members were absent when the roll was called. Several came in after their names had been called, and signed; others were on military duty, and were absent from necessary causes. After the ordinance was signed, the Convention went into secret session.-a-dozen miles or more south of Phillippa, have since Richmond Dispatch.

because others do; some must have commissions; | view. He was instantly seized and searched, and some have families, or business, or are members of despatches were found upon him from the rebel Gen. organizations which they know will not be ordered Johnston to Mr. Alvey. McMullin forthwith stripped out of the city; some are legally or professionally the rebel spy, dressed one of his own men in the exempt." rebel's clothes, gave him Johnston's letter, and started him off to see Mr. Alvey. The despatches, however, had been nicely opened, copies taken, and then resealed.

We cannot wonder at this gentlemanly reluctance to face the music. How should the immaculate "chivalry" wish to encounter the unwashed "mudsills"? To what company does the editor of the Courier belong?-Louisville Journal.

INCIDENTS OF THE WAR.-A correspondent, writing from Jefferson City, Missouri, relates the following incidents:—

"The Platte Valley steamer was recently brought to by the guns of the St. Louis arsenal, with a load of traitors and contraband. The first shot, a blank cartridge, produced no effect. The next was a shell, which was made to explode a little beyond the boat; and this also was disregarded. The third, a large ball, passed just above her deck, between the chimneys and the wheel-house, and had the effect to set the bell ringing and the whistle screaming, which signals of acquiescence were continued till the boat reached the landing. Why, sir,' said the captain to the gunner, did you mean to sink me?" 'Certainly,' was the cool reply; 'I am ordered to fire one harmless shot at least; I gave you the benefit of two, Ig and aimed a third at your engine, but the gun was ranged a little too high. I did not want to hit your boilers, and scald you all to death; but the next time I shall sink you at the second shot!' For God's sake, don't trouble yourself,' replied the captain; 'just send a small boy down to tap a drum whenever you want me, and I'll come to at once.'

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Maj. Rawlings tells an anecdote in the same vein, of a prominent secession lawyer of St. Louis. Major,' said he, lately, I am a choleric man, and I find it won't do. I am getting to have a profound respect for Minié bullets. Won't you do me the favor to get me one; and whenever I find my temper rising against the Dutch, I will put my hand in my pocket, and feel a bullet, and that will cool me off!' The Major got the bullet for him, and the effect seems to be equal to the expectation. Certainly it is better to have one in the pocket than in the body, if the effect on one's loyalty is just the same.

"Some one inquired of Col. Boernstein how long he should remain here. 'I don't know,' he replied with a French shrug of the shoulder; 'perhaps a year; so long as the Governor chooses to stay away. I am Governor now, you see, till he comes back!' His notions of freedom of speech and the press he expressed freely, like this: All people zall speak vot dey tink, write vot dey pleazhe, and be free to do any tink dey pleazhe only dey zall speak and write no treason!"-National Intelligencer.

"McMullin's man was received by Alvey, who thus fell into the trap most beautifully. Alvey unfolded all his plans, and gave him written answers to Johnston's despatches. The supposed friend conveyed Alvey's documents to Gen. Patterson. The arrest took place quietly the next day. When Alvey was confronted with the documents, and the indisputable evidence of his own treachery, it is said he was completely unmanned, and sank under the burden of his guilt."-Buffalo Express, July 3.

WAR SONNET.

If infamy were but a word, not thing,

With words we'd meet it, and with bandied blame
Advance great Freedom's language, till the shame
Cowered before Persuasion's iron ring.
For eloquence can only strike and sting
Where mind is baffled, and, like hunted game,
Tired by pursuit, and growing weakly tame,
Yields to the fatal shot its wearied wing.

But with Rebellion, reeling to and fro,
Drunk with a mad despair, it is not so;
And words would vitalize as quick the dead,
As compromise a peace with such a foc.
Then, is a nation's duty plainly read;
Then, is a nation's eloquence-a blow!

C. K. T.

A RUNAWAY SLAVE'S TESTIMONY.-The following is the verbatim testimony of Luis Herod, a slave, who came into camp at Newport News, Va., June 24:

"I was 22 years this last April 15th gone; I was borned in Mulberry Island; my massa's name was John Green, sir; he has been gone now, reckon about four weeks; he is now in Yorktown; he was a real bad man; he has licked me dyvers a time; he always licked me wid a cowhide, made out a cow's skin; he went away telling us colored folks dat desc ere dam Yankees were coming to work us like mules, and dat we must hoe his corn and stay by de old home; I stayed dare four weeks after massa quit; day geb us only two pounds of meat, and a peck o' meal to feed us a week, and lick us hard at dat; I was in Yorktown week afore last to see my mass', me and six more o' de boys, and day put us to work cutting hay for de horses; I worked in Yorktown on de fort dare; found it warry hard; I reckon 'bout hundred warry poor white folks worked wid me and us oder slaves in de fort; de oder men ride about on THE ARREST OF R. H. ALVEY.-A correspondent fine horses, and get drunk ebery day; de women are at Hagerstown, Md., says:-" You were told in a all gone out o' Yorktown; dare is only about 15 or former letter of the arrest of R. H. Alvey. The im- 20 houses in dare in dat air Yorktown; de soldiers portance of the event is scarcely exceeded by the hab few tents like dese ere; de richest ob um hab manner in which it was consummated, and which is tents, and de poorest ob um make bush houses; worth relating. Capt. Billy McMullin, of the Phila- when I left dare last Saturday, day had 9 guns on de delphia Independent Rangers, who act as Gen. Pat- fort dare; day hab four or five pointed out so as to terson's body-guard, is the sharp' man of this mili- shoot in de riber; when we work on dat dare fort, tary division. One night last week a picket guard day come up and say, Hura, boys! hurry up dat stopped a man on the road to Hagerstown, who an- dare fort; de Yankees will be here directly, and dig swered the guard's inquiries by saying that he wished de trench deep, so dat de dam Yankees fall in, and to see Gen. Patterson; but when about to be intro- break deir dam necks; more dan half ob de soldiers duced at head-quarters, wished to evade the inter-hab guns, and de oders say day espect some from

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Richmond; some hab been dare a fortnight, or tree | weeks, widout any arms; day fetch on provision from Richmond; steamboat lands dare on Yorktown; de poor soldiers dam, complain for not habin' nothin' to eat; dare are some right smart ob slaves dare to work, and day all say day get off soon as possible; dare are about a tousand on horses, and day go out ebry day to see if any ob you are coming; and when day see any thing what looks like you Yankee folks, day run back, and den day all get scared; day all left after de fight at Bethel, and gone to Yorktown, and den a week, was dis here last Saturday, day all go back wid wagons to Bethel agin, and day carry out provisions ebry day to Bethel, or somewhere dat way; dare are no boats at Yorktown; last week day burned two wharfes near Yorktown, so dat de dam Yankee ships can't land; de Yorktown troops say dat dare are two or tree tousand troops at Williamsburg; day say dat when de dam Yankees march all on em, den day come from Bethel and Williamsburg, and all fall into Yorktown.-N. Y. Tribune, June 28.

A SINGULAR case of recognition, after ten years' separation, took place at Keokuk, Iowa. Two of the tallest men of rival volunteers were put back to back to ascertain which company had the taller men; after the "infant," 6 feet 4 inches high, had beaten his competitor by a quarter of an inch, they were introduced, and proved to be brothers, who had been parted ten years.-Record of the Times, July 3..

A CHALLENGE. The following is a copy of a challenge which was obtained from a passenger who came up not long since from Memphis. It appears to have been prepared by a member of the Pillow Guards; but whether it will ever be presented in due form, remains to be seen. It seems, at least, that there is one individual among that guard that wants to fight. "MEMPHIS, TENN., June 3.

"Pillow Guards of Memphis to Prentiss Guards of

Cairo:

"We have enlisted under the stars and bars of the Confederate States, for the purpose of defending Southern rights, and vindicating Southern honor. But more especially we have been selected and sworn in for the purpose of guarding the person of our gallant Gen. Pillow. Understanding that you occupy a like position with reference to Prentiss, the commandant at Cairo, we challenge you to meet us at any time, at any place, in any number, and with any arms or equipments which you may select. We wish to meet no others till we have met and conquered you and your general. Make your own terms, only let us know when and where, and be certain you will meet the bravest guard the world has ever known."

The signatures of the challenging party are omitted in the copy in possession of your correspondent, but on the back is indorsed the following, viz. :"June 17, 1861.

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"Prentiss Guards to Pillow Guards:
"We accept no challenge from traitors, but hang
them. If we ever meet, you shall suffer the fate of

traitors.

arrested in that village :-A fellow was arrested here the other day for selling drugged liquor to the soldiers. Capt. Benham sat in judgment on his case, and pronounced a strictly military decision-" Make the scoundrel drink a pint of his own whiskey at once!" And the unfortunate liquor-seller had to drink, greatly to his disgust and discomfort. He will probably survive, but there is no probability that he will want to drug any more liquor for the troops.

REVIEW AT WASHINGTON, July 4.—The review of the New York Volunteers, twenty-three thousand in number, was a grand and imposing sight. The brave fellows looked well, marched well, and to the eye of the most critical, as well as of the superficial observer, gave evidence of such soldierly qualities as well substantiates their claim to be considered as of the best fighting material in the world. They have, too, some palpable marks of having had a rough time of it lately; despite the donning of their best apparel, the furbishing of arms, and the general scour ing process undergone for the occasion, many a little tell-tale in the shape of well-used raiment, tarnished trimmings, and battered accoutrements, slyly gave out certain hints of hardship and exposure, and revealed to the uninitiated a goodly portion of the "elephant" that stalks about military camps. But their elastic steps, and cheerful, sun-burned faces bespoke good health, and gave token that they were, like Mark Tapley, making the best of circumstances.

The most thorough observers of the day were those citizen soldiers who had been so fortunate as to obtain leave of absence. These congregated in hilarious groups, or strolled arm in arm merrily along the thoroughfares. Yet it is a pleasant duty to affirm that cases of even partial intoxication were strangely rare, considering that so many were, upon a festive occasion, set free from the restraints and discipline of camp. My best wishes for these brave fellows desires; for I heartily wish that they may return are, I am aware, not in accordance with their own safely to their own firesides, without a stain of blood upon their bayonets, although they might miss, in consequence, those laurels they desire, and which, if opportunity presents, they will win.

At 8 o'clock A. M. the New York troops formed on Pennsylvania avenue. Col. Schwartzwaelder, with his regiment, (the Fifth,) was first in position. In thirty minutes the whole column was in marching order. The Twelfth Regiment in front was detailed to take possession of the avenue, immediately in front of the White House, for the space of some three hundred and fifty feet. A stage of convenient height had been erected, which was literally bathed in banners. Every available unreserved space was densely packed with people. At about 9 o'clock President Lincoln, the members of the Cabinet, accompanied by General Scott and his staff, took their places upon the stand amid the tumultuous cheers of people and soldiery, and the roll of a multitude of drums, followed by the martial strains of a brass band, playing "Hail to the Chief." The band, accompanied by Gen. Sandford and his staff and a corps of sappers and miners, halted in front of the stand.

Col. Blenker with his regiment led the column. Next came the Twelfth, Col. Walrath; then the Fourteenth, Col. McQuade, preceded by a drum corps. The beautiful ensign of Col. McQuade's regiment attracted many a compliment, as did the beautiful flags of the several regiments. Next to the Fourteenth came in order the Fifteenth, Col. Murphy;

the Sixteenth, Col. Davis; the Seventeenth, Col. Lan- be the most pertinent. He said: "I wish every sing; the Eighteenth, Col. Jackson, marching thirty-man who can leave his family, to enlist. This is the five men abreast, and exhibiting great superiority in drill; the Nineteenth, Col. Clark, with his large corps of drummers; the Twenty-second, Col. Phelps, with its fine silver cornet band and beautiful flag; the Twenty-sixth, Col. Christian; Twenty-eighth, Col. Donelly; Twenty-ninth, Col. Von Steinwerh, with fine brass band; Thirtieth, Col. Frisbie, and drum corps; Thirty-first, Col. Pratt, with 900 men, marching fifteen abreast; Thirty-second, Col. Matheson; Thirty-seventh, Col. McCunn; and Thirty-eighth, Col. Ward, beautiful blue ensign, staff on foot.

first country the Irishman ever had that he could call his own country. The flag of the Stars and Stripes is the only flag that he can fight under and defend as his own flag. Now, in the time of the nation's peril, let every Irishman show that he is worthy to be part of a great and glorious nationality. Now, when the American flag is bombarded and struck down by traitors, let every Irishman show that he is true to the flag which always protects him. I want every Irishman who hears me to enlist, if he can. There are two classes whom I most despise-cowards and traitors; and those who can enlist, and do not, are either one or the other."

DESIRE OF SOLDIERS FOR WATER IN BATTLE.-A soldier who was in the Great Bethel fight writes:"Some of us have had very narrow chances for life. In the course of the fight, several of us ran across a road along which the cannon of the enemy were constantly playing, in order to get water. (I find, by the

Soon after the Garibaldi Legion followed, preceded by the clear notes of the bugle, heard high above the din and confusion, heralding Colonel D'Utassy, with one thousand and fifty men, led by a large corps of sappers and miners, with their tools shouldered. As the legion passed the President, each threw a sprig of evergreen upon the ground, covering it with the fresh green of a summer forest—a tribute which was hailed by the multitude with cheer upon cheer. Then came Col. Schwartzwaelder's regiment-the Fifth-way, that on the battle-field a man will risk his life, in nankeen pants and havelocks, marching in perfect time and order; then the Twelfth, Col. Butterfield, numbering 1,100 men, wearing the Zouave dress, and exhibiting superiority in drill and general appearance so marked as to elicit rounds of applause; then the Seventy-ninth, Col. Cameron, its full brass band playing the Highland March, and succeeded by the Seventy-first, commanded by Col. Martin, with Dodworth's band, an advance of picked rifle shots, and numbering a round one thousand men.-N. Y. Daily News, July 6.

THE Boston Post says:-"Who wants a better 'National Him' than General Scott?" The Hartford Courant answers:-" Nobody, Mr. Post. We can get along with that and Uncle Psalm!"

REGIMENTS FROM MISSISSIPPI.-A correspondent of the Louisville Courier, writing from Memphis, June 26, says:-Mississippi has now nineteen regiments in the Confederate army, and has twelve more organized and drilling, ready to obey the first summons to march. The Adams Troop from Natchez, the most splendidly equipped body of cavalry ever seen in this country, passed on to Virginia by the way of our city a few days ago. It is a corps formed among the gentlemen of Natchez and Adams counties, and drilled by General Quitman when he was in the prime of his military ardor. It was kept up in its full efficiency till the present revolution, when it resolved to take part in the conflict, and since then it has been under the instruction of an experienced French cavalry officer. There was not an ordinary horse in the troop of one hundred, and their splendid chargers seemed as thoroughly drilled as the men. The outfit of each member cost over $1,000, and there was not a private in the ranks who had not a fortune of at least $50,000. They have equipped themselves, and bear their own expenses, and ask no pay from the Government.

A CATHOLIC PRIEST'S WAR SPEECH.-The Sunday after the President's proclamation calling for seventyfive thousand troops, Father Creedon, the priest of the large Catholic church at Auburn, N. Y., preached a war sermon, as did other clergymen in Auburn. The other sermons were said to be up to the times, but Father Creedon's was conceded on all hands to

without hesitation, for water.) Having got it, we were waiting to rush back again, dodging the balls in order to do so. Our First Lieutenant sang out, Don't so many of you come at once.' I, with some others, stopped to allow the next lot to pass. They made a rush, and when nearly across, a cannon-ball came whizzing along, and killed four men, mowing them down instantly. One was of our own corps, one of the East Boston company, one a lieutenant of artillery, and one unknown to me. On seeing this, we immediately made a rush after them; but, though running the same risk, went safely over."-Ohio Statesman, June 23.

MAIL COMMUNICATION WITH THE SOUTH.-Arrangements have been made by which letters can be safely forwarded to, and received from, the Southern States. The following is the plan:-To get a letter to New Orleans, it must be put in a United States stamped envelope-a three-cent stamp upon an ordinary envelope will not do, because the law of Congress forbids express companies from carrying letters in any other way than when enclosed in stamped envelopes. The letter should then be directed in the following manner: MR. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, NEW ORLEANS,

Louisiana.

Enclose the letter in another envelope, with twenty
cents' worth of United States Government stamps,
and direct as follows:

AMERICAN LETTER EXPRESS CO.
LOUISVILLE,

Kentucky.

This must be paid with one or two three-cent stamps, according to weight. The twenty cents' worth of postage stamps pays ten cents to the Express Company for their trouble, and enables them to pay the bogus Confederacy postage, which is ten cents from Louisville to New Orleans, the distance being over five hundred miles; but if the letter is intended for a point distant from Louisville less than five hundred miles, then the Confederacy postage will be but five cents. It is understood that this arrangement has been entered into with the knowledge and con. sent of Postmaster-General Blair, and, if properly carried out, as we have no doubt it will be, must

THE FOURTH OF JULY IN HILO.-A correspondent of the Honolulu Advertiser gives the following ac-he cross the ocean, and gladly lay down his life, if count of the celebration of Independence Day at the Sandwich Islands :