New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-10
GENER AL NEWS.

"A convention Of ministers OF several Prot
estant denominations has been in session in Pitts.
burgb with a view 10 have tie Constitution Of the
United States amended by inserting in it some causs
recognizing "the being and attributes of Almighty
God, the Divine authority OF the Holy Scriptures
the law of God as q paramount rule, and Jesus the
Messish the Savior aud the Lord Of ALL" They
have just adjourned sane de, after appointing COM
mttee, with very large powers TO agitate the sub.
ject by addresses TO the people, and to call Ma.
tional Convention Of persons friendly to the object,
whenever and wherever, in their opinion the end
sought will be promoted thereby.
ALI citizens of St. Louis who are opposed
to the action Of the late State Convention, in
adopting scheme for the maintenance Of the insi.
tuition Of Slavery in Missouri, under the guise Of
plan Of Emancipation; in declaring the exemption
of slave property from taxation; in denying to the
people the right to elect their own rulers, and In
refusing TO the people the privilege Of voting upon
the pretended ordinance Of Emancipation passed by
that body requested to meet at the Court. House
in st. Louis the 9Th inst, to make such expros.
sion as the extraordinary circumstances Of the time
demand.
We learn from The Hartford Times Of
Wednesday that after fair and full discussion in the
Connecticut Legislature Of the Militia BILL IN which
the Democrats had every opportunity afforded them
TO suggest and discuss changes and amendments the
vote was taken on Its passage. Suddenly, and evi.
IDENTIFY by preconcerted action, the Democratic"
members left the House. refusing answer to their
9smes, and leaving no quorum for the transaction
of business. Only Elk Democrats were men aud
gentlemen enough to regard the obligation Of their
official oath.
Last evening there was a spirited meeting on
tte corner Of Broadway and Twenty third street, to
consider tie propriety Of raising regiment 10 the
Eighteenth Ward, in response 20 the request OF the
Governor 10 raise Home Guard Of $4,000 men for
the protection of the City and State. Mayor OPP
dyke, ID. ID. Field, and others addressed the meet.
ing and Committee of Seven was appointed to
proceed at once with the organization. Several gen.
temen volunteered their services aud enrolled their
names.
The Chicago Journal Of the 9Th reports: Last
evening the Norwegian bark Sleipner (which, on
tho occasion of her visit to Chicago last year was
brig. but has since been remodslsd arrived at this
mort. The Sleipner sailed from Bergen on the 10Th
of April, with $50 passengers and cargo consist
ing Of 400 bb. Of herring 200 bbls Of Spanish sat-
and so bbls tar. The entire voyage from that port
TO Chicago was pleasant and free from any casualties
among the crew or passengers
Michel Kenny. tried in the Kings County
Court of Oyer and Terminer for the killing OF John
Rsvspsburg by thrusting butcherkn through
81. abdomen. causing almost instant death, was yes
s.rd.y found guilty Of murder in the first degree.
The mails Of the Hibernian and Of the Asia
.,,v.d here Last night. We received by them three
d.ys' later foreign files, from which We give some
Interesting additions 10 the summary OF news al
ready published.
simeon De Witt BloOdgoOd has been Recognized
nv thu Presidsn, o. Consul Of the United States O.
Colombia 81 New.York.
The Stock marke. opened strong ana sc'iv'
Yesterday NORMAL bu, the activity was chiefly o'hs'a
g.. a, foar Of the leading Railway shares AT hs ose0n'
30 M. market was still strong and msder'tey sc'vs 'n'
$3.50 s,m and strong Freihs are more active, f' ofa
..a.ey BAT rates without essential ehs0ss ih' "'A''