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the committee with great courtesy expressing his tapkA
for the atterng honor He alluded with satisfaction ID
NE conservative feeling which DO saw man
the hope and strength Of the nation. In concindmg -
promised written reply 70 the invitation which WIN %
The delegation from Concord consisted Of the following
senuemon ;.Colonel John a. George, Ephram hutcnme3
Jes B. Walker, John Foss, G. J.. Common Edward ~
knight, samuel O. Eastman, william p Foster 1hq
committee had conference with General McClelaH
about nve O'Clock. Colonel George, In behalf a.
the committee, made brief address, He referred 10 ting
distngnshed services Of the General particularly in the
OF the Union in behalf the citizens on Concord
he earnestly invited him to visit cy whore he gave
responded, stating that he felt highly honored a. ths
invitation He expressed great regret that he was una b
70 ,ns 10 w S navE already s exceeded inc
he preparing history OF the peninsular campasu
TO which he wished TO devote the principal portion OF h
time Al future time, however, he hoped 10 rneeo
his fellow citizens Of Concord. .
delegation from Lowell also waited upon him the
purpose rendering inequalities Of that city but he
was compelled to decline the kind invitation.
OTHER MOVEMENTS.
The only event Of interest following the public recep.
tion already recorded the evee last evening az tho
residence OF j. Huntington Woicott, Esd, Boyison
street, an intimate friend Of the General twas most
ds9e aiar and Was attended by the eIe OF the city
An agreeable feature Of the tho presence on
ladies' who WED with each other paying homage
greatly 70 tho brilancy and completeness OF the occ
sion. What with music, flowers, luxurious banquet,
ana everything TO crafty tho and the sentiment
nothing was left undone to insure entire
brilliant as have been tho previous gatherings similar
nature none have surpassed this
The programme for to-day IN this-General Mcclellan
will visit Lawrence for the purpose Of inspecting the
dusiral triumpbs of that Manchester OF America His
special desire is to witness tho operations Of The Pacio
Mills and at this he will probably spend no nconsderabe
portion of his time.
We learn that there ia some doubt about the General
visiting the legislature IL is publicity which rs dis
tasteful though he may accede strong desire IN that
direction. To forenoon he viii visit several OF
the public schools, and in the evening attend a leyee
given by James Lawrence, ESD The remainder OF the,
programme for tho week ia not determined upon 3ut
there viii be no lack OF attentions 70 the General
Before leaving Boston General Mcclellan Is he pre-
scnci with sword and the usual equipments II Is in
tended that this testimonial shall snplss anything yet
essayed IN our city. The gentlemen who havo 1t IN
hand liberal they patriotic and never
dertako project upon which they do no; stamp bril-
liant success.
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The Democratic Caucus.

ALBANY, Feb 3, 1862
The democratic members Of the Legislature held an
adjourned caucus AZ the Court OF Appeals this
morning.
Judge Deans motion TO reconsider the vote declaring it
ipexpeient TO nominate candidate for United States
Senator was adopted.
On motion Of Mr. Cornell, the then proceeded 20
an informal ballot, which resulted as ioows:-
FIR astus Corning rs
Fernando Wood 25
izNattclhE 10
On motion Of Mr. Cornell. seconded by Mr. Alexander
Ward, who stated that the Hon. Fernando Wood desired
his 10 he Withdrawn the should
express preference for other democrat the nomi
nation Of Hon. Erastns Corning made unanimous.
The caIcns then adjourned
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Sketch Of Captain Rutledxe.

The rebel Captain John Rutledge formerly ofi-
the United States Navy. Ho is native and citi-
o. South Carolina, from which State he appointed
TO the navy the 9th Of April, 1885. On the 21st
Of june 1871, he warranted past midship-
man; and the It'll OF January, 1ea0, pro-
noted to euanancy, which rank no hold
when the rebellion broke out. Up TO that time he has
been nearly twenysx years in the United States SERVICE
eighteen years OF which has spent sea, three
shore and other duty, and the remainder unemployed
He had fair amount of service under tho Stars and
Stripes, and had fired upon that flag which had pro.
teced him and which he has disgraced.
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The first balo, for United States senator resulted as
fellows
Morgan "a
Fernando Wood......... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
John A. Dix ..................... I
No choice
After the first ballot Mr.. DEAN moved the House adj
The srrAKER ruled that no motion TO adjourn was in
order, the House having made special order.
Mr.. DEAN asked II tbe Speaker held that tho House
We're they TO remain in session six wceksS The ruling
was evidently wrong but he (Mr DEAN should not
appeal from his lMr callcots) decision.
second ballot was then taken.
All the republicans changed their vctes to John A. Dix,
Speaker Calicot voting with them 10 nominate him
The second ballot resulted ~ follows
John A. DIX. 20
NJ. Dix was snen declared nominated
Mr. REpDrSGroS moved that committee be appointed
70 wait on the Senate ana inform that body tina, the
House had made nomination.
Mr.. DEAN moved that the House adjourn
Speaker cAriicor ruled the motion not in order.
MI DRAW appealed from the decision Of the Speaker,
aud read from she Manual 20 show that motion 10 adj
jonr was always IN order, except in stated cases. OF
which this was not one.
The decision Of Speaker Calicot was sustained.
Mr. sFvxuur then presented numcrously signed peti-
ton IN favor Of an appropriation 10 i'm prove tbs nsvga
ton Of tho Hudson river
hills NOTICED.
BY Ar. rusw-To construct q railroad In tho town Of
West Farms and Morrisania.
on the Marine Court.
BY. Mr.. o'HsKS--To build railroad from Jamaica to
By Mr.. o BRnS-To incorporate Mozart Hall
Mr. fsnER gave notice q bill prohibit state Banks
from ioaning money on gold while specie payments
suspended
BY Mr.. BRocxET To require strict verihcation
OF The accounts OF sherins and other officers.
BY Mr.. JonsoS-ConcerniDg the BROOKLYN and Central
Jamaica Railroad Company.
by Mr.. McCAyN--ro incorporate tho German American
School society Of the Nineteenth ward OF New York.
Nv NAN called up the resolution 10 favor Of general
Ne Ttru. oxrd
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The Tragedy NJ sailors SnHg Hs rbos.
M rvE EDITOR oy IsiE HERALD.


ssitoEs' sSve uAxsoR. Fob. =, 1883.
Ia your paper al last SUNDAY you state ;, the public
that the murderer Of The Rev william Quin was sthl
living, and that be in charge Of he police orcers
That report Is totally Incorrect died on being COP.
veyed 10 the hospital.
You also state IN your Issue o. Monday thai sunday
funeral sermon preached over the mnrdorrr's
body by the Rev Mr. Hitchcock from the Quar- rtinc
No such sermon preached murderer by thyi
gentleman. The report is without foundation add net
true. We all think Il libel the character Of Cover
nor pePcysicr well ~ al The inmates OF this insttu
ton that the public shoud mink for moment that VIC
should assemble ourselves together hear such
over the wretch who cruaAy murdered chaplain
he who was much esteemed, respected, honored and
beloved by oil the ngtcs Of ihis institution, add BY all
who had the happy honor OF his acquaintance.
You also state that the funeral or fnglo took place
the chapel belonging TO the institution, aud that be
buried IN the seanens burying ground the Rev. M.
Hitchcock officiating. To tbs honor u Governor De-
Pcysscr that not tho case, and this day (soudsy)
the I'd Of February, the body buried in the most
secluded Mace the farm
fhe information you have received this subject IL
totally incorrect.
Tho funeral sermon that The Rev Mr. Hitchcock
preached Wa over The body otsJohn llaean, who died
last Satur day, January 81 1863
AN INMATE ol sSaIIoRe' SNUG HARBog
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TO TIE EDITOR Oh THE HERALD.
The interest you take in the Of the ron-oads
induces me 10 you enclosed letter. speaks
itself. iMPREGNABLE.
LETTER FROM CAPTAIN IT. r. MARSHALL.
S,TAmn l.. BoARDMAN, Jan so, 1869.
Ny DEAR sn--You being employed by Messrs. socor &
Co.. and knowing the interest you take in the seagong
qualities Of Monitor batteries have taken the liberty
send you my ideas Of their seafohness from person
al observation under the most trying circumstances We
were employed TO the from clad Weehawken you
are aware from New York TO Hampton Roads. After
proceeding south Chincoeague compelled,
for thc safety and preservation Of my boat leave the
Weehawken and make harbor at the Delaware Break
water. Before doing ] was signalled by Captain
Rodgers adrift look out myself Now, sir,
have followed sea since ls3S-the first eight years
in ships then have had charge OF some Of the best
towboats In New Yorkhc Titan, the Achilles, the Under
writer and Others and last but rst in seagong qualities,
the j. Roardmau-yet sir, before had arrived al the
Breakwater tossed about like an oggshel In
whirlpool To be brief consider it provdentia that the
Boardman got to harbor, and miracle that the
weehawkan ever got TO Hampton Roads am satisfied
now, from the manner tho Weebawken behaved, in
OF heaviest gales have had years, from
tho fact that she arrived safely the point Of destination
that she could Europe any other part of the world
if she carry coal enough. Very respectfully your
obcdicnt servant, TON. r. MARSHALL. Captain.
g TO WM ". HArRoRN Esq.
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pTuscELLAxEOUs.

I. rTExTIov -coRss. BUSfoSS, BAD NAILS. cHlI.-
halna Frosted Feed, aesf skliuIy treated ~ D..
ae,t.s chiroroisy 2is Broadway. His Aiefiat1. fef
.arns and Bnnlons chiblans e toves successful Ssd
boz
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TIE IR0N-clAD COMBAT.
ANOTHER FIGHT AT TIE oGEECHEE.
The Rebels Report Another RepuIse
of the M0ntauk After a
Furious BGmbardmeDt.
THE REBEL COMMANDER KILLED.
&c, &C.. a.

The Richmond Dipatch Of the ID instant contains The
following telegram reporting the renewal Of the lombard
Of Fort Mchliser at the Oscechee by the Mon
tauk:--
ANOTHER UNSUCCESSFUL COMMANDMENT OF FORT
N'ALLIsTER.
SAVANNAH, Feb. !, 1853.
The abolition lect, consisting Of ironclad turret,
four gunboats and boat again attacked Fort
EcAllisier az Gencs 10 Paint morning
Tic firing continued until haf.past two O'Clock this
afternoon, when the enemy retired whipped again Tho
tnrnbard mcnt was furious than tho last.
The only person killed side was Major John b.
cse commander Of the FORT shell striking him in the
head.
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~. o.,w.x. 80, gry wasr-skeamship ouincy-Nrs A
hs,a ~ rewey. Capt richardson, disc hzrged
i ~, az the crew OF ship Sparkling Sea, lost The
,o, : steamship Norwcsian-Nr stllings, y 10 aud
A., ,sren Mr. FORBES and Wifi Messr. Niche nertte.
W. Wirkstead Gfnilay Aandon. Tally nsten.
,on' r,y, Jones' Davies william Charesworth III sine,
Mc,yorsel--and W steeragc. ,in. y s' :" fo'uanoJ
nxx,a.p.-Brg Berry, Frogso.
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MOVEMENTS or BU RNslpE.

Homer 20 Gen. Burnside in Rhode Islana.
On the I'd inst. the following proceedings nss Ia
toe General Assembly Of Rhode lslsnd:--
Mr.. UrDIxE, Of Providence, presented tho following
communication from the Governor
To rHy HONORABLE SENATE HOUSE, Rrvss.ssrA-
The Incorporating ndsy Ma or General Burnside 10
stances renders eminonty appropriate that your honor
able bodies should extend IN hni distinguished feoy
CITIZEN mark OF their high appreciation OF ns worth
AMI services therefore most ec.fny RECON- nba inc
joint resolution. extending 10 SsnerA
The hcspshiies OF the state and invitation 70 VISIT the
"' HOUSES IN 'aeir rc'fe''''' WV. sPRAGuE
In accordance with this communication Mr.. urmsv
offered the following preamble and resolution, which WAS
unanimously adopted
whereas this General Assembly has learned ~ The
poray return Rhode Island OF MAJOR General Amtyos@
H. BURNSIDE and in view 81 the dtEtnghed ssrN ICES
the present wat, o his fortlisde his
braver, hts pure and lofty pltrio some ~
our es u his worth y de med rrppcr therefore,
Resoyea That embrace the opportunity 10 sNtrnd
NJ jor General Burnside the hespitaies Of the
Rhode Island that cordially invite him
House OF Representatives IN their respective
Chambers.
Mr. wax sDYcr OF Providence. remarked that IL would
be necessary 70 fix upon Tomorrow the time ths
visit, evening General Burnside leaves
Washington on summons 20 attend martial. sud
then proceeds 10 Chicago, after which he VIII retru -
Providence TO spend the remainder u tho time q h's
leave OF absence.
without TURNER action however the House al burned.
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NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY,, FEBRUARY L. 1853.

cast for Din, and nomisatcn made that enabled them
to 80 INTO Joint ballot, when Mr. Morgan was elected
Those who were last evening struggling in the demo
cratic caucus for nomination. taxing the ground she
course the Regency taking was intended as insult
% New York and especially to Fernando WOOD Just
neginning TO open thor eyes TO the Of affairs
They now admit that they were nghtins in the dark
Tho fact or the matter is the question involved the
same great principle that secured the domination Of Mr.
Morgan. No such thing drawing an irsse Wood
or agansfihe city Of New York intended thought
When tho developments Of the night proved that there
danger OF the defeat OF Morgan those in the secret
Of The real issues Of the contest themselves at work
ana secured the nomination Morgan understood to be
ready 10 unite ia this programme for the organization o
= new conservative party. or, other words, his
nomination approval OF the project on the part u
the moderate democrats that was developed IN the
nomination or Morgan
The passage Judge Deans resolution requesting Con-
gress TO pass general bankrupt act by two-tbrds
VOTE somewhat significant OF the feeling in this State
10 favor Of that measure.
clamaton produced some significant developments. 10
proved that many Senators elected republicans do not
heartily approve Of the emancipation policy and are
DESTROYS OF lodging any direct issue
This Is the FIRST skirnsh on that question Future de-
bate wall no doubt develop feeling in that body little
anticipated by the radicals
ALBANY, Feb. Al 15 A. NJ
There is considerable excitement tonight the ap-
pointmens to be made tomorrow by the Canal Board.
The members OF the Board caucpsing the matter
The Board has been classified six republicans and three
democrats bu. there strong indications that the two
elected on the Union State ticket last year will ante with
the democrats and give the appointments that sde
making the Board stand five conservatives three re.
pubicans, There is great CONJUNCTION among the army
OF applicants. II may finally resnl: in a division OF the
patronage but from the present appearance the proba
bties are that the republicans win nave show. Thus
the revolution goes
There also great commotion in reference to the stand
ing committees Of the House TO De announced to-nor
row Il is understood that Mr. epew Of Westchesor
be the chairman Of the Ways and Means Committee
the Assembly, and MIR. Sherwood OF the Judiciary COM
mttcc Rumor also has it that Mr. Seymour of Erie Is 10
be chairman OF the Cities Committee. Others say win be
Mr. Munro of Onondaga There IL universal cursln and
swearing to night, and many o these most active for
Mr. Collects election declare that he has sold hem ont.
Major General n! Clay, 9. r. Walcott and family OF
the War Department at Washington, are at Congress
Hall.
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Disa strou. Eire in Cherry s,rrr,.


EEgy-L0ss ABOUT $4,000
Betwecr and eight O'Clock last nigh, ire broke
out tho third floor Of Gcodwns cracker bakery 100
Cherry street, Of Pike street. When first
vered tho FIRE the third Moor and owing 10
the conbustibc character or the building, spread
very rapidly, and in very short tins The entire cstab
lishment was eHveopcd in flames. The building i've
stories high, iwcDty-hve ieet Cherry street, and
tending through 10 Water street about hundred feet
In about hour after the IRE broke the building wes
totally destroyed AZ time fears entertained
Hecker mil, ad oinng, on Cherry street. The irou
dow shutters the side OF the min sprung with the
heat bet s fire kept from entering by the sppca-
ton Of water from pals. The loss stock, machinery
and building estimated .bout Scy 0oO; covered by In
surance IN city Insurance companies.
About eleven O'Clock Qpc of fr walls iel ard buried
three Erefnen John Sowcy, 81 Engine Company No. ~
was killed. George ". nadser, Foreman 81 No. 49,
Thomas sweeney, Engine topsny No. .. severely
bruised.
The origin RI The fro Is unknown present. The mat.
ter Is nndor Investigation by Tho Fire Msrshsl This
makes the fourth cracker bakery destroyed by Ore within
the last two igon,hg. 0UssKu
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THE. FIGHT NEAR THE BLAcKWATER.
Account Of the Affair by Roger A. Pryor, the
Rebel Munthauen,

Telegram toSthe Richmond Dspatch]
THE FIGaT NEAR SUFFOLK.
PETERSBURG, Feb !, 1853.
The enemy attacked General Pryor's command about
four O'Clock Friday morning at Kery's, In Nansemond
county, eight miles from Suffolk.
The fight lasted four hours Tho enemy was repulsed
at every point. General Pryors official dispatches say
that our loss in killed and wounded was less than Afy
The enemy is reported to have suffered severely.
Among the killed is Colonel Poage, of Pulaski, Fourth
Virginia. and Captain bubbles, Of Floyd county, Twenty
seventh Virginia battalion.
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Arrival OF the One Hundred and sixty
eighth Regiment New York state vo-
Yuuvcers.

fhe above regiment arrived here at late hour Mon
day night from Newburg They number eight hundred
and forty men, snd ully equipped They leave FOR
the seat OF to-day. me foloain Ing the 0lcors
,Oionsl--w. :. Brown
Lieutenant Cbt0Rei---j. T. Love-
Vdjoi--G. Waller.
1tclufdat--W. N. Hathaway.
Dadrtc, gioisr--t. I. Spencer.
So,yeon-J. NJ Layton.
Company A-Captain - Twiliiger; First Lieutenant,
Y. Hubbard; Second Lieutenant, J.. willard.
Company Blaptap, ID. ForDash, First Lieutenant,
Oliver Taylor; second Lieutenant, J. y. MoIehouse.
Company Chaplain, j. III. Anderson; First Lieutenant
y. n. h. Oakley Second Lieut. nant, 9. H. Anderson.
Company DCaptain isaac 1enkiuson First Lieutenant
A. Ferguson second Lieutenant, g. &. Marvin.
company JtaptaD, BerEct Gilbert; FIRST lieutenant
james SGarcs Second Lieutenant, 5. J. Gilbert
Company F-taptaD, g. MtN"r First lieutenant. L.
Brennan, second Lieutenant. ,. G. Wilson
Coypgay Gcapian, = Hunter; FIRST Lieutenant, J. +.
Chase: Second Lieutenant, +. TSiliger
Company H-captain, J. II. Wood; First Lieutenant II.
&. wilkn: Second Lieutenant. g. II. Bonlno.
Company i-,ap,sn !. g. Rennison; First Icgte nsnt
w. ID. Dicsey Second Lieutenant, D. Lowe, Jr.
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YORKTOWN, Va, Feb. 2, 1863
Nothing has transprcd here Of Importance. On Tues
day excitement prevailed from the intelligence that
pckets had driven in at Williamsburg, and that
the enemy approaching in force. But it proved to
be only raid Of guerlas They turned at the approach
Of our forces, ana were soon OF towards Richmond.
Lieutenant Colonel Yost Of the Ono hundred and seven
ty-ninth Pennsylvania left here for Harrisburg, Pa
to-day, TO bring reinforcements for that regiment.
All is harmonious in this department.
News from Fortress Monroe
FORTRESS MONROE, Va, Feb. O. 1853.
Nothing has lranspired here to-day.
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General burnside I'm Prov vide nce-Ssss
ca the Rhode Island General Assem-
bly,. sc.

PRovpEvcR, r. T., Fob. ., isol.
ny invitation u the General Assembly, General hnrn-
side today visited that body Business was SUSPENDED
and the General was introduced to the memo inal
viduaily. No speeches wero made The RECEPTION MAS
informal bat most cordial and hearty.
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AIENVY, FeO. 8, 1866.
TIE RALioIING UNITED STATES SENATOR.
he first ballot for United States Senator resulted
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ALBANY req 500 y. NJ.
The management Of the balo,ing IN tho Assembly WAC
admirably done In the ars, place. the domination !, Mr.
Corning by the democrats placed Mr. Cutler Of Absnv
In position that compslei him to vote for Mr. cornns
bu, in any other event no would have cast hs vote for
Mr.. Morgan. This prevented Morgan from receiving
the necessary sxty-hve votes for nomination in The
Assembly before the two houses could and compare
nominations.
Mr. Callcot on the rst ballot cast his vote for John
DIX On the second ballot tho entire republican voio vss
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News from Fortress Monroe


TJItIhF-5 NIONFUEj TUHs To-
Nothing has transpired here to-day.
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Screnade "a General Mcclellan.
BosToE, Feb. ., 1867
The seraade General Mcclellan took place this even
ng at the fremont House, where he Is stopping. The
lair almost wholly private and but fcw outsiders
admitted. Tho orchestra consisted Of over nitv
pieces and the music was furnished 10 the parors
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-09-05

the Joint gift d himself end few neigh-
bors. Over sixty COWS were given her
from other sources; and at the time Of
writing, she has probably 200 COWS sesuc-
ed for the hospitals, with an abundance Of
corn, oats and shorts for their food, until
they reach their new home.
Her success in begging hens has been
quite ss signsl. We are not able to give
the number donated to her, as they are not
yet gathered together. But the Receiving
Room of the Commission is at present
transformed into an extensive. .henery, by
the constant arrival Of coops Of domestic
fowls intended for her, and the unusual
sounds of caokling and Growing mingle
with the incesssnt noise occssioned by
wheeling boxes in from the sidewalk, open
ing, re-packing, re-nailing and re-ship-
ping them.
A large island in the Mississippi imme-
distely opposite Memphis, which is never
overfowed at the highest stage Of water,
is to be devoted to these hospital cows and
hens, who are TO have its sole occupation,
while among the abundant unemployed
and willing ''contrabsnds" of Memphis, q
sufficient number will be found skilful in
the care Of both. With plenty Of milk and
eggs, and the good sugar furnished in great
quantity by the Government, most tempt
ing variety of delicacies for the sick or
wounded convslescent can be provided as
every cook and housekeeper knows. How
viii the weary, homesick, feeble invalida
Of the Memphis hospitals bless Mrs. Bick-
erdike for her benevolent suggestion, and
the promptitude with which she has exc
cuted it; as also the generous hearts al
home, quick to feel, and swift to answer
every appeal for help that comes from tho
sick and wounded Of our brave Union
army