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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
THE PRESBYTERIANS LOYAL.

PASSAGE OF DIR. SPRINGS RESOLUTIONS BY THE
OLD-sCHOOL ASSEMBLY.
After long and vigorous debate. the Old School
Presbyterian General Ass. mbly at Philadelphia has
adopted DR.. Springs resolutions, declaring the loyalty
OF tie Presbyte terrain denomination. We copy from TIE
Lsdger:
"Dr Hodge arose and made few remarks to put
himseh right in regard 10 certain differences, which
bad been drawn in relation 10 the paper which he
offered He said tbs, Is the duty of tie Church 70
bear testimony IN support OF the Government, bat
could not snd ought not 10 decide where the allegiance
OF any member is DUE where tie allegiance is clear
II the revolutions Of Dr. Spring had been presented 70
the Synod OF kew-Jersey, 10 would have VOTED for
them with his whole heart, because ones allegiance
WIN th. re ia doubt ~ Is Ia the General Semby.
tained. The Yeas aud Nays were then called on the
majority repor. The re.nlt vas "a In favor and lbs
against. The Yeas ssd Nays were then called on the
minrivs report tDr. Sp,inss n solution.l, and the
result was Nc follows: For. Ia; against, Is.
"The following the resolutions ~ adopted;
Rs.sed Ths In Of II. .siaird and unhappy
eondon Of this couny the 9Th Day Of July ne barely
%: end gs: .,s s..s ~ hrpSy 70 e..;: nd
l: H. :San ;,n ND
n.,ln. TO ;srl hs guidance s.@ upon o. sslsr and
ssa.s sod 20 iapers Him ~ the Of Jssa. CAs, hs
great byh Psst Of the Christian profession TO turn away His
from aa snd spsed, restore to as 'As Ss'sns Of 's
Rssed that in the Judgment Of this Assembly shs
th-r promote aud perps.ote the intesiy Of the
United and strengthen ophod and the FED
eral 0oyrrnmsni In the just exercise Of all he functions under
eur noble Constitution
ION motion, Il was agreed ths, all persons who do
sired 70 enter protest could DO % this morning."
DISPATCH FROM SECRETARY CHASE.
Before the vote was taken. DR.. Dickinson read the
following correspondence:
PHILADELPHIA, Nay isdl
"GovBsSon CHAsI We ipco.eyou az se.o,asioos q
sAs Rev. Dr. Stng Of Newyork cod pending before sne
Oaio State General As.sDiy this city Thy have eeen
ws,my discussed for days Would their adoption IN any
way the hands Of the Government Be anscssptso
oo. though 81 uhs brethren might b dsposeo
| 70 lesvs that secpuntf =,
we infor Judge Bates sdvsed the W should
so Cabinet probably Ike minded DE nay
the the resola,i and hs may
pos~ that they the subject Of slavery
hssst- for she rssoui % this :sceops nhA
thar duty the csury and God demsnd their Pes&e
BY ,l.s .ph t- yourself and 'sAsr' y'n
In ~ misds Of Others la ihe Cabinet ,,,,u -.
\ - O. Moatfort, Cincinnati Ohio; j. Y. Wuhams ron
Wayne lpaisna; Th y. Thonss, DAYTON Ohio y. s%ta
Columbus. Ohio; L. r. Lay Urosno' ohioi N ~ INV
Bloomington lihscis"
Secretary Chase replied:
s1sv. Jex1 @ hssrvsss Csaas> usePssl sd'A IA ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
w A K LY RIGS.
By A. MUDsILL.
TIE END OF VIRGINIA

THE END OF VIRGINIA.
6aAME on Virginia she has cast
Her lot with trsitors, recels, kssves;
And, mindless Of bar mighty pat,
Has joined th' ignoble ranks Of sisvee-
OF slaves Vhose thins indeed are white,
Bn, whose polluted bearts and hshos
Are bla ker than those cons OF Night.
Who roam DER Affics burning sands.
Shame ON Virginia! once the nurse
OF lovely women, noble meo--
Mutt abe DO branded with q curse
AID IOee her ancient glory thenf
Must her rich coil be wet with blood
From her dear children's wounded sidesf
Must War sweep Oh ward Ike Hood,
And drown her In its criasoo tidesi
' Mother Of Presideuts"-slas
Her brood Is now the mean snd basel
Her metal 3 turned FROM gold to brxsa,
Her grace has suaken Ia disg,ssA.
Once best Of all the primal Stotes,
She soon will fall to be she wora;
And know that ,sddest VI al fs'es,
To be the Last where she was first.
Farewell! fareweiii o long frcwen
To all Ter greatbess ard Ter pride;
Her Lands shsIl alien foeuen s-li,
Her borders snail her friends divide
And abe, betrayed in faith and trust
And stEJpt Of all her splendid dover.
Shall lie ,iegraded in the dust,
Bsueaf b Tie martial feet Of power.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
Tetsl...."...... "a, 400

We learn that lnle village Of occatink, in Fairfax
County, nine miles from Alexandria cast rs for
the Upion and - for Secession, being Just four times
more Union than Secession votes. The usual vo,o
poled IL l35. The vote for members TO ths Virginia
Convention was los in favor of the Uuion candidate
and ~ for the Secession candidate. The vote last
Thursday, we are informed, /" woald have been 40
large and patriotic II there had been company Of
Virginia Cavalry marched into the village the night
preceding the election. They hung out Secession
Gag aide Of the street. and the Union men in
medistely flung the Stars and Stripes to tho breosA
from window immediately opposite" The latter
were largely In the majority.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
TO SHARP SHOOTERS IN THE LOYAL STATES

TO SHARP SHOOTERS IN THE LOYAL STATES
GrSrLExxs: Many Of you are undoubtedly swus
that an effort is making get up regiment to be co
posed entirely Of 6stclass rife shots at long distances
and that in consequence Of my having myself doss
something in this way Of rihe-sbootng, suggestions
have beu made in the public press that should aid u
this efor. / am, moreover receiving almost daily,
sp larons by letter AID in person to The same efss
and zee clearly the importance OF the oajc& N
view that do DOT feel liberty refrain from doing
what can to further it, With this view, propose
that all such gentlemen that have msde themselves
good shots vt long dis who willing to plSco
their skill in tbs way at the service Of country R
Til, her grrst struggle, should sed their names ~ me-
With affidavit showing tie best shooting they have
done At 90 yards, or more.
AS s0oD % tbe necessary arrangements are MADE ~
the equipment, &C., notice will 10 given TO all tho
whose aptlica'ions are approved.
No application will be considered In which the aver
age Of ten consecutive shots extends FIVE inches from
tie Of the target 10 the center Of the ball ct -
yards.
The prodigious efficiency Of detachments Of such
sharpsbooters armed with our Northern Patent Targ1B
kiss need only to be alluded TO 10 be recognized e
once by all who have any knowledge Of the subject
Need add word 10 enforce the iaty Of our
teur target shots Ike their ecar skill useful -
country at this time Of triil That skill, the OF
spring Of manly Northern sport, BE- converted
into powerful military instrument resdil / ted
confident tho subect need only be suggested 70 -
sure its being fully and promptly attended 70.
Very rrspec fully. your obt servt, H. BERDAM
FVA Asesss hosel. Aev Y0,k, blsy %, 1851.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
A SPEECH FROM GEN. HOUSTON.
HE PROCESSES ALLEGIANCE TO THE CONPEDER-


ATE GOVERNMENT.
Cen. Sam Houston addressed the people Of tndePen
aence Texas, on the 10Th inst, at their request.
portion Of bis REMARKS being Of interest ~ the public
were taken down by pereolai aud political friend Of
his and by him have been furnished 70 The Houston
Caztfte for publication. Tie oscasion OF the speech
was a May Festival Of Bayo University. The only
part given here that relating political Affairs
follows:
The troubles which have como upon the community
neither unexpected 70 rne, do fail 10 realize
all the terrible consequences yet tc ensue Since The
passege Of the Me- kspsas tlll, have bad
but hte hope VI the stability iastitotious. The
advantages gained 10 the North by that measure,
through The incentive I, An iSvery agitation and the
opening Of vast territory " Frce-Soil settlement,
were such that sa~ that the SoUh would soon be
overslaughed ard deprived OF equality liz the Govern
&1elta state VI things wii;u Various people like
ours would not submit ~. Yet fosered the longing
tepe thsi when the North saw tho dangers VI
dsanion, and beheld the resolue siirit with which
our people net The issue, they would abandon
sher aggressive policy, and allow the Govern
Aen 70 De preserved and administered In The same
slhit WIN which eur foeefstbers created It. For this
reasoa was conservative Sc hong 40 there was
hope u obtaining our rphts aud maintaining our iD-
iuions, anfoIsh M alrsal TO The sense Of justice
AND The oroshsrnood q Me Northern people, for
6nce drowned by the guns Of For Snnier II IA not
BOW heard above the tramp Of invadinv armies. The
mission OF the Union has ceased be one Of ueace and
eguslty, and now the DIRE alternative 81 Welding
tsmey before hostile armies, meeting the shoca like
freemen, Is presented 70 the south. Sectional pre,u
tces, sectional haze, sectional ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and
sectional pride, eloaksd In the name Of Government
aad Union stimulate the North IN prosec u,uR ,Lis
war. Thousands daped into is support BY zeal
fVf the Union, ana for rs PASS sssoeiaius
but the motives Of the Administration are TOO plain 70
Ae misunderstood.
The time hAa come when mans section IL h,s coun.
tfy' u ssnd by mine. AL my hopes, my fortunes,
e csnte1ed In the south. When i tho land for
Jhose oeiense my blood has been spilt, and the
Pocp1e weose fortunes have been niue through
$ussof o. century VI toll, threatened with invasion
@ out csss my lot with their and await the issue.
Hof yean nave been denounced account OF my
Sn@1 save the south from the consequences of the
upon the wbols country. When In the face Of almost
ny enufe section, and powerful Northern strength,
opgessd the kanSss and Nebraska bill the biterpes.
~s~g: was e-s-ssssd v sssV era viluy M
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
MAY "a, 1861.
Do ut shed q tear for himl

DoE'r shed . tear for himt
Lay him to rest,
The bright oeoss Of honor
Ablaze on bis breast.
The shouts of q Nation
Shall cheer HIN TO GodS
The hope of q people
Spring fresh from his blood
Don't shed Q tear for hint
Heroes must die,
In glsdnes and triumph.
Like suns from the SKY.
Bs1le-red banners,
Ana war tramp shove,
They only break camp up.
Forward to move
Don't shed . tear for hint
Mourn hin in blood;
Quick-droppng bullets
Shall work Liu most good
Fight for him, isll with him.
Die a. be died
Living or dying,
Our hope and our pride.
Don't shed tear for hint
Better to 80
Eager with victoD.
Facing the foe.
For ono life like his life
A thousand shall pay.
And the fury il kindIes
Shall carry the day. q.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
LATEST FROM MONTGOMERY.
PREPARATIONS FOR REMOVAL TO RICHMOND
TREATY WITH STATE OF TENNEssEE--PHACE

COMMISSIONERS FROM MARYLAND.
MONTGOMERY, Friday, May "a, 1851.
An order has been issued to ce il the Deperncnts
10 be ready to leave for Richmond by Wednesday or
Thursday next. Some leave tonight prepare
Il supposed that tie President takes his departure
soon. All are bnsy packing up to move.
President Davis issued another proclamation, an
nouncing that treaty, offensive and defensive formed
between Tennessee aud the Confederate States.
which WA ti9ned in tho City Ct Nashville May 7,
1861, by the Hon. Henry w. billiard, Commissioners
Of the Confederate Stxte and q. A. Henry and Wash
ingtou Barrow, on the part Of Tennessee.
The Commonwealth turns to the Confederate
States her whole military force and operations during
the existing wAr
Three Peace Commissioners from Maryland arrived
to-day.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
NORTHwARD MOVEMENT OF THE REBELS
VILLAGE OF MoRcAHTOwK TAKEN BY vrR-
GINA TROOPS.
E.o.. IL p.ffsl,x~o pos

Froa lie Pustsgg Pose
Yesterday intelligence arrived Of spprehensons Of
an attack upon MorgamOwn. Mr. Clark PHkenpaugh,
Colonel of Virginia regiment, came Ia bot haste, and
apI he'd 70 the Committee on Home Defense for men
and srms to protect MogaDtown, the citizens Tearing
an attack from the SecessoBists at Grafton. Col
Picfsppsugh, who left Morgsntown ON horseback At
ii clock Monday morning, and reached here by mid
night repors thai the utmost enthusiasm was evinccd
st Union.csn, Pennsyl vanis, and the military G
took 10 march TO the suppon Of Morgan
town and vickity. Two companies were 70 leave
Uniontown on Aooday evening for Morgantown.
Col Pickenpangh YVES soon convinced thai the tsepida
ton Of the 10y al peopbe Of Morgaptown Wa ground
LEES, when informed of the movement upon 0rshen,
which will c0amand al the attention of The rebels
He stated thai the Secessonss hsd cut the telegraph
wires besw sen Moresn,own and Uniout0wD, Penn-
sylvania, ~ prevent communication and this wa Ne
first cause al charm.
Late,.--Ar Veech, and othAr gentlemen Who arrived
from Unigntown last evening confirmed the in.elli-
gence Of Vie occupation Of Morgzntown By the Seces-
sionists, though tie particulars are mesger. A nss-
senaer ssrivsd in Uniontown Of o'clock on Tuesday
mornisf and stated thst body Of were marching
AQysntown, and a lie ltft DO heard the hriag of
carmen. $500.
A second messenger stated that 800 armed rebels.
undsr COL Heck had entered the town about slock
IN the morning and taken possession IL II. ~ they
approached, ANAL cannon, stationed on the bridge,
wss fired al them, bu. there being few arms IN the
town. and the Inhabitants rot fully aroused no further
resistance made. and the assaihlnss bad an easy
victory. l.-.
Moresntown 10 about 25 miles from Grafton, whers
$50 81 the rebels are stationed and about the :ae
distnce from Uniontowp, In this State: The inhahi'
tsn Of the stter place fear attack from the rsSea
ana n they are aln,Ost unsrmcd there would DO ~
htle difficulty In taking that place ~ hofgsntown.
Tie specie In the bank that place might prove AN
incentive for attack il other object we're In view
Gentlemen from Uniontown now hero arc dosirous,
IL Threatening indications continue OF procuring arms
aud psn foy psp,setop, end % >ha esa >esy hsaa
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31
THE VOTE FOR SECESSION IN VIRGINIA.
FROM tn. National Iu,euige.ser. may,s

From The National IateHioeneey. May -
The interruption Of the mails from Eastern Virginia
prevents the reception from the counties 10 that sec
lion OF the State of the results Of the election held last
Thursday, on the acceptance rejection Of tho Ord
by a State Convention. No doubt lie entertained,
however, that 40 fr the people Of those counties
have voted, large majority will appear for the rail-
fcafion Of the ordnance.
The official retnnr which begin to come in from the
Western and ,oms other portions Of the State afford
the following specimen 81 the votes given In those
scctous.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31

cevs valid obe~ou - use0xivoc expressions In fhge -
che Coaatuioa end freedom! D. p ChASks
The reading of the latter paper elected perfect -
ror Of applause. A great number Of Kisses followed
ard it was with considerable difficulty that order wss
again restored.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-31

consultation with the Committee on Home Defense
last evening 1t IL thought $40 men will be sumo ent
to protect the town.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-29

GUERRILLA WARrARE.-The Richmond Wing after
noticing some efforts made in Virginia to raise troops
Of Rangers, who design to treat the invaders, a Ia
guerrilla, makes the following suggestions:
1--WE sympathize with them, and feel convinced
that if properly guided they will prove of inestima-
BILE value in the coming struggle. If this is to
be fought purely routine or red tape, or scenti
fc principles we shall be in great danger of being
badly whipt For the enemy have as much science
as we have, and their superiority of numbers and
arms will turn the scale in their favor. We must
counterbalance that advantage by resort to all the
expedients in our power. The intense, ardent and
enthusiastic passion for freedom which anlmates the
breast of every true Vrgnan fits him for warrior,
and renders him absolutely miserable if he cannot
take part in assaIng the public enemy. Bands COM
posed of such men, over and above the regular army,
ready at moments notice to pounce upon the enemy,
whenever he shall poute soil with his footsteps,
might render incalculable assistance to the good
cause. We do hope that those who have in keeping
our destnes will not neglect SO important an ele-
ment Of strength, and one which, in the present
temper Of the public mind is SO essential in dius-
ing, feeding and preserviuge patriotic ardor through
out the whole body Of the people"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-29


We announce with profound regret the death Of
the Hon. John Hill, member Of the Convention,
from Stokes County. Mr.. Hill was in his usual
health on Friday, and in his seat in the Convention
but, on Friday night while in his room conversing
with some friends, he was suddenly stricken with
apoplexy, or disease Of the heart and died in few
minutes.
His death was announced in the Convention, on
Saturday morning, after which that body, out Of
respect for his memory, adjourned until Monday.
Messrs Reid, Bggs, Leake, Dick, Badger, Wilson,
Gllmer and Jones, paid just and affecting tributes
to his character as public man and private citizen
Mr.. Hill had served the people Of the Stokes dis
trict in Congress, and had frequently represented
his County in the Legislature He was for several
sessions Principal Clerk Of the Senate. He was
elected to the Convention in February without op-
position, and also to the present Convention, with
out opposition. He was useful citizen, kind.
hearted neighbor, and an honest man.
Mr. Hills remains were removed to his home, in
Stokes county, for interment
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-29
A VOID 10 the People.

If We are capable OF discerning the signs Of the
times, the war.cloud grows darker. and more por-
tentous. We have heard it suggested, that there
are those among us, men Of intelligence, who seem
to think that after all the war is to he small affair ;
that at most few battles will end it, and smiling
peace will return again. W. could wish success to
such speculations. But let us not be deceived or
worst The objects for which we fight are worth
the cost of more than hundred battles To be
dilatory or aggard because of our hopefulness, is
not the wiser course for North Carolina.
We rejoice in the spirit the patriotism, the cour
age of our noble old Commonwealth. Our people
are ready to do their duty fully. But are We doing
enough? Are we not in danger from misnanage-
ment undue excitement and other causes to render
what we are willing and ready to do Inefficient
Many companies of troops have been formed, and
are now in process of formation throughout the State,
but are all our people fully aroused to the solemn
obligation of meeting the crisis with promptness p
We fear not
We believe it to be the duty of every man in
North Carolina between the ages of Is and 60, cap
able of bearing arms, and who has not already en-
tered the army. to enroll his name in military
company-to equip himself the best he can for meet
ing the enemy, and to drill as often possible. All
will not be needed to join the army either as regu-
lars volunteers but may be Needed to protect the
homes of our people, to sally forth to harrass the
Invading foe and check his progress
Let not the crops be neglected. The necessary
business of agriculture merchandise, manufacture,
mechanism and other pursuits, must still 60 on
Butetenough stay by the stuff to take care of it to
develope and husband resources, to provide for
those who are unable to help themselves and to sup
port the war. There are enough Of idle men, fancy
Ilnen, and men who are rich aud whose necessities
or business do not require them to stay at home to
10 forth to the war and there are enough Of the
strong, active aborng men Of the land, whose fami-
les can be provided for well, and who, thank God.
are ready to rush to battle who can be spared from
the duties Of the field and the workshop, to meet
Our enemies. Let these all rally to the banners of
the South and bear them triumphantly to victory
But let us ALL those who duty it is to 60, and those
whose duty it is to stay, be ready, as brave men,
who stand listening for the first blast of the war
buse to rush to the defence of our homes our State
Rnd the whole South
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-29
John Rull.

The signs Of the times really look as If the militia
~ despotism over which Abe Lincoln presides at
Washington, by its impertinence and vaporing. will
provoke England into war with the Yankee nation,
either by its conduct Of the blockade or because of
the course John Bull may think proper to pursue
towards the Southern Confederacy The Northern
press has worried itself into fever by its labored
interpretations of the ndstinct utterances of the
British Cabinet first received. Lord John Russell.
however, when fully reported in his remarks in the
House Of Commons, leaves no room for cavil. His
'''' ~A'S
remarks are thus reported:
The question has been under the consideration
of Government. They have consulted the law off,
GERS Of the Crown, Attorney and Solicitor General
and the Queens Advocate. The government have
come to the opinion that the Southern Confederacy
Of America, according to those principles which
seem to be just must be treated as belgerent"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-29
A Correction.

We learn with some surprise, that it is circulated
in this State, that Lieut.. Kingsbury Of the U. s.
army, q native of this State, was in command at
Harpers Ferry at the time of its evacuation by the
u s. troops, and that by his order the Arsenal was
set on fire. How such rumor should have oriei-
mated we are not advised. We cheerfuly comply
with the request Of friend and publish the follow
ing correct account of that transaction as detailed in
the Philadelpha Presbyterian Of 9th April. The
Lieut. Jones spoken Of, We believe, is . native of
Virginia:
" HARPERs FERRY.-Lieutenant Jones, late in
command at Harper Ferry, arrived at Carlisle PEN
nsylvania at three o'clock on the afternoon of the
18th inst with his command, consisting of forty.
three men, Lieutenant Jones having been advised
that force Of $500 troops had been ordered BY
Governor Letcher to. take possession of Hsrperfs
Ferry, and finding his position to be untenable under
directions of the War Department he DESTROYED ali
the munitions Of war, the armory, arsenal and ali
the buildings He withdrew his command under
cover Of the night and almost in the presence Of
$500 troops. He lost three men Fifteen thousand
stand Of arms were destroyed. -.
Lieutenant Jones says that he learned that six
hundred Virginians were approaching by the Win.
chester road to seize the arsenal He Immediately
placed piles Of powder andstraw in all the buildings
and waited patiently the approach Of the enemy
The picketguard having given the alarm, the gar
rson set fire to the out.houses and carpenter shop
The fuses beginning to burn, he commenced his re-
treat The citizens Of Harpers Ferry were evident.
~ in leagne with the party advancing to seize the
arsenal and were instantly In arms and followed the
soldiers, Two of the regolars were killed by their
re and two others deserted before the troops reach
ed flagerstown They marched all night, and mis-
sing the train at Hagerstown. took omnibuses to
Chsmbersbnrg, much exhausted by their night
MARCH They were entertained by. the people of
Chambenburg, and received with loud cheers along
the route"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-05-29

PERCUSSION CAPs.-We learn that Messrs Elias
& Cohen, of Charlotte have on hand IA, 900 per-
cussion caps, French manufacture, G. D., which
they will sell at Is cents per thousand The State
ought to secure them at once and also give an order
to Mr.. Kuester, Of this place, to manufacture caps
as rapidly as possible