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Year: 1861

LORD Lyons ON THE BLoCKADE.-Th fol-
lowing is an extract from a letter by Lord
Lyons to the British Consul of Mobile, dated
May sth:


The best advice you can give British ships
ia to get off as fast as possible without serious
inconvenience After the effective blockade
has been commenced they will he allowed if-
teen days to take their departure, but they
will not be allowed TO carry out any cargo.
or part of a cargo, taken on board after the
effective blockade was actually begun In
deed. according to the rules of blockade,
believe. they will be liable to confscaton for
attempting to go out with cargo shipped
nfter the commencement Of blockade. But
the effective blockade does not begin until
the Glockading squadron actually appears off
the port The Presidents proclamation is
only the declaration of an intention to block
ade.


Is THE REPUBLICAN Party A UNIT UPON TIE
UNION QuEsrIoN ?-The New York Tribune
when the secession movement first begun,
four months ago argued for the right Of Sc
cession, contending thus;


1--WE have repeatedly asked those who dis
sent from our view of this matter to tell us
frankly whether they do or do not assent TO
Mr. Jefferson's statement in the Declaration
of Independence, that governments derive
their just powers from the consent of the
governed: and that whenever any form of
government becomes destructive to these
ends it is the right of the people to alter or
abolish it, and to institute a new government.
&c, dc. We do heartily accept this doc
trine, believing it intrinsically sound, beneti =
cent and one that universally accepted, is
calculated to prevent the shedding of seas of
human blood. And. if it justified the seces-
sion from the British Empire of three millions
of colonists IN l776, we do not see why it
woaId not justify the secession of five nil
lions of Southerners from the Federal Union
in 1861"


The Tribune has many admirers in this
state, who would be very indignant if told
that Republicans are not all sound on the
Union question. 1t affords us pleasure TO be
able to say that the Tribune no longer iusti-
fies the rebellion; but, like some of those
Northern Breckenridge journals which were
once "fshy," now endorses the vigorous
efforts Of the Administration for preserving
the Union.
Year: 1861

Previous to the nomination for Lieutenant
Governor, the various candidates briefly ad-
dressed the Convention.


Mr. Irwin said he felt proud in being placed
in nomination for an office which he had
sought. lie indorsed the platform and the
nomination of John Conness, aad whether he
received the nomination or not he would 90
through the State, wherever he could extend
any influence, and work for the entire ticket


Applause When he was eighteen years of
age he volunteered in defense of his country
and fought under the star spangled banner
when it did not possess the number of stars
it had now and whenever America needed a
soldier she would find one in him. Arplausel
II he received the nomination he would
treasure it as Il high gift, and whatever ener-
gy he had should be exerted for the success
OF the entire ticket. Applause


After receiving the nomination, (the same
having been made unanimous before the re-
suit of the ballot was declared)


Mr. Irwin said, to say that he felt nattered
was not half expressive Of the emotion he felt
They had placed in his hands a banner upon
which platform was inscribed for the sue
cess of which his best exertioes should be
used. He would go among the people, car
rying with him nothing but the platform, the
Constitution and the laws of the United
States, and their banner should be borne to
victory. IApplause. When they met again
in future Conventions he knew he would be
able to take his friends 10y the hand and tell
them that he had not proved recreant TO the
trust placed in his hands Applause lie
could speak for their nominee for Governor,
as he had served with him in sew eral Legisla-
lures, and he had always found him bold,
positive, and consistent man. Applause
Wherever he (AIr Conness,) went he would
tell the people the truth and nothing but the
truth. He (Mr Irwin would endeavor to
be with him or some of the candidates who
would be nominated, and canvass the State
from one end TO the other. lAnnlgusel
Year: 1861

The Twentieth Indiana regiment has certainly been In
position Of great danger, and far have yet
learned the members thereof have noby extrcated them
selves therefrom. 1t is reported that during the
night the regiment by adroit movement, passed the
rebels assembled to cut them of and joined the Ninth
gment Of New York Volunteers who had advanced from


atteras assist them their trouble Previous TO the
regiment going 10 Chcamacomico it was detailed for
duty along the line o railroad running from Baltimore TO
HARRISBURG but the heldq then stat oued at
Cockeysy lie Che departure therefrom sudden and
partially secret the mbeFs Of the regiment not knowing
At the time where their dcstEation was.


Qusrtermaser Hart lost his liberty previous occa
Year: 1861

Colonel Brown has not up - the present ssn par
tcuary noticed except in his own immc date locality
He is understood TO have been merchans she city Of
indianapolis and 10 haye time filled the position Of
Mayer of that municipality. or his brmcr military
knowledge we have information, buS by Hhe recent
piece of strategy he is apparently carac OF getting his
command and himself out Of difficulty when unfortu-
nase enough to be so Placed.
Year: 1861

The following general orders have been issued ny the
command ant Of the Seventh regiment National Guard in
relation to the coming fall parade and inspection also an
nouncing the names Of the officers elected to ill the places
Of those who have resigned to in the army al pre-
sent at the seat OF war
Year: 1861

~An lrishman having challenged a
gentleman to fight duel who did not =
tend to the appointment, accidentally n,t
him the same day, and accostcd him thus !:


Arrah my dear jewel. met you this
morning, but you did not come; but am
determined to meet you tomorrow morn
ing whether you Come or not.
Year: 1861

Fort pickens and battery Scott, were all playing
into Fort McRAe and its surrounding batteries.
We averaged one shell every three minutes, and
as the Richmond had more guns, though smaller,
and more than our number Of guns were being
served from Santa Rosa, there were about two
shells each minute being fred at this point.


About one o'clock firing commenced from o
masked battery which disclosed itself in the
woods along the shore, and about mile south
| of MoRae.


| At two o'clock shell from one of our guns
set fire to a frame house in the rear Of McRae,
and much of the time the fort had been enveloped
in cloud of smoke. Soon after this fire broke
out, their flag staff was shot away, and the
symbol of treachery came down by the run
Subsequently it was raised again.


After We had become we'll engaged in thu
fight we hardly thought of or had time TO looi
at Fort Pickens. Once in while would cas-
a glance that way, and could see the semicircl
Of batteries around her were keeping up con
slant explosion of shell over her loyal walls
while from out her side their came stead
stream of smoke, and could see that the shot
took good effect. We had already made tw
good holes in McRae, and Pickena had knocke
hole that horse and cart might enter in.
Year: 1861

In order 70 remove an ipjust imputatiOn oast
upon the motives Of the Hon. GEoRdn P. FISHER,
by recent article in contemporary, in refer
euco to his neglect to vote upon the several quss
tions that have thus far been before that body,
we state that Mr.. Fisher has been i'll for some
time past, and is still SO. lie passed through
this city on Wednesday, on his way home, in
consequence of his present physical inability TO
attend to his Congressional duties. We have no
Fears nor do his real friends in this county have
any apprehensions as to his irmness and decision
Of character When his health shall permit his
presence in the House again, he will be-as he
ever has been-on the side Of his whole country
and its honored flag; and in the ranks of what
ever party that stands most firmly to the Con
ssitutOn and the Union, will he be found, Hi
friends would not be satisfied to sec him allie


with any other.
Year: 1861

The late news from England is of an exciting
character. AS might have been expected, the
people of Great Britain became considerably ex-
asperated at the noble act of Com. Wilkes; and
while in that state, said many things which they
will feel ashamed of when they come back again
to moments of reflection. Meanwhile, the British
press is fighting bloody and desperate war
with the Administration at Washington, for not
But English newspapers, like some of those in
America, bluster and fuss good DEAL aud raise
terrible excitements almost amounting to actual
war, but which mean nothing in the end. The
British government is, doubtless, reviewing the
case calmly aud with a due regard to the rights
of all parties; and although there is no disguis-
ing the fact that England does not feel very
friendly to the United States, we still believe
the advisers of Queen Victoria will not be so
foolish as to precipitate war on so fimsy
pretext.


We advise our people, therefore to keep calm
and cool A great deal of the stuff we read in
the papers is mere editorial bosh, without foun-
datiou in truth and designed for the purpose
of accomplishing purely sinister ends Let US
await the development of facts; and, while
hoping for the best, quietly but resOlutely nerve
ourselves to meet the worst, and do our duty ms
becomes free people battling in the cause of
liberty and humanity.
Year: 1861

CARE FOR OUR TRooPs--Those who 90 out
from us to fight the battles of our country, de-
sire large place in our sympatbies and prayers,
we trust they will not be forgotten. We are
glad to notice that the patriotic ladies in differ
cnt parts of the State, are making liberal con-
tributions for the health and comfort of those
who have gone, and are going, from us.


The reported prevalence Of the small pox in
the Rebel camps in Virginia suggests a measure
that should be Immediately adopted for the
protection of soldiers going from Vermont, and
elsewhere in the North. A general vaccination,
both Of such as have been yaccinated before,
and those who have not, should take place
at once. This the commanders of the posts
should decree, and the surgeons execute, as soon
as possible The seeds of this disease are al
ways lurking among us, and, once introduced,
the effects Of camp life would probably be to
render it vrulent and fatal.
Year: 1861

TIE Up RISING OF The PEopLE.-An ex.
change says;


There are worse things than war. De-
terioratiop and moral cowardice are worse
than death; and when it becomes necessary
to die for great truths and principles, how
sweet and how beautiful is the sacrifice /!
Let no one imagine that this is our day of
deepest darkness. Twenty millions of peo-
pie rising as one man, thrilled by one pulse,
swept by one spirit of self sacrifice, holding
right and justice to be dearer than life, and
that life for these may be and skalI be offered
up, will appear in history as the brightest
omen of the century. Civilization and free
government arc not to fail here, but to come
forth moro glorious and secure from trial.
This is the clear pointing from the finger of
God, and from this he strikes the awful hour
and summons men to their duty. Meanwhile
VIC hope that from all the affairs of religion
will be broathed the holiest selectcst infu-
ence into the cause of constitutional liberty
as the cause of God.
Year: 1861

GooD ADy1cE.-The Buffalo Advocate con-
tains some excellent advice to the American sol
dier. We copy the concluding paragraph:


'' American soldier, remember that you 60
forth on an errand involving principles most
dear to your own heart and to the hearts of your
countrymen. Strike down the foe of your
country and of civil freedom, not with feel
rG7o4o h % OF m n" oI Or the pos
BILE and permanent peace. Count not your life
dear unto yourself in this battle for the right,
but count your honor, your manliness, your gen
erosity, your good morals, as the property of
your country, and bring them back untarnished
from the din of strife; or if you fall, leave
them to give fragrance to your memory when
you are named by your kindred or your children
with fearful pride as the defender of your coun-
try. Gods blessing on the soldier of Freedom
Year: 1861

"A MERITED REBUKE.--An exchange says :


" Not many days ago young West Point
er was drilling a Massachusetts, company in
Washington, and was heard by the captain to
swear at them fearfully. The next day, when
the youngster came to perform his duty, the
captain took him aside and said to him, SUBJ
stantally, Look here, my friend; Iobseryed
yesterday that you used a great deal of pro-
fame language TO my soldiers. A good many
Of them are young men who are not used to
swearing, and their parents expect that | will
do what | can 10 preserve their morals pure.
don't swear myself and | won't have my
men sworn to by anybody The rebuke was
kindly taken, and the drill master swore no
moro. Men Of this class are not fighting
merely the abstract question of the right of
Of secession; Or merely to recover certain
forts. They are fighting a battle Of civil.
ization." ." +


We wish the example OF this Captain
might be followed by other officials in our
service. ..'.-
Year: 1861

A National Debt.


All are aware, that war is very expen-
sivc business. 1t cannot be prosecuted with
out great expense, whatever may be other
results connected with the conflict. We
heard man who las heretofore been very
prominent jurist in our State, expressing a
desire that the present war might continue,
until it resulted in the formation Of an i'm
mense national debt similar to the one that
so greatly bIesses England at the present
time. If we arc to have national debt it is
obviously desirable that it should be owing to
our own citizens. In that Case, there would be
very strong reason why they should be In
terostel to uphold and sustain the govern
ment.


With this view of the subject we like a re-
cent suggestion of the Tribune. 1t is to
give the people a chance to make loans to the
government, in amounts comparatively small,
$50 that the masses can subscribe for and take
government stocks. Such plan would bring
out the reserved fund which is boarded in
small quantities in the hands Of the people,
supply the government with ample funds and
add to the strength of the ties that bind the
people to the government.


The writer proposes that I" AT each Gus
tom-House Tor Sub-Treasury) and Post Office
throughout the patriot States a list be forth
with opened for subscriptions to a Patriotic
Loan of One Hundred Millions Of Dollars,
bearing an annual interest Of ten per cent,
and redeemable after two years at the plea
sure Of the Government, Let TO deposit be
required until notice is given that the bids
are accepted, and then let arrangements be
made for an exchange of the certificates for
coin under such safeguards as will secure all
parties against fraud Or loss.


1t will serve as Currency in States where
the Banks are good fer nothing, and be a
welcome remittance to any point in payment
Of debts or in the purchase Of goods. If We
should ever need funds abroad, such certificate
would be eagerly caught up and boarded in


urope. .:., 's.
1t will be said that the rate of interest we
suggest is high but consider that, the moment
this treason is crushed the Government can
borrow any amount at five cent. land probably
negotiate its bonds at considerable premium
By borrowing now for the moment at ten per
cent interest, instead Of selling long six per
cents. at IS, it will save at least ten per
cents and every way improveits financial po-
sition. And we are confident there is not a
county-hard]y township-in the loyal
States that would not gladly produce some
money to exchange for such bonds; while in
the great cities, including Cincinnati, Chicago
st. Louis, and Pittsburgh they would be ia
ken by millions Of dollars. Hoards of coin
now utterly unsuspected would be unlocked,
aad rendered useful by such a Loan
Year: 1861

:, ~C All the regular telegraphic reports for the newspapers are made up by the New York associated press. No telegraphic operator or agent is permitted to make up such reports. The telegraph company has no agency what ever in the preparation of dispatches for the press, nor is it in any manner responsible for

 the character or truth of this kind of news. l
Year: 1861

WAaLSGIUSs MaFCH HI 1901.
Chief Justice Taney delivered opinion in the matter
Of the Commonwealth Of Kentucky against the Governor
OF Ohio Dennston, deciding II Of original u-
risdicton and In effect State against another and
therefore, tue court has jurisdiction under the consu
tiop. II is to compel the Governor Of Ohio by
mandamus, to Surrender fugitive from justice from
Kentucky.


The Court says that the demanding State has right to
have every such fugitive delivered up that the State Of
Ohio has right 70 enter into the question 10 whe
ther tho act Of which the fugitive stands accused
is criminal or not in Ohio, provided that
IL was q crime in Kentucky, and is the
duty Of the Governor Of Ohio TO deliver up
upon any proper proofs that the act charged crime
by the laws Of Kentucky that the act Of Congress Of
1893 determines what evidence is TO be submitted TO the
State Of Ohio; that the duty Of the Governor mnste
rial merely like that OF sheriff marshall and appeals
TO his good faith in the discharge Of constitutional duty
for the that Congress cannot impose any federal
duty the officers Of State and that where such off,
called upon by act Of Congress to perform
such duty he conces 70 be but good sense and good
faith their part TO DO And on these grounds the
mandamus Is refused.


The opinions in the Albany and New Jersey bridge
reserved for the next term, In December TO
which time the court adjourned.
Year: 1861

THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CABINET.


WASHINGTON, March IA, 1851.
As announced in todays Herald, the Cabinet met at
ten A. M and continued Ia session until P. NJ. The
utmost anxiety prevailed in political circles all day to
learn the result OF the deliberations but nothing trans
pred beyond the fact that the abandonment Of Fort Sum-
ter and the call Of extra session Of Congress- formed
the subjects OF protracted discussion. Az 1t s known,
however, that the members all went TO the meeting with
the convic.en that the evacuation inevitable
cessty II may be safely presumed that they determined
upon issuing the order TO withdraw Major Anderson and
his command.


The Cabinet again went into short session at five p
NJ, when some Territorial appointments were agreed
upon.


All that remains TO be done concerning Fort Sumter is
TO settle upon the mode of the evacuation and certain
other army and navy movements 10 be made at the same
time


Mr. Covode returned from New Hampshire to-day, and
had an interview with the President. Mr. c. explained
TO the President that the Northern people terribly
shocked when they first heard that the intention
Of the administration to the troops from Fort
Sumter but that when the explanation was made In the
HERALD that their removal q military necessity,
they yielded to the common sense view Of the matter.
The President expressed his regret that such state Of
things existed but expressed his Arm determination To
meet and dispose Of them to the best advantage of
country that he could and expressed his opinion that
when the people become acquainted with all the facts
attending the necessity to order Major Andersons com
mand from Fort Sumter they would place the respons
bity where belonged He entertained no fsar in tha
direction.


Among business under consideration in the Cabine
to-day has been the organization OF the Territories
There is difference OF opinion among the Ministers
about the modu operondi Of making the appointments
, tha n
Judges shall be.


The President has severely worked for the last
few days and night looks severely jaded Unless he
limits bis receptions to ONCE seekers who seem to have
no mercy upon him. to certain hours each day. and com
pcs each man conhne himself to simple statement Of
his cascf he not gentleman enough 10 do SO without
being requested-Mr. Lincoln win break down under the
pressure made upon him. as General Taylor did before
him
Year: 1861




We have received information from Pensacola Of the
9Th ns which states that the Confederate state troops
were concentrating there Ia large numbers preparatory
10 laying close siege 10 Fort Pckens The families are
flying into the country, and preparations being made
for q severe conflict. The men at work night and
day putting the batteries In perfect order bas are ben
cast in the Navy Yard and communication with the yes
sells outside to be cut of lately Several fani.
lies have already moved OF to Mobile New Orleans and
other places The United States "tub wyando, which has
been from time TO time furnished with coal and water
from the Navy Yard-aways coming In under flag Of
trucehas been notified by the commander Of the oonfe
rate troops that this privilege would have TO be dis
continued.


very spicy correspondence was carried on between
Captain Bergman, Of the wyandot and Captain oara,
stationed at Fort McRea The wyandot was 10 the baot
direct steaming quite close TO the fort Cap
tain OHara him forthwith, apprsiDg nun OF tho
dangerous navigation Of that locality to which Berry
man replied and O'fIara sent pert reply, which laid
e,f inst. when the authorities told him that oven the
channel was no longer safe for his craft unless carried
several new masked batteries have just been com.
pleted which the troops are placing eight and ten
inch Coluinbads These works command every point OF
the entrance the Pensacola habor besides having an
ppobefructed range Of re upon Fort Pickens In few
DAYS there will be at east dozen different batteries
including those OF Fort McRea and Barrancs ready TO
open FIRE on Fort Pickens Five hundred barrels OF pow
der arrived Pensacola short time ago. and put in
In sand battery A. situated south OF Fort McRea there
are two eight inch Coumbisds In battery and ready for
action
Year: 1861




II mistake to suppose that the evacuation Of Fort
Sumter by the administration is intended a peace
measure They abandon this fort because they
hold it. The suppostion Is that they win abandon
oil the forts in the seeding States They will do nothing
Of the kind They w II they have not already done 80
adopt rigid and determined policy towards the Confe
derate States, that must inevitably result in war
Senator Of the United states, who is the Pres
dent, Ia my authority for this statement.


Governor hicks has had interview today with
the president and General Scott TO urge the
sty OF withdrawing tho troops from Fort Sumter Gen.
scott declares II to be military necessity TO Withdraw
them and the President regrets that be vial be com
peiicd by the necessity to do no.


II s denied la administration circles that any unusual
naval display intended TO be made in the Southern
ters The vessels at the New York naval station are u
10 sad to be placed readiness for transport service
upwards Of 500 troops being Texas awaiting
yeyapce uorthward