The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-01
TIE MCCLELLAN MINUTE MEN.

Official Letters Denyins Coansction
With the Northwestern Consptracs-
Principles OF the Minute Men OF New
York and Their Objects, sc.
Fellow We give two letters signed by officers OF the
organizations In this State which the officials OF Mr. Lin
colo have endeavored 10 conuee with the yalandgbam
plot In the Northwest. They give fiat and complete
denial 10 any such connection and plainly the OBJ
ec.s and purposes OF the Organization be entirely diff
fefent The exposure from the West al comes through
the bands OF active Lincoln and those labong for
his election They recognize that Mcclellan ia so popular
with the people as TO render his success certain nom
mated ard therefore while exposing the dougs OF vsan
dgham aud his political and despe ADDE'S they
twist and turn every item to connect Mcclellan with IT,
But this dodge Is too barefaced and as the tcians
say, $50 far fetched that IL won't hold water" Old
Abe's followers win have to try before they
accomplish that point But hear the letters from the
| Mcclellan Minute Men They speak for themselves-
| MIcLsLLAN MINUTE MEN.
|
Some would be osca holder or seeker hsving disco.
we're. mares nest out Vest organized for tho purpose
OF founding Northwestern confederacy aud having
nected the name OF the Mcclellan Minute Men in the
State OF New YORK with the movement, beg leave,
deliberate iaschood originated SIMPLY for the purpose
OF njurng the of the only standard bearer LETT
united true they are to be found in every State
county city, town and village throughout our country
lney are IN the army and the navy, cheer his
Whenever they bear Can the other side boast OF the
same hcnors tor their lcadersY
have the honor or holding position in the Mcclellan
Minute Men, and have never heard single sentence OF
dsoyalty TO the government expressed either by rank
or fe. Unlike the Loyal Leagues hold oIen meet
| ings we are not ashamed OF our cause, we
boast o. no such connections as king shoddy, we
have no members 10 prison for taking other
peoples property have no relatives disgrace or
Fort Lafayette for but freemen Who knowing
ebts dare to speak them they win vote as free
men Tor the man Of their choice in November and the
tln IN in
the party they do 1t by nominating old hack.
We, who believe in the Union ana the constitution, in
the RIG hts New York to make her laws without asking
permission Of Massachusetts, Bay the right OF freedom OF
the press and speech-we who embrace 10 our ranks
single dcscet dent OF the SINNERS and Cowboys Of
'76we wa vote for the hero OF Antietam, and OF Nal
vern Hill
Gentlemen, as other gentlemen West require lit.
tie knowledge, SUPPOSE you report few OF our meetings
IN full y. NJ COLLINS, Secretary
The following is from another society Of Minute Men,
who also Indignantly deny all connection with the plot
TO THE EDITOR OF THE Herald.
New YORK, July 81. 1854.
In your issue OF the Goth inst appears leng article
purporiDg 20 be expose of organization styled
sanute Men, mentioning among other things that
The principles OF such organization varied suit the
popular mind OF the different Staes-thus 10 the South
advocating an ultra secesh doctrine while at the North
and particularly in this State, they strongly
vigorous prosecution OF the war their real object being
the overthrow OF our government.
have yentured to encroach upon your vsuab bic
nawnted thereto by the following reas 'DsThcre is an
- DIR In this city called The Minute Men Of New York."
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Is Grand Commander In its only Is 1t similar the
one spoken OF in your columns. Our Order has for
maxim is the somewhat eaete though always good one,
Me sures, not men," We are open in principles,
nor are we Loyal Isaguers "No concessions TO trail
tors in arms" while srenuously advocate speedy
return to the blessings OF peace at the first moment IL
may be made clear that such peace be had without
surren1cring any OF the rights outraged at Sumter We
have connection with any Order beyond the limits
this state, and thus far influence has only been felt
At the local elections.
AS OF justice body Of counted by thou.
sands loyal brave and earnest in their devotion to the
Union Of these States be kind enough 10 publish this
their protest against any assumption that they
neCted with traitors, either az home or abroad
FERRIS CUSHING, Grand Register
Police Intelligence.
Row IN A LAGER BEER SALooS-0sE MAN KILLED IN
An ArrExPr TO RESCUE PRIsoNER-A disorderly crowd
assembled last evening in lager beer saloon in Tenth
avenue, Twenty seventh street, whore quarrel
sued between them One Of the party, named John MUIR
ray assaulted woman and officers Herman and Rinn Of
the Sixteenth precinct, ATTEMPTED to arrest him. They
were Immediately set upon by the crowd who beat them
with sticks and stone but the officers stood their ground
and gave the alarm rap, at tie time using their
clubs freely heads Of the assaants jew Murray
Michael Owens, John Owens and Terrence 'Eearnoo
sailed on, AGAIN and we're met bv the crowd on nv
man named Michael Crane They were again allied in
the vicinity Of Twenty sixth street, and knoc down
and terribly beaten Finding mild measures usec they
drew their revovers and fired at the crowd, nding
Crane, who fell to the ground He seized Oy the
police. together with another man, named John lawler
Crane ed his way the station house. Immediately
upon the shooting the crowd dispersed evidently cured
by the sudden and energetic action Of the officers An
nq est will be held In the case to-day.
CHARGE OF Observation-Disclosures Lane, boy only sew.
enteen years Of age arrested by officer Fawcett OF
the Eighteenth precinct charged with breaking into the
dwelling house Of Mr. Edwin j. Godkin 81 East Nine
teeth street, drrng the absence Of The family in the
country, aid stealing tberercm clothing and ewery to
l..o r~oAn thA attnoi In he
walk aud descending the coal hole easily gained
all Of the premises Most OF the stolen property
recovered and Justice Dodge committed the prisoner
for trial, 10 default OF 81 900 bail lie pleaded guilty to
the charge.
ArrExpr TO PASS CoUSrrrrrrr hoxEr-willam II
Walker. native Of England 6y years Of called at
the office OF the American Telegraph Company las Broad
way, saturday evening, and in payment for message
which he sent 20 Washington rendered 10 Mr.. Albert s.
Howe. the operator. counterfeit five dollar bill the
Merchants and Mechanics Bank OF Troy. Mr.. Howe.
ofcer 6yckmau Of Eighth precinct and had Walker
arrested On searching the prisoner several Of the
explanation no SAID he thought the bills were good.
justice Dodge committed Walker for trial, in default Of
$500 bail
DESPERATE AryaAr BETWEEN Two GE.xAxs-os. or
THEM suPposKD Fatally IxJuRED.-rwo Germans,
named Christian Emblns and Goeib Boains, met In the
lager besr saloon corner OF Eleventh avenue Forty
second street. Saturday night while there be.
came involved in quarrel Before II was Boaling
seized heavy glass goblet with which he struck bis
tsgonst the neck, scvering artery and INJECTING
other injuries, which II Is feared may prove fatal. En-
bling was attended by surgeon and subsequently con-
veyed TO ST. Lukes hospital where the attending ply.
stefan has serious doubts OF his recovery Boaling fed
Immediately upon committing the deed, but Captain
Slot, OF the twenty secood precinct sent officers in
search OF fugitive Olcer Whitman eventually
found Boalng in Forty first street Tenth avenue,
where be had hid himself away The prisoner WIS taken
before Justice Connolly and committed 70 await the
suit OF Emblings injuries.
Corsncr's Inquests.