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Bbfler, bat came from headr s?£'£>« T'SfflP*" ( l'“ rt6B ' and, was addressed to all commls, sloned offlows.' Itmay not .be generally knowb *4it2*3ly* tbat ’ Hr? Winans is an oldireaidenf " PTjzCCC •'f. C~‘ r ! :• •**’'■: tV; '■ \9,- ■^V*.' 1 >:’.-• tCMs. V- »v; f.-iv f. * V v ,• ■ ■' • ••/, • . ~. I». ii-:\ V .^,, —-.v .* „ »*» *• -. tf •* - - •» - •*-. w ‘■~rf •At.*' " > ’ r '** t »■*•*''*' t* ■+*••■ **,-V* * ••*• -'f **» y> *'■ •' '•' ‘‘-*‘*‘ °' ** *-C ''• ''- ‘V ■* . - -- -. -,3,' < v^wv.ismwow.-'jr'■--■ " .-^r••■; ;- ■••. ■.-.••.'•5V, >- * .- t 3 w* s ~ • - 'v •- ' •*• •-»•*• ‘ ■ -;■ .. ‘ v v.-V^c,*--. : ■£' ‘ 't :|, vCC j*tV ISB *£*&*-» j , . . v, r v 'm" 4 ./; . ' - ' • ■ M Sanders was a native of the State of Kentucky, and a graduate of the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, For sev eral years he had charge of the Ohio river improvement, in which capacity the suc cessful and economical conduct of that great work, marked him a man of rare scientific and practical genius, untiring energy ami singular administrative ability, combined with strict integrity of charaoter. Few knew him but to admire these qualities in the officer, while in private life, he was ever esteemed courteous, kind and amiable.— During his residence here as superintend ent of tne Ohio river improvements he mar ried Maria Wilkins, daughter of our highly esteemed and venerable patriotic friend, William Wilkins ; who with several chil dren were suddenly and unexpectedly deprived by death of an affectionate and indulgent hiuband and father In the corsery perusal which We have been able to (bestow on the memoir, we notice references to two important papers, entitled “Defence of the West and Gulf of Mezioo, and Floating Batteries,” from the pen of Major Sanders, that exhibit in an eminent degree the suggestive and military mind of the author,and as they relate to mat ters of a peculiarly interesting character, at this time, we specially refer to their practi cal bearing on the past and present condi tion of our Military and National affairs. The plan for the “Defense of the West and Ottlf of Mexico,” was at one time partially commenced by the government, but subse quently all except the fortifying of the Tortugaa and Key West Islands ceased to be prosecuted, and at this time the want of the defense of the commerce of the Missis sippi as suggested in Maj. Sanders' plan, is . apparent toevery one at all conversant with / tile subject. The other paper refered to as “Floating Batteries” was a later sugges tion, and very probably would have been ‘ adopted by the Government, had Major Sanders lived a few months longer. As an exemplification of the utility of the invention for assault by water, on a fortification, it is pnty necessary to refer to the damaging* ef fect of the famous “Floating Battery” in the harbor of Charleston, on Fort Sumpter, dur ing the late assault upon it by the Secession forces. The plan for the construction and management of which was no doubt taken without leave or licence by some traitor officer from Major Sanders' report, and thus made available against the government for * whose defence it was originally designed. We do not know whether the memoir which is very handsomely got up, is for sale by the publisher or not, but if it is, we re oommend all who take an interest in such i matters to procure a copy / It is believed at Washington, that govern ( meat ,bad Just received positive intelligence ’ l&om its special agents in the South, that the plans of the rebels for an attack on Washing- threatened with an assault by an overwhelming force. In consequence, large reinforcements will be called to Washington, and General Ssott has ordered the immediate occupation of Arlington Heights by heavy batteries. Butler's rapid and brilliant career hast not only induced thp President to promote him to the high post of Major General, but he has been ordered to report to Scott forthwith, for tbe purpose of conferring relative to future aggressive moments. President the Secretary of War and' Gen. Scott may have the benefit of Gen. Butler's # ] and advice, Gen. Gadwallader was placed in command of the army of occupation at Baltimore. Gen. Scott is highly pleased with the move ments of Gen. Butler. When the old chief first of Gen. Butler’s entry.into Balti more and his occupancy of the city, he said, **That is a bold and splendid success,and proves that Gen. Butler is a soldier." Aooeonts from Harper’s Perry state that on Monday night a large supply of provisions had bpenaent to the.secession camps by sympa. thtzars in Maryland. Although apparently there it an outburst ot mimic sentiment in some districts, there are many who are at heart. P ; J *’ i / a/ ' *™ ' " '‘^*' MftNP&g Momram. TO CORRESPpIIDENTg. 6 publication of the communication of emos Crates” could do no good at the >resent time, and might do harm. Talking >r writing politics now is out of the question. Uc Matters are submerged and swallowed up in the immense necessity which exists ° . B uataining the government and main taining the constitution and the laws in their integrity. THE STAY IAVf. We publish to-day tha Stay Law recently passed by the Legislature. It is a most im portant law for business men, and all should carefully study its provisions. Memoir of Major John Sanders Corps of Engineer* I'. S. Army, by Jas. H. C. Morton, Is Lt. Corps Engineer U. S. A. We are indebted to W. 8. Haven, pub i lfflber, for a copy of the above memoir which was received some two weeks ago, and would have been acknowledged sooner, but in the flurry and excitement incident to the breaking out of the war. which for a time absorbed the public mind and devoted our attention from this really interesting work. WAR NEWS. The intelligence from Washington up to Thwiday night is highly important,and sounds of immediate war. It was understood that 16,000 men, comprising in the number nine New York regiments, are to be concentrated atiOnce in and about Portress Monroe, and that offensive operations will probably commence simultaneously with those at Harper's Ferry. An order was issued by the War Department for nine of the regiments from New York to proceed to Portress Monroe, and the other five to repair to Washington. ton are now ready, and that the capital is The New York and Massachusetts troops, encamped on Federal Hill, Baltimore, have returned to the Belay House. Twelve hun dred men of the Michigan regiment and some unarmed companies passed though Baltimore on Thursday for Washington without any dis. turbance occurring. Gen. Butler is still in oommand of the De partment of Annapolis, but in order that the LETTER FROM CAMP BCOTT. ) |g, MayT3th, 1861. } fof&r PGgtt —Well'kuowing that any com munication "'from a volunteer, especially a Pitte burgher, would readily find a welcome place in your paper, I take the liberty of writing one. So the Presidents call for troops. The old Keystone has cheerfully responded, and none more willingly or in larger numbers, nor with better material, real bone and sinew than from the county of Allegheny—her country looms, her roll ing mills, her machine Bhops, her farm houses, her cities,boroughs, towns and ham lets are all here represented. Brave, manly, stalwart, patriotic, and determined—could your citizens see them,they would feel proud of these defenders of the Constitution and the Union. Those here, the hardy sons of Camden’s mountain heights—from Bound old Lancaster and Chester, from Lawrence true, from Bedford bold and Butler stern. They come like sdow flakes when Decern bar comes, all ready and anxious to do bat tle under The Flag of the Union, : HAY S5O. “The Flag ot the Free." The weather ia very fine, and the soldiers eDjoy themselves after parades and drills to their hearts content. Last Sunday after service in the camp, which was largely at tended, the troops were reviewed by the Governor and Gen. Keim. Six regiments, the 1,2, 3, 12, 13, and 16, with six pieces of Artillery, commanded by Capt. Campbell, of Cbambersburg, paraded ; they made a very fine appearance. The 13th, com mantled by Col. T. A. Rowley had decidedly the best looking men and officers on the ground—by the way. it was noticed in some of the papers that this regiment did not parade. 1 would respectfully contradict such a statement, every company was there belonging to it. Although the regiment has labored under many disadvantages, not having been fully uniformed and equipped yet the soldierly bearing of the men com ! prising the regiment and their hale hearty robust appearance and their perfection for so short a time in the service in dress parade drill, caused it to make its mark as one of the crack regiments of the State. The com panies comprising it are as follows: Co. A. Capt. Morris; F. Capt. McFarland; D. Capt. Mays; I. Capt. Gallagher ; C. Capt. Brown; K. Capt. Charlton; K. Capt. Poland; B. Capt. Patterson, all from Pittsburgh ; H. Capt. Ziegler, from Butler; G. Capt Feller, from Bedford—its company and Staff officers are the very beau ideal of soldiers—its Lieut. Col. is Purviance, of Butler; Major Milleager of Washington; Adiutant, Kincaid, of Pitts burgh, M. £. Moorehead Quartermaster, and the kind hearted obliging Leopold Sabi, Junior Quartermaster Sergeant; Ser geant, Major H. P. Callow. I hope this tedious enumeration of officers may not take up too much of your valuable space. The people of York are very kind. Their gates open wide to the poor and the stranger. There smiles, hospitality, hearty and free. The volunteer who cannot appreciate their unremitting attention must be devoid of feeling. Day before yesterday Shields Guards, Co. J. Capt. Gallagher came out on dress parade and marched through the city, preceded by the citizen’s band of Pittsburgh, now tbt* band of the I.lth R.; the men wore their new uniforms with white gloves , they were under the command of (’apt Gallagher anJ Lieut. Ilinton. They looked every bit the bold soldier boy, and were complimen ted by the Statf officers ol the regiment lot their proficiency in military manoeuver* We do not know how mvon we muv In- ordered off, but are ready for marching orders any moment. Hoping you will par don this lengthy and impertect com muni THE PENMSUAAXU Ynl.L'NTKEtt*. Gn May 16th, Gov. Curtin «ent h message to the House of Representatives, in reply to some resolutions of that body requesting a statement of the several requisitions and orders, regarding the volunteers from Penn sylvania. The tiret requisition was for six teen regiments, which was changed by the following order from the War Department: War Department. i April 16, ]K6I. / Sir; The President has modified the requi sitlon made on you for troops from Pennsyl vania, so as to make it fourteen instead of »n -teen regiments. You are. under this modified requisition, entitled to two Ma)«r Generals, four Aids, two Division Inspectors, three Brig adier Generals, three Aids, three Brigade in spectors, fourteen Colonels, fourteen Llpuiod- SQt Colonels, fourteen Adjutants, fourteen Quarter Masters, fourteen Surgeons, fourteen Surgeon’s Mates, fourteen Sergeant Majors, fourteen Drum Majors, fourteen Fife Majors, one hundred and forty Captains, one hundred and forty Lieutenants, one hundred sod forty Ensigns, five hundred and sixty Sergeants, five hundred and sixty Corporals, one hundred and forty Drummers,one hundred and forty Fifers, and eight thousand nine hundred and sixty Privates. Very respectfully your obedient servant, SIMON CAMERON, Secretary of War. His Exoelleucy, Andrew G. Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania. The fourteen regiments were raised imine- diately. As stated in a former message, the Gover nor continued to increase the companies until twenty-three regiment* were mustered into the service of the United States. The next order was that of Gen. Patterson for twenty-five regiments of infantry and one of cavalry, which was subsequently re voked. On the Bth ol May, in pursuance of a tele graph dispatch from the Secretary of War, the Governor issued a letter to ascertain how many of the regiments mustered into the United States service, and not sent forward, were willing to change the time of their service from three months to a term of three years or during the war. Since that the Governor has received no further order from the War Department, except the following, which reached here on Wednesday last: War Dkpartmknt, i Washington, May 14, 1801. ; Gov. A. G. Cobtih: Dear Sir .'—Enclosed herewith you will find the plaD for the organ, ization of the volunteers for three years' ser vice. Ten regiments are assigned to Penn, sylvania, making, in addition to the thirteen regiments of three months’ militia, already called for, twenty-three regiments It is im. portant to reduce rather than enlarge this number, and in no event to exceed it. Let me earnestly reoommend to you, therefore, to call for no more than twenty-three regiments, of which only ten are to serve during the war,' and if more are already called for, to reduce the number by discharge. In making up the quota of three years men, you will please aot in concert with Lieut. Col. Andrew Porter who will represent this Department, and so far as possible, make it up by taking in prefer ence, regiments already offered, having of coarse due regard to a fair distribution of the forces among the different sections of the State. If it should be agreeable to your Excellency, it would be especially gratifying to this Department to have some ol those regiments offered for three years' serv ice from Allegheny and other western counties, in cluding the “wild cat district," brought Into the service under the quota for your State. Very Keapectfully, SIMON CAMERON, Secretary of War. The Governor remarks, in connexion with this message, that he has no control over the regiments mustered into service by the properly authorized "officers of the Federal Government, nor has he any power to change the terms of their service, nor to disbapd them, or in any other manner to affect their, movements. The bridges between the Belay House and Baifier's Perry are reported to have been des troyed -and the trains obstructed. The Stay tew. Harrisburg, May 16|£-The following i 8 a true oopy of the bill offered Duf field, and which hasiffiasled both branches of the Legislature, relative to judgements and executions : Section 1. Be it enacted by the Sen ate and house of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, aud it is hereby enacted by the authority c-f the same That upon all judgments now remaining unsatisfied, or whiob may be obtained within six months from the passage of this act, there shall be a stay of execution for one year from the passage hereof as regards judgments obtain ed after the date hereof. Provided that the defendant is possossed of real estate within the respective county or counties in which suoh judgment Bhall have been ob tained, or in any other county within this Commonwealth, to which the said judgment shall have been transferred, subject to be sold for the payment of suoh judgment, worth in the opinion of any court or any judge in vaoation, justice or alderman hav ing jurisdiction of such judgments,at a fair valuation a sum sufficient to pay or satisfy the same, over and above other incumbran ces, und the amount exempted from levy and sale on execution, of said defendant shall give security for the payment of the same, to be approved by the court, or a judge thereof in vacation, or the justice or alderman before whom the same was obtain ed or may he depending, within sixty days from the date ot the judgment, or from the passage of this act, which security shall con nist of one or more persons, who shall sat isfy the court, judge or justice, by oaLh or affirmation, and such other evidence as may he requred, that they are the bona fide own ers of real or personal estate within the county whore such judgment has been en tered, worth at a fair valuation double the amount of such judgment, over and above all other debts aud incumbrances, to which security the plaintiffs may file exceptions us now provided by law. And that in all actions now pending, or instituted within twelve months after the passage of this act, in any of the courts of this Commonwealth on notes, bills, bonds, or other investments for tbo'payment of money, or for the recov ery of book debts, wherein the defendant or defendants of any stage of tho proceed ings, before aotual sale by the sheriff, shall have tiled an affidavit sotting forth that the majority of his or their creditors, whoso de mands exceod two-thirds of his or their en tire indebtedness, have agreed in writing to extend the time of payment of the debts due them respectively,the court shall direct the prolhonotary to report the terms of the said extension, npon even evidence submit ted to him by the defendant or defendants, and thereupon the court shall euter an or der in the cause, that no execution shall is sue, except at the periods when, and in the proportions which it shall appear bv the report of the prothonotary of the majority of the creditors of the defendant or defend ants, whose demands exceed two-thirds of his or their entire indebtedness,ha\ e agreed as aforesaid, to extend the time of payment ot thr debt- due them resf-ertively, and no person or linn, hank or broker, holding col laterals as srcuiily fur debts due or to In come due, shall within -me year from tin 1 taking effect of this act sell at public or private sale any such collateral* whether the .name consist. id l»ouJ, note, or other secunt), commercial or Otherwise,and auy party celling such collateral securities within -uch uaie shall become rc>pooMble tot the saute ul double the amount tor which it was pledged to the owner of such eollat eral 1 remain yours. provided, That nothing in this act contained shall be construed to stay an execution that may he issued after the expiration of sixty days from the pas sage of this act for the purpose of collecting interest due, or to become due, upon any judgement for any sum, not less than 850(1, heretofore obtained ; but no such execution shall be issued for less than six months' arrearage of interest Titov 11 »kd. That this act shall not apply so as to stay the collect ion of interest on judgement entered for the security of the payment of money to widows, orphans,or minors. And provided, further That this act shall not apply to any judg ment obtained for the wages of labor, or debts contracted after the passage of this act, but Bhail apply to all corporations, whether defendants or holders of collaterals. Sbo. 2. That in all cases in which a defendant shall be entitled to a stay of exeoution under the provisions of this act, and shall negleot or refuse to olaim the benefit thereof, any mortgagee of the I premises levied upon, or other lien creditor, whose estate or interest therein would be affeoted by the sale of the said premises, shall have the like right with the defendant to olaim suoh stay of execution. Heo. 3. That upon all judgments here tofore entered, or whioh may hereafter be entered, upon conditional verdiots in aotions of ejeotment, a like stay of execution shall he had, upon the same terms and conditions provided in the first section o: this not Sec. 4. That the provisions of this aot shall be considered to apply to all judgments on which a sale by judicial proocss has not been actually made. Tho Richmond f.’rnminrr publishes, on whal it calls official and indisputable evidence, that Floyd transform 1 in .mu order, from Northorn armories to Southern States, during his term of rascality, 114,868 improved arms. Since then 188,000 havo been stolon from tbe j üblio arsenals, making nearly 800,UOU ol the best arms in the hands of the rebels. The Federal Government Is making such efforts as will soon giwe our loyal troops as good arms as the rebels, and then they will have the satisfac. tion of crushing the rebellion and recovering tbe stolen property at the same lime. It is a work of time, but it will be done. Vanity Fair of this week sayß : We rejoice and are exceeding glad that the drawling,igno rant, arrogant and dissipated southern wifi no longer parade in our society, his suobbisb pro. vincialism and ostentatious gentility, bis ha bitual and characteristic disregard of the feel ings of northerners, Mb bowie-knife bragaado cio and those innumerable impertinences which an enormous stretch of our affability has suffered to pass as “ease of manner." We are glad that the loafing, Idle, whiskey-julep suck ing “cavalier" is to lose caste and n.ake way by-universal consent in American sooiety for a far higher type of gentleman—for the brave ' hearted, truly educated, practical and sensible cosmopolite man of tbe world, who can work at anything useful without shame—a type of cavalier far more elevated and noble than any thing which tbe cotton haul ion ever prodnoed from the soared cream of Its families. see the full development of such, character among our northmfin is this apl&hijid war-j-so hurrah again for that. at 0. •*' a. I . 1 ■s-V'"'' ' • -o '»**• ,• , . Wlnt Arms they Have. Southern Bragging. *• w n* * SENATOR DOUGLAS ON THE WAR, A Patriotic Letter—The Government Most be Sustained* [Krora the National Intelligencer. J A friend of Benator Douelas has sent us for publication a copy of the following letter from him on the state of the country: “Chicago, May 10, 186 “Mt Dear Sir: Being deprived of the use of my arms for the present by a severe at tack of rheumatism, I am compelled to avail myself of the services of an amaouenais in re ply to your two letters. “It that some of my friends are una* ble to comorehend the difference between argu ments used in favor of an equitable compromise with the hope of averting the horrors of war, and those urged in support of the government and flag of our country, when a war is being waged against the United States with the avowed purpose of producing a permanent dis» ruption of the Union and a total destruction of its government. “All hope of compromise with tho cotton states was abandoned when they assumed the position that the separation of the Union was •omplete and final, and that they would never consent to a reconstruction in any contingen cy not even if we would furnish them with a blank sheet of paper and permit them to in< scribe their own terms. ‘‘Still the hope wascherishedthat reasonable and satisfactory terms of adjustment could be agreed upon with Tennessee, North Carolina and the border States, and that whatever terms would prove satisfactory to those loyal States would create a Union party in the cotton Statos which would be powerful enough at the ballot-box to destroy the revolutionary gov ernment, and bring those States back into the Union by the voice of their own poople This hope was cherished by Union men North and South, and was never abandoned until actual war was levied at Charleston, and tho author itative announcement made by the revolution ary government at Montgomery, that the sw cession lag should be planted upon the walls of the Capitol at Washington, and a procla mation issued inviting the pirates of the world to prey upon tho commoroe of the United States. “These startling facts, taken in connection with the boastful announcement that the rav ages of war aDd carnage should be quickly transferred from tho cotton fields of the South to tne whoatfields and corn fields of the North, furnish conclusive evidence that it was the fix ed purpose of tho secessionists utterly to do, stroy tho government of our fathers and oblit erate tho United SLates from Lite map of the world. In view of this slate of farts there was but one path ol duty left to patriotic men. It was not a party question, nor a question involving partisan policy; it was a question of govern ment or no government, country „r no coun try, and hence it becamo the imperative duty of every Union man, every friend of constitu tional liberty, to rally to the support of our common country, its government and Bag, and the only moans of checking the progress ofthe revolution and of preserving the Union of the Slates. ‘lam unable to answer your questions in respect to the policy of Mr. Lincoln and his Cabinet. lam not in their confidence, as vou and the whole country ought to be aware 1 am neither the supporter of the partisan poll :y nor the apologist for the errors of the Adm.n tstration. My previous relations to them re/ man unchanged; but 1 trust the time will never oome when J shall not be willing to make any needlul sacrifice of personal feeling and parly policy for the honor and integrity of my country. 0 J “1 know of no mode by which a loyal etti- xon may so well demonstrate his devotion to his country as by sustaining the Hag, the con. slttution and the Union, under all circumstan ces, and under any and every administration, (regardless of jiariy politics,j against all as sailants, at home and abroad The cour.e of Ciay and Webster towards the administration of lien Jackson, in the day. of nullification, presents a noble and worthy example for all true patriots. At the very moment when that I earful crisis was precipitated upon the couu'.ry partisan strife between Wnig, and Donna rats was quite as bitter and relentless as now be twoon Democrats and K-publuans The gull which separated party leaders in those days was quite as deep as that which now sepa rates the Democracy from the Republicans. Rut tho moment an enemy rose in our midst, 1 lotting the dismemberment of the Union and the destruction of the government, tho voice of partisan strtle was busbod in patriotic silence. One of the brightest chapters in the history of our country will record the fact that during this eventful period, the leaders ol the opposition, sinking the partisan in tho patriot, rushed to the support of the govern ment, and became iu ableal and bravo,t de fenders againek all assailants, until the con •piracy was erfeahed and abandoned, when they resumed thslr former position* as party leaders upon poetical issues. “Thoso acts of patriotic devotion have never boon deemed ovfiUnces ul infidelity or politi cal treachery owibe part oi Clay and Web ster U) tho principles and organisation of the old Whig Nor have I any apprehon. lb® fcm and unanimous support which the Domdjfratic masses are no# giving to the Constitutfcn and Union will over bo corned ev‘denca|of infidelity t o Democratic principles, or a flfenl ofloyalty to the organi sation and creed of ~the Democratic party. If we hope to regain and perpetuate the ascen dancy of our party, we should nevor forget that a man cannot bo a true Democrat unless he is a loyal patriot With the sincere hope that these, my con* scientious con fiction*, may coincide with those ol my iriends, l am, very truly, yours, ♦*ST*rHKN A Doi'wt. as. “To Virgil Hicroj, &sq.. “Uhiirtnsn SUWADimooratieCommittee.' THE POffltrfl?OF ENGLAND. The receipt of the London journals of May 4th, b; the Kuropa, hai sat at reet all doubt aa to the policy of the Brltiah government with regard to the South. The New York Herald says the apparent ambiguity of Lord John Russell's language aa to the blockade, and the belligerent condition of the Southern States, L cleared up by the louo of the leading London papers, thecommenu of which we publish this morning. The Poet, the organ of the Premier, taya that to preserve that neutrality which Lord John Huasell “so forcibly eiprossed," is oloarly the duty of the oountry; it says that the var now existing in this country must be left to work itsolf out, however disastrous the re sult may be to foreign trade and the manufac turing Industry of England. The position in which the rebel States are regarded is clearly deilned by the Premier's organ, when it says that the national government is at war with insurgenta whose independent existence, either da jure or da facto, lias never boon recognised by any Power in the world; that in the con templation of public law they are simply re bels, and that Mr. Lincoln has undoubtedly the right to declare a blockade of the Southern ports, and le treat and punish all Southern privateors as pirates. Tbere is no mistaking the meaning of this language, and coming from aa organ of the government it may be taken as decisive in favor of absolute neutrali ty on the part of England, and the non-recog nition of the Southern confederacy. The tone of the English press generally accords with these views, the privateering system of Mr. Uavis being denounced by the London Ship, piny Gazette and other influential journals as piracy NO CONSCIENCE. J. R. Tucker, Attorney General of the State of Virginia has given the following highly legal and moat conscientious deci sion regarding the oath to support the Con stitution and lawß of the United States. The answer is given in reply to a query of a number of Irish citizens who were at work in Nelson county Virginia. ApaiL 11, 186 L—The oath to support tbo Constitution of the United States is duly bind, ing so long as a man is a citizen of a State of I the Union. When she Beoedes, he is no longer bound. He is a citizen of Virginia, which has ceased to be one of the United States, and his allegiance is doe to Virginia. This Is my well'.Settled opinion, and I act upon it For lam sworn as an officer to sup port the Constitution of the United States But when Virginia secedes I feel I am entirely absolved from my oath, and am bound only to support Virginia. J. B. Tucker. llll-,»v' ~ u The men of war blockading the mouth of PeDß&oolft Bay have stopped the supplies of the rebel forces investing Fort Pickens- General Bragg has hitherto obtained hia provisions from convenient depots at New Orleans and Mobile. Hereaftere ho will have to get them from Montgomery. Unfortunately, the rail road which was projected some years ago be* tween Pensacola and Montgomery, and which ia the only railroad connection Pensacola has is not yet completed At last advices fifteen or twenty miles of very bad ground remained to be graded and laid with rails. It Is not impossible, therefore, that the “gentlemen” who have been enjoying camp life before Fort Pickens may presently come to short rations—which the gentlemanly stomach is not accustomed to. “A little more bread and pork, General Bragg,” will be the cry in camp; and it may even happen that these chivalrous “gentlemen” will be set to the ignominious work of digging and carrying dirt, laying sleepers and fastening rails. It will bo a novel experience to them to be thus working for their bread and butter. It may have a wholesome effect.—.V. Y. Post. (From the National Intelligencer, May 17.] The Point of Honor. The subjoined letter from ex-President Bu. chanan was received at the office of the Nation al Intelligencer a few days ago, A friend of the ex President’s who happened to read the letter, and who feels much interested in the question of honor and duty, which the letter incidentally but very strongly states, and thinkibg that Lhe opinion of one who has serv ed the country so conspicuously and so long might exert a salutary influence on the opin ions of others, asked and obtained the consent of the distinguished writer to iu publication, and it is published accordingly: Wheatland, May 6, Ibfll. To the Editors of the National Intelligencer: Gentlemen —ln the confusion of the times I have not received your tri-weekly numbers ‘*.167 and 'J.168, of April 'l7 and April 30, I believe. As yours is the only paper of which l preserve a tile, I should feel greatly obliged if jou would send me these numbers. Several items in the Intelligencer have awakoned my atttontion to the facility with which military gentlemen relievo themselves from their oaths and change their allegiance. A military oath has ever been held sacred in all ages and in hli countries. Besides the solemn sanctions of religion, there is superadd* «d the higbost appeal to personal honor. Each military officer swears that he will bear true allegiance to the United States, and serve them honestiy and faithfully against all their enemies and opposers whatsover. They do not swear to support the Constitution of any State. Educated by the United States, they belong to the Federal Government in a pecu liar sense. Whilst I can imagine why an ofll* cer might resign rather than shed the blood of oi his native State in war, yet it is difficult to excuse or palliate ibo next step, which is to go over to the enemy, and make war upon the Limo-honored flag of the country. Major Beauregard, when he discharged the first gun against Fort Sumter, lighted a flame which it will requires long time to extinguish. The people of the North at present are enthu> siasticaliy unanimous. They never were aroused until that shot was fired. I often warned Southern gentlemen that this would be lhe inevitable result. I enjoy good health, and as tranquil a spirit as the evils impending over my country will permit. Your friend, very respectfully, Jaukm BrCHANAN. Blockade of Pensacola. On the night of the 7th inst , the steamers Henry Lewis and Dick Keys, from Mobile, wore brought to and detained by the United States Heel as they were about entering the harbor ol i’ensarola Tney were held over Tiight. and the next morning were got under way and I.tcoJ to return toward Mobile. Thuy w-*re convoyed beyond the mouth of the IVnlulo river, on their homeward voyage, by a United States steam frigate, which then re turned to her anchorage with the fleet. Their papers were endorsed with a “ warning” that i ; they attempted again to enter the harbor they would be captured and sent North as prisoners and the boats sold as prizes. A co temporary says of ibis bhtokade : ‘•lt settle* the question of the capture of Fort IVkena completely. Hilherto the Con federate army under Capt. Bragg has received all iu provisions and supplies, and indeed all its reinforcements from New Orleans and Mo bile by sea: but, with the entrance to Pensa cola Bay effectually blockaded, all vessels from Mobile and New Orleans would be intercept ed, and CapL Bragg’s army completely cut off from its source ot supphes. The region around Pensacola is a sandy waste, incapable of furnishing food or anything else that an array needs; and there will he no means of rapid communication with the country above until the railroad from Montgomery to Pen* sacoia shall be completed, li seems probable, therefore, that Capt. Bragg will have to strike his camp or run the risk of being starved out.’ While Stephen A. Douglas is doing his full duty in Illinois, Lewis Cass, the venerable Ex-Secretary of State, now at hia home in Michigan, exhibits the most patriotic spirit. Last night, about eleven o’clock, 1 heard the Inspiring strain* of the Star Spangled Banner, and soon came up with the Michigan Regi ment, the first regiment that has reached Washington from Lhe great Northweat- It le a stalwart body of men, warmly clad, com pletely provisioned, and armed and ready for any daDger I learn that General Cass is re solved, even in his old age, to die with har netf on his back, and has mounted his old uni form, and reviews hia troops, now congregated in Detroit, every morning. He has contribu ted of his private fortune $25,000 to the equipment . m( the Michigan volunteers, and $lO,OOO to the support ot their families during their absence. Mr. Buohanan’s contributions to the support of the troops, from bis own city of Lancaster, was first set down at $6,000, but subsequent information struck off one, if not two, ot the cyphers of this sum. Hakbisbubu, May 18. —The Governor, ac companied by his staff, left there this morning to review the troops at Chambersbarg. A. N. Meylert, of Luiorne, and F. L. Dana are ap plicants, as well rs ex Governor Geary and Gen. William F. Small, for theßrigrdier*-Gen eralships, which are placed by the loan bill in the hands of the Governor. The Impression here is that no one will be appointed who is a graduatoof West Point, in addition to hav ing seen aotlve service. Part of 001. Yohes' First Pennsylvania Regiment is in Baltimore, and the other portion is goarning the bridges between York and Baltimore. died : , - snernoon at 6 o'olook, PATRICK ul.t NN, in the 39th year of his age. The luaeral will take place from his late residence ooroer High and Webeter streets this afternoon at half past two o’clock, to proceed to 81. Mary's Cemetery. The friends of the family are respectfully invited to at land hia Amoral. BG£ R H * V K S HOLLAND BITTERS. PMPAUD non THI Choicest and most grateftil Tomoa and Carminatives in tli© VotfetabU Kingdom. UniversalJy approved as a Family Remedy for INDIGESTION. SOU! STOMACH, COLIC, lIEART-BURN, HEADACHE, A ALL DYSPEPTIC COKPLAIHTB. The Weak and Nervous should try it. Bmntaju of Imposition ! But one sise of the genuine, hall pint bottle*.) Pnoe One Dollar. Dose, a tea pooaful, BENJAMIN PAGE, Jr. & Co. BOLE PROPRIBTOR& Sold by Druggists generally. Pittsburgh, Penn’a. Jim 2Mtorrtisjmntts. Q/ti NT S ’ CALF OIFORD'B~fL6O Genu*’ Cali Oxford’* $1,76. Gent*’ Calf Uiford’s $2,26. Uema’ [Calf Gaiiarn $2,216 AT I'HE PEOPLES' SHOE STORE, No IS Fifth >k, a S. DIFPKNBAGKKB. BACON SIDEB—4OS lba, clear country Bacon 6ldeejeceiT«d and for aale br 10r n!^ by „ JAB. A. FSTZBB, - _: Comer Market and-Kretata. "D®D POTATOES—7S buahols very flue XV Hed Potatoes, receWed and for tala' br J ■ JVlfl- A. FBTZRR, Cotnor Mar*e» »nd ftr* eta. •• ‘ %*;. _■ •r. V St^HConunonst Uni-* ' fITTSBUBGH THEATBE. hasit-imt liuiuom.. W&CHBNtigjhsON TtiASoa*a~ti. .a. E. LABE. Pxu»or Anmisw*^—Private Boxes, Single Seat in Private Box:sLoo;Parquette and Dress Circle, chairs, 60 oents; Family Circle, 26 cents; Colored Gallery, 26 oeota; Coloredßoxes, 60 cents; Gallery, 16 oents. Reengagement of the wonderful ADA ISAACS MBNKUN, Wfeo will appear this ereaiog In nine characters. TflJB MONDAY EVENING, MAY 20th, IMI, MYSTERIOUS STRANGER on, Sat*k iu Puss. To conclude with THE FRENCH SPY D ABIIVG JUS DA Ntt H ftO (J 8 FRAUDS are perpetrain! daily. How then are Deleterious hair dyes to be distinguished from a safe article J In order to be perfectly secure, purchase only CRISTADORO’3 ANALYZED EXCEL- SIOR DYE, Oertttied by aii leading Chemists, including CHILTON, to bo ! EFFECTIVE) and warranted to produce without trouble, and in ten minutes, any shade of Black or Brown KNOWN IN NATURE Bold every vhere, and applied by all hair Dresden. Oaimauoao, Hu. 8 AUur Houit. Htu> fork. QEO. «. KETHER, Agent, mySOidawilmT PllUbnr»h,Pa. POiaONLESS! Third arrival of summer dress Uoodn, Shawls, Renfrewa, Ac, will bo opened on the first of next week. Call and see them. C. HANSON LOVR. 74 Market atreeL OATS AND CORN— -600 bushels aright Oats; lOu sacks yellow ear Corn— for sale by JAB. A. FETiEB, g>ya> Corner Market and Firet stag Roll buttkr— -6 Boxes Fresh Bolter; 2 Barrets ** v JAMES A. r E'l ZKR, corner Market and First streets. BKuXCUIAL cigar kites, Bronchial Cigarettes, Bronchial Cigarettes, Bronchial Cigarettes, One of the latest and best Remedies, One of the latest and best Remedies, One of the latest and best Remedies, For Bronchitis, Asthma, etc, etc. For Bronchitis, Asthma, etc, etc, For Bronchitis, Asthma, etc, etc, ALSO, Brown‘s Pronchial Troches, Brown's Bronchial Troches, Brown's Bronchial Troehes, For sale by JOSEPH For sale by JOSEPH FLEMING. For sale by JOSEPH FLEMING, For Bile by JOSEPH FLEMING. For sale by JOSEPH FLEMING, For sale by JOSEPH FLEMING, For sale bjr JOSEPH FLEMING, Corner of the Diamond and Market street. Corner or the Diamond and Market street. Corner of the Diamond and Market street. my2o Sundries.— 100 bbis M B" Coffee Sugar, iO “ “A” - « 10 M standard crushed sugar, 10 “ coarse pulverised ** fc>o boxes layer raisins, v6O •• bunch u 100 hf boxes - - 190 qr * « a 100 ** Valencia ** 100 ** Turkish prunes, 10 casks ** ♦♦ 26 do New currants. 20 -frail" Dates, 600 drams Fresh Figs, ■«OQ boxes No. 1 Herring, 100 do Scaled do 10 do Burlington do 26 do Shelled Almonds, lo oases Italian Vermicelia, 10 do Maccaroni, 6 do Sicily Liquonoe, lo Baskets Olive Oil in quarts and pints. 6 cases Sardines to ft ana, 26 boxes No. 1 w/me rock candy, 2o - Yellow do do 10 ** Red do do »JOO Freah Cocoa Nina, lo stars sod landinu and for dale I t KKYMKR A BROTH FPa * . “li 9 I2d sod la Wood at. MV STATE ADTUOBIrV. " AITNA INSURANCE CO., OP HARTFORD. Incorporated in UW-Oharter Perpetual. Caah Capital and Assets, Jan. I,ft 2.286.176 32 Losses adjusted and paid, over.—~ 18,000,0C0 PPOPEBTY INSURED AGAINST . g ?.u lv , fire ’ w tbe Penis of Inland Naviga uoil» *'** liberal rates and rules as solvency and lair rout will permit, A. A. CARRIER it BRO., Agents, W. H. EDIK, Snrreyor. mrlftln No. 63 Fourth htract, Pittsburgh, Fa. For Bt. Louia and St. Paul. The steamek Florence, capt. D. Z BRICKKLL, will learo for the above and all Intermediate porta, on THURSDAY, 23d taut. For freight or passage apply on board, or to _mrBUd J. B. LIVINGSTON 1 no. tt. U. UIILG£U, MAOTrACTURXB Or EVERY DESCRIPTION OF furniture So. 4a gmitliacM Btr««t,‘ FU L*L 1 A l ?®(sf§?&'ENT OF PltUbargb Manufactured Furniture, OonatanUv on hand whioh we will aell at the love* prtaae for fIA.SH. mvlejy BONNETS— NEW BONNETS, NEW HATS, NEW BONNETS, NEW HATB, NEW RIBBONS, NEW HATS, NEW RXBOONS, flower* and ruch*, NfiW MBBONB, FLOWER9AND RUOHEB, FLOWERS AND RUCHES NEW TRIM RINGS, NEW TRIMMINGS, :NBW TRIMMINGS New Dress Buttooa, New l>reaa Buttons, New Dress Button?. New Sklrte, New Skirts, Union Neek Ties, Union Nook Ties, Union Cookedes, Union Cockades, Union Cockades. GHKY MERINO UNDKRSHTRTB AND DRAWERS at muoh lees then the regular price. CHARLES GIPNEB, T 8 Market Street. NEW GOODS. w. 4 D. HUGUS’, CORNER MARKET &FIFTH STREETS. Have just received theirj SUMMER GOODS, WHICH THEY O FFKK VERY CHEAP Among their assortment will be found Beautiful La wire, Organdy'* Borages, Grey Mozambique*, Blue Mozambique*, Brawn Mozambique!, Ouster Cloth*, 4-4 AND «4 FANCY OOODB FOR CIRCULARS AND DWTER&. A good stook of SILK AND CLOTH COATS, DUSTERS AND DIXEY’B. ■*>> ' ‘ Jp. ' , *•.•'** s ~ .. *v - ‘ ' £«*V x. ,».•>> jsA .Miss A. I. Menktn. ..Stetson. MafflL .Mad'Ue Marie. KBLIABIaE! &» , ‘Kiod Wh m" e • MoWo ~ mhlMf ago. CALHOPN Agent, atanufactured by pennsylva- J»vJL nia Salt Manufacturing Company v and guaranteed unchangeable in color. “THE ILLUMINATOR OF THE DAY * Constantly on hand and for sale bv E.l& M. CL atihaiF new office. No. 34 Wood street, beUreijj Pfrafo3£fߣ? °^nhia!tf l * CALHOUN, Genera) Aflenfr Cape Drcu Good*, TWO, THREE OR FOUETNCHESWIDB, AUGER PROM 20 TO 80 FEET LONG! Green Mozambique*, SAND ; P of superior met _ sod all tods used for BORUIa OIL. can be ha “ W. W. Ja T§ljf' SUMklPl'lol'J Books, wart to the VotateeradKEL: raSffiS?Js KompUr^i^^MlNEßhaTe”maS M^SSwipablShedatlo^at^W^^^^ASSS^^ gj* 'T^r^’r 20 WALIi PABEe % Band 10 cents,per piece, at, Ea 10T MARKET; STBEEfI, Dear WmJ&j!??*? Oja JOSEPH KrHUBIIiK W W- 1 '■ ?• vt,. V, STATE IKRPECTOE OIT DOMESTIC OIITOiIiBD SPIRITS, FOR THE COUNTY OF ALUESHBNY , JOHN BMITLBT, o«m, Mo. is, Conor Diamond Alloy aad Diftnend. AST* Orders left wi'h Josiah Boas, 12 Diamond a treat, vtli be promptly aiteoded to. The attention of the trade is respectfully called to the Mowing sections of the lav. to regurd to Inspections. From Pardon's Digest: Bection 12, page 264—1 f my person shall export, or lade for exportation, from the Port of Philadelphia, any d stilled spirituous liquors, liable to inspection as afore* said, before tne same shall have been Inspected and marked according to law, such personashallforfel t sad pay ten dollaas for every barrel, sndtWetify dollars for every double barrel and hogshead or-frfhercutk or aee* sal containing such liquor so exported or laden, to be recovered by the inspector afore Mid, for the aly and county of Pnlladelpbia, for tbe use of the Poor of said city aod county. Section Urpage 284—A1l liquor*sold.by inspection at (he Port of Philadelphia, shall be inspected sad gauged by the inspectors of domestic distilled spirits, appoint ed as aforesaid. Bection 23, page2Bs.—Any rersoo who shall hereafter act as inspector or deputy inspector .of domestic distill ed spirits, in the city or county of Philadelphia, not be ing regally authorized for that purpose, sfcalVwr every such offense, forfeit aod pay theeum or twenty dollars, one-half f«r the use of the Commonwealth and tbe oth er half for the use of any person auelng for the same; and ehail, likewise, be deemed amity of a misdemeanor, and upon oonviction thereof; shall, for every such of fense, enfler an Imprisonment in the county fail for a period of thirty days. Bection 34, page *4o.—Every person who shall ooou ter feit, lorce, or fraudulently impress, or make the brand mark, ox any number or other mark of any each inspector, or a mark or number In imitation thereof, upon any article subject to inspection; or upon any cask or other vessel containing such article, or shall fraudu lently alter, deface, conceal or erase any inspection mark, duly made, shall, for every sneiroffisnse* be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and be punishable by a fine not exceeding three hundred, dollars, or Joy im prisonment not exceeding six months, at the disore non of the court hsving jurisdiction of the offense. Section 90, page 446 —Every person who shall counter feit, forge, or fraudulently impress upon any article lia ble to inspection, or upon any cask or vassal such article, the brand mark or other mark- of any in spector, or shall fraudulently alter, defcceor erase any such mark, or shall fraudulently impress- the brand mark or other mark of any inspector, upon. any such artlc’e or vessel, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemea nor, .and shall be punishable by a fine net exceeding three hundred d liars. A further Supplement, relative to the inspection of liquor*. approved the 21st day of April, 1965: That all domestic distilled spirits for aide at- the Port of Philadelphia, whether for exportatiohor otttorwiso, shall be inspected and gauged by the duly appointed inspectors of domestic distilled spirits, or theft depu ties, in the rc Aimer now provided by taw, and if any oth er person shall inspect such liquors, he or they shall, tor every such otlen»e, be hable to all the fines and pen alties set forth in the 18th section of the Act of the 10th of April, 1869. An Act authorising the Governor to appoint an Inspec tor of Domesao Distilled Liquors lor the county of Allegheny; Section 1. Be it enacted by tbe Senate and -Hotwe of Representatives of tha Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is herebyenaoted by the authority ofthe same, That the Governor Is hereby authorised to appoint an Inspector of Domestic Distill ed Liquors for the county of Allegheny, whose duties and compensation shall bo the aa those ofthe In spector of domestic d stilled liquors for the cHy and county ot Fniladelphia. The undersigned Inspector, being obligated by heavy bonds, and bound under ssvere penalties for the faith fa) performance of his duties, intends most respectful ly, but firmly to enforce the above sections.anda>l oth er laws appertaining to tho inspection of domestic Uq. our*. Ym-vQ] jOHW BMTTLBT. Coal, slack and Lime. SEALED PROPOSALS FOR DELIVER. ING in the stores, at tbe WORKS OF THE PITTSBURGH GAS COMPANY, ROO.OOOIKUiheIs of Bituminous Coal, 90,000 bushels of Black, and 0,000 bushels of Lime, will be received at the office of the Company until THURSDAY, the 234 fast at lßp’doek, Bf. Tne Ooal, Slack and Lime to be delivered at such time and in such quantities as may be directed. The standard of computation for Coal and Black, to be 76 pounds per bushel. Payments to be made monthly, retailing 20 per cent as security for performance ot contract. ProposalsloaddressedtoTßOS BAKEWELL*Esq., Piesideut of tbe Company, and endorsed “Proposals for Coal and B ack," or “lor L me " aa the case may be JAM HSJ THOMBQSvJSngiiier. Office of tl e Pittsburgh Gas Company, 10 May, 186 L mylhdtd H. X>. BRECHT & BRO„ MANUFACTURERS OF \ LOOKING GLASSES, PORTRAIT AND PICTURE FRAMES, Gilt and Imltatioi Rosewood Honldilgi. DEALERSIN FRENCH PLATE A.WD. WINDOW 6LASS, 148 Smlthfleld Street, Peroler’s Block, between Filth and Sixth, PUlatnrah, Frames, and buafnesscardsfauned at'whal^nSratoea 1 apfely r ‘ J. H. .. HIT,LEHMAN & CO.’S FASHIONABLE HAT STOBE, T 5 WOOD STREET. SPUING STYLE SILK 4 CASSQtERE BATS. FRENCH AND AMERICAN FELT HATH. All Grades and Colors, CAPS FOR GENTS, YOUTH'S* * AND nwir.npgff Of every deearipUon STRAW GOODS In groat variety. CHILDREN'S FANCY HATS To suit all taste*. Allot the Lowest Rate*at / H. 4s m « 80 TtWQOBgr. custom worm, > Pittsburgh- Aoril lirt. iftAf ( rr»» NOTICE IS HEREBY IHVRN that "SEALED lw PROPOSALS ” aocompanied by mnwr w&Batt» tees according to forms to be formahed