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national CoNvENTIoN-It will be seen
from the following proceedings, that there
is a forfaidable minority in the house OF
representatives in favor of calling nation
al convention to settle our difficulties:
"Mr. Wood, dem. n. W offered the
following;
"' RESOLVED, That the congress recon-
mend to the governors of the several
States to convene their legislatures for the
purpose of calling an election of two Gelo-
gates from each Congressional district, to
meet in general convention at Louisville
on the first Monday in September next
the purpose of said convention being to
devise measures for the restoration d
peace to our country.
Objections were made from the repub
lican side.
Mr.. Washburne moved to lay the reso
luton on the table.
Agreed to-92 against 81.
Among thsenegative votes were Messrs
Fouke, Logan, McClernand, Richardson
and Robinson of Illinois.
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Missouri REBELS IN IowA-The story tc
which the telegraph reports gave consid.
cradle prominence, of Missouri rebels har-
ing invaded southern Iowa and burnt
the villages of Unionville and Centreville
turns out to be a hoax. The Oskalooss
Times gives this explanation of it;
ave learn that noted abolitionists II
Unionyille had three runaway negroes Sc
creted in their house, who were demanded
by their owners, but refused. Shortl,
after fifteen men returned and took pos
session of tho negroes and then set fire t.
the house Not gun was fired, nor any
| body hurt"
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Br:gadier Uugljurt, We learn, has been
ordered to take command at Quincy As
there are no troops there, he Is the right
man in the right place. -.SPrtngeeH Reg
scr
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BRIGHAA ToCsG HAS . RIA.L-A new
Mormon prophet. by the name Of Joseph
Morris Ia, sprung up II divide honors
and power, both temporal and spiritual,
with Brigham Young Brigham thinks
him dangerous fellow. AID has issued
his pronaaciam-Hto against the heresies
Of this false prophet
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Al persons are hereby cautioned not 20 harbor
NY wife Margaret TEa.L.r formerly Mrs Smith.
my accouut, longer living with said
Ply debts Of er contracting O.. oa her
account. MICHAEL TEAINyR.
TOXIN Of ophir, La Sale CO., IL. July -, le6l.
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LovrJoY.-We have thus far not seen u

LovEJoY-We have thus far not seen u
single republican paper, except the two
Irjpncs, but has condemned Loyejoy for
"trotting out the negro at the late extra
session of Congress, while nearly all have
condemned him as being worse than a
traitor The following is what the Gin
natl Con,s,ercial {rep1 says of him:
The tories should feel under many ob-
legations to Owen Lovcjoy, the vociterous
Abolitonist from Illinois He is a man Of
immense lung power and very little brains.
| His speeches can be heard fcr half mile,
and are not worth hearing at any distance.
| He is as pluci1y as the bull that undertook
| to but the locomotive, and has about the
same amount of judgment. If there was
| anything the present Congress should
| have left alone it was the fugitive slave
law, anl fugitive slave matters generally.
But the bovine Lovejoy didn't think so.
Congress was to him nuisance unless Z
roaring row about slavery. in some shape,
was soin. on So he had series OF reso-
buttons ready, and at the first opportunity
bounced upon the House with them
while Vallandingham, Burnett, Ben. Wood
and others OF that school, looked upon
with the most intense satisfaction. But
to the amazenent Of Loyejoy, his resolu
tons were voted on without debate. He
lost the opportunity O! believing for an
hour But he must hear the sound of his
own dashings, as the Oregon river is re
ported to have done. lie will be on the
rampage" again before many days.
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more over the battle Of Bulls Run. The
secezsioui-cs were il such deliriutn Of Joy
that efforts were made Ly their leaders to
keep the more disorderiy quiet \ con
siderable military tOIce was needed TO
keep the rebels quiet.
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NOTICE EXTRA.

After this Saturday May 1th, 1861 We will sell gss4a
TO except for Cash and Barter at cash prleeo
For the past three years have tried TO sell geeds
for cash only, but notwithstanding efforts t. the
contrary find that have sold many geods -
credit. Some will have credit any how though they
knew it ruinous them. Now, for ALL We have
determined if possible, break up this credit busiB-
ess To accomplish it, purpose selling for year
without any profit over what will pay freight ana q"
penses OF selling. By doing we shall place eur
selves in position that must refuse no matter hew
anxious may be to accommodate. And on the sehsr
hand prices will much lower TO parties par
chasing, that If they have regard for their own IN.
terests, they will make nsrt to pay cash Tor WhsS
they buy. Thus by the end of the year, trust par.
viii get in the habit of paying cash for unas
they buy and fully satisfied Of the saving It VIII
them that they could not be induced to buy On eres
it afterwards. We shall commence on Monday meIn'
ing and mark down our goods. We advise these VINO
buy for cash. to get prices before purchasing ana
advise those who buy ON credit to get mem 49,;
they can see how much they have to pay I1s VIZ"
credit. ANphI" HANSAA'
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Gen. PIERCE GONE HOGE-IHE BETHEL
EXPEDITION time Of the 9TH Mass
regiment, at Fort Monroe, having expired
on the 10th inst, the regiment took their
discharge and started home on the 18th,
taking with them Gen. Pierce, the hero Of
the Bethel affair We have in the CORES
pondence Of the y. y Tribune the follow
ing account of the court of inquiry in re-
ference to the collision between Col Ben
dix's and Col Townsends regiments, in
that expedition:
The testimony went 10 show thai Col
Bendix was ordered 10 move 10 the point
where the collision occurred, and hold It
against all corners that he had no init
nation that u friendly force might pass
there; that precautions were not taken,
such as have been ALLEGED were taken. TO
insure a recognition ty friends; that il
was in the gray Of the morning when
Townsends Regiment, IN pursuance Of
orders, reached the point half an hour
after Col BendiXs was stationed there:
and that consequently the decision Was q
necessary result il mattered little who
fired first. In effect. Col. BendiXs orders
were to fire on all corners lie obeved,
and whatever blame there Is in the case
: falls not on him. This brief inquiry goes
far to settle how systematically the eXpc-
dition was b0ggled from its Inception 1t
might have been redeemed. however ~
a commander Of even moderate amount
OF capacity. Large e our force was, and
small as was THAI Of the enemy, had there
been suitable plan and reconnaissance,
1t would have been difficult even for
Pierce II have caused the plan 10 fail
But with such 4 plan. if plan it can be
called, and such commander, success
was out Of the question, aud failure GER
tain. But for this disaster, the Column Of
Gen Butler would te today. and weeks
ago would have been. nearest 10 Rich
mond. With this fact patent 10 the whole
county, Pierce goes he.ne. There IS
doubtless room on the same ship for more.
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kerosene OIL.
~. HOSE that do not like TO use Fluid, find the best
Suolity of Coal oil at ffebiS] ID. WALkERD.
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THE CAMERON LEGION.

This Is new infantry regiment now Icing organized
enrolled, and the corps is rapidly being filed up to the
maximum required Tho utmost strngc1cy Is observed
IL he selection Of Officers aud men There will be no
accepted whose character wifi not bear Investigation
al The discipline enforced VII! d:cr in no way from thai
OF the regular army.
The regiment will once be sent
into camp at Statewide, Camp Albertson There
is now opportunity for the enlistment of A
few more first class active men, none others viii
be accepted Applications mast be made al the Ollie.
Of the Quarermastcr No &C Greenwich street. New York
or to Colonel Charles A. Duabam. 34i Fulton street
Brooklyn The officers already chosen are Charles A
Durham, Colonel W. Bishop, Lieutenant Colonel Sand
ford j. Dockstadcr Major
The Of the regimenta officers have yet tran.
the regiment has been mustered into the Union service
The following communication accepting the regiment
was yesterday received lrcm the War Iiepartmcnt.-
WAR pkPArrMsNT, July 81, 1861.
Colonel CaAs. A. DuNIAM BAL Fulton street Irookyn:
SRlhe regiment Of infantry VIZ icl YOU Offer is nc
copied for three years during the war provided YOU
have ready for mafcbng order IN thirty days This &C
ceptanco Is with the distinct Understanding that this de-
artncnt will revoke the commissions of all officers who
may be found incompetent for the proper discharge Of
their duties You viii promptly advise Adjutant General
Thomas, at Washington the date at which your men will
be ready for mastering aud he will detail officer for
panies, by order Of the Secretary Of War.
JAMES lesley. Jr.,
Chief Clerk OF the War department.
Recruits are requested TO report themselves without
delay so that 10 nedent may be offered to the closing
OF the rolls
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CITY Intclligcncc.

ARREST or EDWARD FALcoNER-This we'll known timer
ant preacher arrested Sunday last in the Park
barracks by order Of captain OF the Second precinct pc
cc rs he alleges without any provocation whatever he
found endeavorng to persuade eniistng for
70 sign pledge not TO drink intoxicating ioors
lie said that lie had succeeded 10 great extent and with
eight weeks had got forty volunteers who have
already gone to the He taken before Judge
Kelly, who said the poor man was dong harm and
breaking law, but on the contrary trying TO do good
he therefore immediately acquitted him.
FRS IN BGoApwAy-Betwecn eleven and twelve O'Clock
ON sunday evening" fire broke ont in the ladies' furnish
ing goods store 740 Broadway owned by Charles H. Ba
kcr ,. The flames spread rapidly, and before the fire
was ex,nguished the entire contents Of the store was
and fixtures, and 5000 household furniture in the
lowing insurance companies viz-Rcef, 81, 100; Mer.
chants ST. roo, and East River, 81 800 The stack Of
shirts and geB.lemens furnishing goods in the adjoining
store, kept by Joseph Merre were damaged by water
and smoke about $3.50 500 insured for 81 900 in the
Continental Insurance. The building is damaged about
$500 aud is insured for 81 900 in the Irving insurance
Company. The origin Of the fire is by clear.
The matter IL under investigation by the FIRE Marshal
AN UNKNOWN MAN FOUND DROWNED coroner Jackman
held an inquest yesterday at pier North rvor upon the
body of an unknown man about IS years Of age who
found drowned Off Governors Island Deceased was about
FIVE feet eight inches in height and had the initials d.
marked on his shirt The fury rendered verde, of sup
posed drowning, and the corpse was sent TO the dead
house at Bellevue Hospital for the purpose Of dentca
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tho Mounted Rinos being also present Tho col1rs
consisted Of large blue silk flag and two guide coors
On tho blue Tag tho hgure Of riaemsa mounted
noble steed which the words, ~ wit dctcnd,"
and TO the top of the stan were attached thrcc seamers
bearing the following words" True Biue' 'Ruter So
and "Kpatricks Rangers" Or each OF the Guido cocrs
we're the letters U. S. and the word "Bltler" These
lags were the gift Of the ladies connected with The church
Yesterday morning at six O'Clock the drst company Of
fitzpatrick 5 Rangers, on The Now York Nonp'ed Racs
LETT their hcadq arrs, Gas Broadway Tor Fortress Mon
roe, via tie New Jersey Railroad Capan Kparlch. Of
Inc United States Army who - Lieutenant Colonel
OF the Mounted Riffs had orders originally toreoru only
one squadron but has since been increased to fun re
ghnrat Mayor Davis OF tn Uaitcd States Army, = %
be the Colonel in command ot tha regiment 10th efc
graduates OF West Point Captain Wales aad l"uenant'
leainan and Mcci left with the company yesterday.
There are seven additional companies nov fll, all OF
which viii be mustered into tho sCrpCc This week. -Four
other companies yet TO be completed, which VIII
mako up The fail complement IL is expected that the re-
gment WIN b. iul by saturday next, when they Will TIC
draltcd Of in companies rs speedily as possible
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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE FIFTH
MASSA GHIIsEl,E. REELNlNNr

The Filth Massachusetts, Volunteers Colonel Lawrence
arrived In this city from the seat Of war yesterday after
noon. Tic came via the Camden and Amhoy route from
Philadelphia, and upon their arrival bore, at por
No. North river, were received by a
committee Of the sons Of Massachusetts,, who
welcomed thea home IN tho most hearty The
congratulations having been conc through with tho "sons
placed themselves at The head Of the regiment, bearing
flag upon which was the Of arms &c Massachusetts,
The men then marched up broadway TO the Park Bar
rack where they stopped O partake OF refreshments
furnished by the SOUS OF Massachusetts,; and thc officers
ba,ouk themselves 10 The Asto House where dinner
likewise provided for them. During the rcpast thy we're
welcomed home from the dangers that Dey bad
undergone, and IN which they had burna such
conahcuous part by several members o. INC comttee,
which duly responded 20 by the oficers ard the
whole PARTY, tor Tho time being, togo, ami wars
alarms in their social and friendly intercourse.
The appearance OF the men Is they stood IN hc Park
betokengd the wois they have boon through
lronzed and weather beaten thoy have returned 70
veterans after short absence OF three months in which
time they have encountered the dangerous realities OF
war ana ensendered sprt tAat meets but htte urging
fields, FOR the purpose Of SID keeping the Uh,op as
always and always should he, ono and mscporable"
The estimate given by the Eon themselves Of tlc;r
total loss is as ionows'-iled, twenty-five; wounded,
tweniy'tivei takon tprsohofS, fJrty-ma@ing about
one hundred in all. The wounded have been brought
or, and were conveyed IN carriages Colonel Lawrence
the commander Of tho regiment, suffering from tt
effects Of wound received on Tie field of battle. >'If
strucl; tree Just near Inn and exploded a fragment
struck him in the stomach and leg, rendering linn FOR
short time scnsecss. He recovered himself, however
and resumed hs duties but he has not yet entirely 70
covered from DE effects Of the injury inflicted.
AS soon as the men had been eYc ao 10 refresh them
selves they were again tuLvd n.o marching order ana
started down broadway, preceded us before TO Corand
street. there TO take steamer Tor Boston. On The way
they were che red most heartily for thor bearing aud
nied courage, Az the foot OF C"ltandt street
lay the steamer Commodore with steam up,
whiting to convey tho 70 timeat 70 its dcstt
na,lon But little tnro was lost in getting thy men
on board anu IN few minutes the steamer moved slowly
into the stream and headed up the river. As she LEFT
cheer after cheer exchanged between those the
deck and The soldiers the Commodore. The iaen nuu-
Der nearly 800, and are splendid set Of fellows.
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FIRST REGIMENT, WASHINGTON GRAYS. NEW
YORK VOL ITNTENRS

This organization is rapidly progressing towards com
pcton and expects To be mustered into tho service by
next Thursday which day the officers TO report
themselves IN Uniform for duty Colonel Henry Moore s
doing everything military commander should do in
peT cling te .raagg meAts 10 take 0rss class reg'-
meat into the Aed The regiment is composed Of the
hest rial and the ranks benP rapidly filed
~ Ai'h who nave hauy instances, been tudor
IRE Tho uniform 4 TIE regiment viii be similar to that
ui the Eighth rSncnt Now York State Militia with tho
Only GrcuC tAl thc coat aad pautaioons Will b. t5c
what wider in order TO allow the FREQ loco
motion TIL, dress VIII be given ont Thursday after
che mastering Colonel itoore has toen very fortunate i'll
gathering around him able staff Of officers all of whom
have aeryrd in some 81 militia regiment few
recruit, wiz be tRken apply ing al The head
quarters Nu. JGi Broadway, w stairs nj the encanp
mcnt at East New York.
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expected the aecessary authority from Washington not
having been received After The had beeu Kept to
gethcr at the srnory until after four O'clock Captain
Thomas Francis MeNghrr announced The fact TINT Tho
mastering out would not take place Tor the present for the
reason ali cady stated and that twenty four hours notice
OF tc time wogid occrr would Be Cven 20 such soldiers
by tho captains Of coapanrs. Tie men therefore, dis
pcsed the oreys remaining 90 hold eUusutat on about
the interests Of the regiment
In our report Of the reception Of the sixty n'oh resi
mont the name ot Owen kc1nah who acted Grand Mar
shat upou The occasion an discharged his duty in the
most satisfactory manncr was omitted
StHTY-NtSTH REGtMENV REIIEF FUND.
meeting OF The committee having thi1 fund IN charge
WIS hf!3 II captain AiheI'S No. cd Broadway, lASl
evening Presentation. Charics T. plly, IN the chair;
Edward j. Wilson, Acting Treasurer William j. Kane,
n'ofo-ryi IL srs. 1nileS Nicholson, Joln AoAncs3y
Edward Hart, Captain mixer and others. The following
resolutions wore presented and unln uoue.y adopted;
Resolved, Tia, no further payments be made 70 tha
families OF the soldiers who have returned unadrcd mud
hal the remainder Of he fd be applied TO tc rct' Of
the families OF the woGaded dead OF missing Of the res!
mHnt.
Resolved, That tho Secretary be directed to Apply 70
the Captains Of the different companies for list OF the
wounded, the dead and the messing
Resolved, Mat tie fuaro meetings Of The committee
for The administration Of fclNf via be held only Fri
days, at dye o'o!ocs p. NJ, at No. 500 Broadway
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PARADE OF THE SIXTH REGIMENT

Tho Sixth regiment, Colonel Pinckney which returned
from the seat OF Sunday last but did reach the
city until very late hour at night paraded yesterday in
order to give the numerous friends Of the corps appor
nifty Of seeing how the regiment looked 1t may be well to
state here that this parade had requested by large
number who had not witnessed the return Of the regiment
on Sunday night The assembled at the armory dur
ing the afternoon being accompanied the doors thereof
by their friends who seemed 10th to part from them for
the short time they would be in attendance ut the
parade. The different companies organized and amid
much enthusiasm moved 20 the City Hall Park where
rcgmenial line formed shortly after four O'Clock
The procession then marched through the gate to
Broadway up that horoughfare Fourteenth street ana
thence around to The Dowery and down to the arnory
again, whero the men dismissed about seven
O'clock. The route lined with people, who ap.
Pauded te regiment, and Que enthusiastic dispenser
of tho Tcnionic beverage the Bowcry gave
them salute with small cannon from the
top OF his dcmcc Many tokens Of welcome to he r,n
Mcnt exhibited, and the armory decorated nh
flowers at the conclusion Of the parade the stacked
their arms In the armory and dismissed. Ne notice
has yet been given 90 them whcn the ceremony muster
ing them out of ibr United States service viii take place
During the stay Of tho Sixth at the Of war They we're
eucampci at Annapolis where they did effective IN
REFRESHING any rcbeious symptoms in that rart the
State. They have returned with nearly 700 men the re
naiadcr having sent home invaded previous 10 tho
Of the regiment.
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miscellaneous.

SHIP WV Northumberland July 2o-The ship william
Wherec, of Castiuc arrived Mt this port this morning with
loss Of all Hass and rigging ~ days out from Boston Tor
London.-(By telegraph.
BH C,RRiE-Ballimnre July 29-The British
trp Craig, from Liverpool for baltimore ashore
Friday, 18Th inst ON smith Island Cape Charles, aud
viii prove total loss; crew savcd.-tBy telegraph.
SHIP LIVE YASKEs, from Cardiff oY Shanghac before
ported ashore on the coast OF Gaa with five feet water IN
her bold Of 1867 tons butt a ockland Me- in 1882
rated AK. and was owned III New York.
MANUEL OR1Fz ISL tons Of New Bedford, been
sold parties in New York, and being rehed
taking in ballast for thak port.
The hull of schr Envoy ashore Cape Poge has
about % bbs About lis bbs saved ou, Of Zoo mps: Of
which will be rcshipped TO New York.
BORDEAUX July 13--Capt Benson, of the American ship
Saana from New York arrived In this port reports that
he ~ inst he spoke the american ship 1--we Yankee 70 lat
1904 lon 5iS W. from England Tor Shanghae, leaking bad
~ having Eve feet OF water understood the captain that
was his INTENTION % MAKE The nearest port wanted
as before reportcd).
ousKssrowS, July ls-The Brown, Hammond, from
Liverpool FOR Rhode Island put in here yesterday leafy
Notice to Mariners.
BALTIC: GULF gIsIAsD-aEw LIGHT SOUTH END or
HIGHLAND.
HYDnoGRApaIc orrIcr, ADMIRALTY,
The Imperial Ministry Of Marine At st Peersburg has given
will be exhibited from Lighthouse recently the
Southern point Of the Island OF Hogand in the Gulf Of Fin
The Light will be fixed Red Light,
The Illuminating apparatus is dioprc, OF BY lenses OF the
The Lighthouse Is built Of wood It's position heigh,
above ne sea- distance at which the light is visible and color
Also that and afer the Let day Of July 1861 The Urper
fixed White Light Oh tho Northern Hill OF Highland viii again
r. e.n,ited the repairs and alterations IN The system Of
Tho Illuminating apparatus is dloprc, by lenses Of TIE
GTeai Be BroS near The MunkeThe Inspector OF Lights
aad Beaccns on the fas, Coast Of Jutland has given notice
Nunke ShoSis bew the Islands oil Scerc Vy,rO Al
'As Me- :sgta as.lal.s ~ .Ga 0.ea. kesi.
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THE SIXTY NINTH REGIMENT AT THEIR
ARMORY.
TBs MUsrERING' OUT POSTPONED.

I'll. MtsTEHiNts OF ftsftoNkU.
The announcement made in many of the city papers
that the gallant sixty ninth regiment would assemble
yesterday afternoon at their armory, over Essex market
for the purpose Of being mustered out Of the United
States service drew together large crowd Of people
DESTROYS Of seeing the noble heroes who fought brave
at The famous battle Of Bull The sight certainly
novel in many respects The noble fellows Of the Sixty
ninth present In full force dressed in their battle
stained uniforms, and carrying the identical weapons
with which they dealt such terrific havoc to the enemy
All the officers In attendance Captain Thomas Fran
els Meaghcr looming up among the and attracting TO
himself the greatest share OF attention. The wounded
were also TO be seen ia every direction some
upon the hand boards while others walked about the
room with difficulty, aGectonaiely attended by their
friends and relatives The spectacle once touching
and comic-touchng when thought OF the hardslils
and snerngs undergone by the poor wounded sodic RS
and comic when one listened 20 tic exurberant Mcsian
mrth which continually burst forth, and which no
reverse or misfortune seems adequate 10 suppress A
goou deal OF distress evident among the Rtn Tor
whom something ousht TO DC done without delay. The
regiment was No, mustered out of service yesterday