The New York herald., 1861-12-31

short and that We will win for these Tho bel
q seward endorses the article IN tho Na.ional In
kuigoncer, which seeks TO establish the iegaiity or
the seizure Of Mason and Slideli y. England VIII
either this she win not. Her growlings over
the Of British subjects indicate that she will resent
It, II she does resent IT, We know enough Of Yam
kse nsolence to be sure they win follow the insult
with another which she will be obliged TO resent Let
the British navy neutralizo Lncons navy, and we will
whip him to death on land Z Stranguiaton by the
great anaconda coil devised by Scott be accomplish
cd only by continuity Of the coli break vertebra
and the falls harmless beside his prey. s. Ono
or tho vsrtebra broken the Gambler Gap from
which the Yankees fed as the wicked flee when
pursueh. o. Another vertebra broken when Rose.
Grams He'd from the fleeing Floyd TO- 1t is noticeable that
Louis Napoleon has said word about tobacco,
from which he derives income OF thirty millions IL.
When silent man is particularly silent he mis-.
chief IL The interests Of the family OF civilized nations
are so closely ntcrwoven IN modern times through the
agency OF steam, that the common suffering will not
permit war TO last long. might go to give other
reasons, but the above approach nearly
provided, Of course, that the South docs its duty.
The Missouri delegation found the President ufexibe
In his determination to make Colonel eth Major Gene
raj He said there other way OF rcc0nclng Price
and Mctnoch than by giving them common head; nci-
Hsth came with tho highest recommendations.
"A repeal Of our Tariff law for definite period {hve
years. and proclamation Of free trade with all the wori
for the time designated would accomplish towards
the opening Of ports than all the Of the other
continent" This is the language Of the Esc~iner this
morning.
on account Of its resemblance 70 the nag Of the Yankees
Generals and Johnston souched the pulses Of
the southern heart when they the Southern Cross
on tho newly distributed batile fags.
Richmond ladies busily engaged in knitting woolcn
comforts and helmets or vzsrs for the soldiers Figured
worsted costs Ity cents ounce plain thirty and
half cents dress OF what used to be called Item
Calico" now costs seven dollars. Seven small tone
a. S the oSs9
day for 500. senator Brown Of Mississippi contri
butes interesting account Of the battle Of Leeburg
ska tn~lr ~
II Is pretty we'll settled that Mr. Alex Guicon, dis
ySsDg o. .es city Win BE- run next
iron mine has been discovered Or 70 be rsopensd,
about six mes from the city, and its resources d5Veop
Ths mail Of this morning brought -four copies Of the
Aercy Another exquisite Indian summer day, almost
TOO warm for comfort
ssssrai Pan Do1~iAs Blessing q a. sannsr.~A ssS.
gard and Ms Cosomels-Johnston a~d Beauregasd, dc.
The brilliant military display Of yesterday shone out
In striking contrast against the eaden colsred sky,
which had overhung the camps near Centrevlls tor
several consecutive days 'Ts seldom wc have
gala day. Camp life, in the army Of the Poto-
to s:reveile,D .'rol cals' and "tattooS that Geld
day, such that witnessed on Monday, was the
next best thing to fight. The ceremony . novel
subjected to scrupulous scrubbng. Generals with
"stars," on richly caparsaned horses, gailoped from
point to point and the hour grew column after
column could be soen crossing McIsans Ford, Bull
rum and wheeling into line in the sold Fields on the
southwest side.
Riding over soon after breakfast TO General Van Dorns
quarters met for the first time this youthful looking
hed marshal The General is rather understood spare
frame, erect and graceful in his movements his mus
tache long but light; otherwise he Is closely shaven,
which is one cause Of his youthful appearance.
His uniform was . gray tunic, with buff collar
three stars on each side Of the collar the one in
the centre the largest; as be drew his buck
gauntlets caught sight of embroidered thereon
in scarlet silk, ancient symbol Of rank Business de-
spatched took leave, mounted my horse, and joined
the general movement towards the rendezvous the
strange ceremony solemnized OF presenting bat
tie nags to dozen regiments. Think of England prepar
ing for battle without the Red Cross of st. George or
France substituting any standard for the Trcolor and
take the place Of the recently adopted by our Con-
Ask for the Of this nconsistcncyyou have
1t ia the language Of General Beauregard who recently
stated that he wished to the Stars and Bars
another battle neld" The General is right he wants
70 know, by the colors what column approaches and
this, may be added is impossible with the
Confederate and United States nags similar in design
and color.
Attweve O'Clock salute OF fifteen guns announced tho
arrival Of the generals. The division line had been
formed and extended for nearly half milc-Bonham,s
South Carolina brigade the right Rhodes the CENTRE
point hill side. First in order tho review Gene
raj Johnston. General Beauregard and General Van
Dorm, with their Adjutants, rode abreast followed
by Q numerous and splendid staff. In this Or
der they passed up and down the line, tho band
playing spirited airs On arriving 1t the right OF
The division, General Van Dorm assumed command
and prepared 70 march in review in front OF the
generals, who had taken up commanding position
the centre The column in motion presented imposing
dsplaythe ground was rolling, and the solid of
bayoDets would gisten above the h top the
really very inspmiting. After passing, each brigade
open space being occupied the generals and their
cortege An impromptu stand was furnished by
casson from Kemper's battery upon which tho Rev.
Smulders the Catholic chaplain Of one OF the Louisiana
regiments took his stand and fervent blessed
the banner with tho Southern cross and afterwards
addressed the troops During this impressive ceremony
every head was uncovered and srcry voice hushed
Colonel Jordan Adutant General Of the First corps
the army Of the Potomac then rode forward
Van Dorm and their staff General Beauregard then
and advancing TO the centre Of the square,
was met by the coonels Of the several regiments and
in heartfelt uterance, delivered to each regiment
sacred trust All Of the officers, on receiving the
g Southern cross" made their Acknowledgements
in patriotic pledges to do their duty. The bsnds
then played the familiar air from the opera q" Puri-
tan TO which music soul stirring lines suggestive
Of the rescue Of Maryland had been written by r.
Randall young poet Of New Orleans, whose fugitive
have already attracted muC attention Printed
copies OF these distributed among the So
large party accompanied General Van Dorm to his quar-
where around his hosptable board the dangers
the fed were forgotten for time, giving place the
feast Of reason and the flow Of soul.r
Altogether it OF the most imposing military
spectacies have ever have spoken Of General
Van Dorn's personal appearance and this reminds me
that whenever General Beauregard who by the
way, getting little frosted am struck with his look,
Of thinking over some matter OF moment he has
not less OF tho military air. however, although he does
not look entirely military as General Joe Johnston.
noticed the latter, particularly Monday his upright
position, military beard and mustache. just grizzly
enough to look bcgercnt; his epi with the strap rest
ing jauntly his heavy mustache his bright eyes and
strong frame impress you with idea Of acton-us
such figure as, if seen battle ded would suggest
the idea, cat your service sir Which column shall
lsadg
THE GREAT CHARLESTON FIRE.
From the Charleston Courier, December III
The extent OF the late disastrous coafagration, its
influence upon the future Of city and the
for relief, to absorb all minds and is the alt
engross,ng topic.
The prompt and noble liberality OF the legislature Of
Georgia. and the citizens Of sister cities OF Augusta
and Savannah has called forth unanimous expression