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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-03
OPERATIONS OF GENERAL BANKS ARMY.

SANDY Hook, Aug, 2, 1861
scctons of the Massachusetts, Second regiment are now
on guard here relieving the Wisconsin Third Scout and
picket duty is advanced and firm all the mountains
Provisions plenty. general advance rs only re-
strained by the confidence of General Banks IN future
effective movements though they may not occur for the
present.
General Banks rides horseback night and day, ac-
compancd by aids accommodating the prospective
approaches the enemy and inspecting the condition OF
his own troops. He ndefatigabe and exhibits no DIS
composure.
The rashness Of some Of Colonel Manns Second Penn
sylvana regiment, in making their despicaoe exit from
these forces cxctes general dsapprobation. General
Banks wants no troops with him unless they are full Oh
fight and faithful Others expected to leave, and
their places will be supplied by loyal men.
The canal IL work as far as Wiiamsport, and goods
are for the use OF Banks army with
much facility.
The only danger apprehendfd is by premature de-
vcloq,monts Of General psnks' campaign.
Spies from the rebel forces abound in the shape Ok
Uneran; vendors Of market produce Two have been ar
rested in Col. q. W Goarys Twenty eighth PennsyfvaniA
regiment II is probable some restriction VIII be pacen
the free entrance and exit OF these persons, ana
general depo. made for the sale Of marketing articles
Car loads of lumber for the reconstruction OF mo
bridges sroyed by the rebels are being received ana
the ypsrk will be Immediately recommended.
There is nothing reliable about the movements OF the
enVy Az reports about their advance are considered
I III Inn
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PRICE TWO CENTS.


that this class should bear of the burdens than those
have also provided that in the States which TO
collect the direct tax there shall be of the ma
chinery for that purpose by the House, bcs,des largo
number of persons not to be appointed to collect
the tax The Secretary OF the Treasuf 10 appoint
and collector in each State whl the federal gov
ernment collects the taxes and the latter TO appoint
assistants, but tho compensation is not to exceed
$500 for the principal, and 81 200 per annum ios
the assistants, tho whole, though by this Joint ar
rangement they lose 100000. The maob merry IS
simped and the expenses Of collection much reducedA
to the country
In answer to question: Mr. STEVENS SAID ten per cent,
had been added on silk goods.
Mr. WlcKIIFFE, Onion) Of KY, wanted the consdera-
ton of the report postponed till to morrow order that
in the meantime 1t might be printed that the members
might examine it.
Mr. STEVENS could not agree TO that as quorum might
MT be present tomorrow. {,
Mr.. wCKIWrE-why, Beauregard will not be here to-
morrow.
The report of the Committee Conference con-
Cured in-S9 against 80.
PUNISHMENT OF REBELS.
Mr. BINGHAM (rcp) of Ohio, from the judiciary COM
mittee reported bill to punish certain crimes Hproi
that recruiting In any state or Territory Tor serVce
| in armed hostility against the United states be con.
silered a high msdemeanor, punishable WIN nnc Oh
from 5000 to 81 900 and Imprisonment OF ro one 10 hvo
years II Furnishes similarly, but not 10 such an extent,
those who thus enlist and those who, by words, writing
| or by publications, encourage enlistments.
The bill passed and subsequently, the House adoofhea
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UNION FORCES IN MISSOJrpr

. 81 JoEPH's, Aug 2, 1861
gentleman just from Lexington Mo- renor,, ,,,o.
OF the oldest citizens in Lafayette county Jos
her, was uo IN attempting to pass the guards mn, m
oy .oDhei WINES command The citizens of Lexington
va'd vicinity are much excited over his dea,b
.cono,., suo SPRINGFIELD, Aug, 2, 1861.
Seners Lynn has officially expressed bis hi,
ton%of the seneralship displayed by General sooo
eatte near Carthage and of the soldcrly qualities Of @
oeicers and men in that engagement y" las
COLONEL Cu'See has been released on taxing tho oo, 90
allegiance. ''N VI
Ben Mccullough and General jackson Dovj,r ,,,s.,,
the coUltry where they encampcd are sloy ,,,'
northwa-d III three divisions for the better s,hsa
Of the troops. We quietly awaiting their .rr.s,
cur troops beng ready for a battle Tho ct'
news from Virginia has impressed them win,
sire to recover IN the West whatever prestige NAV have
been io>t in we East. General LYONS con,,,., "
ntw oily 5000 strong, a considerable nna,,..
OF the thkee nontAs men having gone to 9, Torie -.
receive their pay and be mustered OUT Of sorvico -
many o. WHOM will doubtless reenlist and return hero
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INVESTIGATING comMrrriie e

INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES.
Mr.. SHERMAN moved to take up the bill providing for the
payment Of tho expenses Of the investigating Commit
tees. Agreed TO and The bill was passed.
i4NsAs COMMENTED SEAT.
Mr.. FOSTER, (rcp) Of Conn, from the Committeo on
Judiciary reported back the memorial, &c, oil f. T. san
ton, Of Kansas, and report
Mr. LANE, (rep) of Kansas asked that the papers be
fore the committee aud also the answer OF the Presdeut
to the resolutions Of the Senator from Indiana asking
whether he accepted rigader generaship, be printed
with tho report OF the committee lie wanted the peo
pie Of Kansas to know that their representative here mas
done nothing TO cast shadow his right to seat IN the
Senate The people Of Kansas had chosen him and re
eced his opponent and if the Senate ray the report OF
the committee, and fosts in one whom the people OF
Kansas rejected the people OF Kansas would protest
against his giving up his seat for brgadcr generashp
He moved TO recommit the report to "A committee
Mr. BREckJNRpGE said II simple question OF fact
II the Senator Brigadier General he could not be
Senator according TO the constitution. lie Thought W.
had better print the report OF the committee Then
the Senator wanted the papers printed he could hav
them.
The Senate then went into executive session.
Adjourned
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MEMS FROM ALEXANDRIA.
RECUTICS OF SOLDIER FOR MURDER.

-i1ExASDRlA August 2, 1851
The execution frrirae William Murray OF Com many
F. Second New Hampshire regiment for the murder Q,
Mary Butler Saturday last took place at four O'CLOCK
this afternoSa In orsr that his fate ght warniss
ali evil disposed soldiers the scaot was erected upon
the wslls OF Fort Ellsworth aAording sn uuobstructed
vi.w All the regiments encamped is she vicinity of
A andria We're present asI Notwithstanding 20 600
sons>witnessed the execution veryhn passed or with
out nh necessary excitement The curit assembled the
scaaoid >with steady gait He made aiu,-Jn 10 his
guilt but called upon bis friends 20 sustain his iniy in
their hour O. trial.
The private residence Of Samuel aehnsonfa eu,4pant
in the rebel arm and located on the oer side of Hsa
ing creek was bur ned Saturday afernopf
Private Keeth OF Company f. Sayentecnth New York
regiment stationed ~ Fort Ellsworth sh dead on
Wednesday evening by Captain Stone Of the ssae regi
mcnt He rioous and committed an assault and bat
terry on the captain.
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NEWS FROM CAIRO.

CAIRO, August 2, 1861
General Fremont and staff and feet Of egh, steamers
and sour regiments of Infantry also detached com
panes of infantry and two o-,anes Of light arerv air
equipped, arrived here five O'Clock p NJ They were
enthusiastically received by the soldiers and citizens
faiute was Tired by the battery Fort Pren,iss The
troops were landed at Birds Point swelling the force NJ
that cnp TO about 600 No news from the rebel camn
to-day,
iAe seamer 5 p Cheny, running in connection with.
inc NasVe ana Mobile and Ohio Railroad was seized a
Coinous' kentucky yesterday, by the rebels from Ten
nessee
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A PRIVx1 FER REPORTED e,Q7F LONG
ISLANR

The clipper sa.f oner Thomas pusi2r of Cfeenaort Co
ltn G. Tuthii vi lie fishing excursion with a parry
ofgenemen OF tn aforesaid place ,cn Julys1 at twelve
~ Montauk Point caring northwest by Hes. eghtmics
bauad to Newport. saw very suspicious lo king brig
Supposed to be the JEFF Davis. wac chased for three
hours, when, on bosing the Danish fog the aroresad
brig gave up the chase few hours aser heard heavy
cann9aadng, and THU probably that abe pligit has
been fortunate M liking some otbes,cyaf
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THE PENNSYLVANIA TROOPsA

HARRISBURG IA, August "a I6bl
Tie entire force Of the regiments of PAnsyl
vana is placed under the command OF General Mccall by
order OF General Mcclellan Eleven thousand Of the r,
serves hsye been sent forward There only remaining
aregmeG or infantry, with artillery attached The lat
ter comprise fortyeght guns partially ridcd and range
from thirty FOUNDERS to six Founders The FIRST bat
ssry goes south 90 Sunday, command Of Lieutenant
Ccienel campbell cavalry regiment is almost ready
the mot are camp and as soon as they mounted
they wiz ~ sent to join the main body.
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INTERESTING FROM THE WEST.
NEWS FROM CAIRO, CHICAGO, LOUISVILLE

NEWS FROM CAIRO, CHICAGO, LOUISVILLE.
CAIRO, H., August l, 1851.
Scouts who have just returned from the south repors
that the rebels Mt New Madrid well armed and well
drilled, and that they have very fine batteries Of np
pound field pieces, which are olcered by Foreigners
They have also regiments Of cavalry well equipped
General Pillow who is in command, promised Governor
Jackson place 20 600 in Missouri at once He has
issued proclamation full OF wind and bombast TO tho
people of Missouri declaring his intention to drive ho
invaders from state and enable her people TO re-
gain those rights so ruthlessly taken away by tho
forces who under banners inscribed with Beauty
and booty as the reward of victory. He says that he
will show no quarter 10 those who are taken in arms
against the State. NAV
CHICAGO, August L 1891
Jefferson Thompson's force, thirty miles south OK
Birds Point is Ave thousand, instead of Ave hundred,
as reported last night
LOUISVILLE, Ky, August !, 1861.
Gen Fournoy, Of Arkansas, and Of the rebel army,
is sick at his brother in laws house, and 10 not OK
pccted TO live until Aorning
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NEWS FROM JEFFERSON CITY M

JEFFERSON CRY, NO., August ], 1861,
The Missouri and Western Telegraph Companv com
menced taking down her wires west Of this place this
morning. owing to the turbcd the countjos
between this and the Kansas b,~der the company's
property, which is being rapidly destroyed BY awIess
persons who roam unrestraned throughout that portion
Of the State. Dispatches going Kans, City, No and
TO points in Kansas and Nebraska will go hereafter VIA
Quincy, with but little delay.
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RUNNING THN llLOCKADE.

t'osroN, August , 1861.
The British brig Herald, which captured suiy l6,
and taken 10 Philadelphia for atte ptng thc,ock
ade, reported yesterday, cleared from Boston, Say
81 ostensiby for Turks hNd, bu then char tsed
by parties in New York for b Oufor North Carolina VIE,
the intent to try the experimental rsrnng the biocka
1t well known in this city, aQd IA the city u NeV
York that other BrtiEh vessels these ports wits
in thirty days for Wilmington and o,<ei ports in North
Carolina, to take cargoes for England andSe British pro-
yances.
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ARRIVAL OF THE SCHOONER ENCHs NTA
RllSS AT PHILADELPHIA

A1fAbEpHlA, AugtHf z loJ.
The steamer Abatross asnved today with i7e scha
tW tnchantres before reps ed as recapuret while IN
cNareT of a; pT vateer prize oiew
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UNIONISTS DRIVEN OUT OF TEXAS AND
ARKANSAS.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo, August 2, 1861
Hundreds Of people are coming TO this state almost
daily who have been driven of Texas and Arkansas by
the rebels They represent that if the federal government
would send force Of to the people more than
one half in both States would fight for the Union.
The strength of the Missouri State forces north OF us
stated to be about 000 including 800 Arkansas troops
There are nearly 800 doing military duty in one OF Zen
Mc(Jullochs regiments.
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THE COTTON CROP

NEW ORLEANS, August @ 1861
Advces received in this city from oil portions Of tho
South furnish glowing accounts Of the incoming cotton
crop.
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BALTIMORE, August z lsol'
The steamer Wilson Small, from Pocomoke river, re-
ports that the three gunboas sent from Fortress Monroe
were anchored of the mouth Of the river yesterday
They had been miles up the river and communicated
with the people informing them that they were there TO
contraband goods from being sent TO the Eastern
Shore OF Virginia. They also landed at shoiitown, Nd,
and found that the report OF battery being erected there
false.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-08
Middle and Eastern States, food. clothing and money

Middle and Eastern States food clothing and money
have been literally donated. The same generous im:
pules that, thirteen years ago. freghted oaos OF
food 10 furnishing Ireland have been cbeerfully exer
Cred in behalf Of onr destitute countrymen 1e'
but for The appropriations made BY the Legislature OF
NewYork and Wisconsin, it is not probable ina. 'rS
farmers of Kansas would have been supplied at al
with seeds and the supply now will be inadequate
Referring to the liberal private donations above men
toned would report thar, in my opinion, no lnrnsr
expenditure from the State appropriation Will De
sary; but should the contingency arise through snort
supply # food before the ensuing harvest, further
application Of the fund can be economically ana salS
actory made without sending specials agent ior 'h"'
purpose. -. NTH
should do injustice, should close this Tepor. WI
ont acknowledging the kind attention ara aS''anve
received by me- in the discharge OF my duiies as your
agent from the Hon. VIM. b. Ogden, Pre.ideht Q, '1e
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, and from Col I.
G. Hammond, Superintendent, and II Msltn' esq
General Freight Agent of the Chicago BuIiingon ahd
Quincy Railroad. l. W. DONi'
ia March9
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The earnings of the Madison and Indianapolis Rail.

y The Money market las undergone no substantial
change during the week The evidences Of plehorian
supply multiply from day to day but rates of Interest
have reached point Of depression beyond which the
market, if it sinks at ALL goes al sow pace The
most important feature Of the last week has been per-
haps the better degree Of confidence shown 10 paper
hitherto rendered almost unstable BY The high rates
quoted rates equivalent TO refusal OF market iacil'
ties The scarcity Of strictly frsca.s signatures and
the active competition Of the banks, has dliused
more liberal feeling in the classification of credits,
and row good secondcass be passed at from
to 10 T. cent, which but recently went at from II to
Is. On call, the range is from 10 3 cent. The
business of the Clearing House to-day was sl9sSO,'
Dos SO.
Nj. Sub.Trea s1rer Cisco has made negotiation for
the new Treasury Notes The Secretary Will prob
ably issue in day two an advertisement for Proro-
sals.
Nearly the entire amount Of the loan recently
awarded has been deposited by the successful bidders
The following table will show the receipts and pay
mens at the Assistant Treasurers Office, and the re-
ce;o,s OF the Cusiom-iouse for the present week
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CITY ITEMS.

The soft, balmy air, and bright Spring sunshine
brought out old and young New York yesterday
in multitudes Central Park that glorious breathing
SPOT of the weary citizen, was tbronseo oy 'e'' u
thousands in search of recreation and rePose aer '"e
tolls and troubles of the wOrk-dsy week ine ra'A
is now putting Oh s vernal gories, and will well repay
the visitor for the tine expended in making u VIZ
TIE highways and byways Of the city were awe WIN
people whom tie Spring wes,her had beguIed ip'o
the Streets bur sorry 10 cay that the eouu''ou
of our thorouehfares i far from tempting even 70 'ne
least fasti1ous While scu. few ct tie rrihe'pa
streets are keJi tc.eraty cesn tie great majority 81
them are apparently as dry az though u were mi'
winter instead of April and WIN tae advent OF warm
weather the accr INFLATED abomna.iGns begin 70 make
their presence known in more ways tha1 one IL Is
nearly two months sa;s Hacksy entered upon
bis dishonesty -bee.owed col'ra:' aad although te
has drawn pay 10 date the Unanimous veriict" tna'
he has to'ay failed to f1li!l his Obligations 70 the
public
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-08

DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZES.--In the death of Thos.
c. Taylor this city has lost one of ts Oldest and noss
respectable ciiizens. Coming from New-Jersey at an
early age be took prominent portion in connection
with the public institutions OF this city. He was tho
architect and builder Of the Luuatic Asylum u Bloom
ingdale Governor OF the New-York Hospital, one Of
the fret trustees Of the Bank OF Savings, member Of
III. Leis Jaime Of tue State, Governor Of the Al1ls-
House aud Insle,t Of the State Prisons. OF Lite
years he rad withdrawn from public life, devoiog
himself TO bis family and 10 the church OF which he
was me nber. lie eomlneHced lie in the Revolution
airy era, and as witness OF the struggle between
the Colonies ard the mother country. hi. fathers
farm WAS occuIid by CORVALLIS and bis army as
oamp-ground after hi defeat by Washington nc Mon
mouth. lie commenced the world with the Govern
ment OF the Uued States Witnessed its rise ard glory.
aud saw before his departure its threatened
ton lie died PEACEFULLY, at bis home, surrounded by
his family. his aye was 81 years.
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A HAIRLESS ScoUSpREL.-It will be remembered
that few years ago nsve notices made from
time to time in the New-YOrk papers, and newspapers
generally throughout the United States, relative TO the
my serous dis ppearance of young girl named Martha
NJ jeffrey but Iidings Of her could be learned until
recently when it was ascerained that sue tue vic
tim Of horrible tragedy, which occurred III Boliyer
County, Miss, June2 1883. Her disappearance and
tragical end involve long and sad story. Martha,
whose mind WIS shattered and eyesight affected BY
coup de solel arrived in New York few years ago,
in company with her widowed mother and brothers,
but subsequently, went to reside in Jersey City. They
had not been there many days before man named
Daniel Hays, cousin OF Matthias, 0ut whom none of
the family bad seen for fifteen years paid them visit
Under pretene OF rendering assistance to bis aunt and
cousins, lie invited Martha to his house to wait upon
bis wife, who war sick. Mrs Jeffrey, who knew that
Hays bore bad character, at first objected, but hnauy
gave way his urgent eureaes and consented " her
going After the lapse OF fortnight MIA requested
Hays TO send the girl home; but he objected and u
WA not until she used her authority that ne complied
Ma J. noticed ahanss In her daughter. and upon
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questioning her learned that Hays had told her tas
her mother had control her, and that re he'd
asked her to live altogether at his house. He had
promised to be Der protector and husband telling her
that the woman he lived with was not his wife. The
mother then forbade Martha speaking 10 him; bat it
seeus that in fortnight thereafter, while doing
eand at grocery store Hays, who aad been watching
for her induced her 10 70 home with BIN. After q
vain search for Martha about the city Mrs j. Went to
Brooklyn and while on her way to Hays's house saw
him he'piny Martha into stage bat she was unable TO
overtaks the vehicle. By Of threats, Hays was
induced 10 restore Martha 10 her mother who took her
home, ba' in three weeks after she disappeared in a
mysterious naneer aad was never more seen alive BY
Mrs. jeffrey or the rec, Of the family Rewards were
offered bat they produced effect the search of the
police proved unavailing and it only few months
ago that any tdngs of the girls whereabouts could b
ascertained The following facts were ehciied In
March, 1853 Zone year from the time of Marthas dis
appearance), Hays and Martha, whom he represented
as his wife contracted TO do certain work fol gentle
man in Bolivar, Bolivar County Miss. Hays was in
partnership with man named Moore-the former liv-
ing in his employers family for several weeks, during
which time Moore robbed and murdered man, for
which he was executed. Hayes pretended wife bore
him a daughter. From bis employers house he took
Martha and tie baby 10 low shanty where, Is al
legged he used to beat her in the most cruel manner
with horsewhip; but, failing to rid himself Of his
victim in this manner he Get se to her Clothes burning
her go severely that ae died in great agony after lin
geriDg nine days Thence he fed to Memphis, Tenn,
where is said he gave the child away some stran-
gers. Mrs. Jeffrey, who resides at No. 295 Grove
street. jersey City, is DESTROYS Of obtaining in
formation respecting the Guild. Hays is still at large,
and is said to be roaming through Texas. He is So
years of age, light complexion below the medium hight
and has queer expression of speech He was formerly
private watchman at Washington Market; has fol-
lowed the sea- and worked by turns at machinery and
carpenteripg. Fifteen years ago he deserted from the
United States army.
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SHOT BY DRUNKES DEPUTY SHERIFF-At late
hour on Friday night, Redmond hcManus, an expo
liceman but now Deputy Sheriff. with friend named
Davenport, went into the saloon No 80 Bowery, and
ordered supper. McManus very much under the
influence of liquor and quite noisy. While waiting
for their supper McMmus pulled revolver from his
pocket and offered to bet that be could snuff" tie
gas-gtt ~ the opposite end Of the His friend
doubted Lis ability to perform the feat, whereupon
McManus fired without accomplishing his object After
eating their neal the intoxicated man again drew lis
revolver and freq at the gas-igh The bullet failed 20
hit the mark but struck Mr.. William Hogan, who was
sitting at table near by lodging in the forehead of tho
unfortunate nan, who Immediately fell to the floor,
bleeding profusely. Officer Muldroon of the sixth
Ward heard the report Of the pistol and Fastening TO
the saloon, arrested McDlanus. The wounded man
was taken to the NewYork Hospital, wisre the tall
was soon extracted. The wound wac found TO be
severe one although it not considered dangerous
McMinus subsequently, taken before Justice
Kelly who committed him 70 await the result OF tho
injuries he had inflicted. -, ....I..1