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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-06
INTEREST ON CURRENCY.

The Government has decdcd-in our judy
ment, wisely and properly-to call out for q
short period a large force Of the Uniformed Mill
tia Of the thoroughly loyal States to second and
support the efforts Of our Armies now operating
against the core Of the Rebellion. We urged
this course last Spring, and regret that it war
not then resolved on. We believe It will now
be crowned with benchcent results. OF course,
the brief term Of these Militiamen might be
,riled and idlcd away, as other golden opportu-
mites have been; but we have no fear that il
will be. One Hundred Thousand Uniformed
Militia may be 50 disposed and employed as to
liberate an equal number Of enlisted men from
garrison and post duty and send them forward
TO aid their brethren Immediately in the face of
the enemy; and this reinforcement may trans
form what would otherwise be defeat into vcto-
ry, or may make victories which would else be
indecsiye Weld the blessed fruits Of Peace,
Union and Freedom.
In single aspect only does the policy Of this
new call seem questionable-namcly, that Of
Finance. We were already spending over Two
Millions per day on military operations; and
here is an extra call for Twenty-Five Millions to
start with, and perhaps for double that amount
before We are done with it. But, if it enable
Gen. Grant TO give the Nation victory aud
peace, the price viii not be grudged by any
patriot.
But how are we TO raise the means of meeting
these enormous outlaws
A Copperhead has no trouble in the premises
lie will tell you that the Government ought to
raise all it needs by taxes but when any attempt
to tax is made, he is morally certain to oppose
it. He overHows with venom against Secretary
Chase and Legal Tender;' knowing well that
the measures he so loudly condemns were and are
indispensable to the prosecution of the War.
What he really wants and strives for is the
breaking down of the Government, giving him
a chance to harangue against the hereditary,
traditional, constitutional incapacity of those
now in power to administer il, and TO insist that
the only way out Of our troubles is through the
return of his party to power and consequent
bringing Of the Nation to its knees before the
Rebels, in the hope that they may
he induced to relent and take us into their Con-
fcderacy. Such is the end steadily aimed at by
those who-less honest than the Longs, Woods,
an@ Ben. Uarise5-pretend to support the War,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-06
GEN. MCCLELLAN.

The Ncnpoh Nucs (Yt.) seems anxious ia
differ with US respecting Gen. Mcclellan, and
discusses his merits in an article which IN,
N. u E1press prOnounccs " of the right sort.
We had stated the fact that, of the many resi-
dents Of the Free States whom we personally
knew to be partisans and justiliers Of the Slave
holders Rebellion, erery one rs noisy, Jealous
admiTer and champion Of Gen. MeCtciian. l.
this or is it not the TRUTH We affirm IL to be;
and The NenS does not dispute il. Here Is
what it says on the subject:
Gen. Mcclellan Is true man. because one hundred
thousand good and true soldiers Of the United States
Army respect and honor him as officer and soldier
"a man who Is ready 10 sacrifice his life to save The
Government Of people who will revere his name long
after his tTaducers dead and forgotten. Though we
expect 10 support Gen. Mcclellan In any political
contest we will never abuse him because he has been
unfortunate TO hare bad men for his no'y cham.
pons If there any truth In history the same sort OF
clique at one time attempted 20 swarm around our
Washington The man who boldly accuses Gen. Me
Cclan Of treachery and treason less OF every
soldier who has been under his command We accord
ngly assert mildly yet decidedly, if are to have
nch men M Horace Greeley 10 put down this Rebellion
and tie the bands Of such men as Mcclellan and his sol
der friends the stop this lighting the better
for us."
Does this meet the issue' Was there ever
time during our Revolutionary contest when
all the Tories and cowboys in the country were
shouting for Gen. Washington, and insisting
that he alone could break the power Of Great
Britain Had Tory revolt broken out in
Virginia during our fathers fearful struggle,
would tho revolters have been likely to go and
cheer before the windows of Gen. Washington's
house, as the anti draft rioters of this city did
last Summer, between their several experiments
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-06
THE OPENING CAMPAIGN.

A dispatch from Washington informs ia,
country that the Army Of the Potomac ha.
crossed the Rapidan. The movement was by
four fords-,Jacobs, Culpeper Germania Mills
and United States, and was effected without
serious opposition. The additional information
that Lee has been compelled to fall back from
his intrcnched position, and that it is doubtful
whether he will make a stand this side of Rich
mond, may be dismissed as infcrcntial The
remaining speculations Of this dispatch are OF
still less consequence, and it is to be read as
conveying no other authentic statement than
that first above given.
II is scarcely worth while to comment on the
meager account thus furnished. In connection
with the statement, also received yesterday,
chat West Point, on the Peninsula has been
occupied by Gen. Buffers advance and with
the recently issued orders of Gen. Meade, print
ed yesterday morning, which Enthusiastically in
Dictated an immediate movement the dispatch
may be credited rs an announcement of the be-
ginning Of the campaign. II is not necessarily
affected by The report, also received from Wash
ington yesterday that no fighting had taken
place up to Wednesday night. Such inlorma.
ton as has come TO us during the last ten days
has pointed to an early opening Of hoStilites;
and whatever may be the exact position of the
army at this moment, it has probably taken a
decisive step across the river, and fired its first
shot in campaign destined TO be the most mo.
mcntous Of the war
crossing at ford so far cast "a United
States, which is within fourteen miles of Fred.
ercksburg, seems to commit Gen. Grant to an
effort against Lees flank. II is noticeable,
also, that the army of Gen. Meade lying south
of the north fork of the Rappahannock, must
cross that ford in order to reach United States,
and as such a movement was not necessary
while Germania and the adjacent fords lay open,
we are led to infer that another body of troops.
hitherto unaccounted for, has been transferred
ct this point and is to join the main body by the
well.known turnpike leading from Fredericks-
burg to Orange Court-House. Assuming that
the ntrenched position of Lees army terminates
at Mine Run, there is nothing in the inferred
positions of the columns crossing AT the specified
fords inconsistent with the supposition of n
general flank movement. Hence the hasty
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-06

temptation another onslaught on the slaughter houses
and has in preparation plan for the establishment OF
abattofs which II is supposed will receive favorable
consideration at the hands Of the corporate authorities
BY the arrival Of the Ocean Queen VIC have
later news from Central and South America. The Gov
ernment of Nicaragua has concluded contract with
Capt PIN to build an intcroccanc railroad The pro
iect Of railroad across tho Andes in Chill attracts
much interest The elections in Chill have mostly
suited in favor Of tho Government The Minister Of the
United States in Chill has offered to The Govcrnmcn. Of
Chill the mediation Of The United States in the difficulty
between Chill and Bolivia The offer has been, for The
present. declined by Chilli but with an expression Of
the profoundcs, gratitude for the fratcrna sentiment
of tho United Suites toward the Republics of South
America. Spain IS assuming moro threatening e'ii
tude toward Peru.
The fearless ard utterly reckless driving oil
certain horsc-owncrs in this city and especially OF
butchcrboys was fttngly admoaislcd in the supreme
Court yesterday where young woman got verdict %
81 900 for damages caused by Of these two wheeled
nuisances The people are at fault in this business
They ought TO remember that the law gives the right ol
WAY TO foot passeugcrs-tLat any man. woman or CHILD
desiring 10 cross street compel al vehicles 20 stop
while tbev pass. They ough, also 70 rcmcmbef ''et
there is law regulating the rate Of speed for carias
and cars and when they see It violated they slo-u
cause the arrest OF Che offender anu insist upon A''
punishment.
The Union Central Committee, Of which
VIM. A. Darling is the Chairman. met last night, ana
ordered a call Cor primary election on ihc 18th instant
for The choice of two delegates end two eteinaios
rom each Assembly District to tho Syracuse Conycn
ton.
Gold soil steadily at III q II, during business
hours and closed l7i The market hes been largely over
odd and stock. harder 90 borrow 'n money At cent
nor i. the scarcity confined 10 few descriptions freis'
are still very dun sul depressed though ia'es are unchanged
Money abuudsn cal o. y n aud at i' ri'e Wy
large amounts have been refused by leading bouower who
express their inability fnls 90 any price Prime com
melc.al Iuper sells oil, q az 3 cent.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-06
GENERAL NEWS.

In order that no time may be lost through the
delays Of The Common Council in passing an ordinance
prohibiting fatbOiling establishments within the city
limits City Inspector BOole recommends that the Board
OF Health be convened 10 take immediate action In the
matter lie says that complaints arc daily made to him
IN regard TO these nusances and that aside from their
offensive character to people residing in the neghbor'
hood they are sufficient TO breed pestience as soon
as the warm weather sets in This question is one OF
the gravest Importance and trust that early action
VIII be taken by the corporate authorities the Board
OF Health to pat stop at 10 these nusances by
tie passage OF an ordinance nfictng heavy penalties
upon any person who shah carry on so offensive bust
ness within tho city limits. Mr. Boole has also in con.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-06
Esu-z--1.xszuDzsrzzzE<.
GaEssEiAs. d.

The London correspondence Of The " J
Erraing Post fully confirms ihe opinion we yc,
tcriny expressed about the real cause OF Gad
baldi's sudden departure from England. Tn
correspondent j. an intimate friend of Glrlbald
and he learned from thc General himself that he
left England because the English Government
hintcd TO him that h- continued presence would
cmbarrass Nom with regard to the Government
Of France" The Napolconic intimaiioa was
conveyed to him BY Mr. Gladstone ani Lold
Shalc,huy.
Carbadi's own testimony settles the ques-
ton, then, ii this correspondent speaks by au-
thorty. But what must We think Of Lord
Clarendon, who, in the House Of Lords, de-
MED that 1.-THE departure OF Garibaldi was has
tened by any representations on the part of thu
French Government ?" or OF Lord Palmcr,ton.
who assured the House Of Commons that Gar
illldi was about ito close his visit OH account
OF bis health p" or Of MIR. Gladstone, who stated
in the same House that "there was no ground
Tor The ridiculous reports that umbrage was ta-
ken on the other side Of the water at The recep-
lion Of Gen. Garibaldi in England ~ or OF the
EQrl Of shafte.buCy, who, in letter to The
London Times, confirms, ION the word o, a gcn-
tloman." the statement "that he and other
friends Of the General, N giving their advice,
were Influenced solely by considerations iol
his health and position ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-06
CONGRf,S;eS.

SYvATE Nav 5.-Nir Chandler reported bin to pre-
vent smuggling which provides that after Tue ls das
OfAugus next all baggage and effects Of passengers
and all other articles coming into The United States
from any foreign country. shall BE- inspected aud if ony
dutiable articles shall BE- found. Tie trunk velise
other envelope shall be confscatcd. NJ ColiamT re
ported back the House bill 10 establish on ocean mai
steamship service between the United States and Braz
with amendments. Tic an eudmeBts OF tie Committee
which relate to tie details Of the contract with The
steamship owners were adopted. Nj. Wilkinson de-
sired to offer amendment, and asked that the biz lay
over. Agreed TO. Mr.. Ward presented bin to amend
the act to enable tho PEOPLE Of Nevada TO form state
Government and Constitution. 1t provides for holding
election for tie adoption Of tie Constitution or
Tie first Wednesday in September, instead Of
the first Tuesday in October. IL was
passed. The National Currency bill then came up
Nil. Sherman offered an amendment to the amendment
OF tie clause affecting the Bank Of Commerce. New.
York City. 1t allows tie Controller TO close tie affairs
of the bank if any time the capital shall be less than
five millions. with surplus Of 70 per cent. Adopted
Mr.. Wade made report from the Committee on the
Conduct Of the War. accompanied by The evidence in
relation to the capture Of Iort Pillow. and moved that
$4,000 copies be printed for the use Of the Senate
Adopted. Mr.. Sumner moved a Substitute for the IL
nance Committees amendment TO the Bank bill. II
provides that every Association shall pay to the United
States duty OF one Per cent upon its circulation one
half Of per cent on its deposits onehalf per cent
on is capital stock above the amount invested in
United States bonds each half ear after January IsC
Adjourned
HoI sE-The House went into Committee of the
Whole the Special Order viz the bin to reimburse
PENS yana for tbs expenses incurred in calling out
troops to repe invasion. The motion was disagreed to
by vote Of 81 against 60 The question upon the
passage Of the bill appropriang $4,000 for the Penn
sylrania militia which amended by apprOpriatng
$5 10000 to deiray the expenses OF Other loyal States
in Iepelling raids. Adopted-7l to G3 Mr. Morrill,
moved that evening sessions be dispensed with until
farthcr o.der leaving the House TO adjourn at such
hour it may see fit. Adopted. Mr. Gooeh. from the
Committee on tie Conduct OF the War; made report
the Fort Pillow massacre and moved that 100 copies
be printed Adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-06

The circular petition published by Us few
days since asking postponemcnt OF the Balii-
more Convention. has been circulated among
Senators and Representatives III Congress, State
officers, and members OF the Legislatures Of the
different States. 1t is probable that by this
measure a true index to the popular wish in re-
gard TO this subject viii be obtained. The re-
sponses to tie circular thus far, are, We are
informed, with a single exception, in favor of a
postponement Of the Convention till September.
\ full expression Of opinion. it is hoped, may be
elected, and an early reply is asked by those
who have the matter in charge.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-06
isnfd on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad


The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is not a, all
interrupted but it was threatened for time early Ibis
morning by seventy mounted men. under Mcneil a
West Virginia. who came in at Piedmont, % miles
west OF Charlestown aud after cutting the telegraph
wires burning several cars running half dozen loco
motives of the track and frightening the women ana
children badly left suddenly as they appeared IN
fear of the approach OF Gen. Kelley and his detaen'
ment gathered up at Cumberland and Ne"'OrseA WHO
sailed out promptly In search Of the maraudefs
No passengers freight were injured OF oap'ureu.
and al the trains are running regularly Inc WIG VI
Mal. Gen. Wallace was on the EASTWARD p'Ss'ns'.
train and the daughters OF Ge' oeue"oA "e'V ." "a'
hound west hut fortunately with the other passengers
they escaped molestaton.
To prevent repetition of these raids very large
rcc of Ohio Volunteers has already repaired to tho
scene. bv order OF the Secretary of War anu Gov
Brourh and the road is now amply protected.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-06

The call, which has been for some time under
adviscmeni Of a Free National Convention "a
consider the Presidential question, appears in
our columns this morning. The Convention i.
to be held at Cleveland, Ohio, and on Tuesday
the 3lst inst. II is not called in the interest %
any particular aspirant; the invitation is broad
and general; and those who may assemble arr
left perfectly free TO act at the Convention and
afcrward as their convictions Of public interest
and duty shall dictate
We deem of vital consequence the ultimate
union in the choice Of our next President OF all
who q. uc,tly desire the Rebellion suppressed
and its cause eradicatcd. But, in order that
there may be union at the vital moment. let
there be perfect freedom in the preliminary con-
situations. No one will be precludcd from act
ing in the canvass as he shall then see fit by
participating in the doings Of this Free Con
vonfion
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-06

guess that Lee has abandoned his works, bt
those works have long front to the east on the
wooden and broken banks Of Mine Run, and
may be held spite Of the terrors Of a turning
force.
We have met with the assertion within two
days that Lee has really fallen back from the
Rapidan, but now, as formerly, we consider it
The most unlikely c0urse for him to adopt, be-
cause it involves the sacrifice Of strongy-forli-
fed positions and lines, the profile Of which has
been carefully preserved, and which certainly
have been maintained under the inspection OF
the national force that all Winter occupied the
opposite bank Of The river. Lee is scarcely the
man to allow himselft to he shut up in Richmond
without IN effort to keep The field. In word,
We believe that whoever expects TO march "a
Richmond has to figh, rs way.
That the advance from the Rap.dan Is to find
cooperation in an advance from Fortress Mon
roc, and that the whole Virginia campaign is in
connection with. an advance in the West, cspc-
cially upon Northern Georgia, We presume is
generally anticipated. But whatever may be
thc plans Of Cen Grant, we ali rejoice that they
are The plans Of one man, who is clothed with
The power to execute them, aud TIA. there Is 10
be 10 more discord or j9ugling or divided
responsibility. Upon one man welding Will
his single wiz three great armies The nation
bends It's earnest gazo. Yck him with 10 i'm
patient criticism, 10 angry rcproach, if at one
point or another there I. failure or delay, but
while we profoundly feel that under bis gu.d-
lnce The war approaches Tremendous crisis.
let Il, await the development and result Of The
generai plan which he seek, to put in execution.
The army goes forward strong in a jus'causc
in 81, oan ,alof, in the xiii f il, leader, and IN
The confidence Of The people. God grant It
victory
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-06
Close OF the Pennsylvania Legislature
Movement OF Artiilcry-The Vote on the
Pennsylvania Constitutional Amend.
ment-Beporsed Rnid on she Baltimore
aud Ohio Railroad.

SPECIAL Di'patch 10 The \. l. Tn5une.
HARRISBURG Thursday Mays, 1854.
Both Houses of the Legislature adjourYd
today Speaker johnson Of the Hoase made very
affecting touching closing address. Both Houses wers
well up with their work. All bills of public Importance
recommended by the Governor were passed
battery of artillery passed through here 20 day on
its way 70 tho Potomac II was heretofore stationed 10
Schnykill County. II goes to Join Sgel's command.
The two Houses meet again on the ed OF August to
CONT the votes cast the amendments to the Cons,
tuition giving the soldiers the right 10 vote ct tie cleo
ton 70 be held on the first Tuesday Of August
Information from private reccye ell here states
that Imbodcn's cavalry cut the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad last night. at near Piedmont and Neu
Creek. Gen. Sigel is fully prepared.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-06
NO COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE FRONT -
To the Associated Press
WASHINGTON Thursday May 8 1861.
THE REPORTED ABUsr of IMMIGRANTS FROM
IRILAND.


The Secretary of State has received letter
rom William b. West United States Consul at Dublin,
dated April 20 in which no says.
$50 muny ilsehoods aud caldmnics have been stated
In the public press tO The treatment OF the famous
Mr. Kilder Of Boston who said Ia be- forced into
enlistment by being starved drugged, &c, nnd TINS
Government having directed then Minister LORD Lyons
10 get at an xplanai0n thereof from you have thought
IL advisable 10 send You copies O two letters Irom sew
era written in similar strain TO poor parents here by
he &C pien II Kidd T nj Fee free immigrant n
who rejoice in their good fortune, and are IN entire u
noraDcc OF the bad treatment said 70 Do received BY
them, and for which they have had 80 much sympathy
from their Irish friends who would have let them siarye
or 90 10 the poor house had they remained much longer
in Ireland
One Of the letters above referred to is dated Caloup
Island, Boston, March 80 ls6i, in which the writer.
addressing his parents says;
'.When we landed at Portland there was great hub.
bub among the boys. There Were gentlemen met on
lilo pier ana gave drinks cigars and food. ana
wanted rs to enlist. There about nine OF them
enlisted and the remainder came along with Feeney 81
Boston. l remained at Portland till next day and
could get work there at - 25 per day liked to stop
but was not in working trim, for did not eat three
good meals OF grub during the time was coming
across; so L to Boston the next day aud enlisted
for the Sd Cavalry. which is stationed now IN New
Orleans or rather on the Texas but il is IN New
Orleans where will have To learn my drill got 500
in hand and sent you homo SJ25.
Tho bounty l enlisted for S6g7. Iouly got s40l
in hand. The remainder get III iust1mens every two
months along with my pay. Everything is very dear
here at present Butter Is 50 cents pound sugar IL
cents a pound aud everything IN proportion but stil
wages are good No one need sarve here but don't be
aboring under the idea that men very here
II is no such thing there IL plenty of them. Dear
parcnts-you would be surprised to tie number Of
men en.ting hero The generality of them dressed
Ike sent.cmc. w'tb WATCHES In their pockets. II Is
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Special Dispatch 20 Tic \. Y. Tribune.
WA-nsGToN. Thursday. May :. i9fL
ACQUITTED.

Special Dispatch 20 Tie \. Y Tribune
WA,nworoS. Thursday. May . isfL
ACQUITTED.
The verdict OF The CorOncr's Jury I'm the cas-,
II Margaret Ann Duya abou, hlch there were scan
lllOus reports aud which was made 10 involve a
Commissioner Lewis was rendered this evening, tha
she died OF pneumonia Young Lewis is wholly ant
most honoFaby eAoncroicd from al connection with ih'
case. Tie posi-morem examination acquitted hin
irinmphautly.
Tng WITHDRAWAL OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RE.
SERVES.
All The troop we shall lose by the concession
TO the Penns, lyania Reserves are two thousand and
two rs OF these will not march cut of the Army for
six weeks.
THE NEVADA CONSTITUTIONAL ELECTION.
\ bill passed the Senate to-day changing the
Nevada constitutional election from the second Tues.
day Of October to the fIsi wednesday Of September
No COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE FRONT.
All passenger trains and passes to aud from
tho front have been stopped. .pbilanthropisis and
sight SEEKS will lose their journeys here.
WHY CONGRESS ADJOURNED OVER TONIGHT
The House voted not TO hold session this
evening IL was dccoTous, indeed an .rrcpres4Il'
waiting upon the great movement of the Amy. The
nation hangs Oh Grants march.
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ts-sr-.ss-S=xxrrr lznrsxcs

The report Of The Committee sent 20 examine
into the Fort Pillow massacre was submitted TO
Congress yesterday, and is published in other
columns. We have only space this morning 10
say that it more than confirms the previous ac-
count, Of the Rebel atrocities.