The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-29
ARREST OF ALLEGED sEcEssIoNIsTs.

ARREST OF ALLEGED SECESSIONISTS.
A GEORGIAN ARRESTED AT THE JERSEY CITY PERRY
WHILE ON HIS WAY souTH--Hts BAGGAGE, CONSIST
ING OF FIVE LARGE TRUNKS, CONVEYED TO THE
POLICE HEADQUARTERs-TwOA ADDITIONAL ARRESTS
MADE BY THE POLICE-D0CUAENTs FOUND UPON
SOME OF PIE PARTIES NOW IN FORT LAFAY-
ErTE, ETC.
About eight O'Clock last evening Detectives McCord and
Sowey arrested named Harreii at the Jersey City
ferry, in company with his two sisters, who about
10 leave In the night express tran for Ptsburg, route
for Galena, Ca Harrell, 1t is alleged, is a strong
cessonst, and has only been in the city about three
weeks. He passenger the Arrowsmith yester
day morning from Glen Cove. where his two sisters
have been attending school, and while the way TO the
city made bold 10 express his sentiments against the
North, and declared himself strong secessionis Quite
number Of the passengers becnme enraged at the nan
and at time thought that he would be thrown
overheard; but he finally Quoted down, and on the
rival of the boat suddenly disappeared. is said
that the only thing that saved him from the hands
Of several Union that no had with him
his two sisters Tho facts becoming known the above
officers on the arrival OF the boat they kept close watch
the largest size travelling trunks. They
hfst conveyed to store in South street,
and thence to place in Maiden lane, and
finally to the Jersey City ferry Here the officers waited
until the above hour last evening" when Harrell made his
appearance, and was Immediately taken itocustody and
conveyed to the police headquarters. What the trunks
contain is yet mystery but Harrel Acknowledged that
he was from Geora, ana was on his way hack when
rested His two sisters were very much alarmed at his
arrest bat they, however, returned with their brother,
and finally left to remain with some friends in Brooklyn.
An investigation to day will no doubt disclose whether
Harreti win be required at Fort lafayette or not
Two other arrests were made-one a young man
charged with beng southern spies What action has
been taken in their case we were unable to lenrn.
The following memorandnms were found upon one OF the
rebels now in Fort Lafayette
RUTLEDGE MOUNTED RfFLEMEN.
You are hereby summoned to attend regular fort drill
G nj n n In
uniform, coat and cap. BY order. Captain HUGER.
Is. J. WnAiEY, Orderly Sergeant.
CHARLESTON RIFLEMEN.
Nons. Somms. PrAs
Attend drill OF your company a. Military Hall this
evening at seven O'Clock, in fg uniform. BY order
WI wrlcu, orderly Sergeant ''~''' . '
STATE sourH CARsrIyA,
HEADQUARTERS INSPECTOR GENERAL /
AL officers appointed 10 the regular service enlisted
regnents) who have no: reported hereby ordered
to report forthwith in person. at the Adutan Generals
ONCE 5. Is CYST, AdJuant and Inspector General.
The following list Of companies also among the pa
persSavanDnh Volunteers, Capt John Screven CONT
mental Guards, New Orleans Capt Geo. Clark First regi
ment Savannah Volunteers, Col A. r. iawten Louisiana
ton, H. NJ Pierce. Capt O. Il. Iawton charge of Fort
Pulaski.
MILITARY BOARD, STATE or Lou,s,AxA,l
BATON ROUGE, June ], 1851. !
Resolved, That the regulations established by This
Board with the forms Of organization for volunteer com
panes bonds &c be printed and deposited with the Ad
taat General and that public notice be given TO all mill
tary companies in this State desiring to be furnished with
arms equipments &C., under the act Of the Legislature of
Regulations, FORMS &c, and also for their commissions
when said Iegalations and forms are COMPLIED with.
THOS. o. MOORE, President Military Board.
f. w. HAwiMy Secretary.
DKAR ForER-I have not been able to learn what rifles
the r. q are to have but understand that the prin
cpa arm 70 be Colts revolving rife, together with
know beautiful and effective weapons and VIII cost
about $S9 The squpping Of the company was done by
public subscription among our planters and Others and
also partly by members Of the company-maHy of
whom among weaithiest citizens. will write
you soon again. and try and see If make the sale for
you. Yours, &C., r. p. B.
evening arrested by orders Of the Secretary OF War,
charged with being strong secessonist. He mme
Superintendent Kennedy II is reported that he has for
warded over 500 900 to the Southern confederacy
THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AT THE Gus.
TOM HOUSE.
Copies Of the following oath OF allegiance yeser
day distributed among the government clerks employed
the Custom House with the direction that they should
be filed in and sworn to by each one:-
OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND TO SUPPORT THE CONSTR
TUITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
District # ths CITY Of Ne,o Krk-I-, do solemny
- that will support protect and defend the constn-
ton and government Of the United States against all
mics, whether domestic or foreign, and that will bear
true faith, allegiance and yalty - the same any ori
nance resolution or law Of any State Convention or Lgis
ature to tho contrary Notwithstanding; further that
d. this with fun determination pledge and purpose
without any mental reservation evason whatsoever
and further that will well and faithfully perform aIthe
duties which may be required Of me by law So help
Cod ~' -Sa.
Sworn and subscribed this - day Of -, IN the year
Of Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty oIe
This is step in the right direction, one which has
already been taken with the employees Of The United
States in Washington and which hope will be taken
yfrn,p
the government Should any refuse IT, we conf.
dent no such mercy will be shown the traitor
granted Of the department clerks, but that his
days OF Office holding under the United States will be
ended Removal fl Office will not be sufficient penaity
Tor such refusal The who refuses should be i'm
edatey arrested for and sent into comfortable
quarters At Fort Lafayette there to hold communion with
their brother traitors from Baltimore and Philadelphia
THE PASSPORT QUESTION.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON, August 90, 1861
To Messrs. EDWIN F. CoRgY and EOwiS f. Cory Jr.,
Notaries Public, New York -
Your letter Of the 22d inst in regard passports has
been received In reply have 10 state that the depart
nent has deemed 1t proper to require Of all persons here
AFTER who may apply for passports that they shall sub
scribe to the oath of allegiance prescribed by law,
copy Of which Is enclosed and this regulation will b.
strictly enforced in all cascs.
Your In declining TO receive the applications Of
persons who profess to sympathze with those in nsur
recion against the government meets the approval Of
want, =. W. SEWARD, Assistant Secretary Of state
MORE SEIZURES OF THE NEW YORK DAILY
NEWS.
ALBANY, August %, 1851
Deputy United States Marshal Burt this evening seized
package containing 100 copies Of the New York Mems
which, he was notified, in the American Express
Office in this city. They brought here by sfears
Newspaper Express and transferred to the American Ex
press Company The size Of the package and tho drec
,ion or Guner, Louisville" excited suspicion and
examination showed the contents to be stated Col r.
L. Johnson the agent Of the Express Company therefore
detained the package and notified Mr. Burt the Deputy
Marshal, who now holds them subject TO instructions
from Marshal Murray, Of New York.
SUPPRESSION OF SECESSION IN CONNE(,