The New York Herald Newspaper, August 17, 1861, Page 8

TARY MOVEMENTS IN NEW YORK. ABRANGEMENTS FOR COLONEL FARNHAMS FUNERAL, Tho obsequies of the late Colonel Noab 1, Fysuham, ‘commander of the First regiment of Fire Zouw'yes, who died at Washington on the 14th inst., from typlioid fever, the reswit of a wound which he received/at the battle of Bull run, will take place at ten o'clock, this (Saturday) morning, from the residence of his famity, No. 123 West Thirey-cighth street, Colonel Farnham was a member of We Seventh regiment, and out of respect for his memory: thay will turn ont to csoort the remains. ‘The folowing Ppecial order has been issued by Cetonal Lefferts SIRCIAT. ORDER NO. SevEvTH Reownnr, Angust 16, 1361, Yn compliance with wrangemants made With Uke family of tho Mie Col m, the officers et this regimet from yespoct to his memory @S a faithful associate draw soldie semble at headquarters in fatigue mn promptly at hall-past eight Saturday, 17t& inst., toattend the removal 1s from his lute residence, No 123 West Thir- Tho members gf the regiment are in neat tka church worner of Fifth avenue wa Thirty Afth street, in citizen's dress, crape on the WR arm, dt ten o'etock. By orde rof ARSHAUL LEFFERTS, Colom] Commanding Seventh regiment, | 3.11 Dimesray, AMjotant. A meeting of the officers of the Fire Department andthe Wire Zeraves was tield yesterday ofternoon at Delateur’s, in Wall street, When the following was announced @s an “epoort toattend the funeral this morning:— “ Chief Engineer Decker. ‘Mthe Presidentand Assistant Engincers of the Department. Presidents of the Board of rustees and Fire Commis- ‘sionors. “Commissioned OMicers of tho First regiment of Fire Lowirves. Oficers'atid Committee of Wagine Company 42, of which deceased was formerly a member, Officers of ‘the Seventh regiment. Becond company of the National Gaerd, Civic deputations. It is Widly that thevofficers aud membeTsof Hook and YadderCompany No.1, of which the deceased Colonel was foreman, will abso join the excort, Ther scort Are toxssemble at the late residence of the @ecvarod, No. 123 West Thirty-seventh street morning, at a quarter past nine o'clock , towccompan: dodo Christ church, Fifth avenue, where the obsequtes © take place at ten o'clock, The remains will then be to ‘the raitroad depot, in Twenty uth street and Fourth avenne, in time t proceed to New Haven by the quarter past twelve o'clock tram. ‘Councilman Brandon bas been invested with full power to unite with the trustees in matters reistivo to the dbse quies and to sede the expenses, ec. The bady of Co!, Farnham arrived from Washington “ata late hour yesterday evening, aud was quietly con- ‘Woyed to theresidence of his family. * MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ENGINEDRS AND FOREMEN OF THE NEW YORK FIRE DEPARTMEWT—RESOLUTIONS ‘UPON THE DEATH OF COL. NOAM L. FARNHAM. The above Board held a special meetag last evening a. > Firemen’s Hall—Chief Engineer John Decker in the chair- “In the abrence of the Secretary, Wan. R. Chambers, fore. man of Hose Company No. 22, was selected Secretary prot Mr. \Decxen stated that the object of the meeting was te take some action respecting the death of their late as “@psociate and Assistant Engineer, Nosh L. Faraham. He ‘mado a very touching eulogy upon the life of the deceased, vend alluded to the high regard that was manifested to ‘wards him as amember of the department. J. D. Costa, foreman of Engine Company No. 42; @ffered the following resolutions, which were adopted :— Whereas, We have been officially informed of the death of our late ox-Assistant Engineer, Noah L. Farnham, for y years intimately connected with the New York Department, with great credit to himself and hongr %@ the department; and whereas, from his character a3 ®man,a fireman, a soldier or a citizen, his momory de- gands at our hands the merited tribute of an expression espect and esteem; therefore be it Resolved, ‘That the gratitute of the whole department 4s due to Colonel Farnham for his disinterested zeal and ‘unwearied exertions to maintain ils efficiency and disci- Hine, and that we unitedly bear testimony to the unsul- fod’ character, the exalted integrity and upright bearing that characterized his whole carcer as a fuillow member. Resolved, That in the early death of Colonel Noah L. Farnham, the public service bas lost one of its most val- Mant officers, the Fre Department one of its most able Papporters and the community one of its most estimable Oitizens: one- who promptly Tesponded to his country’s se) and upon the altar of patriotism laid down all that he id most dear, and finally his life, ved.-That we repel with indignation the slanderous assault made upon Colonel Farnham and his fully believing that the truth will place both beyon yon of malignant jealousy, and preserve their repuiation for valor untarnished. Resolved, That we tender to the family and large circle of friends of the deceased our heartfelt sympathy, tem- red, however, with the consolation that he nobiy did i# duty unio the end, and only reached the pinnacle of his fame by sacrificing his life in a glorious cause. MEETING OF THE GERMAN CITIZENS. A CONSOLIDATION OF THE GERMAN REGIMENTS FRO- POSED, Pursuant to a call in the German papers, a meeting composed of civilians and military men took piace at the Cooper Iustitute yesterday, to take measures in regard to Fecruiting for the German volunteer regiments in this city. There were nearly two hundred persons present, fueluding somo fifty officers of the German regiments ‘Tho meeting waa called to order by Mr. Kopp, who, iu ex. planation ofthe object of the meeting, said that it was for the purpose of devising means to do away with the Present ‘em of recruiting volunteers. Recruiting had ‘Deen commencad for no less than twelve teer regiments in this city with no prospect that any of them would ever be completed. On motion, Mr. Manchot was called upon to preside, and Mr, Scheucrman to act as Secret Mr. Korr submitted the following:—That a committce of five civilians and four-military men be appointed to take charge of the HBapguanre: Jerman yolun- | recruiting, in co-operation with tho | sore uge to their families than if the officers, especially with the colonels, who have becn | authorized by the Secretary of War to organize regi- ments; and that al! applicants of officers for appointment shall be examined and acted upon by this committee. The principai object of the committee is to be the forma tion of companies, and regiments of the companies thus formed as soon us ten companies have been completed; also to form consolidated regiments of the companies now forming the nucleons of incomplete regiments. When a Fegiment is complete the company officers are to be presented by the commitiee, with a list, from which the field and stai! officers may be se- lected. A similar course is to be pursued with Fegurd to the formation of companies. When @ company js complete in numbers the company officers are to be selected from a list of officers, which has been endorsed by the Recruiting Committee. Mr. Kopp, the mover for the adoption of this plan, argued that by this mode two points would be gained; first, a rapid and unde. layed organization of all the German regiments that can be raised; see md, the appointment of capable officers to command the troops, as well as to furnish the best officers ‘with suitable positions. Mr. Mayen doubted very much that the ofcers having in charge the organization of the various regiments ‘would submit to it, ‘ Mr. Korp replied that all oMcers would have the same ~chance, and that no efficient officer coula be fairly opposed, wo this plan. y Messrs. MICHAELIS at.'| Kock taade some further sugges tions on the sunject. The latter thought it best that the matter be submitted to ‘the officers of the various regi ‘ents in formation, and that therefore a committee of five ‘be appointe | to confer with all the colonels, in order to sent to them the views of the German citize 4 vi that the plan suggested t nid only © co-operation of the officers of the fused to co-operate on t} ground eived their commissions, then other 6 would have to be taken on the part of the Ger. ns of New York to secure the organization of pan volunteers On a solid and firm basi: \ com ,48 proposed, was therefore appointed, vouaposed of Messrs. G. W. Travers, President; M Pinner, § fy; F. Schwedler, A. Pfantz and W. Mayer. It was derided that another meeting should be held in afew Gays. In the meantin, the committee were in- wtructed to confer with the culonels and offeers of the ya- Zions regiments 1 the course of formation, and to report ting | THE TRA HARRIS CAVALRY. | &aptain Larnerd, of the United states Army, mustered Captain Green’s company into this ‘ire were seventy-nine men, inclu eir uniforms to-day Thomas Burn and Henry Wileon Second Lieutenant. Lieute erved in the Crimea, and was wounded nine tinos erved four y the tkne lerly Sergeant in the drag ~ in the Unit. *! rmy,. te was in Texus, aud afterwards fired 1 at Harper's Ferry to’ prevent it tron of the rebels. Lieutenant Wilson sh dragoons, and was in the cele ryed i the Royal brated « ‘barge at k STOR BRIGADE. y ©, returns to Washing- THR, 9 REGIMENT, EX¢ Captains Thadwick, of Comp: to join bis regiment. He wishes to take Noung men to fill his company to 104 men. ing M0 go into immediate gervice, and join this giment, may '#Pply at his office, No. 600 Rroudway. Al friends of the regiment wishing to rend leitys to ti regiment may le We them at his office before twa o'clo and he willforwa 4 the same and deliver Liou, THIR V IRISH REGIMENT. ‘This regiment ig Progressing at a rate that is highly tisfactory to all t. members. On Monday, b's company will be mustered into the Ur oat Camp Carrig, WM, Staten Island. Recrui hoes have heen opened at tho City Hall Q street, Brooklyn. The tre, urer acknowledges the re of the Tollow bscripti, 8 9 aid of the reginent W. ©. Langley & Co. James O'Neil, antic we R. C, Enright... Tames Monneg! P. D. Kell i bert Gamb! T. Lynch. KA ‘ouroy, Brool James MeDonovgh: ; ag LINCOUN CAVALRY, ‘This regiment, Colowel A. T, MoReynolds, received their uniforms a day og two since, after fout works’ unacconnt able delay, and the drooping spirits of the men were much revived therehy, The regiment is encemped at Bellevue Gartlen, fost of Fightieth street, East river, with the exception of three companies of Germans who are at Elm Park. Of these latter companies every man has been im active Service in Europe, having served one or moro terms in to various kuropean armics, Anew compar making fyarteen in all—js now being recruited by Captain ‘Otto, whyo formerly ‘commission for many years in the Pryseiin army, ané who has also served in the Ameri- canavmy. His company is already about half full, his men being quartered at Elm Park. Recruiting offices have bees opened at Held’s Hotel, tm the Bowery; at the fent,"in the City Pall Park, and algo at Elm Park. Two buglers, two farriers and blackstaiths and asaddier are wanted, BERDAN'S SHARPSHOOTERS. Sergeant Mejor J. Smith Brown and Lieutenant John ‘Wilson wili be in Penn Yan, ¥ates county, N. ¥., on Mon- day, the 26th inst., and remain ono week, for the purpose ¢f examining all applicants for admission Into Colonel H. Berdan's regiment of sharpshooters. A rifle will be fur- nished, THE SEVENTY-FIRST REGIMENT. ‘The members of Company B, Seventy-first regiment, and those enlisted as recruits, are requested to meet at the armory, on Monday evening, 19th inst., a& business im- portant 'to all will be transa A NEW ARMY CONVENIENCE. ‘We were on Wednesday shown a new camp ehest for the use of tho officers of our army that far exceeds anything ofthe kind we have yet seen, and which bids fair to ‘become a general favorite, ag well.asa necessity to every well regulated camp. It ig oweof those things that the exigency of the moment brings irtto existenee, and which needs only to be seen to be appreciated. Mr. George Parr, of Buffalo, is the inven@r ‘end manufacturer. The sizeof the chest is thirty-one inékes long, fourtecn wide and nearly ten deep. It is so constructed that when opened it forms a table large enought to seat four persons: comfortably. The chest is mete of very hard wood, and is strongly dovetailed together znd amply supplied with locks and hinge Its comtent® are equally varied and useful, consisting of three cams) stools, pans, pots, ket- tles, apparatus for covking, kniv forks, dishes, and in fact everything that three persons would need in camp. ” ‘© are over fifty separate articles in the chest,and the wonder is how se many things can be gatelystowed away in so small e space, the whole box and «contents weighing less than forty pounds. Mr. Parr has received letters of recom- mendation from President Lincoln, Ex-President Fillmore, Quartermaster General Meigs, Brixadier General Mansfeld and many other military:notables, The chest will be on exhibition at the store of ‘Messrs, Ball, Black & Co,, in Broadway, where it may ‘be seen during the day. The chest has been found of such use that General.Wool has ordered one to be made for him that will afford ac- commodation for twelve ‘persons, everything in it to be, of course, of a superior quality. THE UNION DEFENCE COMMITTEE. Gentlemen of the Union Defence Committee this is no time to trifle with the tempor of the public. Tt is more than two weeks since you called for a statement of regi- ments recruiting in this city, and intimated that you would give them assistance in perfecting their organiza- tions, and yet you have not made the frst move towards fulfilling your promise. We believe the cause to be that most of the members are airing themselves at our fashiona- ble watering places, and consider pleasure of more import- ance than saving the Union. When meetings for important business are called a quorum is not to be had, aud an ad - Jjournment is the result, In two instances, where it was of importance that a quorum be present, only one mem- ber made his appearance, and that one—Mr. A. T. Stew- art—probably the busiest man in the city. It will not do, gentlemen, to keep people dancing attendance upon you in this manner. You elected yourselves to discharge a sa- cred trust, and unless yon do it properly the public will hold you to a severe responsibility. Resign the trust if yon are unable to discharge it; but there must be no trifling, no seeking shelter behind names, no airing of respectability while troops are needed to put down this rebellion. THANKS TO COMMANDER CRAVEN, New Yous, August 7, 1861. Commander T. A. M. Craven, U. S. steamer Crusader:— Dean Si:—Having arrived at this port in safety, we take the earliest opportunity of expressing to you our Most sincere thanks for your kind and gentlemanly treat- ment during tho trying period of our detention at the port of Cienfuegos after our capture by the privateer Sumter. Before your arrival at that port in the steamer Crusader, our situation may be imagined but can hardly be realized by any who have not been placed under similar circum. stances, but, from the hour of your arrival there, our prospects brightened. Your first friendly greeting and words of oncouragement we shall never forget. Your prompt and decided action we think in a great measure caused the release of our vessels; aud your warm interest and care for our protection from privateers, during the time of your convoy, will never be elfuced from our With our kindest regards and most sincere wishes fer your future success and happiness, we remain, dear sir, your obedient servants, J. H. SHOPPY, Master brig Machias, VEN, Master brig Ben. Dunning, RDSON, Master brig Naiad. VOLUNTEERS’ FAMILIES SUFFERING, 10 THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD, AvGust 16, 1861 Twish through the columns ef your paper to call the attention of the public to the inefliciency of the Relief. Societics for’ the families of volunteers in New York, Many of the wives of men in my company bave applied for relief, presenting a certiflexte properly signed by all the officers of the company, and countersigned or ap. proved by the Colonel, that they had been mustered into by a United States mus tering officer. They wored that they could not get relief until the regiment had ett for Washington. vow, Mr. Editor. we all know that after being mustered into the service by a United States o they are of no were in Washington or Virginia, and the reiiet should be just as properly fur- nished the families then as after leaving the city. The families of those in my company who live in Brooklyn. have no trouble in getting relief, neither have those in ‘sey City,and why should these in New York? By placi this before the public you will much oblige yours, respectfully, S.N. ASPINWALL, Lieutenant, Company A, PL. @. ROM THE SOUTH. Lovisvirie, Ky., Angust 16, 1861. Tennessee passengers report that representative Nelson has been released, and that Parson Brownlow is still mn molested. The Louisville Journal says that men professing to be Unionists ship goods marked for Union men at Cairo and other places, which are put off at Smithland and Paducah, and then shipped up the Tennessee river for the railroad crossing there. The Richmond Inquirer says the pledges of rice, cot ton, money, grain, &e., cannot fall short of twenty or thirty millions of dollars, Memrnis, Tenn. Angust 16,1861. atehfs of the 16th say that Gen, MeCul fully confirmed. A fight occurred on miles south of Spriugfeld. The enemy took the rebel pickets prisoners, and sur prised the main y. A bloody and desperate encounter ensued, with great loss dn both sides. Five regiuents of M ame panic stricken, and were thrown in disorder, They ted General Price mote (wo ineffectual attempts to rally them. The Lovisix nia regiment gallatly suffered terribly. General Price Jed the Third and Fifth Arkansas regiments in a splendid {AV RICHA NEWS Little Rock a loch’s victory ‘aturday, eight rians be charge. | General McCulloch, in a letter dated 11th inst. says | The victory is ours, The battle lasted six anda hair | hours. Our logs is great. General Lyon is among the | dead. We took six pieces of arti from G | Siege!, destroyed his command, and took many prise i and syuall arm, € 0 Joss from two io four dred killed and wounded. 6 hans | al Siegel's forces wore pursued to Spri ,Whare it was thought we would attack lim. A eapte ght General Siegel, but he was xed. He was shot at, and lieved to be wounded was killed, The August 18 1861 n. MeCullech has sent {¢ on. Siegel’s com mand, about twenty miles from Springfleld. Gen. Hw metand ecaptored the whole federal force, and is now bringing it i New Onuwans, August. 16. 1861 Ab extra of (be Houston el porte fight on the 25th of ylon’s comtaud and (he Union troops at Fort Ki », resulting in the defeat of the latter, with thirty killed and wound ed, Two lieutenant tled. The Southerners t. The federals fe pursued, and the whole command taken prisove sumber. The mail H Tacson has been cleaned out by the Apaches and all hands killed. Sales of the wees, 42 bales; receipts, 60 bales, anme time last pe; dittoa 51,006 were un | + decreased receipts I 2. Cofter— Dags at 800; stock 1,800 bigs against 1,660. HON. CALEB. SMITH ON PUSLIC AFPATRS. Provinencr, August 16, 1861, | Hon. Caleb B. Smith, this evening, mate a most elo quent apeech on public affairs toa yast and eth. sigetic audience on Market equare, \ i | Tour’, $8 50. | | } | | NEW YORK HERALD, SAT THE MUTINY OF THE NEW YORK SEVENTY- NINTH, LETTER HOME FROM ONE OF THE MEMBERS. Wasuixctoy, Auguet 15, 1861. Dar Morinex—I suppose you haye been expecting a let- ter from mo for some time, butt expected to have been in New York before this, as the regiment was ordered home to elect a colonel and other officers, so many having beew Killed at the late battle, We wero all in the best of spirits, expecting to see our friendgcoon, when we found we were being dece! ‘They ordered an election of colonel, and then countermanded it, seeing Major MeLelland would be elected, aud appointed Colonel Stevens as colone! of our regiment, aud then ordered us into Sickles’ brigade. We have no officers, and we refused to recognise Colonel Ste- vena, we being State militia, and it being an infri on our rights to appoint a colonel. Major (Capta clay having resigned, we had no officers we could depend upon, so we laiddown our arms and refused to mar we are considered in a state of mutiny, ‘The matte be investigated, and T think we will be righted, Tam sorry it has happened, and it would be too bad if, after all we have done, the Seventy-ninth were to be disgraced, But we must hope for the best. kG. (Correspondence of the Philadelphia Press.) Wasmncron, August 15, 18@t. For the past day or two symtoms of disaffection have Ween manifested by the New York Seventy ninth Tegi- ment. You will recollect this as the Highlander arScotch regiment, recruited in New York city, and commended by the late jamented Colonel Camoron. “It was tha galy dis- tinetively Scotch regiment im the service, and exhibited its nationality by Wearing'e sort of bait plaid uniform. It is composed of excellent fighting material, ané on parade always presented a military aud rather picturesque ap- pearance, Notwithstanding it has been the recipient of many marks of attention, and always a favorite regiment with those in authority, its members have ‘been exceed. ingly intractable, andit was found very diffieult to pro- serve discipline among them. Colonel Cameron enforced ‘obedience, and although he was a strict disciplinarian, and exceedingly popular as an officer, he was frequently sonore by the exhibition of a disorderly and mutinous spirit. This last disturbanco was of a more serious nature, however, than which has yet taken place. I have heard anumber of statements in relation to it,and the most contradictorysand ridiculous stories told in extenua- tion of the breactof discipline. One alleges that the men do not wish to join the brigade of General Sickles, to which they had been assigned. Another story was that they did not want ex-Governor I. I. Stevens, of Oregon, as their Colonel, not because he was not considered a com- use he was not acitizen of New hat it was a New York militia regi- ment, and therefore should be permitted to go bome at the expiration of three months, even as the Sixty-ninth were permitted to go home, forgetting that while the Six- ty-ninth had enlisted for three months only, they had been enlisted and accepted for the war. Another story—and this was the one most generally be- lievel—was that immediately after the battle of Manas- fas they had been promised permission to return to New York to ‘‘see their wives and children,” and after reeruit- ing for a week or two to come back again to Washington, ‘That snch a promiso was given to the regiment seems to be probable, #8 snearly every soldier with whom I con- versed asserted that it had been made by the conmand- Livutenant Colonel Elliott, under the direction tary of War. I am informed on high au- » however, that the Secretary gave no such pro- and that if any of the officers so’ informed the men, they did it without his knowledge. Whatever the rewson may have been, it is very certaln that thore was a general spirit of disafiction among the troops, the to mutiny. They were encamped ian Hill, a rather attractive spot, in the su- ( Washington. I went out to the camp in the 'y, and found the men more like a mob of soldiers. Many of them were in- ted, having just been paid off,and those who had ik the most were the most turbulent and noisy. A large quantity of liquor had been surreptitiously intro- duced into the camp, and its use had gono far towards demoralizing the men. Some of the soldiers were sleep- ing near fences, under the influence of Hquor, and others wore gathered in squads, violently declaiming against the wrongs under which they supposed they were suffering. They hal been ordered ‘to march into Virginia in the morning, and had positively refused to obey. The gene- ral ery was that sooner than obey they would die; that they Would be shot, but not imposed upon; that’ they would have their rights or fight, and go on. Colonel Stevens had been with them during the day endeavoring to restore peace, but his exertions were of no avail. Gen. Sickles was also present for the same purpose. At one time a demonstration was made upon General Sickles, but he coolly rode through the muttneers, and, although’ un- armel, bis demeanor prevented them from assiulting him. Colonel Stevens was also threatened, Iam told, but no demonstration was actually made, A large part of the iment we disarmed by Gen. Sicklos, and the remainder, whom he considered trust- Worthy, were placed over ‘the encampment as a guard. No persuasion could induce the men to return to their duty, and it was found that nothing but the severest Measures would b: ny avail. Gen. McClellan directed Gen, Porter, t t Marshal, to seo that discipline wascnforees!, Porter ordered out the battalion of the ‘Third regular injantry, commanded by Maj. Geo. Sykes, ry, anda battery of some six or Ata ur o'clock the infantry formed York avenue, and proceeded up Fourteenth street, preceded by the artillery and cavalry, and ac- eompanied by Gen. Porter and his staf. ‘The mutineers were encamped on the side of a hill, ch was rather sparsely wooded. ‘The cavalry fret no on the ground, and one ef the companies med on the hill The infantry marched past, and were drawn up on the side of the bill,” the tine the base, and at an xtending ,to angle with the horsemen. the by Colonel Stevens to tha is ob the road 4 marched wp to mand was then given enty-ninth to fall in, and with some reluctance,” ‘The line was formed tho bottom of the hill, and the regiment th street, with colors flying and band play were so intoxicated th could net ob-y the orders, and they were left. on to be arrest regiment mare! the road in to’ ngh the 6 it. Somo were i Iry parsed, arms, were carrying sticks and infantry followed ith street, where the a8 given to halt. y hajted on a part of the street. sparsely end about the distance of g trom their cainpment, On the road meadows, soft, low and ip dered 1 Lwith the road din line at right across the road side. The mutinons regiment cted to form in line on the side of ie yoad was parallel with ¢ The regular battalion was then marched formed oy the other Side of the street, jinmediately opposite and ninth, wh. valry retired to a more distant 1 aero lay , an aid of lellan in a ve Gen, Porter: read the orde} URDAY, AUGUST 17, 1861. IMPORTANT FROM ‘MISSOURI. THE DEATH. OF BEN, “MeCULLOUGH CON- FIRED. Sr. Loris, August 16, 1861, A messenger from Ge'n, Siegel, who arrived early this morning, reports thy’, oficer fifteen miles this side of Lebanon, expecting “to reach Rolla today, He bad not Decn molested en ¥ oute, 6 Lyon WY, buricd‘on Col, Phelps’ farm near Spring. fleld. Itis reported that the rebels hind entered Springticld, and were o scamped in and around there. ger alo states that the whole number killed, 4 missing on the Union side does not exceed 400, aid that Bon, McCullough and a number of the rebel offer ars were killed, Rorta, Mo., August 15, 1861. ‘We are indebted to the correspondent of the St. Louis Democrat for the following intelligence-—Mr. Ingraham, a Union clerk in a secession store in Springfield, arrived hore this morning. He reports that four regiments of rebel cavalry, under General Rains, entered Springfeld Sanday noon, and hoisted @ rebel fag on the court house, amidst the noisy demonstrations of the troops and a few resident sympathizers, Our wounded soldiers in the hospital bad not been mo. lested. It was announced that only the Home Guards would be the subjects of resentment. The rebels pur, chased everything in the stores, paying any price demand. ed in confederate scrip. They were particularly anxious to get shoes, some of their regiments being entircly baro- footed, Captain Judest, one of General Siegel's skirmishers, who ‘was wounded in the battle, reports that General Siegel's attack on the rear of the rebel’s camp, was a oomplete surprise to them; that they were driven back towards General Lyon's command in front, with groat slaughter, their dead lying in heaps on the field, an4 that for the first half hour General Siege! did not lose a man, Subsequently our troops were subjected to a murderous cross fire from a number of the enemy’s cannon, throwing ‘a perfect shower of grape and shells into our ranks, After driving the rebels back abouta mile and a hale Gen, Siege! drew off bis forces and fell back on Spring field. Wagons containing the familes of Union men continue to arrive. More than one half the population of Springfeld have left, and the families along the route to this place are abandoning their homes. It ig reported that General Siegel's command is only about fifteen miles from here. His arrival may be ex- pected to-day or to-morrow. GENERAL FREMONT AT ST. LOUIS. A DAY OF EXCITEMENT—THE INITIATING OF MARTIAL LAW—GENERAL FREMONT REORGANIZES THE MIS- SOURI RESERVE CORPS. {From the St. Louis Democrat, Aug. 14.] During the past threo or four days our community bas been in a state of increasingly anxious suspense, awaiting intelligence of the anticipated battle at Springfield. Yes. terday’s exciting news, given in another column, created the most intense interest everywhere. Tho exaggerated report first circulated, that Lyon was killed and his force defeated, caused miuch pain, indignation and gloom in many minds. The true statement brought by the special messenger to General Fremont, when published, dispelled these feelings,and induced a happier condition of the public temper.’ But the joy of virtual victory was chast- ened by the saddening confirmation of General Lyon's death, and the additional reflection that numbers of our friends and follow citizens—whose names yet remain to be Jearned—hbave fallen in battle, while others lie an- guished with wonnds. Doubtless there will be many aching hearts In the city, when the details of the memo- rable and sanguinary conflict shall be communicated. Tho flendish exultation of traitorous citizens over the fall of Lyon, and in view of the advantages they hoped had been gained to the cause of treason was 80 palpable, that apprehensions of disorder were excited, and it was judged expedient to take steps towards declaring martial law. Still other urgent considerations, such as the known antecedents and sympathies of certain police of- coals Soaenied the propriety of sucha course. By au- thority of Major General Fremont, Major McKinstry noti- fled Police Chief McDonough, at three P. M., that the city would be substantially placed in charge of the United States military, under regulations to be publishod by proclamation. At five P, M. Major McKinstry had an interview with the Police Commissioners, the precise results of which will doubtless transpire this morning. We understand that an arrangement was made by which the polico and military are for the present to co-operate for tho preser- vation of the peace in any contingency that may arise, It was generally expected that a proclamation of martial law would issue last evening, prescribing the regulations determined upon, but the measure was postponed. The proclamation will probably appear to-day. The rumor that martial law was to be declared drew crowds to the police offive on Chestnut street, to witness, ag many concluded they would, a transfer of the police quarters to the occupancy of the military. Other multi- tudes came, also, to sce what was the matter, and thus atevening a large concourse of wondering and excited people thronged in the vicinity of the place named. Con- trary to the vaticinations of many, the occasion passed off without serious disturbance of any kind. Heapquarters Western DeraRtuRyr, Sr. Lovis, August 12, 1861. Sir—Inaemnuch as the term of the several regiments of tho United Si pgerve corps in St. Louis has expired, or ina ys will expire, and the men be paid off and as the present state of politica! affairs in Missouri, as well as the movements and designs of the enemy, will not permit their being permanentiy disbanded, 1 have determined, in order to promote the common welfare and protect public and private property, to have them forthwith reorganized. ‘The new organization will comprise flve regiments of infantry witha reserve of two companies to each, two squadrons of cavalry and two batteries of light artillery. The troops will be required to enlist for the war, unless sooner discharged, and will (except the reserve compa- nies) be subject to the same regulations, and receive con- Unuously the same pay as the volunteer regime The reserve companies will be required to replace the Home Guard regiments, should the latter for any cause called to other counties of this State, and will receive the regular pay of volunteers for such actual service. When not in’ service these reserve companies will be under more liberal regulations; they will not be obliged to perform guard duty, and their hours of dvilling will so far as possible be made to con: form to their peculiar public and private tion. In order to accomplish without delay, this ur- out et ee of the Home Guard of the ily of $f. Louis, you are hereby directed to as. semble your regiment at their headquarters, soe ascertain from each man under your command whet he wonld prefer to continue in the regiment, or to join the cavalry or artillery, or serve only in the reserve for the markably clear Adi tone of voice. The orders Lave not yot been pub.ished, and what T write of them is merely from recollection. He stated that he hat heard with pain and sorrow of the dis: the members of ction which existed am i ning the say that they were of the | en the country needed the se sition Of such a spirit venty-ninth could only come which could actuate th that th punishment, h ved of its’ e¢ of her children, th manifested by th froin the basest motiv aud would lead to tho be prompted byt mutiny were B resgimy march to the quarters them in Virginia, and iPthey refused to obey this they were to be dred upeu The scone during the reading was e v4, . The sun was just going down, certain twilight the features and folms of otlicers w ned. Lntaediately bet eneral firm and sell-pose in front of his own regiment, en horse, In the rea part, Gi ‘ ) sicing i with a (rien: time dari a uiurnur passed dvouxb the line of the 1 whea that portion of the order direetin 5 aprivate in one of the teh ton | Veation: above mentioned peculiar emergencies, After ascertain- ing in this way the wishes of the men, you will proceed immediately to the reorganization of the infantry regi- ments. The companies will in the first place elect their company officers, who will thereupon nominate their fleld. officers, and submit their names for approval to the Gene- ‘al commanding the department. The Colonels, when ac- ed, will nominate a Brigadier, and submit his name in like manner for approval. After his appointment a Bri- pade Inspector will be selected by the General command- ing. The officers of the regiment having been decided upon, the reorganization of the regimont, and, if possible, also that of the reserve companies should be immediate: ly completed, and the returns submitted to this depart- ment. 1 will communicate this order to all the members of ‘egiment, and proceed with the exccution of it, until election and approval of a Colonel, who will, imme- 'y after his appoiniment, report’ himself with his to these headquarters, when the regiment will be ‘d,armed, equipped and provided with overy- thing necessary for actual service, and at the same time ial instructions for drill and discipline. ‘The rolls men who should prefer to join the cavalry or ar- Y, you will alsogsubmit as early as possible, with the oflicers Soyeested to these headquarters, Should any de- ficiency exist, this department will supply all the different companies with efficient officers and complete their organ- As it is my design to have in each regiment o1 mpany of sharpshooters, and one company of pioneers, ll che Hest"marksmen should be concentrated in one com- pany, and all the best mechanies in another, under oflicers best adapted to the coramand of those companies. 0. FREMONT, Major Gencral Commanding. EI, FIRST REGIMENT OREGON RIFLES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD, To Col. Joux Mc aghided poetators in the reay ef the about to commence, | | al Porter said to | quad of tulion to accompany the rer whieh ud whick. if An id by ave from the ourch to thew quai taken to the se, while i u r of the regi and the battery, v . Tt has have rheigleads to this and other regime MIA s may be shat, is, AAP! RY J GENERAL H por, th f which Colone! New York, August 12, 1861. The Chaplain of this command having undertaken to brary for the use of our men, now located at Camp Nestuith, South Brother Island, desires, through your widely cite journal, to solicit such contribu tions and donations of book, the patriotic may feel dis- do give, Packages may be sent to Chaplain Corbett, Hles, at these headquarters, H. PD. JOHNSO! olleet & In., Major. Avrival of the Pony Expres: Ovrek Ti PH Starion, SO Mines FROM } Fort Kearny, August 16, 1861. with late advices from San Franci sco ed this point at one o'clock The following is the latest news: Say Francisco, August 7—P. M. th, steamer Sonora, Panama. Sailed 3d, Ash- The pony expres for the Argociated I P.M. to day, | land, George’s Island; 6th, bark Watchor, Kanaza, The market is quiet and prices unchanged, anil there is position to operate till the receipt of definite infer 1 of the tariff changes. no news that ten thousand troops are to Be enlisted » California to protect the Overland Emigrant route, has up a good deal of military enthusiasm in all the s, in the abseiice of the arrival of instructions as to how this foree js to be organiaed. There will probably be. ciiicully ih enlisting the number of mon, though most of our sol djere are disappointed that the tati is not for troops As it exists, than to perform mo which requires all places of are ld to be closed on the new eenient where ligt Sabbath, wast ere day when it w iy It will soon be legally tested, ery in Russia Hall was destroyed by tire on Saturday night, resulting in a loss of $10,000. J. C. Paliner, of the late banking house of Palmer, Cook & Co,, left for the F by the overland mail on the Sth, Scot, Tu WEN, t gant weoneral ne resigned. B. 1). By cominand of for the purpose, it & ed, of taking charge of the com: Imissariat under Ggne) i Promont a THE PRISONERS AT RIGHMOND. Wee nenne Letters from Memberg of the Thirty- ighth New York Regiment. We are indebted to Ideutenant Coloue! Farnsworth, of the Thirty-eighth regiment, for the following letters from members of that organization now imprisoned at Rich- mond, giving details of affairs there :— Ricumonp Prison, August 9, 1861 Coos. WARD — Sim—The following is a complete list of the prisoners now here belonging to the Thirty-eighth regiment:— | Captain McQuade, ©. J. Murphy, 'T. H. Hamblin, 8. G. | Griswold, William Phalen, E, Sweeny, F. Sweeny, S. 7 | Hart, John Kilsey, A. Keller, A. Ahr, John Jackson, J. V" | Smith, W. H. Breese, J. MeCormac, William Todd, G. P. | Boutwell, George Robinson, M, MeGrain, E. H. Kellogg, Louis Lesnard, A, ©. Bowers, W. Wier, Louis Wellsrobe Martin Donohoe, T. C. Gould, H. Hege, Thomas Carr, Thomas Casserly, Charles Raddiger, Henry Hilliard, Mf. | Dowling, P. MeGuire, John Gumberton, Fred. Hoffer, W. | H. Millett, A list of the wounded 1 forwarded previously. Tam | sorry to inform you that Captain McQuade hag had his leg | amputated, and Ifear bis life is in danger, as Tam in- | formed by one of the eurgeons he persisted in refusing to havo it taken off at first, hoping to save it. Now I fear it | ig too late to save his life 1 have been endeavoring to get permiasion to visit the general hospital, where he and Hamblin are, together with gome three hundred of our men. I have charge of the boapitals containing our | wounded at the tobacco factories—that is, the superin- | tendence of the nurses, stewards, &c. I havo permission | to visit all the buildings, prison, hospital, &c., and the city, on business, without a guard. The wounded have every attention paid them by our surgeons, and are get- ting along as well as could be expected. The prisoners are well fed and kindly treated, and are hopeful of spgedy release. have not heard anything of Major Potter, except that he was taken on the retreat. I presume if he is here he must be wounded and in the general hospital, with the rest of the officers. 1 am exceedingly glad’ to hear, through the papers, that Lieut, Col. Farnsworth js safe. 1t was rumored here that he was killed on the battle field. A sergeant of Company F,1 believe, has been seen by several of our men walking outside of the prison, dressed in citizen’s dress, and free. 1 don’t know how he got his freedom. Yours, truly, C, J. MURPHY. P. $.—The sergeant alluded to is Mallory, who assisted the wounded at the same hospital 1 was at. ai ni J Tsaw Capt. Lewis, from Louisiana, of this army, whom Col. Farnsworth well knows. He had just visited Major Potter, who, he aaid, was in good spirits and only slightly wounded with a spent ball. McQuade is getting along well, also Hamblin is all right. Our old friend Major Wheat is recovering rapidly. Capt. Lewis saw him out on horseback. Major Wheat (better known in this city as Gen. Wheat), bas since died. Ricnmoyp, August 11, 1861. Colonel J. H. H. Warn, Thirty-eighth regiment New York Volunteers: Dear Sin—As General Winders has just informed mo that I would be permitted to communicate to you the in- formation which follows, and as Dr. Norvall (Seventy- —— of the War Department, Washington, for his kindness in affording her information relative to her husband. Por) Lape . REBEL ACCOUNTS OF THE CAPTURE OF HON, ALFRED ELY. The Rev. Joseph Cross, the Chaplain of the Walker Tasion, writes to the Nashville Christian Advocate as follows:— ‘There was a little man, with a wicked, wolfish look ag restless as a hyena in ‘acage, It wasthe Hon. Alfred, Fly, member of Congress from’ Rochester, N.Y, Our Captain Clusky, having been acquainted ‘with him Washington,» pred up and took his hand, — Most teously the pris implored the interposition In his be half of the man whom, a fow hours before, he would gladly have seen slavghtered, Captain C. introduced him. | loour gallant Colonel. “Your servant, Colonel Bate,” said the prisoner, bow- ing obsequiously, “Iam glad to meet you. You see P am in a bad fix.’ “Yes, sir,’ said the Colonel; ‘‘you are,for a member of Congress, in a very bad fix? “But you see,” rejoined the honorable gentleman, throwing open the breast of his coat, I am unarmed; nothing buta penknife; no uniform, merely spectator; came out with Senator Foster to see the battle, but un fortunately ventured too far and was taken,”? “Mr. Ely,” replied the Colonel, ‘a battle fleld is no Place for acivilian. You are a member of Congress, sir, and representative of at least ninety thousand people. And do you think € yourself cypher in agceno like this? No, sir, the moral intiuence of your presence was worth a hundred soldiers to our '. eee ourenemy, Are you nota lawyer, “Yes, sir,” said Mr. Riy, “Tama ror)? “Then, sir,’ Colonel B, continued, youknow that by your presence you are aiding and abetting this cruel and Noody assault upon us. It is Principle of law which you are accustomed to ise elsewhere, and whi Jou are obliged wacknopitea taseit Tet which, He assented with a sheepish look, and continued his absurd apology, which the Colonel thus cut short:— “Mr. Ely, we are glad to see you here, We want you. with us, and cannot consent to part with you soon, ‘There are men in Washington for whom we may be willing to- exchange you hereafter, if, indeed, you should not be- hanged, as you deserve.” (From the Montgomery Confederation.) Athalf-past three o’clock the stampede became fear- ful, and the gloom among Wilson & Co. was awful. They immedjately jumped into their carriages, and put for Washington at a rapid rate. The hon. Mr. Ely, with» a friend, catching the contagion, and believing the ene- my to be near at band, jumped into a buggy and forward to Washington at a double quick. ‘Three miles from Centreville, the starting point, the buggy broke down, and its coutents were left a prey to our forces. Ely heard at this time the terrible tranfping of the caval- ry, and jumped behind a tree to secrete himself, while his friend put to the woods and was seen no more. Presently a horseman dashed on, and seeing a man be- hind a tree, loudly called out,“ who are you, sir?” “Mr. Ely,”” answered ‘the man immediately. «Well, who the hell is Mr. Ely?’’ said the horseman. “Mr. Ely,’ member of Congress from the Rochester district of Mca Work,” said the man, ‘The hell you say; say that over again, old fellow,” gjaculated the horseman. “I am, sir, the Hon. Mr. Ely, the member of the national Congress from, the Rochester district, New York,” said the map.? “Well,” said the horseman, “Dll be d—d if I havnt caught you at last. I have been looking for you the whole day, and it's d——a strange that I have just found you out.) So),pulling out his pistol, and pointing it right at the nati Congressman’s head, he said:—“Mr. Ely, put: your foot in my stirrup and get up behind me—I am goin, to take you to Richmond.” Ely did as requested, an away went the horseman to the quarters of Genoral Beau- ninth regiment New York Militia), together with several surgeons and others, are to leave here to-morrow morn: ing for home, I embrace the opportunity thus afforded, Ihave seen about forty (there are probably more) of your regiment, first and last, many of whom were wounded; yet, strange to say, none fatally so bas come under my observation, and none maimed permanently, excepting Captain McQuade, who suffers the loss of a leg. Potter, 1am informed, is slightly wounded in the thigh by a shell, and Hamblin a flesh wound by a musket shot through the thigh. Captain McQuade camo to Richmond with mo last Sunday, up to which time I had been attend- ing him for three days at Manassas, he having remained previously to that in quarters at Bull run (near the church), in charge of other surgeons. Being stationed at Manassas after Monday night succeeding the battle, my duties consisted in attendmg to our wounded there as they were brought in for removal to this and other places. McQuade, Potter and J. Hamblin are at the general bospi- tal, where all of our wounded officers are taken, where- as 1am stationed at tho prison hospital, therefore I bave seen none of them since I have been here. Col. Wilcox and Capt. Ricketts are not scriously wounded—both flesh wound: in Brittan informed me, as he passed on his re- Capt treat, that Lieut, Colonel Farnsworth was killed; others tell a different story. I have been unable to obtain any Teliable information regarding him, and it troubles me very much, You can write me by Adams & Co.'s express, which I trust you will do,as I am yery desirous of hearing from you, Should you be able to do anything to basten my release, why, you will confer a favor by doing it, I bad a suit of clothes in the baggage wagon, with the hos- pital atores, which I trust 1 shall yet wear. By-the-by, Sergeant Malony, of our regiment, will leave here with the others. Thave written at 2:40 epeed, as this has to be taken im- mediately to the Adjutant Goneral's Remember me to all. Yours, truly, S. GRISWOLD. LETTER FROM LIEUT. EDMUND CONNELLY, OF THE SIXTY-NINTH, TO HIS BROTHERS. Ricuaond Prisox, August 7, 1861. Dear Brorners—I have written two letters home since my arrest, giving a brief account of how and when I was taken prisoner, which I think must have reached you, as the officers of the Confederate army, who haye charge of ug here, assured us that they should be forwarded with- out delay per Adams’ Express. I have not much news of importance to communicate to you, as I have no oppor- tunity of going out of this establishment, and I can learn butlittle inside, It is true that the authorities here are kind enough to allow us to buy and read the papers, and also the privilege of having one of our party go out to market every morning. By this means we can have plenty of vegetables, &c., every morning. We take turns at this business, which is quite agreeable to us all, although always accompanied by a guard. When Igo home 1 will be quite posted in domestic affairs in general, There are a dozen of ns in our mess, and about four such messes in this room, which is about as largeas half the first floor of our new barrel shop, and just such a building in appear. ance, and is well adapted to the purpose for which it is now uséd, There are several such buildings here. They wore originally byilt and used as tobacco factories; but since the war get in they haye been closed, until uow that they are ugéd as temporary prisons. There aye in all about forty-two officers of us on this floor; this is the number that has been arrested, so far, from the last bat- tle, and amongst them are some doctors. We are now quite comfortable here. Yesterday we purchased a ‘cot’? for each of us in Our mess, and for the first time but once since I left home. I had a comfort- able sleep from off the bate floor, having been accustomed for seme time, before we came to Richmond, tosleep on the soft grass. The Georgia pine, of which the floor of our prison is made, is almost too hard for our iron sides; but now, thank God, we are delivered from it at least for the present; but if we happen to be removed 1 suppose we would have to leave our cots behind, or take up our bed and walk. Rither would suit us if allowed to select our own course on the journey. The kitchen work is done by us all in turn; and to see colonels and members of Congress washing dishes is really amusing. Why, then, should I complain when I witness all this? Why'sir, I had a member of Congress take his turn With me in drying those things. His name is Mr. Ely, froin Roches: ter, New York. There are two’ other officers from our regiment here who were captured on Monday, at Centreville, and in all jour namely, Captain McIver, Lieutenant Bagley, Lieutenant Gannon and myself. There are thirty-four men who were taken prisoners, and about fifteen wounded whose names I will send you with this. If you will cali to sec Captain Kirker, of Broadway, you can get a great deal of information from him, as Colonel Corcoran has written several letters to him, giving pretty fully the particulars of the battle of the 21st. The Colonel is a noble and chivalrous soldier, and that was the day to test every man’s bravery ond competency to fill his position, and manfully did he fill his, as did algo his Lieut. Colonel, Haggerty, who fell gloriously in the heat of the bloody contest. I Wwas in the hospital on yesterday and Sunday to see the wounded ; the Colonel is very kind to them all. ‘Tell Major Maher that all his boys will recover; one was shot | through the arm, which was broken; the same ball entered his side and came out again near his stomach. T brought him a chicken yesterday, which was sent to the Colonel by a friend, with some peaches, oranges, &c. I would gi erything to receive ’ lines from home. Many letters go from this place, but it's a rare thing to hear of an unswer to any of them. T hope my family will not feel uueasy in regard to me. They ought to rejoice that I come off so well, as many a bail came whistling within ay ir y dor I had a most miraculous escape, My sid fi Joico has a nephew who was in the battle, and well may he feel proud of him, fer «braver or better young man T never knew. My love toall. Your affectionate brother, EDMUND CONNELLY. ‘The names of the weinded members of the Sixty-ninth, in addition to those already published, who are now in | the hospitals of Richmond and NW s are as follows:— Michael Brennen, Co. G, P, McGill, Co, G The following aro in the hospital at Manassas:— Thomas Munsov Fdward Dalton, Co. K. G. E. Bolton, Thomas Martin. N. B.—We hope our government will take some st towards liberating us from here, We are of opinion the ought. BE. ¢ LEPTER FROM LIEUTENANT DEMPSEY OF THE SI REGIMENT NEW YORK STATE MILITIA. The following letter has been received in this city by | Mre. Dempsey, of No. 183 Bowery, the wife of the writer, a Lieutenant in the Second regiment New York State Mi- | lita 1861. | Ricnwonp, Va., August 5 My Dean Wirr—I have just arrived this arterndon trom Manassas, where Ihave been sinco the 2ist. All com- munication between the two armies being excluded, I of course had no opportunity of letting you hear from mo earlicr. On arriving here to-day I saw in a newspaper that Iwas reported among the dead, which of co not true, for Lam yet in the land of the liv t wellas ever. Twill have to remain here war tntil our gqyerniment shall make With reference fH exchange, Twi write y tor to-morrow. Can't do it this evenin have to be left. open for inspect be inapeb ssi be eit reaches me. yother Your aivetionate husband , W. DEMPSEY. Mrs. Dompeey desires to return her thanks to Mr. I lett ie dicttuents already found azainst them + dicted for voluntarily serving ou board. the slayer Triton, pleaded not guilt; and Williams escape , here, but were subsequently recaptured by a Marshal's offloer. or Cuba, was indict United States government, ‘Washington Navy Yard, where she will be fitted out as a jing. regard, and with a live Yankeo Congressman bchind hi whom he had captured. TRAITOR PRESS. ceeamaaneeeeeee Important Presentment against Secession. Newspapers—The Journal of Commerce and other Organs Denounced. UNITED STATES GIRCUIT COURT. Before Hon, Judge Shipman, Ava. 16.—The Grand Jury came into court this day andi made the following important presentment :— ee To we Cincurr Court or Taw Untrmp Staes FoR Tae Sovrs- ERN Districr oF New York :— The Grand Inquest of the United States of Amorica for the Southern District of New York, at tho close of @ service of nearly four months, during which many in- tricate questions have arisen, and many troublesome cases investigated, think it proper to thus place upon record their confidence in, and their appreciation ef, tho- energy, industry and ability of the District Attorey, E. Delafield Smith, Esq. CHARLES GOULD, Foreman. New Yorx, August 16, 1861, ‘The foreman then read the following presentment:— To THE Court or Tux Unirgp States Yor 18 Soure- Ry Deerrict oF New York:— ‘The Grand Inquest of the United States of America for the Southern District of New York, beg leave to present the following facts to the Court’ and ask its advice: hereon:— ‘There are certain newspapers.within this district which. are in the frequent practiee of encouraging rebels now iD. arms against the federal government, by expressing sym- pathy and agreement with them. ‘These papers are-— The New York Daily and Weekly Journal of Commerce, ‘The Daily and Weekly News, ‘The Daily and Weekly Day Hook, The Freemans Journal, all published in the city of New York, and Tho Daily and Weekiy Eagle, published in the city of Brooklyn. The first named of these hag just published a Hat of newspapers in the free States opposed to what it calle “the present unholy war’—a war in defence of our country and its institutions and our most sacred rights, and carried on solely for the restoration of the authority of the government. The Grand Jury are aware that free governments allow Uberty of speech and of the press, to their utmost limit; but there is, nevertheless, a limit. If a person in @ fortress, or an army, were to preach to the soldiers sub- mission to the enemy, he woul be treated as an offender. Would he be more culpable than the citizen who, in the midst of the most formidable conspiracy of rebellion, telle the conspirators and rebels that they are right, en- courages them to persevere iu resistance, and condemns the effort of loyal citizcns to overcome and punish them, as engaged in an “unholy war.” If the utterance of such language in the streets, or through the press, is not @ crime, then there is a great defect in our laws, or they were hot made for such an emergency. ‘The conduct of these disloyal papers is, of course con- demned and abored by all joyal men, but the Grand Jury will be glad to learn from the Court that it is also subject to indictment and Reis. punishment. All whieh is respectfully prevented. Charles Gould, Foreman, John H. Redfield, Moses A. Hoppock, J. B. Johnson, Samuel T. Skidmore, re B. Whitheld, John Buckley, Jr., Joseph Leggett, A. Underhill, John H. Browning, Andrew Dickson, Samuel Reese, Gilbert C. Dean, M. Hilger, Nathan A. Sutton, Samuel Thomson, Benjamin H. Day, James L. Dannatt, being all the jurors. New York, August 16, 1861. The Court inquired if th: Grand Jury desired any in- structions on the paper just presented, or whether they wished attention of the next Grand Jury to be called to the circumstances? The foreman said that the present Grand Jury, having been for along time in session, desired tobe discharged: they had made the presentment in order that the atten- John F, Seaman, Huffard G. Stone, tion of their successors might be called to it. Judge Shipman said that the next Grand Jury would be in seasion in October, when Judge Nelson would preside, and a copy of the presentment should be handed to him for bis consideration. The Court thanked the Grand Jury and discharged them from further attendance. Indictments were presented against Jose E, Santos for fitting out the Cora as a slaver, and John Cook for an as- sault with a dangerous weapon. ‘The following prisoners were brought up to plead to in- Henry O'Connor, John Morris and John Williams, in- It will be remembered that Morris from the Navy Yard on their arrival Wm. H. Burns, captain of the slaver W. R. Kelly, which, it will be remembered, was found deserted oif the coast d'or holding 400 negroes to servi- tude. He pleaded not guiliy. Daniel Dorin, indicted for passing counterfeit money, had his time to piead extended till to-morrow. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE, Tho steamor Jacob Bell was yesterdty purchased by the nd will sail to-day for the gunboat. The Canals. Syracern, N. Y¥., August 16, 1861. The mud lock on tho Oswego canal is repaired, and navigation was resumed lost night. anal is uninterruy Navigation on the Er Willlamsburg City News. Fire Axo Loss oF Liji—Yesterday morning, about nine o'clock, a fire occurred in the premises of Messrs Fugelsang & Kafer, in First street, next to the corner of North Seventh, at which Joseph Paar was burdoed to death The fire was caused by the explosion of a copper boiler from a kerosene y, which ng repaired, and in whieh was some \iments still remain A fire was built under it te le taking fire ilding. A few explos ug man named Edw was badly burned on the face and arms—told Paar thi hefeard an explosion, Paar replying that he did not. Paar was not killed by the explosion, but knocked down, falling under 9 portion of the boiler, and was burned to a crisp. The loss of Fugelsang & Kafer is about $2,500; not insure Arthur Lennon, who keeps a grocery on the er of North Seventh and First streets, Was slightly damaged by the fire; no insurance, nelt the solder, when tho boiler exploded, the MISCELLANEOUS. YATT 8 LIFE BALSAM. red thousands of cases of and it will most certainly enre hed by medicine, if tai ithdirections, It does not contain ap ¢ auy other deletendus mineral, Prin ‘and Btrecy, 8 i® a ee ee eeeted