New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-01
street, where tho funeral services hold The few
surviving comrades Of the old man attended On the sol
euu occasion. ... ..


and that those familiar with the duties Of Government and
competent from experience to administer its powers ought
displaced by those who lack the experience the energy to
bring tho rebellion to speedy close therefore be
b. the baltimore Convention Of Abraham Lincoln Illinois
for President and Andrew Johnson Of Tennessee for Vice
President the United States believing that their tried hdel
y to the cause Of tte Union IN the past the best guaranty
OF their devotion to 1t. perpesity in The future
Rssored That pledge ourselves TO every legitimate
and honorable e1erou to their reelection believing
their defeat at the ensuing election would be one oil the
seversst blows dealt at the integrity Of the nation
After some pertinent remarks from the Chairman and
from Mr. james Bell Of Connecticut II was resolved
upon motion that grand mass meeting OF the war
Democracy be held at the Cooper Institute in July
Central Committee Of % composed Of one from each
ward, was. upon motion appointed to attend 70 inc
organization OF War Democratic Clubs In their re-
srective wards.
| Messrs Thompson, Vim. Jones and VIM. Tooker
were announced a Financial Committee. . ,
The meeting then adjourned subject to the coll OF the
chair.
THE TWELFTH REGIMENT MASSACHUSETTS
voLUsTEERs-Of all the receptions given in this city
10 returning regiments. more especially to those OF
other States surpaa the one given yesterday
to the 10Th Massachusetts, Regiment OF Volunteers.
Their reception not brilliant or the turnout as
great az many Of the Ncw.Yo regiments, but the
honor paid to them by veteran regiment receiving
another he's never occurred before since the On
their nrri, u yesterday morning from Washington the
9th Regiment N y. 8 NJ whose deeds are familiar 10
our readers. met aud escorted them up broadway to
their armory where bountiful repast awaited them
The 9th belonged Ia the same brigade with the l2th
fighting side by side in numerous battles and the
soldiers Of tho Bay State seemed extremely pleased
when they again met their old comrades. Al tie con-
cusOn of the repast the officers OF bO.h regiments pro
ceeded 10 Central Park in carriages and were profuse
in their praises Of the magnificent prospects there GA
their return the l2th Regiment escorted by the yth
proceeded 81 the New Haven II. X. Depot, and en-
barked in tho O'Clock train for Boston "A slight
sketch o, Tue setscss ., u ga'aIt ass has ne
! tive State for the seat Of war on the 2bth OF
June. 1861. numbering ,0i0 men, under the command
OF Col Fletcher Webster. Since that time they have
lost men ia over twenty battles and skimshcs, s
in Virginia. Cedar Mountain the 1Ist regular en-
gagement which they participated In, followed BY the
battles Of the secopd Bull Run, ChaRtilly South Noun
tain. Antietam Fredericksburg Chaneclorsyil!e Get
tsburg and the conf ct for the capture Of Rich
| mond. At the hattie Of Bull Run. the lamented Col.
Webster lost his life. He was succeeded by Col Bates
the present commander. Their loss while In service
has been zoo men. At Antietam their loss was
zl3; ut Fredericksburg. 1856 at Geiysburg los men;
in the recent battles their boss has been ITO musReS
FIVE officers killed two wounded, and one taken prs
When they loft the army they were attached 70
the 20 brigade Col Bates commanding 2d division 'h
brigade. commanded by the colonel OF tho l2th that
army obtained their position on the North Anna
by Gen Crawford in command Of the Cd division for
their bravery and boldnes in holding the bridge over
the swamp against Iiilrs Rebel Army Corps unit the
arrival OF Wilson's Cavalry ON their arrival IN Bos.
ton tb.y will no doubt Weet W h grand welcome IN
recognition of their valJN The following Is q list Of
the officers who return with the regiment;
Colonel James l.. Bates Lieutenant Colonel Benl,n'in y
coosi Captain ard Aeins Adlisn,, Charles C. WshIrni
ouUternAs'sr George T. Money surscon w. H. w.
win HsIel FIsneis r. Pratt, add Jonathan Il. "hnorej
Les,onsnts Royal NJ Mason. Cornelius Baeheder, Edward
Lewis, aud rank A. Lancaster.
ARREST OF AN ALLEGED MURDERER. Charles
Van zann was arrested Yesterday By the Eighth Pre-
eigci Police GA charge ofshoong Hugh McCrau in the
Monte Christie saloon in Broome street the
Of Mercer in JanuaIy. 1868 The deceased. in compa-
ny with a number Of friends became engaged in q fight
Ia the saloon one evening nni badly beaten Pc.
turning few nights nfterward with crowd OF roGchs,
he commenced another row. The lights were pat out
and an indscriminate fight ensued IN the darkness.
Pistols were fined BY both partiea and in the melee Me-
Gran received wounds from which he died n few DAYS
afierwsrd In the Eew.York Hospital. An inquest was
bearing the could be elected. IL Is now stated
that former friend Of Van Iann's, who j. well ao-
qnainted with the facts in the case, has made fll
statement OF the Affair." The prisoner detained in
the Station House 10 await an examination 10y Justice
Dodge. Two or three witnesses ofthe shooting will be
examined.
HEALTH AssocIATroS.-The meeting Of this
Association. at Metropolitan Hall. "wednesday
evening, occupied by lectures from DR.. Hurburt,
Mrs. Roberts OF Niagara County Mrs. Strobridge and
Mrs Harmer At 10 O'Clock Thursday morning the
Convention resumed the consideration OF the sixth
resolution and adopted several additional ones upon
the means to be taken to employ agents and lecturers
instructing them 10 establish auxiliary associations
Distribute books, tracts &C.. indofsng The HrrId If
Hdlh as their organ, denouncing the use OF alcoholic
medication whether rs beverage OF medicine, and
rendering thanks to DIR. Trail for his labor and zeal IN
the oauso These resolutions drew forth great deal Of
remark. but all adopted. The Convention then
went into @ committee Of the whole on the Dress Re
af fne M trna
filed by various speakers among them Drs. Miller. |
Strobr.dge Harmcr. Goodcll Woodbury.. and some /
Others each giving their views upOn the style Of dress
for females best calculated 10 promote health and
veuience. wien the Association adjourned fer even
iEs meeting at the same place aEd upon the same sub
jet.
ASSAULTED AND RoBBRD.-Early yesterday |
morning. Mary A. Butler. residing in Hudson avenue
between Nassau and Concord streets Brooklyn. le tho
residence OF relative in this ciy, end proceeded TO
the CatharDe street Ferry on her way home On her
arrival there she found that the boats had stopped run
ring for the night and requested William Long. who /
was standing near to show her tie way to the Fulton
Ferry Acceding to her request he took her some
distance In an opposite direction from the ferry and
while passing an entry.way, seized her, dragged her
struggle ne seized her hands. on the fingers Of which
we're two gold rings. which OF while in hs grasp
These he retained In her efforts to free herself she
also left her shawl III the possession OF the ruaD. Her
cries finally attracted the attention Of Officers Thomp
son and hcMurray 81 the Seventh Precinct who came
ana arrested Long. Justice Shsndlcy subsequently
committed him for examination. He IL known to the
police as q thief aad ruian Of the lowest description.
COMMITTED SUICIDE.-An inquest was yester
day held by Coroner Ranney the body OF Mr.. John
G. Morrison. IT.. lately residing at No. 81 West
Twenty second street. who committed suicide early on
Tuesday morning last by shooting himself through the
head. Deceased had been slightly derengod for some
days previous, but his family anticipated no trouble
On the previous evening he retired as usual. About
clock A. m the family startled by the report Of
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