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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18
BROOKLYN NAVY YARD.

The United States steamer Monticello, Commander
ellis, LET. for Fortress Monroe at yesterday. Tho
Connection, still busy taking in stores and provisions
of all kinds. The following are her olcers-Commander
Maxwell Woodruff; Lieutenant and Executive Officer,
John G. Walker; Assistant Paymastcr, Pelham w. Amcs;
Assistant Surgeon, samuel D. Flag; First Assistant Engi
neer, p IT, Mars; Acting Masters, Charles l.. Marshman
De Ray -; Third Assistant Engineers, John II. Ames,
Elisha Harsen Sebastian Croiers William H. Shpman
Acting Carpenter Josiah =. Carter; Acting Master 5
Mates, George f. Hill John r. Jones, John Daley Andrew
b. Langworthy.
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CALCIUM SHARPSHOOTERS,

regiment is about being organized in this city by
Professor Grant, which it intended shall be superior to
any yct offered 10 the government not much on account
of it's lighting qualities the use to which will be put.
Professor Grant intends to bring into the army his famous
calcium light and to it in such a manner as will eGec
tualy destroy the masked batteries Of the rebels by
throwing brilliant light upon them and keeping in dark
ness the attack forces This idea OF the Professors
has satisfied many of best army officers and they
warmly recommend the Immediate uss of IT, regiment
III be formed at once, ami recruiting Offices will DO opon.
~ Il, this city. .<..ac
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18
FIRST REGIMENT WASHINGTON GRAys,

Ensamped at Camp Wakcman, East New York, are now
in asnourishng condition. and mastering in their
rap lily They receiving their clothing through that
most Energetic officer Colonel vinon, fast tho con
tractor can furnish them TO afternoon they have
Divine service al af past ten A. NJ by the chaplain,
Rev Dr. Butts Afte, noon service conducted by the
Young Men Christian Gpcation All recruits viii DO
mustered immediately and Clothed and con
sequenty will be under pay. CONCERT VIII DC given IN
is expected
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COLONEL BERDAN's sHARPsUooTEns.

Yesterday several candidates for admission to this
corps tested in rifle shooting the target ground Of
the Long Island Com (D), corner of Tenth avenue
and Twentieth street uth Brooklyn. There were
ny spectators pres Oh the shooting far, L
was not quite up required Standard but the men
did not seem y iScd most Of them ayng that they
would pra Ill they could be admitted into the regi.
mcnt There viii be another trial tomorrow al eleven
A. N. at the same paco.
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ucr,si, IN RIFLES.

,r,.,n ,nn,. at.> 'VAL MCCLELLAN.
On The organization Of this rerS, ""' '"' '''''
was despatched to General McCeHas.
HRApor OFFERS Mc{iA Ian hafihs'
"a NASSAU snA> ",ss,
NEW YORK, August o, rom tho
GrHHRAI--A number of officers, drawn chiefly 'udnr
European services and New York State Militia, hc 20
the Seventh National Guard and Fiftyhfh f"snxst,
at present organizing corps under enc coinmS.v ~
Colonel Eugene lie Gal Being naturally DESTROYS Of AN
tfyng themselves with the history OF tAeir country,
they have chosen title which, itself, Is n,toEai dis
tinction. Tho "McCellan Rifles" is tho name ~ which
they anxious to corps which they hope TO
make worthy of the brilliant commander whom they wish
to have sponsor. We therefore respectfully request
your permission to enter into this momcntous struggle
for the preservation OF the Unon under that which
you have rendered so illustrious
j. s. DE AGRFDA, Major
A. Anthony Gutman lato Fifty fifth regiment, Captain
FzJames OBrien, late Seventh regiment N. g. Captain.
John Z. Smart, Captain.
Richard b. Locke U. S. n, Quartermaster.
M. Whtemore, Lieutenant.
Chas BrelaZ, late Fifty fifth regt N Y s. NJ Lieutenant
Ernest Mondet, Eighth lIussars Lieutenant.
II. de la Petourelle Chasscurs dc Vinconnes Captain.
Thomas Il. Davis, Jr. Captain.
Henry Hicks, late Seventy first regiment, Captain.
George Stewart, late Twelfth regiment, Lieutenant
Frank Steers, late Seventh regiment, Lieutenant
f. Il. Mullen, Lieutenant, and others.
To Major General GEORGE b. MCCLELLAN.
The following reply received at headquarters 81
Nassau street, the temporary headquarters having been
changed to that address,
HEADQUARTERS, DIVISION OF THE PoroMAc,)
WASHINGTON, August IL, 1861.
Major DE AGREpA, Mcclellan Rifles, 81 Liberty street,
New York city
S-Geneal Mcclellan desires mo to express to you and
the Qtcersa ssQcatod with you your communication
the It'll inst his appreciation of the compliment paid him
in the name of the corps of which you and they
bers. On its complete organization and when duly
tered into service he will be most happy give them
service in the army under his command. am sir,
with great respect, your obedien servant
LAURENCE WILLIAMS, Captain and Aldo Camp.
The shove gratifying reply from the hero Of this
paign is incentive of ordinary character to mill
tary z,on Under such auspices the officers of tho
Mcclellan Raes feel it than their duty to
tain the honor q regiment which bears tho of
commander who from henceforth will Ill page in the
worlds history yhsy cannot enter the field OF battle
under prouder ensSE than that which bears the
Of Mcclellan
company A, of this regiment, was mustered into the
service by Captain Hayma1 on the 10th instant, the
Arsenal. ARcr mastering, trcompany elected Fzjames
OBrien, Captain and George Newart Lieutenant.
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FIRST REGIMENT UNION BRIGADE

The following subscriptions have been received in aid
of and for the organization Of this regiment Roosevelt
g. Son, $780, Samuel L. Mitchill Jr $780, j. O. Jones,
$50; W. b. Duncan, $780, NJ Rowland, $50 Meigs Green
leaf $50 A. Belmont, S25 T. W. Cameron s25 Sturgis
& Co., SIS; j. W Schmidt IL Co., $25 Cammann 4 Co.,
SIS Total S525. Contributions may be sent to Spoiord.
Tleston Co. and E. b. Place, Esq General recruiting
Office No. 42S Broadway.
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FIRST REGIMENT UNITED STATES CONSTI'
TUITION GUARD

This regiment has succesfed completing all its ar
engagements, and will Monday 20 into camp at Rkers
Island East river -Four companies were yesterday sworn
in and will be Immediately equipped and placed under
thorough military officers The headquarters OF the regi
will be at 453 Broadway where recruits will DO re-
.n,rn
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Omcia1 Drawings OF Wood, Eddy & Co, -

KENTUCKY AND MISSOURI STATE LOTTERIES
KENTUCKY, EXTRA CLASS 4i1-August II, 1861
IS, 76, "a, 81, !, 10, 80, 43, Is, Sc, So, 60.
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AZ, AZ 81, Is, 60, Is, 10, IS. 5, CD, A, %.
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THE SECOND FIRE ZOUAvES.

ACTION IN REFERENCE TO THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN
SILVA.
meeting Of the commissioned officers of the Second
Fire Zouaves held Friday evening Camp Decker,
Staten Island at which resolutions adopted lament
ing the death of Captain Manuel Silva, of Company F.
which took place Thursday last. Tho funeral
takes place to-day from the late residence Of the de-
ceased 166 New Canal street. and will be attended By
large delegation from the Fire Department.
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SECOND SCOTT LIFE GUARD, THIRTY EIGHTH
REGIMENT NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS.

Lieutenant Colonel Addison Farnsworth ordered here by
the War Department to recruit this gallant regiment 20
its original number, has commenced operations, and es
tablshed recruiting depot at the Of Broadway
and Leonard street. Others will be opened next week.
and have doubt that, considering the good reput
ton of this regiment and the fame OF its commanding
officers Colonel Ward and Lieutenant Colonel Farnswort
large detachment Of recruits will be forwarded to the
seat Of war in q few days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18
FIRST REGIMENT UNITED STATES CHAs-

This corps partially encamped at wNlets Point is fast
filling up, and received the accession of companies
yesterday The balance is expected in the early part of the
coming week Captain H. @. Healoy, late of the Seventh
regiment is in command of the station wlets Point
and with praseworthy prompness in receiving aud
quarorng recruits. The New York headquarters at
Palace Garden.
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SECOND REGIMENT NEW YORK STATE Mill

squad Of recruits for this regiment viii leave on Mon
day. August 49, under the charge of Lieut. D. T. Hughes.
Aew more are wanting, and will be accepted II applea
ton be made tomorrow before three o'clock, at the
armory, corner OF Seventh street and Hall pa,~. This
regiment is now encamped at Rockville the Maryland
side Of the Potomac about sixteen mbes above Washing
ton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18
THE MORGAN RIFLES.

Colonel A. Lutz, of the Humboldt Yagers, and Colonel
Geman, of the Morgan Rifles, have consolidated their
commands for the purpose Of efecting more speedy
organization Of this regiment The organization will
the Of the Morgan Rifles the Governor Of tlo
State having permitted the use Of his name.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18

Beautiful COmplcxiOn.-Lnird's Liquid
Pearl has achieved celebrity having equal for pre-
serving and beautfy ing the complexion 439 Broadway
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18

Bachelors Hair Dyc-The Fest in the
world; harmless reliable and instantaneous. Sold and
applied at BATCHtI0RS Wig Factory, 10 Bond street.
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Prizes Cnshed In all Legnlized Lotteries,
and information given by JOSEPH iArES Broker No 10
Wall street, up stairs, New York
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Royal Havana Lottery.-Prlzes Cnshcd
and information furnished by CHASE Il CO., Bankers
l6 Wall street, Now York.
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HAWKINSi ZOUAYES.

Another squad of recruits for this regiment were for
warded to Newport Nows yesterday morning by Leute
nant Colonel Belts making the second during the past
week. The recruiting headquarters at 545 Broadway
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THE NINTH REGIMENT NEW YORK STATE

This regiment in active service for the war is dc.
srous OF few recruits, and the depot the armory,
of University place and Thirteenth street under
charge Of Captain J. w. Davls.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18

Now ready for gratutous distribution at the above
Offices, pamphlet entitled
"TIIE GUIDE TO PREVENT MEASURABLY PREAfA-
TURE DEATH"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18

HOllOway's Ointment will Heal Old In
dolent and desperate wounds after all else have
failed. Only rs cents.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18
FIRST REGIMENT, WASHINGTON zoUAvEs,

This is one ~ the regiments organized under the new
call, and now Plumbers about 800 Tho officers
gentlemen Of military experience, and have; many Of
them, active service. One full company wanted
with officers. The regiment is commanded by Colonel
James H. Romane and has its headquarters at rs Varck
street and recruiting depot in the City Hall Park. Com
pany A is commanded by Captain J. Mott.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18

Shall such men as Douglas and Cavour die in their
DrimeY
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Trusses, Elastic Stockings, Shoulder
Braces, Suspensory, Bandages, &c.-Ds. GLOVER IL
THORNE, No. Ann street, under Barnums Museum.
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MILITARY AFFAIRS IN NEW YORK.
oBsEoUIEs OF COLONEL FARNHAM


THE LAST noNoRs TO A DEPARTED soLDIER--M
POSING SERVICES AT GRACE CHURCH, IN FIFTH
AVENUE DEPARTURES OF THE REMAINS AND ES
CORT FOR NEW HAVEN ETC., ETC.
The last tribute of respect the revered and lamentcd
dead paid yesterday the remains Of Colonel N L.
Farnham by those who weyo Associated with him during
his short but evenul le Immediately after the death
OF Colonel Ellsworth tho deceased soldier was chosen
unanimously by the Fire Zouaves be their commander
His previous connection with the Fire department gave
the men whom he to lead opportunity OF Judging
of his merits for such important position; am know
ing as they did that for time previous the >ut
break of the present war he had devoted largo
share Of his attention to the study of mill
tary tactics they were naturally impressed with the
belief that better could be pitched upon supply
the place of poor Ellsworth and they elected him. He
endeared to the by every that could take
hold Of their Affections and they would have gone through
any amount Of hardship or hard fighting with Colonel
Farnham at their head The deceased was also First
Lieutenant of the Second Company Of the Seventh reg
ment, New York State Militia, aud in this capacity he
showed himself thoroughly conversant with military
matters and strict dscplinarian. He possessed en-
ergetic will and an expansive mind, having always shown
himself equal to anything in which he embarked In the
of his manhood he fell victim death amented
by all who knew him, either personally by reputation
THE OBsEQU1ES
The obsequies Of Colonel Farnham were, in ODE
dience to the wishes of his family Invested Of all pomp or
ostenatious display This showed good judgment for,
after ALL meet that the remains Of the soldier should
go to the grave in as quiet and simple posi-
ble Previous to leaving Washington the body was en-
bamed by Dr. Holiness who was also the embamer Of
Ellsworth and Vosburg. The body, enclosed in plain
but neat metallic coffin, with glass top lay in the drawing
Of the house of deceaseds parents No. 1913 West
Thirty eighth street, yesterday morning. and long before
the hour appointed for the services to take place. the
house crowded by the relatives and friends Of the
ceased soldier The body attired in full regmentas
and the face although tranquil in death, manifested
symptoms Of deep suffering On the top the coffin
the Coonels cap and three beautiful wreaths Of white
roses, intertwned with evergreens-meet symbols
for such occasion. splendid silver plate, bearing
the following simple inscription, on the lid Of the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18
THE THIRTEENTH REGIMENT TO BE PAID
OFF

This regiment will be paid or on Tuesday next. The
Fight wing will assemble at nine O'Clock A. NJ, and the
left wing at O'Clock NJ that day, at the State
Arsenal, in citizens dress.
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Sy DRAWN hi
TWO GRAY HORSEs

Secretary of Col. Farnham, in Zouave costume.
Committee of Aldermen and Councilmcn in carriages.
Relatives of deceased in carriages.
Officers OF the Fire Zouayes.
Officers of Seventh regiment i'll full uniform.
Eleven OF the Second company, Seventh regiment, in
uniform and without arms.
President and Assistant Engineers of the Fire Department
Presidents Of the Board of Trustees and Fire Commits
siOners.
The following are tho names OF the pail bearers:-Col
Ieers, Chief Engineer Decker, James Kelly, Captain
Clark, Second Con-, any National GnayI Captain Whey,
Of It's Fire soGsTcs Colonel sh5eler Of the Chazssurs
Major Ioeser Of the Fire Zouaves and Mr.. Deatour.
The following composed the Committee of Aldermen
and Observation-Disclosures Chip, Cornell ana Farley !;
and Councilmen Brandon, Price, TrotteT and Lent.
On arriving at Christ Church the body WIS received by
Rev. Mr. Wiley and his assistant Rev Mr. Dennison, in
tha ila form. Many of the privates OF the seventh
regDnt wore present in the church, besides Ar &c
congregation Of ladies and gentlemen The coffin having
been deposited opposite chance the funeral services
were commenced by the choir singing hymn appropriate
to the occasion.
the twentieth verse and fifteenth chapter Of St Paul to
the Corinthians in which death is vivdy represented
its true light On the reading being concluded
Rev. Nr. Wiley proceeded to pronounce an Grafton
on the deceased, in which ko spoke of
his many virtues and good qualities both fireman,
soldier and Christian He alluded to the indomitabe
will and firm purpose which had always been tho charac
terstcs Of tho deceased and said that of late he had de-
voted all his time and energies to military Matters for
which he had always evnced great taste.
After leave taking by relatives and friends, the coffin
again borne to the hearse and the procession having
been formed in the order before, the route
taken up via Fifth and Twenty seventh street to
the New Haven Railroad depot where the coffin
closed in large wooden case and transmitted for burial
to New Haven by the quarter past twelve train, accom-
panied by the following gentlemen as an escort
Major Loeser, Captains Wiley and Purell, Lieutenant
Bernard and eight members OF the Second company OF
the Seventh regiment.
THE THIRTEENTH REGIMENT TO BE PAID
OFF.
n-,;c r,a r1,n
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NOAH l.. FARNHAM, 5
Aged 80 years, months and days. s
About quarter to O'Clock the coffin was enveloped
in the national regmental flags and the funeral
tege formed in the following order and proceeded Grace
church. corner of Fifth and Thirty fifth street
where the obsequies to be celebrated
Platoon of Twentieth Ward Police.
Clergy in carriage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18
THE MAINE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

The Democratic Party Pulvsrized, Crush
ed Out and Scattered-An Irrcpressiblc
Conflict I'm Maine-A Complete Break
Up OF the Democratic State COnven-
'tiOn-TwO Candidates in the Field for
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~ UINNEsS CELEBRATED DUBLIN PORTER, ON
VI draught and in bottles at the Wine Vaults, corner
OF Broadway aud Cedar street.
g. E. MENDUM Proprietor.
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MISCELLANE

~ ROCERIES AND FLOUR FOR THE MILLION.
" Cheapest store in the world Goods delivered free.
TfIOS r. AGNEW,
Nos go Greenwich street and 50 Murray ST. New York
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NO. 294 CANAL STREET
AND NO. 4 UNION SQUARE.
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FRESHMEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS WORLD RE.
nowned Dublin Porter on draught, in splendid condi-
ton at MENDUMS Ale Vaults, 90 Cedar street.
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.,rVONC's pATENr ARMY TRUNK AND poRrAab
= B,dstead combined corner Of warren street aud
broadway, Price sl1 and SO.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-14

came nosjo, I'D 10 II o'cock, firing with great rap
idity oil the time. The Rebel and Union batteries
and Pickcns answered each other with alacrity ana
with ferocity.
creased, and now and then shout from ctiGens auu
soldiers fell upon the ear although no apprehension
were entertained of the Union success. AT lVo ciocA
the negro crew Of the steamer Time arrived ana re-
ported Capt. Winpate, Charles Brockney, anu mI;
Ius tice Morton In the ward when they LETT. Az T.
o'cl,ok MIR. Myers arrived, aud reports that at ii
o'clock, when he left the yard, the lime was not
much injured but under range OF the Chloa org
0pns Her loss lust now would be unbearaoie, as
steam power Is very limited in the service.
The teams al strung out, ana eon,,nunicauoh
wit tbe ines will be kept up by wagon trans Az
o'clock news was received that shot from Pickens
nad gore through the hospital, IN Which were O
number Of sick. No one, fortunately, wac INJURED
zen Bragg compliments his men for their great
,-s,. and coolness and expresses much confidence
!, Ma success. The Colorado and Niagara were
Mi laundering away at McRae and Barrancas. AT
4 clock intelligence came up of two persons hsv-
mo been killed at the Navy-Yard, and many Of the
bnildings materially injured. long train Of Gov
ernment wagons had just entered the yard when the
firing commenced.
A number of mules and borses were killed, and
he scramble of the negroes to get into sate places
was prodigious The guns Of our batteries, up TO D
O'Clock, when the firing ceased suffered but little
damage The firing continues heavy, and the frgates
nave lhllCh DICK IRON thelt pOelloub. Ou
urday morning at IL O'Clock, the bonbsrdment was
again commenced by Pickens and instantly replied
70 by tue Confederate batteries. Our loss has been
generally at Fort McRse, Col. Villipigne of the
Georgia and Mississippi Regiment being among the
wounded.
The Time escaped from the yard last night, the
Yankees knowing nothing OF her fight until morn
ing She has the marks of rough treatment, but
suffered no severe damage. Several shots passed
through her upper works. She had on board large
quantity of cOmmissary and quar- ermaser's stores,
all If which are unframed. At o'clock number
OF houses in the yard were on fire, the guns OF
PicAens continuing to throw hot sho! into the build
rgs while the fleet paid their respects to the Navy
Yard and the batteries at Warrington. AT 3o'clock
several sail vessels were in eight, one large steam
fngate.
The Baptist and Episcopal Churches at War
riugton, ard the Marine Barracks were burned TO
the ground. The cessation Of hostiliues Friday
night was on account Of heavy storm OF rain and
wind. The fighting ceased on Saturday evening,
and on Sunday everything WAS unusually quiet, the
Union feet keeping beyond our range. Their ships
were badly riddled, and PiCkens is badly battered
and punched. Their loss and damage could not
learn.
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rMpsBssNENTs OF PRIVATE PROPERTY.

A. c. Myers acting Qaartermasler-Genera Of the
Confederate States, has issued the following orders
to military officers in relation 10 the impressmeni OF
private property for military purposes:
l. An oceg sppoiung agents 20 make improvements viii.
In s furnish such written evidence Of their
authority to and agents whenever required by pa-e. n-
iessted will eShio the orders authority unts which
they acting.
2 Arr ats WHO make iinpressmenS WILL IN al rive
the Of the properly impressed his assut cef-
cate Stating The character and value thereof and they H.
moreover, 20 tie officer Of this Department from
whom they derive their s1thodty statement OF ali property
impressed by them with the Of the
must not be Tesorted 10 except when sbo-
uty demanded by the public Necessities and their burden
BE- spuodloned among the community far may be
posEte, eque and impary having due regard 70 the
meats aid ability Of owners Of property.
a. When and other property including slave tenn
sels Impressed into the service Of the Confederate States