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New-York daily tribune., 1861-02-18
BROOKLYN ITEMS.

Tgy SHOWER on SATURDAY NIGHr.-A violent
shower accompanied by thunder and lightning, passed
over this city Saturday night. The rain fell IN
torrents and although some damage was done to the
payements in different sections Of tie city the huge
piles Of dirt which had accumulated in the streets were
all swept away. Yesterday the streets presented
cleaner appearance than they have for months. The
greatest injury occasoned far heard from, was on
Fifth avenue opposite the old entrance to Greenwood
Cemetery, where the embankment was carried away.
leaving the railroad tracks suspended about four feet
above the bottom of the excavation. il will cost about
$50 10 repair the break As the do not run to the
entrance during the Winter travel by railroad will not
be interrupted. Some slight damage was also caused
in other portions of Gowanus. The excavations made
in Myrtle avenue and other horcughfares last Fall for
the purpose Of laying gas r'Des and which were not
properly filed up, present dangerous appearance in
some places and should the weather continue mild, 1t
will be difficult to drive vehicles, unless they go upon
the railroad tracks. The police telegraph wires were
so much injured by the heavy blow as to interrupt
communication between the City Hall and several Of
the precincts in the Eastern District.
CRY MoRrALlrY.-The total number Of deaths In
the city last week was 96 of which ~ were malee,
and "a females. The principal diseases were: con-
sumption, 2l scarlet fever, g. apoplexy a. convul
sions infsntile 6; smallpox, 3; whoopDg cough /:
diptheria, Q. Under one year Of age, 10. Natives
OF the United States 69i Ireland, III Germany 6;
England, 4.
CAUGHT At LAsr.-Some two months since, one
Mccullough convicted before Justice Conwel Of
Of assault and battery his wife ard sentenced TO tho
pcuiteury. On his WY to prison he pushed Ofcer est
who he'd him in charge on. Of the wagon in which they were
driving the institution, and escaped On Saturday hcCu
Tough again brought up the charge Of committing an as
ssn upon Mary McGYDH and being identified a. the ecaped
prisoner convicted and sentenced 70 the Penenay of
ria months
RUN OVER ny A RAILROAD CARA sailor named
Patrick Hyde with serious and perhaps sal accioens
ab0ut o'clock Sunday monng appess th Dc SOY
the front platform the uton avenue Ge.s tne
and when Cumberland street accidentally le on arc
wheels passed his riet leg before the dti couu P .
horses On being picked mp Il was found the ms g
below the knee Officers johnson and Patton OF h' N ire
cine convey cd she unounate man TO e ~ Dol' NIe
bs lies IN urecarians condition lie had hta ot eho0n
lie dv n,yers and the time OF the accident "e= On MS way
TO Tee sister resdine on the Glove hoaa'
CoRoxER's IyeUEsr.-Coroner Horton held an IN
60, an Ss,5.y noon the body Of 5ohn johnson who died a.
" - ~ street on Tkusdsy previous Some q the relatives
- ~ he he had been poisoned but posmorteu
v.n, ION proved tho contrary The Of death in
,1tiou Of the lungs and verdict a accordance
der,d.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-02-18
TURKEY.

IL IL asserted that the Porte insists on the execution
Of the Paris convention on the subject oi The oeeupG-
tiOu Of Syria.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-02-18
THE VIRGINIA STATE c0XyEXrIoy.

r KicnuOND, Va. Feb. lG, 1861.
The Virginia State Convention Ieaaemblcd today
A4f- Mar iAflOGuecd r, luiona declaring tlat Viz
su,a's aeyoted IN her attachment to The Union, and
VIZ any @eridte conoisteut with her honor 10 re-
New-York daily tribune., 1861-02-18
PRUSSIA.

II il asserted that the King of Prussia extended a
most distinguished reception to Gen. La Mormoa, the
Sandman special Envoy to Berlin.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-02-18

MiIuErs.-LWERPooL, Feb. >, lebl,-CofTON-
The BlOke Cbclaf saws. c aket has been a through.
Cl the vcrf prd he trade dcland limited The aryal col-
brought out freely Tor sale landed and The lnis
1u thc turing dstcs having been sotwal uuia
ue prices u te gughte Of Aperc1R have fallen bark
New-York daily tribune., 1861-02-18

CoEoxrR's IyQUEsr.--Coroner Horton held an in-
& % s,5.y mon the body Of John johnson, who died at
NJ Is % street Thursday previous Some q the relatives
xe Of he opinion he had been poisoned bu posmortem
n. ION proved tho conary be cause oi death weH in
aaascn o the lungs and verdict IL accordance
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

H The several conventions held in
the Southern States for the purpose OF
passing secession ordinances had some
show Of authority, some color at least
of power invested by the people. But
the greatest farce of this day, based up
on such proceedings came off in Ken
lucky few days since, under the spe-
cisl guidance of the polished traitor"
Breckinridge. Although the State has
several times voted by large majorities
to remain in the Union, vet this per-
jured villain and his confederates, or
ganize provisional Government, elect
a Governor. and attach the State to the
Southern contbieveracy. Was there
ever such consummate folly and wick
edness seen on the face of the earth.
Vallandigham and his cronies might as
well hold convention and go through
the same proceedings here in Ohio
We are no longer surprised at any mad
ness which these fellows exhibit, but
wait impatiently for the remedy, which
Gen. Buell. will shortly administer.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19
RTbe news from England Is Of

@Tbe news from England Is OF
startling importance. We furnish the
latest dispatches in another column
The ministry sre decidedly belligerent,
end war seems to be imminent. The
cause of sll the hubbub is the arrest Of
Mason and Slidell. 1t is hardly proba-
BILE our government will be weak enough
to yield to any such demand. IT the
British nation are willing to be plunged
into q war with us on account Of these
traitors, merely to crafty a few cotton
merchants we say let it come. She has
been covertIy aiding the south from the
beginning, and may as well show her
hand at once. The fact Of allowing the
pirate ship Nashville to re6t in one Of
her ports and discharge her prisoners,
shows very clearly the bad faith with
which her neutrality is to be observed
Perhaps she may move reeonsidera'
ton of her hasty demands, and thus
save herself q world Of trouble
Russia and France will not remain idle
spectators in case Of rupture. The
Crimean war is yet fresh in the memory
of the one, whilst Waterloo still rankles
in the bosom Of the other. Neither
have any sympathy with slavery or re-
belliou any more than the masses Of the
English people.
The Irish are with US as heartily al
they are against England. The presen
disturbed state of Europe will not bt
rendered any more calm, by the course
of England toward us, and the smoul
deriDg embers Of revolution, now exist
ing on that continent, may be famed
into a fame, which will very much
curtail, if not overthrow the power OF
the British lion.
Instead of being advantageous to the
South, declaration of war BY England
will at once bring about the emanciPa
ton of the slaves. Every engine o
destruction will at once be brought into
action against the rebels and their allies
not the least powerful Of which, will bt
the destruction of slavery and its sup
porters. If England desires to SCI
slavery abolished on this continent, th'
most speedy way to effect it, is by
forming an alliance with the South, and
engaging in a war on such fimsy pre-
texts as the arrest Of Mason and Slidell
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

to recognize the Southern Confederaey
il England sets the example.
When the Europa sailed there was
more hopeful look, and cOnsOls and cot
ton slightly improved, but after digest
ing the tone Of the American press q
reaction set in, and fears were enter
tanned that the Washington Govern
ment would justify the seizure Of Ma
son and Slideli.
The English journals are very bitter
and hostile, eoutinuing to treat the af-
fair as an intolersbIe insult. The in
structions to Lord Lyons, on which the
Cabinet was unanimous, are explicit and
determined. The London Post says
that an acknowledgement of error and
a surrender Of the prisoners will be re-
ceived with great JOY, but il the Feder-
al Government fails to comply, no man
in England will blind bis eyes TO the al
tentative that England must do her du-
ty.
The London Times continues 10 as
sert that it has been Mr.. Sewsrd's poll
cy to force quarrel with England. and
calls for energetic military preparations
in Canada.
A serious decline is daily taking
place in Canadian securities, amounting
to 12 per cent.
The London Times predicts three
things to Immediately follow an out.
break with the United States, namely,
the destruction Of the Southern block
ade; the complete blockade ofthe North
ern ports, and the recognition Of the
Southern Confederacy by France and
England.
The Daily News says the American
Congress meets before the English de-
mands can get out, and hopes that is
will act with honor and dignity, and
that the golden opportunity will not be
lost.
A large number OF naval vessels are
ordered to be ready for immediate com.
mission. The transport Melbourne
was TO leave Woolwich Arsenal on the
5th for Halifax, with $4,000 stand Of
arms. large quantities of ammunition
and Armstrong guns. She will be
conveyed by the Orpheus, Of twenty
guns. The iron plated steamer War
rior is to be ready for foreign service
Immediately. and her destination will
depend on the answer from Washing
ton.
The shipment of rifles from England
to New York continue.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

r When President Lincoln came
into Office, our navy consisted of AZ
vessels carrying 655 guns and 1900
men. These vessels through the treach-
cry Of Isaac Toucey, Secretary under
Buchanan. were scattered to the four
corners Of the earth, and a portion Of
them were stolen By the rebels or rem
dered useless as at Norfolk.
Now our navy consists of 264 ves-
sells, 1857 guns. slS,o6l tons. and
&c 900 men. All this wonderful change
has been effected in nine months. Our
army increased in few months from
l6, 900 to 100000 men. Who could
have supposed it possible, that nation
so prone as ours to peace, and cultiva-
ton Of the arts and sciences, could in
this incredibly short time place itself
upon a war footing, unsurpassed by
any in the world. This war has served
a good purpose in teaching us our
strength, and showing foreign nations
that a war with American freemen is
no child's play.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

w1s George D. Prentice still at the
head of the Louisville Journal? We
are of late induced to believe not
The structures upon Secretary Cam
eron's speech at the dinner given Mr..
Prentice by Jno. W. Forney. as well as
the late articles upon the message, are
in such very different spirit from his
late writings that we are sure there
must be a mistake somewhere. In re-
gard to the first, we see that Mr.. Prem
tice in a letter from New York on the
96th ult., says be had nothing at all to
do with the article, that it was mis-
representation, and sent without his
knowledge. We trust for the sake Of
the Union that the articles on the mes
sage are also without his knowledge
His name is a tower of strength, and
his paper Of unbounded influence TO
the Union cause in Kentucky. The
articles alluded to, are by no means
calculated to allay, but rather revive Sc.
cession. We have heard of Editors
pro tenn, changing the political status
of papers during the absence of the
Editor in chief, but hardly possible any
one should presume to play such pranks
with "our old boss" We shall see.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

Dr.. w. S. WoRTMAE.-This eminent
physician informs us that he will be in
Gallipolis on THURSDAY, December 1871.
and those wishing to consult him will
have an opportunity by calling at the
Valley House on that day. DIR. W. is
very successful in the treatment Of lung
diseases, as hundreds in this county can
attest, and it will be gratifying to many
to learn of his coming. His patients
accord to him skill and success in the
treatment of all forms of chronic dis
ease.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

wThe weather for the past week
has been most delightful. Slight frosts
at night, but during the day as pleasant
as could be desired. The river is get
ting lew, and large boats find some diff
fculty in getting up. The KsnaWha is
unusually low, and the Government
boats can only carry light loads. The
consequence is. large stores OF provision
are accumnlating here. which the Com
missary may find difficult 10 get up
Kanawha, unless a rise takes place very
soon.
Should this fine weather be followed
by a cold snap, and sudden freeze, the
navigation of that river would at once
cease, and land transportation be the
only method Of forwarding supplies to
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

TIE MAcKEREL BRIGADE CAvALRT'
Orpheus D. Kerr writes from Wash
ington:
The review of seventy thousand
troops near Muuson's Hill, on Thurs
day, was one of those stirring events,
my bov, which we have been upon the
eve of for the past year. A new
cavalry company, for the Mackerel
Brigade, excited great attention as
they went past. and understand the
President said that, with the exception
of the horses and the men, it was one
of the finest cavalry mobs he ever saw.
The horses are new pattern: fluted
sides, polished knobs on the launches
and hand-rail all the way down the
back. A rebel caught sight OF one ol
these fine animals, the other day, and
Immediately tainted. 1t was after
wards ascertained that he owned a
field of oats in the neighborhood.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19
GEs. HUNTERS PLATTE CoUN-

GEN. HUNTER's PLATTE COUNTY
PoL1cY.-A committee Of the citizens
of Platte county visited Gen. Hunter
on Monday, the ed. The Gen. said to
them:
"Tell the Trustees OF Platte county,
that unless they give up Gordon and
his gang. and break up every rebel
camp, that 1 shall send Col. JennisoD
over there with orders To- burn every
house in the county; am getting tired
of the whole subject"
Committee.--"Will you put that in
writing?"
Gen. Hunter.--"I will"
That brief interview satisfied Platte
county, and the policy indicated will
satisfy Kansas and the county.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19
~ The numerous friends of wm

E The numerous friends of VIM.
commonly known as "Buck
Wallace" will be pleased to learn that
he is well. He resides in Wapelo coun-
ty, Iowa, and in a letter renewing his
subscription, says: "All of our troub-
les are in regard to the war. My son
George has enlisted and gone to fight
for the Union. Pork here is $3.50 per
hundred; corn 12t cents per bushel.
/ have about 1900 bushels and stock
enough to eat it." His subscription is
paid TO Aug. 5, 1869.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19
UNION MEETING.

There will be meeting Of the citi-
zens OF Gallia County and vicinity, at
the Court House in Gallipolis, on Sat
urday, December 2lst. 1861, at one
O'Clock P. M. All who are favorable
to the successful prosecution Of the war
and sustaining the Administration, are
expected to be on hand, while the Sc
cessionists are especially invited to at
tend.
Capt. H. 8. WELros, of the q. s.
A., and several other speakers may be
expected to address the meeting.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19
ADMIRABLE MOVEMENTS AT ST
LOUIS.

City Traitors to Pay for the Outrages
of their Accomplices in the Country.
Sr. LOUIS, Dec. l2.-The following
general order will be issued tomorrow
morning:
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF
Missouri, Sr. LOUIS, Dec. IL.
The suffering families driven BY the
rebels from Southwest Missouri, which
have already arrived here, have been
supplied by voluntary contributions
made Union men.
Others are on the way, to arrive IN
few days. These must be supplied
by charity from men known 10 be
hostile to the Union. A list will be
prepared Of names of all persons Of this
class, who do not voluntarily furnish
their quota, and a contribution will be
levied on them of ten thousand dollars
In clothing. provisions and quarters, or
money in lieu thereof.
This levy will be made upon the
following classes Of persons, in proper
ton 10 their guilt and the property Of
each person: First-Those in arms
with the enemy who have property in
this city. Socond-Those who have
furnished pecuniary or other aid to the
enemy or to persons in the eDemy's
service. Third who have YER
bally, in writing or in publication,
given encouragement to the insur-
gents.
Brigadier- Gen. Curtis, B. G. Farrar,
Provost Marshal General, and Chas.
Borg, Assessor of st. Louis county,
will constitute the Board of Assessors
for levying the aforenamed contribu-
tions.
As soon as any part of this contribu-
ton has been assessed the Provost
Marshal Generel will notify the parties
assessed, their agents or representa-
tives, stating the amonnt Of provisions,
clothing or quarters, and money value
thereof required of each; and il it is
not furnished within the time specified
in such notice, he will issue an execu-
ton, and sufficient property will be
taken and sold at public auction to
satisfy the assessment with costs, and
penalty OF 95 per cent addition.
If auy person upon whom assessment
shall be made shall file with the Pro-
vost- Marshal General an affidavit that
he is loyal citizen and has been true
to his allegiance to the United States,
he will be allowed one week to furnish
evidence to the Board to vindicate his
character; and if at the end of that
time he shall not be able to satisfy the
Board of his loyalty, the assessment
shall be increased ten per cent, and
levy Immediately made.
Supplies so collected will be expen-
ded for the object designated under the
direction Of the Provost Marshal Gen
eral, with the advice Of the State Sani-
tary Commission. Where money is
received instead of supplies, it will be
expended for them as required. and
any money not so expended will be
turned over TO the Sanitary Commis-
sion for the benefit of sick soldiers.
Any one who shall resist, or attempt
to resist, the execution Of these orders
will be Immediately arrested, imprisoned
and will be tried by military com
mission.
(signed:) Maj. Gen HALLAcK.
JHo. G. KELToN, A. A. g.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19
~ The ladies of the Presbyteria,

~ IHc IuVIeS OI sHc HCoOJ scIIuu
Social Circle intend having supper at
C. Weibert's Hall on the evening of
the cath inst. A cordial invitation is
extended to all. As the proceeds
are to be used for a benevolent purpose
it will be gratifying to have a full at
tendance. Price Of admission and sup
per so cts. Children half price
Oysters extra. Tickets will be sold at
the door.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19
~Iu the year 1850 there wers

R In the year 1850 there were
&c, ,5o4, ,772 bushels Of grain shipped at
Chicago. During eleven months of
1861, closing 1st Dec, 54,093,s ,sls
bushels, were received at the same
place, being 17,5ss.447 bushels more
than in 1850. Notwithstanding farmers
and producers were urged to hold it
back on account Of shippers having
neither storage room or means of trans
por.alion. This too, when the nation
is plunged into war of immense mag
pitude, such as the world never saw,
And vet the prices of this grain have
been lower than for many years
Truly we are a great nation.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19
wThe iourneymen in the Public

~ The journeymen in the Public
printing Office at Washington, sent in
their bills for labor, counting eight
hours a days work. That sterling old
patriot Elisha Whittlesey of Ohio, who
is Controller of the Treasury, returned
them unpaid for the reason that when
men in the army and navy worked
night and day. and clerks in the De-
partments until late at night, and print
ers everywhere worked ten hours per
day, be could not see why those print
ing for Government should ask pay for
days less than ten hours. Served them
right exactly. But we opine it will re-
quire more than one Mr.. Whittlesey to
stop all the leaks in that printing Office
at Washington. Two hours day is
but drop in the ocean of corruption
which will soon overwhelm that Office.
Contracts for paper, ink, type, binding,
&c, will afford as boundless scope for
villainy as the horse contracts OF Gen
Fremont's army. Sill we are glad to
see an effort made 10 check il.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM EUROPE,
Additional by the Hansa-Slidell and
Mason's Seizure Known in Eng
land-Intense Excitement in Liver
pool-Indignation Meeting Held
Ferocious Resolutions Proposed but
Modi6ed-Moderate views Prevail
Rupture between Sardinia and
Spain-Battle in Turkey-&c. &c.
DC.
LrvEKFooL, Nov. 27.-The most IN
tense excitement exists here to-day, an
der the intelligence Of the taking of
Of the Southern Commissioners, Ma
son and Slidell, from the British msil
steamer TFeat,
An indignation meeting was prompt
" held, and resolutions were carried
by acclamation denouncing the insult
and calling upon the Government to
maintain the dignity Of the flag.
Some prominent merchants spoke
against precipitste action, and said the
matter had better be left to the Govern
ment. The feeling of Indignation
however. was general.
Consols declined in LonlOn bali per
cent.
The ship Helen from Charleston ar
rived here to-day with a cargo Of ros-
in and turpentine. The Hansa briggs
the London Times of the 28th. which
contains the account of the meeting in
Liverpool. The following placard was
posted on change: Outrage on the
British Flag" "Southern Commission
ers forcibly removed from a British
maiI-steamer; a public meeting will
be held in the Cotton Sales Room at 8
O'clock" The room was crowded to
excess. The Chair was occupied by
James Spense, who read the following
resolution:
Resolved, That this meeting having
heard with indignation that an Ameri-
can Federal ship OF war has forcibly
taken from a British mail-steamer, cer-
tain passengers peaceably travelling un-
der the shelter Of our flag, from one
neutral port to another, do earnestly
call upon the Government to assert the
dignity Of the British flag, by requiring
prompt reparation for this outrage.
This resolution was read with great
enthusiasm. The resolution was advo-
Gated By the Chairman, who considered
he was expressing the feeling Of the
people when he said it was the duty OF
the people to press on the Government
the imperative necessity of vindieating
the honor and dignity Of British name
and flag.
Mr.. John Campbell considered there
was reason to doubt whether the facts
related and acted upon by this meeting
were in reality breach Of internstion-
al law, and referred to opinions Of law
officers of the Crown as being in some
measure inclined to show that such
step as that taken with respect TO the
Southern Commissioners was justi6able
under the existing state Of internstion-
al law, and urged the propriety ofpost-
poning the consideration Of the subject
till tomorrow.
Mr.. Tow sustained Mr.. Campbel's
views.
The Chairman suggested that, to
meet the objection Of Mr.. Campbell,
70 strike out the words "by requiring
prompt reparation for this outrage"
and thus amended. the resolution
passed almost unanimously.
Several merchants expressed their
,iews after the adjournment that the
Meeting and its action was premature.
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our troops. In that case it might be
more profitable to march the troops to
the supplies. The few regiments on
Kanawha could find room here, We
think.
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temple, amid the ruins OF which, mas
ter and slave will lie crushed together,
and this wicked rebellion, which from
the 6rst has been a living. bresthiDg
lie, be fully and utterly extinguished.