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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-14
EHhs NEXNrS

The steamship Champion, from Aspnwall on the
9Th instant arrived at this port yesterday evening
The news from the South Pacific is interesting
Mosquera is reported blocked up in the city of
Bogota. II was ported that the entire State of
Cauca had declared against Mosquera and in favor
OF Arboleda. The latter had expressed his deter
mnation TO hang prisoner for prisoner for as many
as ms opponent may execute. No further tidinrs
were heard Of the privateer Sumter.
The pony express, with news from San Francisco
to the 5th inst. passed Pacific Springs on Saturday
morning last. General Sumner had issued his pro.
ciamation ordering the occupation of the military
posts iii his department by volunteers, and concen-
trating the regular troops at points con-
venient for embarkation to Panama. w.
Rose, loyal Texan ranger had nearly
full regiment of Cossacks, composed OF
ofmen expert at throwing the lasso firing on horse.
back at full speed and to be used in the American
army in service similar to that of the Russian Cos
sacks, which had been rendered to the government
The first trial under the Sunday law took place in
San Francisco on the Sd inst and resulted in the
conviction of the offender. Business in San Fran.
cisco was generally improving, though heavy fail.
ures are reported in other parts of the State.
The State of New York sent SEAS three months
"N" y" 'HN SS'N' va anu IL has LOW Tile follow
ing number enrolled:-
At the seat of war - 6o se7
AT the various camps. .......24 raj
Aotai' $500 .,.....,,.. 81 1853
The quota OF New York is hundred and one
thousand, and to make up that number over six.
teen thousand troops arc yet to be raised.
The Governor Of Maryland has further postponed
the execution of Perry Kennard, who was TO have
been hung at Towsontown last Friday. He is res
pdted till the 22d of November.
The Grand Jury of the United States Distric
Court in Baltimore have found an indictment so
treason against Jerome A. Pendergast. Robert A
Carter was arrested in Baltimore on Friday an,
sent to Fort Lafayette on a charge Of giving al,
and comfort to the rebels, by furnishing goods an,
conveying letters.
The seizure oil all the pork ia New Orleans b,
the Governor Of Louisiana viii strike some Of tl
rebel sympathizels and spectators along III
MissSstgpi a1S 0hi0 rivers very heavy. i. u,
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Mrs Governor Morgan was serenaded at Mrs William
Chnuncev,s in Lafayette place, on Saturday evening.
Walace,s band never played more finely nor the moon
and stnrs shine more sweey. Mrs. Morgan waved her
hand,crchief from the balcony and Mr. Gordon W. Burn
ham expressed her Acknowledgements
VIM. H. Sterling, w. Owens and Dr. r. Leland oil Of the
United States Army; Alfred G. Baker, of Philadelphia;
Henry BALDWIN, Of Washington; Charles Root Of Detroit;
W. Walker and VIM. N. Wherry, Of st. Louis, and w. ~
Adams and family. Of Cuba are stopping at the Metro
politan Hotel
G. b. Caswel of California; n. Washburn OF Boston,
Hon H. T Blou Of St Louis; Or. Tiden Of Washington,
James Ncyns Of Philadenha ir. g, r. Chiids, Of
toca Springs j. H. Chase Of Fort Mcflenry H. Hodges,
of buffalo and h. Baker of Philadelphia are stopping at
the ST. Nicholas Hotel
s r Hazard VIM. Walker aud l. b. Blydcnburgh, all cf
the United states Navy Charles j. Dupont and son. Of
wilmington; J. D. Ippincot and p. Rogers, Of fhlado-
Bssel Of PEORIA c. Yrager and daughter Of rt,sburg;
phia c. H. Arms and ~ n. james OF Pennsylvania n P.
j. Lawrence Heggs ana L. W. b. Howell, Of Perth Amboy
are among the arrivals at the Aston House.
Lieut. wm D Norton attached 10 Col Gochrane's reg-
ment is now lying dangerously III IN Virginia. with fc-
YER His father, Judge Morton, Of Hobok late Unitoi
states Commissioner accompanied BY bis daughters have
gone on TO Alexander to attend to his suIerings
r. w. Shuleldt, ESQ, Consul General or the United
states 70 TIL Island Of Cuba, took his departure Satur
day fternoon board the steam transport Rhode Is
land, Cor Havana, via Key Wet.
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MEMORIES Pour SERvrR-The Massachusetts,

MEMORIES Pour SERvR-The Massachusetts,
Historical Society have Issued a circular and
appointed a committee to collect as materials
for history all books, pamphlets, newspapers,
proclamations, handbills, engravings, maps,
plans, portraits, caricatures, photographs, en-
vclopes, letters and manuscripts which may
illustrate the causes, origin and progress of the
existing war. This is what the Irish school
master called work of " shuperarogationn
The Massachusetts savants have only to pre-
serve file Of the HERALD to spare themselves
all this trouble. We not only collect mate
rails for history, but make history itself
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The CASE OF GEN. STrRGEs.-The unfortunate
readiness with which rlmors preiudicial to the
character of military men occupying important
positions are caught up and circulated is greatly
to be regretted. A story Of this sort is Just
now current about General Sturges, arising out
of some difference between him and General
Lane. We are unwilling to believe that an
officer Of the regular service, and who behaved
with SO much gallantry at the battle of Spring
field, can have abandoned himself to the habits
charged against him, We trust that this IN
happy difficulty whatever it may be, win turn
out to be founded on other causes than that
alleged A court 81 inquiry should be at once
directed TO investigate the facts The country
has a stake in the reputation Of officers like
General Sturges, and it will not be satisfied to
have him damaged without due cause shown,
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ALARM AT THE SourH.-Snce the brilliant cap
ture Of Fort Hatteras by the Union forces, the
rebels on the Southern seaboard are in great
state Of trepidation and alarm for their safety.
The Charleston papers Of recent date publish
the following order from General Ripley, which
shows plainly enough the condition of mind
they arc in around that city,
Citizens residing on Suilivan's Island will hold them
selves IN readiness 10 proceed to the city short notice.
Circumstances only can determine when at what mo-
pcAt 1t may be necessary to order removal from the
island.
1t is evident from this notification that Briga-
der General Ripley considers discretion to be
the better part Of yalor on the part of the Sulli
vans Island people.
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KENTUCKY SECESSION NEUTRALs--Sim. Buck
ner, one of the rebel generals in Kentucky, was
lately Inspector General Of the State Guard:
but being removed by the Legislature, as a
suspected character, he instantly pulled out of
his pocket his commission as a Brigsdier Geno-
raj in the rebel service. This is the sort OF
stuff that good many Of our peace preaching
neutrals are made Of including s3me much
nearer home than Kentucky They will bear
watching.
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TIE TRIpART1rE CONVENTION u REGARD TO
MEX1co-ITs DENIAL. by THE PATRE WITH
DRAWING published the other day paragraph
translated from the Paris Pat,'ie, Of the 9th Of
September-one Of the semi-ollcial Organs Of
the French government-eXplicitly denying
that there had been any treaty signed by Eng
land, France and Spain in regard to their pro-
posed action in Mexico 1t is very curious
and noteworthy fact, however, that in the even
ing edition Of the same paper that denial does
not appear In other words, the statement is
withdrawn. The natural and legitimate in
ference, therefore, is, that it did not meet the
approval of the French goyernment--that, il
fact the treaty is in existence and that its terms
are about being carried out. We do not see that
the United States have any just cause to find fault
with the proposed action Of England, France
and Spain. II is full tme that Mexicans were
taught that anarchy is not only suicidal, but
that it is also violative Of the rights and inte-
rests of all other nations.
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THuRLow WEED IN WASHINGTON vene-
rable Thurlow Weed was again in Washington
at tlD last accounts. What for? Looking into
the case of the steamer Catalina, and the dis
coveries of the Congressional committee on the
subject perhaps. For further particulars, apply
to o. Il. Matteson.
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The PATRIOTISM OF GOVERNMENT CONTRACT
oRs.--The editor Of the Cincinnati Gazstte, after
looking oyer the subscription books to the 60
vernment loan in that city, says:-"We were a
good doal surprised at not finding among the
subscribers any Of the heavy government con-
tractors" and that there are houses here that
have made from fifty thousand to a hundred
thousand dollars on contracts, and yet they have
not contributed one dollar to the loan. Why is
thiss' We cannot answer, unless it is because
these government contractors 60 into this bust
ness to fleece instead of to assist the national
treasury. Bad pork, bad beef and shoddy, at
high prices, are too often the best evidences
afforded Of the patriotism of our government
contractors.
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new York, Monday, October II. 1861.
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

1t takes several hours even with the aid of vost
improvements in our mechanical department, to
print our large and increasing daily edition. We
are therefore compelled to call once more upon
advertisers to have their business notices sent TO
the office before nine o'clock in the evening.
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TIE APPROACH OF Internationally the last
Central Park Concert of the season took place on
Saturday; for the weather of yesterday reminded
rs that the summer of 1861 is thing Of the past,
and that winter is not far of. Many will regret
the termination of the season Of these fashion
able gatherings, with all their delightful assoca-
tions, and look forward hopefully to their re
viyal in the summer of 1882. Meanwhile q
stormy gulf has to be crossed, during which the
face Of nature will change its aspect. Balmy
breezes viii be exchanged for bleak winds; full
foliaged trees for naked branches; ripping
ponds, glistening in the sunlight for icy surfaces
covered with skating figures; beautiful flowers
for simple evcrgreens, and bright blue sky
for frosty one. Then will be the carnival OF
winter, with its rushing sledges, its New Year
calls, its evening parties, its firesde comforts
and its bracing garb Of snow.
On the whole society has been but little af.
tected by the war, if we except the practice Of a
wholesome economy; and we look forward to a
moderately gay winter season, for there is pros
arms being crowned with ultimate success. In
stead OF the war dlsoouragng us, therefore, il
ought to inspire. us with renewed fortitude and
strength to battle with the difficulties which
may temporarily result from it, We ought to
combat these willingly, in the knowledge that
we are fighting for a great stake, which we can
pot but ultimately win. That stake is the
Union, which is dear to us all and we have
reason to congratulate ourselves that it is So
and that nearly half million Of our fellow mon
have volunteered for its defence, and only re.
quire time to accomplish the work OF putting
down the rebellion and restoring the disaaected
States to the federal authority. Let US, then,
look forward hopefully to the winter, and trust
that the following spring will see peace re-
stored, and tie republic Of the United States
firmer than ever on its great Foundation.
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THE REBEL SEACoAsT.-By curious coinci-
dence the only two points menacing the rebel
seacoast which the Union forces hold occupy
almost precisely the same relative positions with
regard to the coast. The first is at Fort Hat
teras, in the inlet of that name, commanding the
shores of North Carolina; and the second at
Santa Rosas island, commanding the Florida
shore at Pensacola; and both positions are held
on islands each about forty miles long. Nor is
this the only similarity between these two
points. Their military records as well as their
topography present striking comparison. The
commanders Of the two forts found it necessary
to post regiment in camp on each island, both
Of which are located on sand spits-namely,
the Twentieth Indiana regiment on Hatteras
island, and the regiment of Wilson's Zouaves on
Santa Rosa island; and it happened very singu-
larly that the rebels made an attack from the
mainland upon both regiments, almost at the
same time-that is, the attacks took place within
one day of each other, and in both cases they
we're repnlscd by the Union troops.
The attack on Wilson's Zouaves was a serious
affair, and even from the rebel account Of it,
resulted 10 INC great dlsaGtaHtaSe OF tae iattcf
1t is certain that the Zouaves fought gallantly
and that the enemy suffered severely; for, with
all their known tendency TO exaggerate their
successes and diminish the number Of their loss
es, the rebels admit to forty men killed and
above eighty wounded
II is to be hoped that the commanders at Hat
teras and Santa Rosa will take lesson from
these surprises, and erect earthworhs or some
kind Of defences between the camps and the
forts to protect the regiments stationed there.
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CoRPs D'ARMEE TO BE FORMED BY GENERAL
MoCiELLAN.-It appears that, in addition to his
improvements in the minutie of the army, Ge-
neral Mcclellan has decided to organize the
army into corps d'armee, numbering from $4,000
to $4,000 men, and each placed under distinct
and independent commander. This is the plan
pursued in the great armies of Europe, and
was alluded to in one of the letters of Prince
Napoleon lately published in tho HERALD. The
formation Of these corps will not prevent the
whole army from being united under one head
in any great pitched battle On the contrary,
such an organization is the best mode of effect
ing q thorough union. 1t accustoms troops to act
together in large bodies without confusion, and
when the day Of battle arrives q corps takes its
place just as easily as regiment, and the for
nation of the line is greatly facilitated Then
il corps is required for any special service or
operation it has its well known general to COM
mand 1t, and the efficiency Of the troops must
necessarily be far greater than if they were only
temporarily combined under a new commander
they had never seen before. In this way, too,
generals are trained and their qualities develop
ed; and if any accident should befall the Com
mander-in-Chief in battle, the army and the
government would be able to turn to a success
sor in whom they could place reliance. Corps
d'arrnee are but the natural preliminaries to a
great army acting together, just as the Gegi-
ment is preliminary to the brigade, and the
brigade to the division. When we had an army
of only thirteen thousand men, corps d'arn.ee
were out Of the question. But now the case
is altered. General Mcclellan evidently un-
derstands his business.
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RAILROAD COMMUNICATION BETWEEN WASHING
TON AND THE WEsr-The government should
see to it at once that the connection between
Washington and the West, by means of the Bal
timore and Ohio road, shall be re-established
before the winter sets in. The only break in
the road is that part OF it lying between Har-
per's Ferry and Cumberland, which has been
pretty thoroughly ruined by the rebels. That
break should be Immediately repaired, the
bridges and culverts rebuilt, and the road
PLACID in running order throughout its whole
extent. We recommend this, not in the interest
Of the railroad company-for we believe that
many If not most of its directors and chief
officers were secession sympathizers-bu in the
interest Of the government and Of the people.
We want the road for military purposes, and we
want it also for its commercial Importance.
Without it the movement Of troops on that line
is a military impossibility; and that fact alone
might entail Losses greater than the sum which
it would cost to rebuild this section Of the line
When the winter sets in, and the lakes and
and Pennsylvania roads will not with oil their
capacity, be able to move the great grain crop
Of the West to the seaboard; and unless this
most southerly of the Western roads be open
there will be elimination in the supply of
breadstuiis corresponding to its capacity.
For these two great reasons, therefore, II
seems to be the duty Of the government to take
immediate measures to restore operations on
the Baltimore and Ohio road. If the company
will undertake to rebsild the portion destroyed,
the government should provide forces to protect
the workmen and the road; and if the company
viii not undertake il, the government should it-
self do so, and take military occupation Of the
entire line. Whatever is to be done in the mat
ter should be done quickly.
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"THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SLAvERY."-
Under this heading the Tribune contains
letter Of three columns in length,
signed "a Catholic" which we conclude is
from the pen of Q. A. Brownson, as it winds
up by describing that erratic gentleman as
"the greatest Catholic writer living" This
Catholic quotes great many Catholic autho-
rites against kidnapping free white men and
carrying them into bondage. 1t is easy to see
that this is very different question from over
throwing constitution and waging civil war
to free men already in bondage. Still more
different is it from the case of the civilized.
Christianized negroes of America, who suffer no
injury from the servitude in which they are born,
but, on the contrary, are greatly benefited, and
their condition rendered superior to that of
their own race at any time in the history
Of the world, whether in a state Of mock
freedom here at the North, or in their
native Africa, from the present time to the
remotest ages. The Catholic Church itself does
not pronounce on the abstract question of
slavery. On the contrary, it permitted it for
ages, and even its bishops held slaves; but its
benevolent spirit is in favor of whatever would
ameliorate the human race. Both blacks and
whites on this continent are benefited by negro
servitude. II is q benign institution, and those
who attempt to overthrow it, and with it the
constitution founded by our ancestors, are
guilty Of high crime against the country, and
they ought to be put down by the strong arm
Of the government. The negro is untitled for
republican freedom, and is only capable Of
civilization in q state of bondage
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DISSATISFACTION OF TIE REBELS WITH THEIR
LEADERs-EvIDENcEs or APPROACHING DsRUP-
TToN.-We find the Southern press growing and
finding fault with JEFF. Davis and his associates,
and compelling many of them to resign Thus
Toombs, the Secretary Of State, has had to
give place to Senator Hunter, and is now a
brigadier general. Walker, the Secretary of
War, has also been forced to make way for
some other man, and occupies similar rank in
the army. The Postmaster General, Reagan, is
rapidly falling into discredit, and will have to
follow suit. Previous to the rebellion
the postal communications of the South cost
the federal government upwards of two mil
lions annually over and above receipts Mr.
Reagan, having but scant resources OF his
command, has not, of course, been able to
keep up the postal communications within
his jurisdiction on anything like their for
mer footing, and the result is universal
grumbling and dissatisfaction. We see no al
Tentative for him but to take refuge, like his
expelled colleagues of the Cabinet, in a briga-
diershp But the brigadiers have their own trials,
and are not exempt from the caprices of popu-
lar favor. Wise and Floyd, those disinterested
patriots, have, we see, got to quarrelling, and
the former is to return to Richmond to be court
martialed Even JEFF. Davis has been subjected
to the most damaging assaults on the part of the
Southern journals. tits question whether, sup
posing his health to admit of it, he will be again
nominated for President at the election which
Is to take place month hence. By-and-
by the displeasure of the Confederate
masses with those who have seduced
them into their present difficulties will take a
more positive shape. Judging from existing
indications, they are likely to spare our govern
ment the trouble Of Furnishing these double
dyed traitors by themselves administering to
them short allowance of rope.
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BARNuM's AMERICAN MUSEUM, Broadway -Da
Bnd Evehin.-GgEAr Observation-Disclosures re M
SEA LION AND OTHER CURIosirIEs.
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LAURA kEENE's THEATRE, Broadway-sKvxS Sons
NEW BoWERY THEATRE, Bowery-Tnx SPIRIT FRIEND
-RoBBER's WIFE-JoHN JONES
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BRYANTS' MINSTRELS, Mechanics Hail. 472 Broad
way.-Wno STRUCK BILLY PATTERSON?
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the close OF the Mississippi thousands Of barrels Of
pork were shipped off South in the hope Of getting
good prices after the embargo was laid, and large
quantities were held in New Orleans to take adj
vantage of the advance. It is said that of the
spectators in Louisville who had intended to assist
the rebellion and make money at the same time,
will be reduced to beggary by this movement Of
the Governor of Louisiana.
The new State Treasurers report Of Virginia,
Western Division, shows that the receipts have
been $l3s ,052, and the expenditures $4,000, leav-
ing balance in the treasury on the 30th OF Sep
TENDER Of $S0,356.
The Ellsworth regiment in Albany, were paid off
on Saturday. Erastus Corning advanced twenty
thousand dollars for that purpose, being the
amount required
Brigadier General Pierce, who commanded at the
battle of Big Bethel, il at his home in Freetown
Massachusetts,, recruiting his health He is not
serving as apriyate in Colonel Websters regiment,
as has been stated.
The Rutland, Vermont Daily Herald will soon
give up the ghost. The publisher says it does not
pay, and its grave will be dug the last Of this
month.
The United States Fourteenth infantry (regulars),
now encamped at New London, Conn, will leave
oH W wednesday, i0f fcfTyVHic, M.
The next Ohio Legislature will be composed Of
men Of strong Union sentiments but according to
the old party lines the Senate will be republican
and the House democratic.
The Louisville Conference Of the Methodist Eps-
copal church, now in session in Louisville, had the
name Of Rev. Geo. B. Overton presented to them
for endorsement; but as it was proven that he was
acaptan in the rebel army the Conference refused
to give him good character, and by vote he
was pitched out
The National Horse Show ut Hartford, Conn,
has been postponed until the goth inst.
Tho cotton market firm on Saturday with sales
Of about 300 bales, chiefly to spinners, closing tho
basis of 2l9Sc for middling upands The -four market
firm, with better demand for domestic so and for
export, while prices unchanged Wheat Was rmer
especially for shipping lots Of Western, and good ex
port demand, chiefly for Franco. Corn 6rmcr,
with toerably free sales, closing at 66c.
size, mainly at the latter figure. Pork, un-
Tor supplies rmer with sales Of 800 TO 900 bbA at
SD 62 $l5 for mess the latter for full weight barrels
and at 50 s7a $40 for prime Sugars steady, with
sales OF about 800 hhds. and 100 boxes. Coffee
quiet and sales limited at steady prices Freights were
sustained, with rather more Offering Corn Liverpool
with cheese nj ABS. and butter 40s. To London flour
engaged at 4s and cheese at Sos To fayre free on
ggcments OF wheat made at Csc and Of -four 95c
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

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