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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-26
BROOKLYN ITEMS.

The EFFECTS OF THE SroRa.-Thers wa good
deal of damage done by the severe gale on Monday
night in addition the incidents published yesterday
morning. Tue wind blew With tremendous force IN
the high parts of East Brooklyn and in South Brook
lyn along the water line. Many persons set up
watching all night for fear Of accident The roof of
tenement house in Van Brunt street, near Commerce
street, was swept of, leaving the upper portion
exposed to the elements and compelling the family
to take refuge elsewhere until daylight. Other
houses in the vicinity Of Atlantic Dock were par
tally unroofed.
The roof Of the Truant Home at Flatbush w9
badly damaged. The skylighis were broken, anc
there WAS great fear that the whole structure would
be demolished. The roof of McRea's foundey, in
Hudson avenue, near Front street, was blown of,
and small wooden house owned by John Farrell,
in the same noghborhood, wasleveed to the ground.
The roof Of one wing of the Lunatic Asylum o,
Flstbush was blown off. Cornices, chimney tope,
fences. &c., were etrewn about in all directions,
and. although walking in many Of the streets VA
attended with some risk still personal accidents
occurred.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-26

Cprtn BrnSrp.--L,s, evening sbon' q cies =
M n.,.l IONA. Rely was burned 70 des'h a,,
sop,1n ,ir,-t The mother len u alone for ir"
sAea Az e.s.lss osaght nIe iseD the sls's
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-26

p.uro,n Acc,prNr.-A boy named Peter NJ
S.lIv wa. run over in Atlantic street on Mon1Ay ia ~
N ne Certrs f,air0ad cars, ana - s-Nr,,r nyg''
was four necessary 20 convey hirsto the u ''P'~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-26

Fousp DRowSED.--An unknown man was found
less NJ the wafer Of liz foot Of Tw.Dy,ilh street
koJti Ri,oi
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-26
the WAR IN The SOUTR'W ST,
IMPORTANT FROM TF' dNESSEE.
COIoMSOS EVACUATED
Gov. Harris stermined to Fight,
ExPBDlT .NN TOWARD COLUMBUS,
IL .ON TOWARD COLUMBUS,
NASHVILLE NOT SURRENDERED.
Conflicting Reports About Nashville

sy~eiL Dispss,h 10 The y. Y TrbuDe
C,Ro. Tuesday, Feb q, 1857
The reports that Columbus is being ''ocu"'eo
are not well founded. Such is not the case up
to the prcsent time.
The Tennessee Legislature is 10 session at
Memphis. Gov. Harris has issued flaming
proclamation, in which he declares II to be hls
puryose to resist the Union forces to the last
Although Columbus is not yet evacuated, the
Memphis papers predict that the Robe! forces
will have to abandon that stronghold. They
say there is great disadection to the Rebel
cause, and complain bitterly OF the Confederate
money, which is uncurrent in Memphis, while
on the other hand, United States Treasury
Notes command % per cent premium.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-02

General Dix to Succeed General Wool
Departure Of Prominent Fem ale Rebels
for ssDixie,' &c.. &C., &c.
BALTIMORE, June !, 1852.
Major General Dix left here this evening in the Old
Point boat for Fortress Monroe to take command Of the
Department Of Virginia, relieving General Wool, whom
report says comes here.
The departure Of General Dix from Baltimore win be
greatly regretted by very many Of citizens He and
his STAFF oacers have made many very warm friends in
Baltimore parting salute Of thirteen guns fred
from the fort on Federal Hill az the steamer left.
Mrs. Grsenhow, Miss Rose, her daughter Mrs. Bailey
and Mrs. Norris four female traitors, who have been
imprisoned in Washington for some tme released
and sent to Baltimore last evening under . guard and
left in this afternoons boat for Old Point be sent
South. The officer having charge Of these took
them to the Gilmore House. where strange to say they
permitted to hold regular levee and to-day they
received quite ovation from the secession women Of
Baltimore, much TO the disgust of tho Union people OF
the City.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-02

SUICIDE oy GRocxRYxAN BY HASoNo.--John George
Meschsndorf, . grocerynan, doing business 81 No. "a
North Moore street, committed suicide Saturday moyn-
ing by h,ngng himself TO onsf the beams in bis cellar.
Deceased appeared had some srsube about the lease
OF his which caused lewnsss Of spiritSand a.
termination commit suicide Yesterday morning ne
arose somewhat earlier than usual and 70 the
cellar suspended himself from peg in one Of the beams
His wife was tho first 70 make the discovery, anf,
giving the alarm the nsghbsrs In and cut down the
6edy but not before life wholly extinct. Coroner
Csla held an inquest upon the remains Deceased was
for,y four years Of ass and native Il Germany
ACCIDENTAL pnowrxa--Coroner Collin held an Inquest
Al The foot Of Twelfth street, North rivsr upon the boly
oe william Judge native Of Ireland ased twenty-five
wars who vas accidentally drowned while wandering
about the pier Deceased wassA married man and lived
a. The corner Of Greenwich and Hammond streets.
SUPPOSED IrfAEnclDs cAn.--on Friday sight, about
nins O'Clock, male child about two months old wM
found In thsrsa way Of the dwelling house 80 vandsn
street. On being taken 10 the Central Police station II
Brooms street II ascertansd that the infant was 10
boring under the effects OF narcotic poison. soo
tor sent for and every effort was made TO save TIN
life OF the little one, but In vain. Coroner Collin held
inquest upon the body yesterday but no clue Was afford
Cd 70 the psrpstrator OK the crime
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-02
Arrival OF Another Valuable Prize-The
British Steamer Patrns.

The prize steamship Patras, Of London, in charge Of
Acting Upham which left Charleston bar on the
27th u arrived At this port yesterday This vessel
captured the night Of the 26th of May
miles southwest by west Of Charleston bar the United
states gunboat Bisnville Commander Mulancy, while
attempting to run into Charleston.
She Ia an iron vessel, built year ago, and is
steam propeller OF thres hundred and ny burthsn
with engines Of one hundred horse power. Her cargo
consists Of 400 kegs Of gunpowder SO rifles 800
bags coffee and large quantity Of qunine. She took In
part OF her cargo ut London and the balance at Ha-
She had papers on board showing her nation
ality port Of destination. Captain Elliot her former
commander the FIRST assistant engineer and one sailor
are on board. The remainder Of her crew. nineteen in
number are board the United States gunboat James
Adgsr.
The vessel and cargo valued at $500 ooo she now
lies at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn.
Nassau letter Of tho 23d OF May gives the following
in relation 10 the movements Of vessels seeking 10 sude
the Blockade
On Wednesday, May 81, her Majesty's gunboat the
Bulldog returned from cruise towards Abaco aud hove
OF this port making signals; shortly after which four
Of the rebel blockade runnsrsthe Kate scie, ststtn
and Nsllugot under weigh, out TO the Queens
trail ship and after communicating with her, they steered
OF 10 the westward having probably learned the posi-
on Of cruisers several Of which have been reported
of Abaeo.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-02
Operations I'm New Mexico.

HRADQuAR1ERs, DEPARINKNr or NEW MEXICO
SANTA FE, N. NJ, May 4, 1852
The Colonel oommadng desires express his grateful
Of the conduct and troops in
this department. tested AZ they have been n the past
four months by two general battles many skirmishes
and much tolsome and laborivus service.
Daring and Energetic ip action; patient and reliant
when policy dictated different course; enduring with
equal constancy and forttude privaticns OF food Of
clothing and OF rest forced marches the storms Of
the mountains and the sand storms Of the plains they
tans forced him to abandon his trains his supplies and
his punder TO leave his sick aud wounded by the way
abandon country which he had entafsd TO conquer
and occupy" leaving behind him, In dead and wounded
and In sick and prisoners, half Of his original force
These results have not been attained without serious
losses and the aures valverds and Apache cansn
hallowed by the blood Of many brave and noble men
will be bona OF and friendship between those
who have struggled together to free New Mexico from
the domination Of arrogant and rapacious invader.
BY order Of Colonel e. X. 8. CANDY
General
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-02
The Eastern Manufacturers In Faver OF
Burning Cotton.
TIrofn the Boston Traveller. NAV al

In conversation with some OF our large New England
manufacturers, loarn that India Gotten In getting
much In with them, and of them have sent
large orders this cotton, prcferng at the pre-.
sent prices TO nerican. they regard u vorably
than hs English spinners since they have had expert
in workingt Az to the burning Of the cotton al
bonoacally them f onelalf Of the crop burned.
Tho stocks Of goods hand large that there
doubt of ample supply OF cotten 10 meet the consump
ton for many months 10 come, and the manufacturers
will be benefited rather than injured by having the
staple forward for the remainder OF the year slow
ly and al high prices. Some Of our shrcwdsst and
largest manufacturers well convinced Of this and
far as their interest Is concerned would not be sorry
20 sec TIVE million bales destroyed In the planting region
during the coming summer. The consumption and tbs
production Of goods both expected 10 be very light
or several months.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-02

ST. LOUIS, June /, 1867.
Judge Birch, who has been stumpng the State az n
candidate for Governor for tims past was arrested
at Rola, Friday, by order OF Colonel Boyd command
ing that post for uttsring disoyai sentiments while
making speech which was evidently designed 70 pro-
cure secession votes.
been arrested within few days. and 10 seems 20 be the
determination Of the Provost Marshal General TO prompt
ly suppress disloyalty In whatever form nanifssts
ITSELF
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-02
The Released Union Prisoners.
PATRIOTIC ACTION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS RELIEp
ASSOCIATION.

ASSOCIATION.
On tho arrival ofthe steamship Cossack at this port
Saturday last, with between four and hve hundred
released Union prisoners on board, It discovered
that no arrangements had been made for their accom-
mediation by the State authorities Colonel Bliss was
obliged refuse receiving them the Park Barracks
whore large number Of wounded At present under
surgica treatment. Mr. Johnson the agent Of the MAG
sachusstts Relief Association in this city, visited
the ship shortly after her arrival, and, finding
that tho would In all probability, be obliged 70 re-
main board until instructions were receiv cd from
Washington regard TO their disposal, he In the name
Of the association offered the OF their building No.
1914 Broadway Tho men ~ers all taken to that place,
and accommodated a. well a. the circumstances would
admit Of. They provided with abundance os
plain substantial food and in addition to this the
mttes distributed about three hundred suits OF clothes
among the most needy. The majority Of the men were
forwarded 10 their homes yesterday merning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-02

BALfNuKE, JUNO I, I5OZ
Mcssrs Campbell, on Pratt street, near How
ard, some sixty slaves sent TO the jail by
their owners for fear they would abscoud, mani
tested vicious conduct and refused TO be locked
up usual dark The police had be called in aud
not until after struggle, In which the police had
to ueo their pistols, order restored Tho keeper OF
the Jail was knocked down during the fight No was
sav av min rad
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-02
Citv Intell;Cence.

AN ArAm on HosoR.-On Ffiiay evening last hostile
meeting took place between two gentlemen, one OF whom
was an Engishman Just returned from Europe, nom.
ber of a noble Scotch family, and an American gentle
man. The latter received his adversarys shot In the
left arm The subject In dispute supposed,
from umbrage taken by the Englshmnn at some state
ments made by the American dsrsgatorv 70 his charso
ter lady OF Philadelphia by birth but not now resi-
Atter Every effort was made 70 keep the affair secret
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-02
How General Banks Army was saved.

by this time Of the three days lighting from srasburg
and Front Royal to Martnsburg Our company and
tans, twelve miles from Strasburg last Friday. and
when we got within two miles Of our destination We
heard cannonading The Major ordered the baggage 70
companies Of our infantry and two pieces OF artillery
gagged with several Thousand OF the enemy just
arrived on the field, Colonel Parem, who had command
or forces rode up to and ordered TO take
and the two fastest horses in company and ride
for dear life to General Banks headquarters in sasburg
for reinforcsmsnts The direct road to Strasburg
occupied by the enemy obliged to ride round by
another road seventeen miles. rode the seventeen
TO think IL very serious, but ordered regiment
OF infantry aud two pieces Of artillery of.
company, and he gave tho bost horse that ever
rode and started back. came outo the Front Royal
turnpike about two miles this side Of whore left men
Saw two men standing in tho road, and their horses
standing by the fence. Isuppossi they pick
cts. They didn't halt me- 50 asked them II they were
part Of General Jacksons staff" l supposed that
they were only Joking laughed, and asked them whore
jackson They said he was in the advance loft
them and rodo towards Front Royal till overlook sol
der and asked him what regiment he belonged TO- He
said he belonged TO the Eighth louisiana asked how
large force they had and the reply "twenty theu-
sand Iturned back and drew my revolver, expecting
either desperate fight Southern JAIL but the officers
in the road didn't stop me- and was ue ky enough not
to meet any OF their pcksts. But if it was not
a narrow escape, then l don't know what is.
When 1 got out Of the enemy's lines, / rode
Banks, and reported what l had seen and heard.
He said ! had saved the army. In less than
op hour the whole army was in motion towards Win
chester After left Front Royal TO take the list des-
patch to Strasburg two companies OF cavalry who
covering the retreat of the Infantry and baggage
were attacked three sides by about three thousand OF
the enemys cavalry Our boys fought like asvis, till
nearly half Of thcm we're killed wounded, and then
retreated to Winchester Captain White, William Wat
SON. Henry Appleby and nine ten Of our company
are killed or taken. william Marshall 10 al right,
cept slight sabre wound in the shoulder We had
battle at Winchester, got lcked and rctreatod. Our
company and Company were ordered TO cover Par
rot gun battery and bringsp the We rode oil the
way from Winchester 10 Martinsburg with cannon shot
and shell flying around faster than II did at Bull
We crossed the Potomac last night. II dark that
we couldn't fnd the ford and had 10 swim horses
across. We have got batteries in position this
side and the OF the army 10 crossing From your
son, CHARLEY II. GREfNLkAF,
Company d, Fifth New York cavalry.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-02
CALENDAR FOR THIS DAY.

SUPREME CouRr.-Part Mes. 301, 173, 1IO6 1880,
ais alai al2T aas a1alx. Is, ioas Part aNosf fox,
rs; 3,s, ils2 o lslo, 1854 2oo2 2oo4 2oie; 2os4,
scIKxloR CouY.-Part Nos 629, 22s, 1918, 1919,
1877 ESQ., 3,5, fl63 100, 257, 1767 Part 2-Ncs ss4,
COMMON PLkAs.--per. mos 2l92. 1oo3 1920, 452,
l1oo 1909, 1892, 1904, 41o l11s Il4 I115, 414 59s
e5, pMt2-Nos, e47, ase, 400. 1914. sol, e7o, ese,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-02
Our Special Army Correspondence.

CHrcKAHoMSr RIVER, May 27, 1862.
0sw karcA-Osv Camping Ground-A Nd,caing Order
Preparations for ne Espected Battle, de-, dc.
Upon the passage Of the Chckahominy river, on Fri
day May %, our division in advance. Nearly mile
beyond the river the Richmond road turns very sud
denly TO the NORTH and the Charles City road runs away
from IL in nearly opposite direction. Al this latter
read rem in to the rear Of our advance the other
was necessary 10 guard H. and our division was sent
down and encampsd on II At about mile from the Juno
sion, and another division, following behind rested at
ths Junction. and almost on the Richmond road Our
commander thus lost 10 the intense chagrin Of his
whole divsion) the advance, which he had recently
gained, and which he well deserved TO have; for,
when the corps again moved was not countermarcnsd
but moved on the Richmond road 10 the order In which
~ had lain, with the other division frst This latter
nAareh begun on Sunday M ten O'Clock A. NJ, and IL
was intended 70 han at the Seven Pines point within
seven miles Of Richmond but owing TO the nature OF
ths country this intention renquished, and the
advance encamred mile short Of the Pines and
made Hsslf comfortable for the night
1hs position in WHICH The corps now rested was very
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-02

The Term of the Law Courts FOR June.
As tho summer vacation approaches strenuous efforts
viii be made 10 dispose Of many long pending bo
foro the adjournment Of the courts. There nothing
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-02
NEWS FROM GENERAL BANKS CORPS.

HARPERs FERRY, June ], 1862.
II 10 a quiet here. The rebels have evacuated Mar
tinsburg and Charlsstown. The damage done by them
to tho Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tring The road
bs put in operation to the Ohio river within two
days. The Union cavalry Saturday afternoon occu.
pied Martinsburg and several miles beyond.
Refugees In large numbers are returning to their
homes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-02
Repulse Of the Rebels at Every
Point with Terrible Slaughter.
Splendid Conduct OF the
Union Troops.
Brilliant BayOnet Charges Of the Second Regi-
ment Of the Excelsior Brigade,

WASHINGTON, June !, 1862.
The following despatch was received At the War De-
partmsnt lis afternoon from
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-09-19
Special to the Herald.l
Harrisburgh, Sept. l7--Fyen;

Harrlsbursh, Sept. l1-Fvening.
reports just come in, state that the
whole rebel army have been driven this
way, and are retreating to Hagerstown.
Rebel Gen. ID. H. Hill was killed. Ten
thousand Pennsylvania Militia will meet
the foe at Hagerstown, to invade Penn.
sylvania backward.
a severe engagement occurred ysster
day between our army and the rebels near
Sharpsburgh, in which the enemy was
well threshcd, with terrific slaughter
Five hundred Of their dead were buried
by US as ear y a. ga m. to-day, and the
work still going on. This morning the
battle recommended near Gettysyille.
jackson Joined Lees forces at Antictum
Greek, while our forces were reinforced by
~, OOO mcn from Washington. Jackson q
re'ntorcements to Lee are reported at 40
VO0. After my last acvic.s victory illu-
minated our standard and the impres-
sion prevails At Hagerstown that the whole
rebel army of Virginia is annihilated.
Condolences prevails here, md enthusiast
tic admiration Of Mcclellan and the Ar
my We have undoubtedly won great
and decisive victories, both yesterday and
to-day. Among our trophies are whole
batteries and thousands Of small arms and
prisoners
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-09-19

In mFllance with an invitation, the
Hon. Mr. LoveJoy last Thursday address
cd the soldiers 1t Camp Peoria. III .
Peoria transcript. gives the following
sketch of his speech
Mr., Lovejoy reviewed the conduct of
the war, and dwelt on the absolute neces-
sity of waging it with all the power and
vigor at our command. He believed Old
Abe was thoroughly aroused to the emer-
gency. and was mad through and through,
up and down. He heartily Endorsed Mr..
Lincoln's letter to Horace Greeley. lie
was for the Union first, last and all the
time, and hostile as he waste the institu-
tion of slavery, he would save it, If saw
ing it saved the republic lie appealed
to the common sense Of the soldiers on
the negro question, and exposed the mis-
cradle clap of those who did not hes
itate to sacrifice the dearest rights, and
even the lives of white men to their pref
udiees against the blacks. He advocated
confsca,ion, but denounced all indiscrim-
mate plundcr by our troops. His speech
was listened to throughout with marked
attention, and was frequently enthusias-
tically applauded.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-09-19
San Francisco, Sept. l6.

b. F...Harding was elected U. S. Sena-
tor, by the Oregon Legislature. on the
18th. After 80 ballots the cast vote
stood, Harding -, Geo. A. Williams 90.
Harding is Union Democrat.
The citizens in the vicinity of Portland,
Oregon, have contributed IS 900 to the
National Sanitary Fund.
A dispatch, dated Yuba Valley, Utah,
18th, says twenty three emigrants were
murdered by Indians near Gravel's Ford,
Humbolt river. Col. Conner will des-
patch company of cavalry Tomorrow,
to ascertain the facts if possible and chas-
tise the Indians.
The first arrest for utterng treasona-
Bile language, in California. was made
yesterday at Benicia. One Major Mac
kay refusing to take the oath of allegiance
was committed ito prison.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-09-19

horses for us. The one we opn has
master sumo fifteen miles from here, and
he has been after him twice. The first
time he came George run for the brush,
and we told him to find him. The second
time George put on n sabre and stood his
ground, but the master being secesh dare
not 60 to the military authorities and claim
him, for it would not do; they would
question his loyalty and prove5it,on HIM,
and then he would be sure to loose the
balance Of his niggers. George says lie
is going after his gal before we leave
here.
There was one OF our men shot by bush
whackers only three miles from here fe
days ago, and have never heard Of any
effort being made to find the msn who
did 1t. | suppose it was the mans own
fault, as he had no business 30 far from
camp alone.
am sorry my friends who have writ
ten to me have directed letters to Spring
field without saying what regiment, as
will not get them unless by accident. but
If the name of the regiment is put on
they send them out to camp and We are
almost certain to get them.
was surprised to-day, to meet in the
commi.sary's Office, in town, Dan Cleg-
horn. | did not learn what he was doing
here, but he looks like as it he WAS enioy-
ing good health
! received, to day, = package of Gates,
which let me learn something of what
was doing in keokuk, but they were
rather old, the most OF them being Au
eust hum bers. / would like to have one
not over week old if you have any left.
You will yet hear from the lst Arkan-
sas Cavalry in the fight if they ever have
. chance.
The 18th Iowa is in camp fv. mile.
east of town. have not been out to see
hem, but learn, from persons who have
been there, they are fine regiment
Yours, DC, THos J. RICK.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-09-19
San Francisco, Sept. Is.

An Immense mass meeting was held in
Music Hall yesterday, Sunday 10 arouse
the people to the Importance of making
creditable contributions for the relief of
sick and wounded soldiers. The M.vor
presided, speeche, were made by Rev
Thos. Starr King, Eugene Casserly, Fred
crick Billings and others. The meeting
was very enthusiastic and the movement
TO raise money likely to prove great
success.
! Part Of the estate of the late Senator
Broderick was sold AT auction, Saturday,
for one hundred and seventy thousand
dollars.
The San Francisco brokers have organi-
zed Stock and Exchange Board on
plan similar to the New York organiza-
ton.