DIARY. AUGUST 22, 1861. Ar Philadelphia, Pa., on the arrival of the New York train this morning, Marshal Milward and his officers examined all the bundles of papers, and seized every copy of the New York Daily News. The sale of this paper was totally suppressed in that city. Marshal Milward also seized all the bundles of the Daily News at the express offices for the West and South, including over one thousand copies for Louisville, and nearly five hundred copies for Baltimore, Washington, Alexandria, and Annapolis.-National Intelligencer, August 23. -THE First regiment of Pennsylvania Cavalry, under the command of Colonel Max Friedmann, passed through Baltimore, Md., on the way to Washington. The regiment is composed of ten full companies, having an aggregate of nine hundred and fifty men, of whom a large portion have seen service. They were accompanied by twenty trumpeters and buglers. The men, with the exception of fifty, were uniformed alike in a dark blue cloth jacket and pantaloons, with yellow trimmings, and a high felt hat. The horses of the command had previously been sent on to Washington, where the men will receive such arms as may be requisite. Baltimore American, August 23. -THE Stark County Democrat, a secession sheet, published in Canton, Ohio, was entirely destroyed by some volunteers of that place. Buffalo Courier, August 24. -Edwin D. MORGAN, Governor of New York, issued a proclamation, urging all good and loyal citizens to use all means in their power to sustain the credit of the State and of the National Government, as well as furnish an VOL. III.-DIARY 1 ample response to the late call of the President for men to crush the rebellion.-(Doc. 1.) -THE following order was promulgated from Washington, and virtually suppressed the Day Book and the Daily News of New York: "POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT, August 22, 1861. "SIR: The Postmaster-General directs that from and after your receipt of this letter, none of the newspapers published in New York City, which were lately presented by the Grand Jury as dangerous, from their disloyalty, shall be forwarded in the mails. "I am, respectfully, your obedient servant, "T. B. TROTT, Chief Clerk. "To the Postmaster of New York City." -SIXTY-FOUR of the leading Democrats in Vallandigham's district, Montgomery County, Ohio, issued a circular against the "despotic and traitorous course of the Vallandigham clique." They say: "It is the mission of the Democratic party to give strength and vigor and efficiency to the Constitution and Govern. ment when they are attacked by rebels and traitors. In the language of the lamented Douglas, 'No man can be a true Democrat without being at the same time a loyal patriot; and there are but two positions to assume: we must either be for or against our Government -either patriots or traitors.'" They pledge the defence of the nation, and in rebuking the themselves "to unite with all loyal citizens in unpatriotic action of said convention, and of the Dayton Empire, and in supporting for office in the county of Montgomery men, irrespective of party, who are loyal to the Government by a vigorous prosecution of this war, and who in no contingency are in favor of secession." N. Y. Evening Post, August 22. -THE steamer Samuel Orr, an Evansville and Paducah mail packet, was seized at Paducah, Ky., and taken up the Tennessee River. The officers and crew left her, and went to Cairo, Ill., in skiffs. Her cargo was valued at twenty thousand dollars.-Baltimore American, August 24. -IN Philadelphia, Pa., the U. S. marshal, Milward, proceeded to the office of the Christian Observer, in Fourth street below Chestnut, and took all the type, paper, and other appurtenances of the place. He also closed up the office, and warned the persons conducting the Observer that, on any attempt to revive the publication, they would be dealt with according to law. The indignation of the people against this sheet was rapidly culminating down to the time of its stoppage, and it was to have been torn out on Saturday night next-a matter of which the authorities were cognizant.-Philadelphia Press, August 23. August 23.—The Second Fire Zouaves, N. Y. S. V., under the command of Colonel James Fairman, left New York for the seat of war. The regiment numbers over seven hundred men, most of whom are well-tried firemen.-N. Y. Herald, August 24. -THE Seventeenth and Twenty-first regiments of Massachusetts Volunteers, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel John J. Fellows and Colonel Augustus Morse, departed for the seat of war.—Idem. -THE State Department at Washington issued the following explanatory notice: "The regulation of this department of the 19th inst., on the subject of passports, was principally intended to check the communication of disloyal persons with Europe. Consequently passports will not be required by ordinary travellers on the lines of railroads from the United States which enter the British possessions. If, however, in any special case, the transit of a person should be objected to by the agent of this Government on the border, the agent will cause such person to be detained until communication can be had with this department in regard to the case." -THE Seventh regiment of Maine Volunteers, under the command of Colonel E. C. Mason, U. S. A., left Augusta, Me., for the seat lumbermen, raftsmen, and farmers, mostly from along the Kennebec and Penobscot rivers. The largest company (A) have ninety men, who, with the exception of a few blacksmiths, are all lumbermen. This company, and Company K, did not have a man rejected at the inspection, nor did one refuse to take the oath of enlistment. The other companies lost each from two to five men in going through these forms. of war. There are in the regiment about eight hundred men. They were hastily organized, and therefore have had but little drill. The organization was made at Augusta, where Company A first went into encampment five weeks -A BAND of secessionists, calling themselves ago; some of the other companies were in camp "The Coast Guard," and commanded by Cap-only four or five days. The men are nearly all tain Arnow, from St. Augustine, arrived at Key Biscayne, coast of Florida, at two o'clock this morning, in a boat from the mainland, and at once took possession of the light-house, the dwelling, and all the Government property, and imprisoned the keeper. They then went up into the tower, and destroyed the lens, (and a valuable second order Fresnel illuminating apparatus,) and injured the machinery so badly that it cannot be used again. They reported that Jupiter Light was put out by them on the 20th, and Cape Canaveral some days previous. The party left Key Biscayne after a short stay, proceeding toward Miami in their own boat, and taking a boat belonging to the light-house Colonel Mason is yet a regular army officer, department.-Simon Frow, in the National In-holding a captaincy in the Seventeenth U. S. telligencer, September 9. -ATWest Chester, Pa., Deputy United States Marshal Jenkins S. Schuyler, by order of the United States Marshal, took possession of the Jeffersonian newspaper building, with its contents, this afternoon, to await further orders from Washington.-N. Y. Times, August 24. The regiment have camp equipage complete. Their uniform is light blue pantaloons, dark blue blouses, and the dark blue U. S. regulation infantry caps. They are armed with Windsor rifles and sabre bayonets. Infantry.-N. Y. Express, August 24. -THE schooner Sarah Ann, Rome, recently purchased by John Douglas Mirridless, of Wilmington, N. C., and registered with the British consul as the William Arthur, of Liverpool, loaded with fish, beef, pork, etc., cleared from Portland, Me., for St. Thomas, and sailed to day-but information having been received | which is now exciting the respect and admirathat her destination was Wilmington, N. C., tion of the civilized world, and is destined to she was seized down the harbor by the col- eventuate in placing the South among the forelector of the port and surrendered to the most nations of this or any other age. Whether United States marshal under the authority of this spirit arises from mistaken zeal of opinion, the act of August 6, confiscating property in- undue ambition, or envy of the prominent potended for insurrectionary purposes.-N. Y. sition of some in the revolution, we shall not World, August 24. stop to inquire. Whether it originates in all or either of these causes, it is alike calculated -ISHAM G. HARRIS, governor of Tennessee, issued an appeal to the mothers, wives, and daughters of that State, for contributions of clothing, blankets, and other articles" which will contribute to the relief, comfort, and health of the soldier in the field."-(Doc. 3.) -THERE was a great mass meeting in Camden, Me., in favor of a vigorous prosecution of the war. Dr. J. H. Esterbrook presided. Speeches were made by Major Nickerson, of the Fourth regiment, Hon. E. K. Smart, A. P. Gould and D. A. Boody, democrats; and by N. A. Farewell, General Davis Tillson, T. R. Simonton and C. A. Miller, republicans. About three thousand people were in attendance. Great enthusiasm prevailed.-N. Y. Evening Post, August 24. -THE First regiment of Iowa Militia returned to Dubuque from the seat of war in Missouri. The troops were received by thousands, who "turned out to greet them and shout hozannas on their return." This regiment was one of those who did the hardest fighting in the battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo.; they were the troops whom General Lyon rallied to the charge with his latest breathi.-Dubuque Times, August 24. August 24.-Depredations by soldiers on the property of citizens of Elizabeth City and County, in Virginia, occasioned an order from Gen. Wool, in which marauders were threatened with severe punishment.—(Doc. 4.) -THE Cameron Rifles, N. Y. S. V., commanded by Col. Robert J. Betge, struck their tents at Hudson City, N. J., and departed for the seat of war.-N. Y. World, August 26. -THE Nashville American of this day says: We very much regret to observe that in some quarters, that are generally regarded as highly influential in moulding and controlling public opinion in the South, there is betrayed an evident willingness to create strife or dissension among the leaders of that grand revolution to lead to the most serious and disastrous consequences, unless checked by the patriotic unanimity of the people, in frowning down these incipient steps to party division. All the power, resources, malignity, and hostility of the enemy could not now do us a heavier injury than could be done by an angry, determined and acrinonious dissension, in which the people could be induced to enlist their feelings and array their strength on the different sides. There is, indeed, no greater calamity that could befall the great Southern cause at this time than for a spirit of jealousy to get the ascendency in the councils of the Confederacy, or a deep-seated dissension to arise with regard to the conduct of the war, the policy of finance, or any other measure that may claim the attention of the Administration. Unity of action is so clearly necessary to the Southern cause, that we do not deem it necessary to illustrate or enforce its importance by argument. To the present time it has proven the chief strength of the Confederate States. That there will necessarily be differences of opinion, cannot be doubted. These are inevitable. They are useful. They promote sound views and healthy action. But these differences should be surrendered when decision has given place to discussion, and when the proper authorities determine on their policy. The great mass of the people are prepared to follow those, whom they have chosen to lead in the war, in whatever direction they may make whatever sacrifices in fortune, in privadesignate. They are, moreover, prepared to tion, or even in life, that may be necessary to maintain their rights, liberties and independence, and to secure for themselves and children the blessings of constitutional freedom. They have the highest confidence in the courage, prudence, judgment, and patriotism of those they have selected to lead them. No amount of criticism can shake their confidence, until the acts of the leaders of the revolution shall |