who profess to be anx-
ious to keep the pesce between the usurpers and
the nited States! IL such should be the replies.
the people of Virginia will endorse tbe,, mo
rriety, at the polls despite the vacilaton Of such
Of her Unionist public men as are now ouailinp
before the demagogism Of her Disuniohis;s
LproPoS.-In view OF the fact that a con,ids,
able Portion Of the public-and none more than
themselves-regard the action of theVirginia Com
vention as being quite as important to the future
Of the country a. that Of the Government at ,bI,
point, we take IL for granted that the Committee
Of Three to arrive here this evening have been au
tborized, when interrogating the President. to
state frankly to him what those they represent de-
sgn doing in the crisis IL Is no, unlikely tia,
The policy Of the Government may be necessarily
more or less Influenced by their final action-that
Of the Virginia Convention.
On the whole, We think the Star at liberty TO
say thatthe Virginia committee will be kindly re-
ceived, courteously treated, and frankly informed
concerning every point in the Governments policy
that has really been settled on; which cannot he
many In number, insomuch as it 1.-THE Govern.
menD must necessarily be governed by circum-
stances in times like the present. It has 10. dutv
to liz charge to perform, and Virginia will an.
plaud 1t for the due performance Of that. II her
Convention may not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

The PRESIDENT has very recently made the fol-
lowing appointments. viz:
In Miehigan-John J. Thompson, Postmaster
at Ann Arbor
Ralph w. Van Fossen, Postmaster at Ypsilanti
In California-Geo. d. Webster, Register Of
the Land ONCE at Stockton.
Henry w. Briggs, do. at visalia.
John w. Eddy, do. at Humboldt
A. J. Snyder, do. at Marysville.
Antonio Mario Pico, do. at Los Angeles
Geo. b. Tingley, do. at San Francisco.
Geo. M. Gerrish, Receiver Of Public Monies at
Visalia.
VIM. n. Pratt do. at Humboldt.
J. Compton, do. at Marysville.
Lewis Sperry, do. at Los Angeles.
Royal 6. Waller, do. at San Francisco.
G. c. Havens, do at Stockton.
Geo. M Hanson, Superintending Agent for tho
Indians Of the Northern District Of California
Minor Fink, do Of the Southern District Of
California.
In Ne,c York Levi Smith, Postmaster at
Wate.town, N. Y.
More in California Conrad Maynard. Assayer
Of the Branch Mint at San Francisco.
VIM. Rabe, Marshal for the Northern District
of California.
In Tndiana-Alex. II. Conner, Postmaster at
indianapolis.
In VTginia-Alex Duval was on Saturday
last, appointed Collector or the Port NJ Rich
mond, Va.
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PRECAUTIONS AT CnARLE.roN 1T /. s,td ,h..
IL forms part of the regular duty of several steam
ers TO cruise through the harbor of ChaIle.ton
every night, to guard against surprise, and that
bar, ready to give timely notice Of the approach
OF any United states vessel Of war is said that
al seven O'Clock on the evening previous to the
attempt OF the Star Of the w to relieve the fort
her arrival was known in Charleston tbrongb ar
agency OF these sea spies, and that IL any shl ~
preached now, on similar Grand. The alarm
would speedily be givea to those who man the
ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

SECESSION CONSPIRACY IN PHILADELPHIA
ne rGiIeoslPhla Press Of Saturday says: GA
painful rumOr prevails here that a secret cooS,i
rdcy, headed by many Of the friends of Breckin.
ridge has been discovered, and that 1t is shielded
uhder me utle OF the Knights of the Golden Cir
cie. why does not the legislature Of Pennsylva-
MA az once pass law defining that all such az
semblages are reasonable, and authorizing the
Governor to institute proceedings for the punish.
msnt OF all engaged In them ?''o
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Items Telegraphed from WashIppton

WASHINGTON, April s.-Secretary Seward re-
piled to-day to the note Of the Confederate States
Commissioners, declining TO receive them in their
official capacity, but expressed difference for them
as gentlemen. The Secretary indicated a peace
full policy on the part Of the Government, declar-
Ing It's purpose TO he only to defend itself when
assailed The reply Is Of such character as to
require continuation Of the correspondence II
is not known when the Commi ssi one rs will leave
Warrington, not, however, for some DAYS
however much the reports Of Southern designs
on the Capital may be discredted. II 4. certsi n
that officers high in authority are taken precau-
nonary measures for the safety of the Capital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

" The Elmira Press states TINT on SATURDAY.
ias', Whlle a brakeman was engaged in coupIing
cars, be stopped down to pick up bolt which he
had accidentally dropped; the motion placed his
head between the couplings, and before he was
aWd,e OF MS danger, the coupling came together,
crushing his head in a horrible mannes a.
made out to crawl from the track, when he was
noticed by one Of the hands on the train and was
removed to house near by, where he died In
about ten minutes after the accident
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

NEW BOOKS Just received by
FRENCH RiCHSTEIN, 27s paw
Macsniay,s History of Ers and, volume S. His
MmteJ, vols free bT m,ll 81
IrnmPs,a Io,cl, by Gee. WIN. Curtis; free ~
Tlal Sl.5b An OutcAsr. or Virtue and Faith nv
+: COburn Adams; 81. Elsie Venner. a x mance
CT Ct Destiny, by Oliver Wenden HOMES, vols;
,Ourusual Discount of 10 to 50 per cent. on all
Bound Books. ~ " "'i
ap9 FRENCH RICHsTElN. a7sP.,v
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

MEETING OF AMERICANS IN HALIFAX The
American residents of Halifax held a meeting on
The 18th ult. for the purpose Of consulting upon
tne sate ot political aiirs at home, and OF honor
Ing the American flag which bad not been hoisted
by the American Consul on the two last national
days-W ashington's birthday and the day of the
Inauguration of the President Several speec hes
Were made, and series OF resolutions adop.ed
expressive Of devotion to the Union, a determine.
uon to maintain the laws, and Of approval of the
past course of the Rep ublican party
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

sVs2uEHANNA FISHERIES. all the oil.
6usily engaged in fishing for shad and herring
we understand that larger quantities of shsd ha We
Deen caught this spring than at any previous sea.
son s1h loi number OF years. On Wednesday and
Ihursaay mornings last, from 500 to , ,OO0 shad
came from below, for which sI4 per hundred was
ssked, and sl2 offered, by the hue ksters For the
nIs' that Were caught they received from SIs n
s2O.-HdrTe-d,-Graes Tunes ~ ~" W
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SOUTHERN MEDICAL HOUSE


nR. SBUHAN hss, AFTER an experience .ften
- Years, estahli she'd the stove refuSe trnm
quackeTy, sell !s he lea Indian or German dcotor.
eTal. fo'' Ia se--
This is the only Place where a sure And ,psed,
cure can be obtained N the world for ali impropfr
ahd EVIL fabts, gOnorrhe, gleet, semiuaI " esk-
ness, syphlils, primary secondary. and teriiary
organic weakness. pains In the loins, Structures
deblty, prost alton, ness rest ass
nsht. pApliatlOr OF the heart rins ing in the eas
loss OF M mofS, confusion, me auoholy affections
OF IN hea throat, Cose, and skin, aad all those
peculiar disorders arsirg frcm the iudiscretion of
youth, rendering them unfit for either business
stu y, society, or marriage.
UT. :. has the gree test remedies in the known
world for dIseases of the God. gonorrhn, fleet
sulcimres, phlIilS, seminal weakness self atu Sc
&c ahsIe ls no ca % IL which they fail to cure in
fron To days.
v}oums of these horrible complaints, who would
Tlsh 10 he valuable men and ornaments 10 society
snpuiS eIh6Iace the earliest opportunity for relief
D1. SnurHan has made tho most comp etc arranxe-
ments 4 !r the comfort Of his patents who come
from dIstanoe. Tney will be furnis he'd with the
most Pheasant and agreeable quar- ter. necessary
ulet, ana N. de as coutor able as they would be Al
d nrst clsss hotel at less than half the cost
DO not forget the name and number, DR. Shin
man q ONCE 10 on the corner of Sixth street and
rennsJivanla venue. Clarendon Hotel Opposite
the National Hotsl, Washington. ID c.
regions ~ p distance should enclose stsmp f,r
return postage. Off ID hours, 9 A. nj. TO 10 p M
VARIOUS PARTIES have been entic.d from NV In
sutu'lon bI certain Ewlndlers on back streets In
thls city, who wil rue t u the day OF their death
- WORD TO The Wis lie sufhcieat apsly
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PERSONAL,

EDITOR OF TH Z STAR-SIR In the watch
~ report Of saturday, Joseph King. colored. was
arrested Tor obtaining the change of FIVE dollars
and carry IN: away bath the change and the Eve
doIar gold piece. In cleaning the store on IN. fol-
Ing morning the proprietor found the gold piece on
the floor, and immediately returned it to the owner.
IL JOHN McGRANS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

IL The recent arrest Of five fugitive slaves NJ
Chicago, effected by United States Marshal an.
Poin.ed py 'ne present administration and their
stefnation among the fugitive slaves In Illinois.
over one hundred Of these fugitives left CHICAGO
on Sunday night bound for Canada. A IarSe
numoee rom otner parts OF the State Were also
making their way to Canada. At Detroit tb,se
hundred bad passed into Canada since Saturdav
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

JOHN MoaRIssEY Nor DEAD-It was currently
IePorted In New York on Saturday afternoon that
Iohn Morrissey, the pugilist, was dead, bis de-.
cease being the result Of putrid sore throat. The
announcement was premature, a. he was stiIl
alive on Saturday evening, although SUFFERING
sevsrsiy from diPtheria. His recovery is said 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

VIRGINIA AProISTAEsTs.-No Virginia Presi-
dental appointments have been made-up to 2x
p. m. tc-day-sinee that CT Collector at Rich
mond, made on Saturday last So the rumor that
AleIsndria and other Richmend appointments
have actually been made, 10 mistake
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09
Sp,rit at an. nIsrnIpa Press

The Iatslligenes- urges the call OF National
Convention Of ali the States, as the only remedy
for the evils now dstracting the country.
The R,pH5IicaH argues that IL the Secesionists
attack Fort Plekens, the patriotism Of Virginia
will be manifested with an energy which will end
all hopes of secession in that quarter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

fBE u. 3. CouxTs OF TExAs.-No Officer
Judge, Marshal or Clerk-of either Texas U. 8.
Judicial District has resigned al still claiming to
&c in the lawful exercise Of their functions there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

APPOINTED AND REMovED.-Mr. Lewis 8.
Wells, Of Pa, has been appointed a second-ciass
clerk 81 400 per annum) in the ordnance bureau
Of the War Department, vice Mr.. J. b. Nourse,
removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

IL From our ever-prompt neighbors, Messrs.
French Richs.ein we have Harpers Weekly
for April 49, full Of interesting matter and Illus
tratons. We fancy, however, that Mrs Gaines
will hardly feel attered by the Likeness Of herself
therein
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09
LOST AND FOUND.

Il 0ST-0n Monday, the 9Th instant, q lady's god
II WAECHCHAIN,w with tire charms attached,
namely miniature opera glass, a small lccket.
and 3 gold wind ing key. The finder will receive 8
reward by leaving 1t at the Star Office.
ap 9-it-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

No DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPOINTMENTS had
been made by President Lincoln up to 2K p. m.
TODAY
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w CASH.
,,s, Would respectfully Gall the attention Of
customers who buy for cash % our fNeW sysfs,.
oI giving Oh . discount Of i've per cent. for the
Having but zone price, % customer, Will ~. NJ.
lance nls me treat ssvipg IN our new system. We
NJ. sHusTER q Co,
No. 30, opposite Center MSrkct.
mo bsfveen III and eth ia,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

RESIGNED -Paymaster John w. Nixon, U. 8.
~, (of La. y has resigned.
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iDrFrom French & Richstein we have the
truly laugh provoking London Punch Of March
%
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III There are over 5000 applications for lso
situations In the Boston custom house.
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BOARDING.


ROARD --Pleasaut II ooms. with Board can be
- bad at No. - Four lnd-a-half St
ap 5-2w (Republcan.D
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TTFREE LECTURE Prof. b. n. Benton
GlSSroh VIII n I:GiaIS IL tn, Navy Yard Baptist
church on IL ESDAf, April 9Th, on Chemistry
Applied TO Meohan Art aad the common PURPOSES
oil Life The lecture will be illustrated by inter
estins e& experiments. Ladies and gentlemen are in
WED: Lecture to commence at O'clock D. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09
ADJUSTMENTS.

SS5, 900 600 bile a'id6 !, BOOK e. .I1f&r an
In the country, And salary-25 cents. ContAlns the
same matter a. the Great Blue Book costing So So
Oml'tIng the names which arc not Necessary. Cat
aogue of CurIostieS 81 Patent Office List of Pat
ents. Old Books bought and sold Gaia lugue fur
nished. ALFRED HUNTER, Book seller
fs gym WIllards' Hotel Square.
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THE ILLINOIS AND BALTIC

These vessels are rapidly preparing for sea upor
me same unknown destination as the PowhataI
ana Atlantic. On Sunday the utmost alacrity wa
EXHIBITED on the vsSsrls; provisions and arms be
~, rt uo nv, on BOARD from lighters alongside
from the fact that no extra arrangements are heinz
made Tor troops, II is believed that the vessels Will
carry provisions and munitions Of war only
Fourteen yawl boats, suitable for surf duty, hay,
oeen placed on board the Baltic. Each Of thea
boats is capable Of carrying from fifteen to invent,
men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

IN lust RECEIVED
~ HHDS. Good Brown Sugar al 6k cts per In
100 bbls. Extra our, best brands, cheap,
% Family do. do. do.
resh supp of Green and Black Teas
New orleans and Porto Rico Molasses,
oranges ana Lemons constantly on hand on com-
MISSION. 1. DEFINING.
ap8-eo2w No. 534 Savsntb stre.t
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THE PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD

w bile all is excitement and activity nj tho
brooklyn and Charlestown navy yards. work at
the Phlladelpha station is comparatively dull
About two hundred men are employed. The 81
Lawrence Is lying In ordinary; the jamestown
wafer Witch is expected to go into commits on
to-day. There are but one hundred and seventh.
five marines at the ward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

By j. G. MCGUIRE CO, AuctIoneers
ExTENsIVE SALE BY CATALOGUE OF
- - fuRNIruRkAND EFFkcTs CLAr's HorEL,
WASHING TON, ID. Con MONDAY MORNING,
uIns from day to day until the whole in dispoaed
OF, We Will sell al the Furniture ard Ffsots ~
ClS,s botel. Penn. avenue, between Sd and az
sSeets, comp ising about one hundred parlors and
chambers, viz:
Very superior and nearly new Rosewood Chioker-
lug seven octave = Iano Forte. Lover and stool
atgs and handsome French plate Mantel MIrror,
Uas Chsldeliers, Brackets and Fixtures throurh.
Handsome Walnut and Mahogany PsrIor Furui
tqre. finished In Brocaselle, Plush and Hair
Marble-top Center, Sofa and Side Tables.
Ma Ma nut w hatnot. Fancy Chairs and Tables
MSaaat w Eltins Desk and BOOB oases,
nsndsome Nelvet apd BRUSSELS Carpets
Ono.oth, Rings and Ingram Csrpets
DDnt-naIae Msntel NJ irrors, Vases and Orrsments
nrcoatene ana Lace Curtains, Cornioe and Fix
Rosewood aud Walnut Bedsteads
~. sslns bureaus, Washstsnds and wardrobes
Eeather Beds, Boosters and Pillows Toilet Sefs
CURED HAIR and Husk Mattresses,
Large quantity Of Bed and Table Linen,
bianse,s, Comforts and Counterpanes in larrs
Dining Tables, Oak piniag Chairs,
Freren and Stone China Dinner, Dessert and Te.
Table Cutlery, Silver plated Ware. csstor..
Snahng Dishes, Waters, Coffee and Tea Urps.
Bar, Counter and Fixtures oN''
Liquors sne Cigars,
Iron Safe. Desks and Office Furniture.
steam Boiler, No atng Apparatus 40
Aoket1eI win large qraItity Of nousehold ~
rIeots not necessary 70 enun.erste.
,,asi, ~ sS % nc Under cash; over that amount
Dose. S ~ ana days for satisfactorily endorsed
ma so-eo&ds u.C. MCGUIRE CO.. Auet.
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kTOR SALE-A young HORSE, about Is hands
L high warranted sound and gentle aud n
VIII work any there; sold because the IN
owner has 20 further use for him. Inquire "a
az r bEMlNG Il FOY'S National Livery Stables.
apg St. '' SsS'"i' %
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There Is general impression in army circles
tndt Ihe steamers CoafzdcoalcOs, Gen Rusk and
Champion, are ordered to come by way OF EIorid !,
communicate with the authorities of the HON,
squadron, Fort Taylor, and Fort Jefferson. and 4
soldiers be required, to land them The landinc
OF men In the enormous launches would net b,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

~ Union reg iment are hereby noIIfed ths :
Y re VI be dress drill of the corps on TUES
DAY EVENING. AprII stn ItIs expectsd that
every member VIII be punctual at IA o clock
by order of the Captain:
aP G-2.' W. n. WOOD, Asst. SEQ,
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sPsd J. C. MCGUIRE & CO. Auots.

DrTHE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED
or account Of the ram, until FRIDAY AFTER
NOON, y h inst. anne hour
aE9h ]. c. McI IlIR z CO. Annfa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

Since November, the Cherry-st. recruitipg ram
dtzvouS has been closed to all applicants for ad-
mission to the service, except sailors and lands
men to whom Congress has GUARANTEED acceptance.
VIZ those having honorable discharges. On
Thursday last, however, Instructions were re-.
celVed, ordering the shipping of all men who D.
piied, until further notice is given by the author
ltes. III Is said Gen Scott will try and stop this
90 men prefer entering the Navy ss landsmen, to
enlisting as soldiers. At all events, ali Fridov
and Saturday the recruiting business at Cedar.
Chatham and Hudson SITS, was seriously affected
oy the Cherry street establishment. There is some
'dik aooui bounty being given. Recruits arrived
on saturday from neigLbOring offices and went
over to the island - ''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

Over eight hundred persons are EMPLOYED at
the Charlestown Navy Yard. The brig Balm.
bridge Is ready for sea, and waiting for her crew
Inc steam-frigat.s Minnesota, Mississippi and
string ham Is expected to arrive at this ION
early this week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

SPIES ABOUT.
The u > steam frigate Merrimack AZ Noyfolt
mas Dsen hauled out Of her old berth as ~ tbe
coIpniandant expected orders to tit her ont The
marines al the GospOrt yard have underpon. eYtr,
drill Tor The last month every day. One OF the
oncers OF The Norfolk station, writing 10 friend
says that numerous secessionists visit the ward
every day or two, inquirng about the condition
OF the snip, the time IL would take to III them
out, their probable destination, &c The ,v,iter
ADDS III they profit by the answers they receive
the navy department of the C. s A. viii mot he
exceedingly well conducted -
6ARRlsONING SAN FRANCISCO
Army advices from California received hy IN
last mall, say that the cOmman dant of tho dena,t
ment OF the tactic had been for some time tnves
tlgatlng what ports in the interior could he mos,
conveniently left without garrisons as EXTRA sol.
dlers We're needed for san Francisco ba,ho,
The Presi dos, 1.-THE barracks outside the toUni
had been receiving companies for some ueet.
for the purpose stated. Two troops of infsntry
came down, In pursuance of the same nolicv
nom Portiand, Oregon, In the steamer Orevon
and had arrived on the day our advices c,osed
The men had had political discu,sion on
board, which resulted In free fight - 10 tho
utter CONSERVATION Of the passengers RIoodv
noses and black eyes were numerous at the DE-
barkation Of the soldiers 1t NAV NOT h. smiss
to say that, like New York harbor, ;hst If San
Francisco has hitherto had little or no military
stationed In IT, '
The headquarters of the army ND town received
a larger mail from Washington this morning thar
Tor many days. Company dispatch orders for a
considerable number Of troops were among the let
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

0~THE FIRST REGULAR MONTHLY
u2 meeting of the commits stoned AID ron on,n-
mSsionsd cheers Of the Westminster sht Infs-
CTuesday) EVENING. tn. 9th instant a,s o,elk
at infantry Hall tCoomb's BuIldingD
np 8-3t. Z. IL. UTERMEHLE. Sec
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

Will. BUY AND GIVE A HIGH PRICE
y are Pamph cts, ana Works on American Eistors
&c Letters of Washington much wanted Ad'
delphia, Pa az a.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-07
ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS.
FORTRESS MONROE, Sept. 8, !
Via BAIIIMORE Sent @. lSRl

FORTRESS MONROE, Sept. g.
Via BALTIMORE, Sept. 0, 1851 )
Tho steamers Harriet Lane and Monticello arrived this
morning from Hat,eras Inlet. All on board are we'll
The latter brings intelligence Of the evacuation of Fort
Morgan at Ocracoke Inlet twelve miles south Of Hatteras
by the rebels after they had spiked their guns and de-
sroyed their munitions Of war. It mounted six guns
The susquehanna 60 down and take possession yes
terday.
Our position at Hatteras Inlet has been greatly strength
ened guns mounted and the fort made almost i'm
pregnable.
Over eight hundred men, and children had
to Hateras Inlet by land and by boats asking protection
from the rebels, and taking the oath Of allegiance.
large majority the wish to fight for the Stars
Stripes. Several hundred in daily take the oath of
allegiance, and offer their services to the Union
Assurances had been received from Newborn that the
flag, supported by proper force, is raised there
jority Of the inhabitants will aid in establishing It there
again permanently.
The Union feeling manifested itself all over the State
is said, since the defeat of the rebels at ateras
The Unonists ask aid of tho government to support
them when they throw of the rebel yoke.