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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-26

THE REBEL PANICs.-It is q remarkable fact
that the rebel army in the vicinity of Washing
ton has experienced two or three very decided
panics since General Mcclellan took command
of the Union army A few days ago-and it
happened, curiously enough, it was the day of
General McClellan's grand review-the rebel
army experienced terrible panic, falling back
from Fairfax Court House, leaving even their
sick and wounded behind them On Friday
they had another panic, and so fearful do they
appear of an attack by the Union army that the
other day two hodies Of their pickets met and
fired into each other, upon which both parties
retreated and reported the advance of the
enemy. They even fired into imaginary foe
with artillery. 1t is evident that the presence
Of General Mcclellan is striking terror into
them already.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-26

BARNuM's AMERICAN MUSEUM, Broadway.--Day
ana Eyening-NlCH HI hRLE-lI CHAMBER upfo-
roTAMusi SEA LION, BEARS. AND Oraeg CURIosIrIEs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-26

BRYANTs' MINSTRELS, Mechanics Hail. 472 Broad.
way.-SoNGs, DANCES, BrRLEsQUEs. sC.-BULL Rus.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-26
OUR WAR MAPS.

New York, Monday, August go, 1861.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-26

'FREE SPEEcH."--Quite an excitement.
was created in front of the Centre Street
NJ. 4. Church, Philadelphia, on Sunday
night last, by the arrest OF Mr.. Thomas
Young, member in good standing of the
Church. ltappears that Mr.. Young, pre-.
vious TO the commencement OF the ser
vice, with several other persons, was
standing in front of The Church, and when
one OF the party said something about
the arrival of a priyateer in New York,
and at the same time denoIncirg the Of
ficers and crew of the vessel as pirates,
Youngsnsisted that they were not pirates,
but men engaged in a lawful rebellion for
their rights. At the same time lie re-
marked that Col. Ellsworth was a thief
having stolen a man's property. and he
was served right in being shot. This ere
ated an intense excitement, and Young
was ordered to leave. which he did, the
crowd following after him, until he took
refuge in a private house. The mob in
sisted that he should be brought out,
which WIS finally done, Young being In
charge Of number OF policemen, who
took him to u station house, where he re-,
mained until Monday morning, VIXEN ne
underwent an examination before Mayor
Henry. ... ... .. ...
The mayor. after hearing all the wit.
nesses had to say, remarked that there
was not any testimony that justified him
in holding Mr.. Young to bail on the
charge of melting to riot. and he must
discharge him. The defendant was only
expressing hi. opinions, and however
others might differ with him us to the
correctness of entertaining, or the judg.
ment of making them known, he never
,heless had the right to entertain ard ex-
press them, it he saw proper. He should
be sorry to see an attempt made in Phil.
adelphia to emulate the example Of other
communities, TO abridce the freedom of
speech. The expression of mere abb
stract opinion was not a violation of law
though it might be very imprudent to
give utterance to it. If the right OF speech
is denied to one to day, it may be denied
10 another to morrow. The mayor then
ordered NJ. Young to oe dischirged,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-26
as there is at the North y

40 theIe - Nv tHe NOrtD.
This boid trumpeteI of war, had the
qualification of being app'auded, while
preaching such sermon, by his auditors.
Ii must be remembered, however, that
such as he do not go out to tight. They leave
that to those whose passions they ha,
stirred. Like the trumpeter in Esop's
Fables, they are always reaGy to blow the
blasts OF war, while, as professional nom
com batants. they would shirk its dangers.
Such mer as this have done infinite mis-
chief. he says .ifwir must Gomez with
ms Innocent face rs if he, and such as he
had not been, in great neJsure, the ef.
tcient cause Of it. We verify believe
that tanatical preaching has been one of
the two potent causes Of our present un-
happy distractions. The other is the ru-
intus system of rotation in of Venal
politicl"ns and raving preachers have
combined together, to make the people of
The North and the South hate each other.
Any talk about courage, touching either
section, is pure intiammatory appeal. The
Southern people are us gorgeous as any
living; those OF the North cannot be
more SO but we would scorn making any
imputaiIon npon their courage lf salts
tied with the goodness Of their cause
they would be equal to any foe. But they
certainly cannot consider INVASION of the
South good cause. IL they do, they will
rush upon inevitable destruction. 1t is
true they can sso br;ng destruction, but
in the end invasion will be repel!ed, and
after all the horrors Of civil war, there
will be nothing left for the exhausted con.
testants. hat treaties OF nmity and peace.
that could be made, and should be made.
without the war. .'
1t Is al! desirable now to get truce to
hostlities, that the awakened passions of
the people may subside let reason come
forward and passion recede, and all our
difficulties will be adjusted, whether we
unite once more in common family OF
States, or whether we live in separate
communities, as pacific and friendly
neighbors .. G. .- H.#u.u
We counsel our friends to stand firm in
the defence Of their homes; but, at the
same time. to use all their Influence to al
ley, rather tnan TO excite the fierce pas.
sions now everywhere predominant -
Baltimore CMRoEc Mirror ...- ...
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-26

BLACK PRlnAr-'rhe Chicago Tine,
moralizes on the fact that in this most
unlucky war every prominent movement
has taken place on the most unlncky dav
Friday. The bombardment of Fort
Sumter was commenced on. Friday the
troubles IN Baltimore took place on Fri,
day the first anl bloodiest riot in st.
LOUIS occurred on Friday; the attack on
Sewalls Point was made on Friday tho
attack on Alexandria was made on Fri,
day, and Ellsworth was shot on Friday,
II has been all a FRIDAY" business.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-26

The Observation-Disclosures. An inter
esting digest Of the sources of revenue of
the Pennsylvania Railroad company for
the year eighteen hundred and sixty,
showing a most satisfactory increase OF
the local freight business as compared
with the same sources Of revenue in 1859
appears in the last number Of the Mining
Register" From IL we gather the fact
that the total earnings Of the road for
1850 was IS, ,932, ,70l, against S5,362, 1856 in
1859, an increase of S570,346, or sum
equal to S47, ,52S per month for the year
round. The Register" says: "The
freight earnings exceed the passenger
earnings largely, more than two 10 one.
The Pennsylvania Railroad, therefore, is
most distinguished for its freight business,
for the part it performs in the commerce
of the country a. carriar Of produce
from the interior to the seaboard. and Of
merchandise from the seaboard to
the interior" ... ... .Tf. ..... ..
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-26

A FUND FOR Mr.. poUGLAs' FANNY
The Chicago papers publish an address to
the people of the United States but more
particularly of illinois, setting forth the
fact that Mr.. Douglas died leaving no
foot OF earth on which his family can re-
side and call their own. His widow has
given to the State the three acre lot as a
resting place for the remains of her hus.
band. The address invites voluntary
contributions to a fund to be administer,
ed by trustees 10 provide a home for tho
widow and children of Mr.. Douglas. -
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-26

GEN pirRcE.--Gen. Pierce, who conf
manded the expedition TO Great Bethel, rs
a citizen of Massa chusetts. and Eeld a
a military command In that State in the
militia. Many persons suppose that Gen
eral Franklin Pierce. ex President OF tae
Uui,ed States, is the person alluded to,
but the ex President is Now Hsmpshlre
man, and is not in the army.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-26

VIRGINIA AND THE UNIoN.--A few days
ago pardon ws.s sent by President Lin
coin to the Governor of Virgins for q
convict N the penitentiary,who had been
sentenced for robbng the mail by the
Federal Court in Richmond, which the
Governor returned with an answer To tho
effect that 1.-The Commonweal OF Vir.
ginia. not being one Of the United States
OF America, the powers Of the Chief Ex.
ecutive of the natiDn is no, recognized by
the government of this State"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-26

A FOURTH OF JULY GRAFTON by EDWARD
EvERRE1r,-Hon. Edward Everett, at the
request ofa number of citizens of New
York, will deliver Fourth of July ora
ton at the Academy Of Music in that city
The subject will be The present Aspect
of the Nation" An entrance fee will be
charged for the benefit Of the families Of
tho volunteers. .... n
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-26

bas-Col. Thomas l.. Kane, brother OF
the late DR.. Kane, has assumed the CONS
mand Of volunteer regiment in Pepn-
sylvania. .-l.... -sH -il
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-26

uN-Col. James Davidson, coroner OF
the city Of Petersburg, Virginia. and u
highly esteemed citizen, died last week.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-26

DIPLOMATIC DINNERS, &c.-Eyery few
days we have accounts from Washington
ot tho "hrilliancy of the Diplomatic bin.
ners," the Secretaries Entertainment, y
tho balls, receptions, parties, and, in cen,
eral, we learn that feasting and bilari,v
are the order Of the day amongst tba
guests, This my be all very well in its
place but, in the present deploraLle con,
ditlon of the country, sucn feas,s had
better be dispensed with, and the person,
engaged in them should SET an examnlo
OF aostem'ousness. instead of riotously
making merry III the midst of the pener,
al gloom and distress Throughout the lard.
Such scenes contrast to gieat disadyan.
tage with the universal prostration of bus
mess and the sufferings of the people gen.
orally, and should be dispensed with by
those high 10 authority at inc National
Capital. When the civil war nov in pro.
gress is over-when rebellion is crushed
out, and prosperity again returns TO our
beloved union-it will be quite time
enough to "rejoice and make merry" al
our good fortune; but not before. = Lam
caster Intel. ...0 -
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-26

unfortunate. Nothing is more common
than TO hear those who call themselves
gentlemen make insinuations against tho
chastity ofsuch and such lady, although
they know nothing about her. They do
not reflect that these remarks or insinua.
tions blast the regulations of those at
"hom they are leyelled, the tendency OF
Which IS to drive them dow: to destruc,
tion. They do not consider tina, houses
OF prostitution are peopled with the VIC
tins OF Sander, many of whom would
have lived and died happy had not the
foul breath OF SANDER made them outcasts
IN society. They who commit these great
wrongs do not reflect upon the enormitv
OF their wick edpess, and that there is y
God IN Heaven who will aveDge this in,
jury done to his unfortunate children
They DO not consider that al that tribu,
nal before which all must stand, these
murdered regulations will appear as wit
nesses against the liar and the slande,er
to tell tile story oi their wrongs. and thai
hell will be the portidn OF those who have
violated the Divine command. .'Thou
shalt not le." This tremendous evil
should be eradicated from our sociui sys,
tenn 1t is q blighting curse, and ruin
follows in its treck. Nine tiAles ou, OF
ten the stories set aaoat are tho offspring
OF envy and malice. Slanderers should
be avoided as pestilence. They deserve
TO be kicked by every right minded per,
son, and not allowed to enter our dwell.
ngs or our presence. They are the pest
OF society. They set friend against friend
and destroy all confidence. Let it not be
registered in Heaven against US that wa
have violated the divine command, Thou
shalt not bear false witness against thy
ne,ghbor. If we find an errins brother.
or sister, let Us extend to them a helping
hand, throw the mantle. of charity over
their weakness, and il We can save them
from q downward course, we shall have
2tertormed an act which shall be accepta-
ble 10 Him who shall finally be the Judge
OF all. This doctrine should be preached
from the pulpit in thunder tones, for
how often is the rem ark made. when BRO.
tessed christians engage in SANDER, "is
such le Christianity have no desire to
be Christian.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-26
it(isttlIantous,
ON. Buffers Official 9sport Of the
Battles. ..# .

WASHINGTON, June l2.--The following
pGeu. Rutler's report OF the affair at Lit,
tleand Big Bethel .-..
utlpouaarERs, DEPARTMENT OF viRalSh,
FORTRESS MONROE, June 10, 1851.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-18
PROCLAMATION.

By THE GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS,.
Wkneas, The President of the United States OF
America has in the foregoing proclamation appointed
Thursday, the Doth day OF September current, as
day of public humiliation, prayer and fasting, to be OBJ
served by the people of the United States with re-
gious soemnes and the Offering Of feryent supplica-
tons to Almighty God for the safety and welfare oil
these States, His blessing on their arms, and a
speedy restoration of peace" and lereas it is import
ant that the day thus appointed shall be recognized by
all the people of tbs Commonwealth, and devouty OBJ
served by all ministers and congregations at their ac-
cusomed places of meeting on occasions Of religious
lemnity,
Now, therefore, /, John A. Andrew Governor Of tie
Commonwealth Of Massachusetts,, do hereby request
and direct that the aforesaid proclamation of The Pres-
dent of the United States be printed, promulgated and
distributed throughout the Commonwealth in the same
the procamations Of the days of annual
Fast and Thanksgiving, issued by the Governor
thereof.
May all the people, uniting in a common offering Of
prayer and contrition of heart, overlooking all differ
enoes, in humble sense OF the need and bessedness
of divine favor and following the example of COM
mon Lord and Savior bow their hearts before the al
ars of their faith and pour out the humble and hearty
desires OF their souls Tor the guidance OF God through
all perls His direction aud strength in the way Of
duty, His forbearing mercy toward our sins and re-
missness, and His saving help 10 enable this nation TO
deserve and therefore to win all the
mics Of our peace and welfare.
And may the God Of our Fathers hear u.s. inspire us
with living faith, burning zeal unhinching courage,
devoted steadstness to duty and undyng love for the
rights of humanity, made glorious in all men by the
life Of Jesus Christ in the esh and a. He was TO our
fathers may lie be to their children To the remOtest
generation.
Given Boston 60 the year Of ogf Lord 1884, and Of the inde
pendence Of the United States tie 18th.
JOHN A. ANDREW.
By His EIceIlsnoy the Governor
OLIYEK MARsEE. SecietarJ Of the Commonwrsth.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-18
UNION MEETING AT HARTFORD.
NARTFORp, Tnssday, 90. I1. ]

Hartford, Tuesday, Sept. II, 1861.
large concOurse of citizens from all parts OF the
State assembled here to-day to listen the Hon. d. s.
Dickinson and others. Maj Gen. James 7. Pratt
presided over the Convention, assisted by 10 Vice
Presidents. Representatives from all the political par
ties of the State were present.
AT an early hour the people of TIRE country towns
began to throng into the city Places Of business were
generally closed and ge dying from every part of The
CITY and men, women, and children crowded to the
place Of Convention notwithstanding the indications of
the morning progDosticating storm, which finally
commenced about ?. III.
hr Dickinson's speech was one Of his best efforts,
and fol with powerful effect upon his audience.
Senator Latham of California sent letter ofapoogy
forlssbsenee, full Of patriotic spirit and determination.
Thomas Francis Meagher, who was also expected,
sent the following dhpatchi
81 cannot 60 to Harf nd to-day. / so 70 the war.
Talking is over with me, fight is the word
The loyal sentiment OF the State 10 fully aroused
Peace meetings, which Lave so disgraeed Connecticut
are at discount Traitors have no place among US.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-18
KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE.

FRANKFORT, Tuesday, sept 10 I00I'
In the House to-day, message was received IRON
Gov. Magohin communicating Geographic dispatch
from Gen. Zollicofer, announcing that the safety oil
Tennessee demanded the occupation Of Cumberland
aud the three long mountains in Kentucky, and that he
had done So and should retain his position until the
Federal troops were Withdrawn and the Federal camp
broken up.
Also message from Thos. c. Reynolds, Lieutenant
Governor Of Missouri asking what course Kentucky
intended to take in view Of the occupation of the Mis-
sissippi River below the mouth of the Ohio by the
Federal forces, in violation of Ter neutrality.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-18
CAIRO NEWS.

CHICAGO, Tuesday, Sept. H. 1861.
A special dispatch to Tile Journal from Cairo to-day
Gays:
That portion OF Kentucky lying west Of the Cumber-
land River has been declared under nsurrectionary
control Secretary Chase has instructed the Surveyor
here TO prevent all commercial intercourse with that
section and to search all baggage and all persons going
thther.
The gun-boat Conestoga captured the Rebel steam,
ers Stephenson and Gazette, the Cumberland, yes
terday. One contained 100 tuns Of iron.
A deseIter from jeff Thompson, says the force OPP
posile Columbus numbers $4,000. They were ragged,
shoeless, and short Of provisions. The opinion was
expressed that lis command would be disbanded.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-18
THE NATIONAL LOAN.

H0.-Nv T1-sA " S+p, II, l96l.
Over 10000 s.Soo'ib0d yesterday 20 49,
$40 per cent Treasury Notes. When the agents ap'
pointed by the Government get to work, subscriptions
throughout New England will undoubtedly be very
large Now the Assistant Treasures Office in Boston
is about the only place to subscribe and the long files
Of applican,s induce many to await better facilities
PHI,DgtPHIA. Tuesdsy, Sept II. 1851.
The subscription to the National Loan at jay, Cooke
& Co.'s to-day amounted to $4,000.
ST. LOUIS, Tuesday, Sept. Il, 1861.
The books will be opened at the office Of the Assist
antUned States Treasurer in this city next Tuesday
for subscriptions TO the National Loan.
The Stars and Stripes hung from scores OF business
houses in Second street to-day.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-18
souruFRN ITEMS.

KurytLL. TKSsKs.EH, Monday, Sept. is, iojl
specinl dispatch TO The Union and american, dated
Richmond SAYS that the Hon. L. p. Walker Secretary
of War, has resigned in consequence OF bad health.
His successor has not yet been appointed.
All the banks Of New Orleans suspended specie pay
men to-day, and the Treasury Notes are all at par
RicmHoSD Tuesday, Sept H. 1861.
The fight between Gov. Wise and the Unionlsts at
Hawks Nest has been confirmed. Gen. Henningeen
directed the Confederate troops. The enemy was bad
ly cut up One Of the Confederates was wounded.
Hamptons Cavalry made splendid dash into the
enemys lines near Alexandria to-day. After some
sharp work they returned with three prisoners and
considerable quantity of WAR munitions.
LOUISVILLE, Tuesday, Sept. II, 1861.
The Fort Smith Ark Times of the 7th learns that
five regiments from Texas will join Ben McCulloeh in
a few days; also, Mississippi and South Carolina
regiment.
The Journal of this morning publishes correspond
eDce between the Hon. Joseph Holt aud the President
in regard to Gen. Fremonts proclamation. In answer
10 Mr.. Hollis inquiry President Lincoln incloses his
letter TO Gen. Fremont, which has been published
The Journal learns from every quarter that the re-
cent wanton invasion Of Kentucky by the Rebel troops
is disproyed in thousands Of instances even by Southern
Rights men, who announce their purpose of repelHng
invaders
The Courier, this morning, publishes a card calling
, meeting of all the citizens of Curry, 1rimbe, and
Carroll Counties to form league for mutual protection
of The lives and property OF the families OF all the
parties The idea is thought TO be 10 put down all
marauding bands of either party, ana avoid guerrilla
| warfare.
The skeleton Of new regiment, under command oil
Curran Pope of this city. graduate Of West Point
goes into camp this week at the fair grounds near
the city, EnliSting lie exceedingly lively. Besides in'
fantry, many cavalry and artillery companies are
forming. One cavalry companyis composed o. Ger
mans who have seen service, and an artillery company
$50 st,ooe underJ. w. Scott will have Peter Hart, oil
Fort Sumter, as First Lieutenant.
regiment of cavalry, under Col James l.. JACK.
son. NJ. c., has been nearly completed Harness anG
saddle makers are kept busy night and day and adver
tsc for journeymen.
1t is reported tbas 5000 rebels, under z0lIicelisr
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-18
LOCAL MILITARY MATTERS.

Notwithstanding the violent rain storm Of yesterday
there was considerable business done in the way Of
cruitng about the city, and large number Of men III
spected aud mustered into service At tho Volunteer
Depot in White street. The COMMUNICATIVE was
at his quarters in Walker street yesterday engaged in
consultation with the officers Of regiments in course Of
formation, and making arrangements for the speedy
filing up Of incomplete commands.
The reports Of the various officers in the city who
received authority some time ago from the War De.
partnent to raise regiments for the war; have neery
all been received by the Commaudein-Cbief. The
following is list obtained on Monday from head
quarters:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-18

surrounded Lexington I'D had sent summons to Col.
Muigan to surrender. Col. IA, "nsan refused wnen
Pnce Is reported to have sent back Wort 'a' ne "ou.
give him until Monday at o'clock to surre- CIV
II he did not he would march on him with black ny
1t is confidently thought in military quarters here
that Gen. Surges has, this time reached Lexington
from st. Joseph, and that Gen. Price will be cut OIL o..
forced to retreat.
Quite panic prevailed at Georgetown on the re-
ceipt of the news from Lexington, and many families
fear an attack from the Rebels.
All is quiet here, and no apprehensiOns are felt Of an
immediate attack.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-18
sKIRNSHES IN MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE Tuesday, Sept. II, 1861.
A correspondent of The american at Sharpsburg re-
ports that on Friday and Saturday last skrmshes oc-
cured near that town.
On Friday the rebels appeared in large numbers in
Shephardstown and commenced firing on the Federal
ists on the Maryland side. Several cannon were
brought out when the Federasts under COL Anderson
brought two Of bis guns to bear upon them from
LOudOn Hill, opposite the town, and opened with
bail and grape, which soon silenced the rebel battery
aud destroyed several houses flag Of truce was
sent from the rebels proposing cessation Of the firing
Since then all has been quiet.