New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-06

ment TO be paid WIN bogus money, prcsen'S
elements full of the ludicrOus, such as woad
gladden. the heart Of Dickens or TbackeTny.
What amuses ne most 10 to notice the cavalier
manner with which the VTginians themselves
nro snubbed by the South Carolina and Louisiana
aristocracy, which hold JEFF. Davis in awe.
John Tyler, the eI.President, is freely called an
Old Fosy. Poor Letcher is tho laugipng-stOck
Of the new CamarillH His aid, Marmaduke
Johnson, who was never sober in the best days
Of bis masters reign, is now constantly benstIy
drunk, swearing like 6end. Extra-Billy Smith
has been one of the fuDBisst and fussiest OF tho
mitiamen at Bull Run, and he, as well aS
other intermeddliDg civilians, is considered by
tho officers as a most intolerabe bore, though
the Generals themselves arc crushiogly polite,
ind poor EItra-Bllly grows several inches taller
whenever Beauregard shake, hauds with hin and
SAYS, " How d'yo do, Governorl" In the same
manuer, Beauregard Invariably addresses Mason
as "Mr. Senator" aud Mason, like dog petted
by bis MASTER comforts on such occasions MS
brutal face into jOVial grinj but the Generals
actually feel oppressed, rs if by nightmare
hv the manner in which the civilians force them
c,l5es not only upon their company, but, 10
some instances, even upon their staf. Beaure-
gard, however, though he bows and smiles and says
Mr.. Senator, and Mr. Governor, and Mr. Con.
eressman, does not permit any OF the Senators
10 serve their own political or demagogical ends
by smuggling themselves into his staff; and this
scrupulous throwing out of all civilians among
L.. DrC0 ~
to do With the efficiency of the Southern army
DO chaif permitted to nestle into the wheat
JEFF. himself 10 full Of caution, reticence, tact,
and dignifed courtesy in his intercourse Win
Beauregard. There is something theatrical,
eypsy.like, something of the thimble-rigger, in
Beauregard's nature, at the same time that he
has full as much caution, reticence and tact, and
assumption Of gravity and dignity, as JEFF. him
s.lf JEFF knows that, and is guarded in his
int ercourge with him, occasionally affecting
remnrkabls enteai. cOrdiaLe with Johnston (who,
by the by is considered here in every way the
most superior man among the whole lot), and q
corresponding reserve toward Beauregard; and
caiolng and intriguing in this manner, Jelt.
keeps his own between the two though the game
il only intended for Beauregard, as it is wasted
upon on upright, straightforward, thoughtful
Rebel Ike johnston.
Such 10 tie penalty Of treason ard vice, that
the chief of the Rebel, is doomed TO move by
crooked, obliquo ways aud like the burglar,
stunning the light doomed 10 crouch in caSal
and darkness. Stephens is residing here at tho
homo Of Toombs. TOombs himself has left for
Georgia, to place himself at the head Of brig
ode. Toombs, not being able TO compete with
JEFF. as q politician, 10 now endeayoripg to get
ahead of hl,n ss q General. Cabinet ministers
have no chance of popularity and prospective
distinction here. All shapes ilself into a military
derpotlsm, with the most victorious general ai
tho most popular despot. JEFF. himself cannot
feed much longer upon bis antiquated lsurels oil
Buena Vista, and the true popular weapons are
the planters whip aud tho sword However,
Hunter is hblor than Toombs as a Rcbel-Promier
and more dangerous enemy, because lees impet-
uous and more calm hnl d!ipaasonate. Walker
i. the most forOcious Of them al, aud If ne could
bays bis away, al prisoners would b" strnnV M
without dc.-,, l shall myself soon follow the
mes,epeer, to whose care | intust this letter,
and ho urges me to bring il 10 close.