davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-07
THE TRUE STATE OF AFFAIRS IN BALTI-
MODE

The annexed extract is from a letter written by a
resident Of Baltimore, who, from lis acquaintance
among tie business and working men Of that city, is
likely to have correct impression Of the present pos
ture of Affairs there:
BALTIMORE May 3, 1861.
The anxiety Of uusettement is itself motive for
leaving; bat, beyond this see symptoms that do lot
like, that lead me 10 believe the present calm Il illu
Bory that ii IL the Ia crest Of the Southern party TO
have IL 40 fog tine, ard to delIde tue Government
thereby. The leaders subtle and able, and have
not the least idea Of abandoning their gIOund. II suits
Their par o.e best however 20 be quiet now, and TO
appear Tor the ULion but the city and State in the
bands OF Seces uisls who aid have been in reg-
Lar communication with Montgomery, and who are
working seaoily and resolotely for that interest.
Il nad tone hope from our Legislature, but recent
opnents show that that is trusting 10 broken
stick. This Committee Of Public Safety, who ar. 40
be invested with arbitrary power are all oil them most
determined Seeesonists This MEASURE Is resorted 70
20 as 10 take power entirely out If the Governors
hands instead Of impet Ug or deposing him as was
at first intended aud would have been done but that
Annapolis and other parts Of the Sfe were occuped
by the Government forces. They therefore find il i'm
Ponlic TO move In straightforward, determined way
ana Instead this Committee Of Public Safety is devised
VIC WIZ 10 invested with AZ power, and who win use
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-07

industry and civilization which furnishes men for all
pursuits known to American labor, from making
rovr. boat 10 binding a man-of-war-from making
wooden clock 70 constructing and putting together
loconotve-lay themselves down upon the bard hoor,
and at one glance from the various paintings when
adorn it's SIDES read tie whole history OF the country
from the discovery of the Mississippi and the landing
of the Pilgrims until now, yet many OF them iitt!e
dream they are the active parcpaors in stirring scenes
which will form one of the most brilia ant chapters IN
The worlds history, and witch npon the canvas OF
some future American painter viii adorn panel IN the
same rotuDda. lH
Tie Hall of Representatives was occupied by the
New-York 9TH until yesterday afternoon, when they
went TO camp. The New.York Fire Zouaves arriving
last night, took the came quarters.
You might suppose that the assembling Of so many
armed men would lead 70 noise and disturbance,
but nothing of the kind. Pho police have but little to
do there is no roting aud but little drinking. All
seem intent upon the object for which they came-not
to strike down, but protect.
We have certainly illustrated the virtue II IL DO one
Of magnanimity the part Of a stronger toward n
weaker foe The foot of no Federal soldier has as yet
pressed the soil of Seeding State Yet in their fren-
zed rebellion they have fired upon fort almost uu-
armed, projected by small garrison, nearly starved;
they have endcavored to capture our vessels; with
savage brutality they have endeavosed to commission
priva,eep, TO renew once the almoSt-forgotten
tragedies Of pirates deck and have threatened TO
attack capture, and hold, else bnrn, plumber, and
destroy the Capital. All this has been done by them
aud suffered byur.
Il is sad here that Maryland IL becoming more loyal
have but little confidence in that loyalty which results
from the apprehension of pecuniay loss and CONNER
cia disaster or from the fear Of annihilaon by the
Northern avalanche which is fast rolling toward
them. C. II. V. W.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-07
UARPERS FERRY 70 PIE TAKEN.
ARMS ia ms REsrIrl VED
AkNN TO DE- NEIIINEJ.
MlsnINGTOS, Monday, May g, ~

WlsuINGToS, Monday, hay &, lSl
The movement OF Government troops 10 the Relay
House near Baltimore i. understood To be preparatory
TO denomination against TIE Eebels at Harper =
Ferry The Government has determined 10 ret.kc the
Federal Arr. nsl ~ that place.
An the vol mteer companies in the District Of Colrn
bia ere 10 be- mustered into regiments
Two thousard stutd Of arros, which were sent 10
B,limore BY the Virginia rbes after The seizure OF
the Iarpes Ferry Arsenal, ore TO be returned to the
Government.
Official pernsion has been granted for the continu
ance 81 tie mil and passenger service from Baltimore
70 Norfolk by the Chsrapenke Bay line of steamers
No freight, however, can be taken from either end OF
the rvGte.
Large amounts OF military stores are constantly ar
riying here.
The NewJersey Regiments arrived safely at The
CAPITOL die nomirg. Gov Buckingham OF Connect
ic1t has also arrived here and is making arrangements
Tor tie accommodation Of the troops from that State.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-07
LETTER FROM FRANK p. BLAIR, JR.

10 he EdtoJs Of the EreniHg Post
GENTLENES: have observed several editorials III
your paper commenting on the new dodge Of armed
neutrality" adopted in Of the Border Slave States
and concur meet heartily in tie general score OF
your rem ks upon that subject, but have seen that
in your comments you speak of the Union men OF Mis-
sou as being content hold the Secessonists oil tue
State in check. In this you do great injustice to u.s.
No State in the Union has responded more promptly
the call Of the Administration for her quota OF vol
urtees, than Missouri and this, too, at time when
the State Government and the Government OF the Chy
of ST. Louis are both in the hands of the enemy, and
every difficulty thrown In the way OF our patriotic
ci'izens Notwithstanding their embarrassments, ana
notwithstanding the fact that IN one week the
four regiments called for from Missouri were mustered
iuto service armed and equipped, aud are now on
duty at the arsenal and Jefferson Barracks, and ready
to do duty whenever they may be waitet
AnotherSee irnent and three baitalions have since
been forwarded, and st. Louis alone will in two
weeks furnish from 5000 to lCcO men for the main'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-07
EXPEDITION DOWN THE CHESAPEAKE.
\ LIGursHIP REPLACED.

PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, May ., iool.
The Government has chartered the steamer VIM. Is.
Rauey Cart Gallagher, TO convey military force
from Aunspolis down The Che.apeake far as Divd-
ing Creek for { purpose Of iakng smith Point
llht.ebip. The rebels of Virginia seized this light
ship and removable Il. The Raney has on board force
Of seventy men, under command of Lient: Crosby,
and carries four guns. This detachment will recover
the hghtehp aud replace it in is old position, in order
70 render navigation safe again.
4 war steamer is stationed off Fort Mclieury
NJ Baltimore so ss to render assistance to the garrison
Of that post in ease Of an eNigeRcy.
The town of IIavre de Grace is loyal. Government
troops are now moving below il.
Tie communication between the camp at Perryyllle
MARYLAND and Annapolis is improved by the addiii N
Of two fine steamers on the route.
-Four regiments left Annapolis last night for the Re-
y House join tie forces ordered TO that point from
Washington.
The Trenton regiment has arrived at Annapolis, and
the men are in fine splits.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-07
OPENING THE CAMPAIGN.
MOVEMENTS OF THE G0vERNMENT-MORE TX
LIES FROM VIRGINIA.

WAsHlxGToE, May 6, 1861.
TIE Government, having waited patiently for the
expiration of the twenty days Of grace has begun to
Federal troops have been I'll 1wn into Mary Land, and
now bold tie Relay House, and Col. Ellsworth New
York Regiment of Zouaves il 10 be- ordered nom
Washington to Alexandria Virginia.
Tire railroad t'sins from Wheeling 70 Baltimore
have been cut of by the Government forces:
Preparations FOR tue enforcement VI the blockade OF
tie Southern ports actively going ON. Az present
tie blockade il not enforced sOuth of Norfolk.
Large numbers of exil's from Virginia are constant
~ arriving here. They are all Union men, who have
been driven away from their homes for expressing dis
approba,ion II Tie movements OF the rebel.
Advces Just received from Tennessee ftie that Sem
ator Andrew Jot son il TO make speech III favor OF
the Union in day or two He il not 10 lie s-nced by
the how ling Of The Secestonts who have freely Ut
tered threats against Lin.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-07
LETTER FROM GEN. HARNEY.
III DECLARES HIS DETERMINATION 10 SUPPORT
TIE UNITED srArEs GOVERNMENT.


WAsHISGToN, May |, 1861
Ny DEAR SIR The report of my arrest at Harpers
Ferry by persons assuming to act under authority Of
the State of Virginia has doubt reached you. Upon
my arrival at Richmond, under military escort, Gov
Ietcher Immediately directed my relcase with assur
ances d.ayoNng the act of Bis subordinues ana .X-
pressilg regret at their nj take abuse oi lis author
iry. 1fe kind attention and eiyity received from
him. fiom the escort that accompanied me- and other
distnQ uisled citizens Of Virginia and esleemed friends
whom there met, compensated for any personal
trouble or annoyance yet cannot but feel deep NOR
ticaron and regret that our country should be In
conoi,ion expose any one 10 such an incident. IL
has furnished occson for mistake or Misrepresentation
In lespect TO my views and sentiments, which sense
Of duty requires TO be promptly corrected. No better
mode occurs than by letter address TO yoar
self, az an esteemed personal friend
II las been represented through The public press that
was willing psoner to the State Of Virginia; that
1 designed TO resign my CONN, ission IN the United
States Army, throw oil my allegiance 10 the Federal
Government and join the forces Of the Confederate
States. 49,
Fory.two years have been in the military service
Of The United States and have followed during all that
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-07
tenapce Of The Union end the suppre-siu Of shs ipf

tenapce Of the Union and the suppression Of this inf
nous rebellion. II any other State 10 the face Of ssch
dicnites in the very face Of The armed forces OF the
Secession State Government wealthy citizens 70 step
forward aud subscribe thousands of dollars 60 eqoio
and supply troops, has done OF will do better am
content That you may reterate your assertion; but
trust that you win this State the justice bet t be
known that The people Of this State have promptly re.
sponded alone OF all the Slave States 10 the cali of
the Govennent and projected for the Governments an
the public property within her Unite; and her regi.
ments now stand ready to 30 wherever the exieeneiss
Of the public service may require. i Isl III.
Respectfully FRANK p BLAIR r.
SO, lionel lr Regiment Missouri Volunteers
Js9ttea Bdraeks, No., Msy2 'INI -
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-07
TRAVEL OVER THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO

BALTIMORE, Monday, May 6, 1861.
Travel over the Baltimore and Ohio road is not IN
terupod by the Federal troops at the Junction There
is nothing definite from the Northern Central or Phila
depha Road except that the work for the reconstruc
ton and repair Of the bridges is actively progressing
The troops at the Relay House are terrifying their
position. A United States reuuiing.ofice was opened
on Baltimore street this morning, and the Stars ana
Stripes displayed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-07
FROM MASSACHUSETTS,.

Bosros, Monday, May c, 1851.
Tho bodies Of A. o. Whitney and Luther c. Ladd,
killed at Baltimore, were c.aoyed 10 Lowell in spe-
cial train.
TIE steamer Ben Deford has been detained by order
Of tie Collector until her cargo can be examined She
will then proceed TO Baltimore.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-07
FROM WILMINGTON.

WnNYGroS, De-, Monday, May G, 1861.
Senator Bayard arrived here on Saturday from Mont
gomery. In consequence Of the excitement against
him his friends fear violence TO him. The Union Vol
unteelr are filing up their ranks rapidly
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-05
SECOND BOARD
Tuesday, June A-P. ".

There waa more activity at the Stock Board to-day
than of late but II was confined to BorderStae Stocks
and Illinois Central and Galena Shares Some of
the leading bears were free sellers, and there were
no very prominent buyers The commission houses
have some orders, but they mainly confined to State
Stocks Of which large amounts of Nirgnas, Missouris,
and Tennessees have recently been taxi fol- foreign
account We think the amount Of purchases on foreign
orders has been larger than has generally been sup
posed Without this explanation, it is difficult TO
understand how the market has absorbed the large
daily supplies which have been forced upon ii with
ont creator decline in prices. The market
for Illinois Central was active but not sustained,
opening at 60 aud falling off to 6SI. The scarcity Of
cash stock is still shown 10y the difference of y cent be-
tween seller thirty and regular. Galens was also in
active under the favorable returns Of traffic of the fourth
week, showing All increase of $4,000, and improved
q cent Toledo was heavy, UNDER report that the
traffic Of the last week was very unfavorable. Be
tween the Boards the market yaIy dull, and at the
Second Board eyincod but little vAksy although the
quotations were generally at ngher point than
at the morning Board. Central, which was
reported to chow increase of 10000
in May advanced to 72s bid. Rock Island was also
better selling at 81 Gaena steady at jSi against
81 at the opening Of the Morning Board Erie sold at
% and Pacific Mail at Ga. With sales of $220OOO the
market for State Bonds wee Irregular Missouri after
selling at 3a improved to 4Ci. Teunessees dull
at 10, yesterdays price, while Virginia sold at 40,
against 45I yesterday afternoon. small sale Of Ohio
&c, 1860 was made at 90, and of Indiana Sc at so.
North Carolina fell of l p cent. In Government Sc
curities the transactions were at trite decline on
previous Gales, with moderate inquiry. Railroad
b,ta firm y hall
actions in Bank stocks include small amounts Of Metro
polan at 49, Park at &c. Continental at G5 Nassau at
So and Corn Exchange at IS. The quotations to-day,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-05
PUBLIC MEEIZlNNG,S.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board Of Supervisors met yesterday afternoon,
President Stewart in the chair.
BIr. Blunt moved that the Commissioner for building
the Harlem Bridge be requested to report particulars
In reference to oil contracts, salaries, Dnmber OF men
employed, aud other items connected with the work.
MIR. Davis said that the very questions proposed by
the resolution had been answered In report at pre-
yions meeting Of the Board.
The resolution was carried
communication was received from Nelson y. wa
terbury DistrictAttornev. asking the Board 20 IN,
crease the salaries of two clerks in his Office Referred
10 the Committee on Salaries.
The mandamus ordering the Supervisors to show
cause why bill of 500 for advertising in TIE Dag
Neg' ahould not be paid was received and referred
TO Committee on Printing and Stationery, with power
to act in the premises.
Mr.. Roach moved that tie Controller be instructed
not to pay rent for any for the City Judge after
July |. Adopted.
la accordance with resolution of the Board adopted
May %, requesting the Commissioners of Harlem
Bridge to communicate what reduction they bad made
in the number of employees and their salaries and the
number now employed, with their salaries, the Com
missoners reported reduction in the salaries of Offices
abolished amounting to $j92 and the salaries OF OH.
retained amounting to S3,JOO, making total OF
1922. The employees now engaged on The work,
exclusive OF iabOrers rs follows: Chlef Engi-
neer at a salary of $780, Let Assistant Engineer,
$20U0 Cd Assistant Engineer, 200; SUPERINTENDENT
1880; Receiving aud Proper Clerk, si,|VVi to'ai'
8, 400.
The communication was accepted, and ordered TO be
printed on the minutes
Tie Board adjourned till next Tuesday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-05
ARRIvAL PROM GEORCTA.

The schooner Hume Of Sandwich, Mass, Capt. Thos
g. Nye arrived here "a inst from Sstlla River, Geor
gis here she seized the 18th of April and has
been since detained The Hume has been engaged the
past Winter In carrying from the Satilla River 10
Charleston B. G.. On the 25h Of April che was seized
by the citizens Of Jeiesonton, Camden County, Ga,
without pretending any authority for the outrage.
Capt. Nye coolly told that be would be permitted
70 lake bis departure but the vessel would be held and
appropriated TO their own purposes Capt. I'VE, how
ever was not disposed thus relinq ush his vessel
and persisted in her REIMBURSEMENT to him. which was
finally reluctantly complied WITH under the proclams.
ton of JEFF Davis, allowing 10 Northern vessels 30
days TO take their departure from Southern ports
Finding that they could no longer detain the vessel
which had already been appropriated TO service she
was given up, and Capt. Nye sailed thence the 18th
ult. She brings three passengers Messrs. l.. A. Lu.
Their and George w. Crandall, carpenters, OF New
London Conn, who have resided in the South since
March last, and George Frost of East Monmouth, Me-
teacher who has resded in the South during the last
swo years.
Capt. Nye represents that the town Of Jedersonton
= nnan village, comprising few shsnties occupied
ny Wnisky-drinking ret Of bandits.
On mohday and Tuesday last week, the Hume
i1ur large steamers heading South, the first two
zoe direction OF Charleston probably part of the
''"Asoing squadron. N. Bedford Mercury, June g.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-05

Mock AUCTION CoNsPIRAToRs.-A day or two
since Royal Jordan stranger IN the city ed the mock
auction shop No Park and bought brass watch for
which he psd go Immediately AteryaTd confederate who
said ho from the country .pPedup and represented 70 Jo
dan that he too had bought watch there The pretended
eoun,rymGn Joined bya ioweer and the two after
looking the watch which jordan bad purchased pronounced
almost worthless ard found easy matter to get Jordan
have hs bogus witch sold by the aueonee
ticusy hey could take him 70 place where he could bay
watches much better The watch sold snd Jor
dan being other bass wsoh
by the conspslos and at their insion making another
chase ast SwiEded Of So Being unable TO get hs
bach he entered complaint for conspiracy against the
three mon, Of whom-Henry Curtis. the sHesneerwss
arrested by Officer Ely ofthe Lower Police Court
and taken before the Magistrate who held him to before
the Court Of seons Mr. Daniel schoonmaker Of No. us
Wet ThItyfouh street. became his bondsman. The other
conspstOr the eounty and ieweor7 have not yet
been arrested.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-05

r
sEs-Beow We give Of the principal transactions eur
fcent to indicate The tone Of the MARKET - ,oo 9Th,
Seiuser, 80 heavy Illinois at 81 III y 100 i've "eis"
l. Il Fan 20 extra State stiers at sis y lCO average
H. y Wright 20 heavy Indiana at &c. average 700 bs
g. w FUNK 20 eIIs Illinois ~ - ~ !. ia r.gs ESQ
q. White 10 Illinois hoppeIs at H4lS y lo' average '
Preston Al heavy oosr.. Illinois at &C., average 573 Ms
F. white IS good Ohio a, 80 100 average l2G DE- m
Nichols Richmond S3 Illinois at 4.c average i'VV
Parks, Beach Co.. % Illinois stier at - 50 = 100
Rsnkn CIe,pie 50 prime Illinois at 81 Sc p 1905 aver
sor KimbrO 30 extra Kentucky - G5 2 1905 average
Ai.o' lighter do at - 20 p 100, average LED.
A.9' b 10 sJ,'S Sss M sad ssssse 1900 H.
Nj Robbn' % heavy inoi. At lle average s'o 10
j. C. Johnson Is Michigan At - Is y 100; average LOO 3D.
Hume Gooding, 81 fair Illinois at ga y head average
Al.c q heavy coarse do at as q 1905 avesge COS ~
Curtis den % Illinois eeis and oIen at 500 % heaa
h.5, Is do rough ooarse oxen a. $50 Q head average
Mr smith 60 prime TninOi. at 4ic. 900 ID.
SC Asbey is Michigan at +si ieade5 off the lott 'v
H. stews 10 fair Illinois q, 81 20 p 100 average, ss3 ~
II. Shepard Il Indiana is head aud ~ over on the i0'
HosbuIy Co.. II extra Illinois. at $50 head, average
" Orendoa Il heavy Iowas ct 4lc.; syeragsl,625 ID.
Also. Il extra do at &c average lzso d. ,o >,
Van Meter BToher 81 Illinois, at SGo 2 lead average
1850 NJ ,, .-.
siumford 30 hight State sterI at si3 head average
LOIS n. .., -. 400 a. -
b. T. Coon Co.. IS Illinois, at - SCI y 100 ID aver
a 100 10. -
NJ Congs 81 prime Illinois srler at $50 p head average
lao n. - 80, IN mil,
Niehol. Richmond "a prime Illinois, $! se2 30 head
sverage 800 N. .,t
SsEEr-There less the market hls week but there no
Enforcement IN the prices The demand Ia light epecAy on
Albany One let otpo Ohio averaging w 10 Wa, so
&c an Eastern buyer for Sc ~ Mr. j. NJ Goed"in hoid,
drove lone load OF strictly extra or which he has refused
Sc y ~ "a the This however is an ertroms hgure.
HoGs-The supply large for the season and me msfAe, Is
d AZ 5d5c for heavy stock Hogs ao6o Tor light 40 JIG
y n FOR fat still fed and :! Qs.c = % for heavy 1ofn-ied
NucH Cows Lsht sales Ut S2td y foT oommoni +HO of
good, and s+5G s55 Tor eIiTa.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-05
ELEGANT EXTRACTS FROM SOUTHERN

From The Ticksbrg Wing
L. the North peOpled with Christians or with raw
ages l. the light that shone from Calvary bloody
summit extinguisbed and are Northern foes only
Guided by the dark and lurld flame that pilots devils 70
their carnival Has the Congress of Hell had its
son and have they commissioned all the eons Of the
damned 20 demonizo our enemies Has Luclfer given
furlouch TO all bis internal cohorts Has he estab-
ished his church In every Black Republican heart and
has be ordained Behal and Moloch bis High Prieste
Are we to have a war with men or with devils There
questions must be answered Our impaesbe foes,
aoaded OH by hatred that is remorseess and unreent
Ing because they have insgted and injured as have
slfeady answered them. They have inaugurated
war of eXtermnstion-a war In which no mercy is 70
be shown or quarter given. Let it be so! The South
has never atked favor Of her enemies. She asks
none now.
From The Le1ingfon (Ky) StGfss1aaA.
We rejoice at the death Of Ellsworth, and only re-
Sret that every man who followed him did not share
his fate we lament the sacrifice Of the gallant Nir
einian. We trust that every Colonel in the
Federal service will meet bis jackson and that every
Hessian will find his grave upon her coil.
From The Neg Orleans Della
Thus far the Northern horde have lost two Of their
most renowned Colonel before they have encountered
any armed force OF the South. Ellsworth, upstart
pu1mersetturner, who carried stroliDg company
Of so.called HOuaves about the country ast Summer,
exhibiting their feats Of grand and lofty tumblng al
% cents admission children and negroes half price, has
suffered the penalty Of act of audacity and insult
the Confederate States; and Col. NosbuTgb,
mander Of one Of the Aew-lork Regiments, died re-
Gently from the effects of oyereNeriOn aud excitement
~ the Relay House. This is the beginning Of the end
There are few Others Of these ruians whom we COM
mend TO the special notice of our sharpshooters The
bear-eyed demagogne Of Massachusetts the uxo!ious
Sokles and shoOtbim-dOwn Dix, have a very earnest
ambition for the gnsly honors of msriyrdom in the
glorious cause Of Southern subjugation and we hope
hey will be allowed fair chance of earning the lau
reis thew seek.