The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-02
LATE INTELLIGENCE FROM THE SOUTH.
The Landing Of Union Troops on
Tybee Island.
Missouri Admitted Into the Rebel
Government,
Refusal Of the Rebel Congress to Purchase the
Planters Produce.

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Capture Of a Rebel Privateer Or
Galveston,
&c, &C., &c.
THE FEDERALs AT TYBEE.
AUGUSTA, Nov. 20, 1851
On Sunday evening several barges Of Lncontes landed
on Tybee Island
AUGUSTA, Nov n, 1851.
Commander Tatna commenced an attack on the federal
forces on Tybee Island this morning.
Tho above are the only references made to the subject
Of the landing on lybce, and consequently the result OF
Commodore Tatnall's attack is known.
COMMODORE TATNALL ATTACKS THE FEDERAL FLEET
IN cocKsPUR RoADs-THE YANKEES IN POSSESSION
OF WARSAW.
From the Richmond Dispatch.l
SAVANNAH, Nov. 81, 1851.
Commodore Tatnall, with three small steamers and
gunboat, attacked the federal fleet in Cockspur Roads
yesterday. The engagement lasted hour and from
forty to fifty shots exchanged. No person
ured on our side The effect Of the firing the enemy
is unknown
Failing draw the under the guns Of Fort Pulaski
Commodore Tainill withdrew. There six large
vessels inside OF the bar and large rgate towed
over yesterday afternoon. Tho enemy has pckets all
| around ~ bee Island, as far as Kings landing.
II s reported that the Yankees have taken possession
o. warsaw and that they are preparing to attack Fort
Pulaski.
MISSOURI AND THE CONFEDERATE STATES.
The Provisional Congress still holds sessions with
closed doors and unable furnish readers
with any detail Of the proceedings The President
N on Tuesday message concerning the secession Of
Missouri II accompanied by able letter from
Governor Jackson, and also by dssolving the
Union with the United States and ratfyng the
constitution Of the Provisional Government the Con
fearae states also the convention betv cen the Com
missioners Of Missouri and the Commissioners Of tho
Confederate States. Congress unanimously ratified the
convention entered into between the Hon. II. M. +.
Hunter for this government and the commissioners
Missouri. On yesterday understand that @ ngrcss
passed law admitting Missouri into the conederacy.
Congress refused to make any advances on, the pur
chase o. ihe produce of planters and much surprise
expressed that such aproposon should have been made
THE CONVENTION.
The action providing for the election OF Judges of the
Supreme and Circuit Courts by the General Assembly
instead OF tie peope adopted by the Convention yes
terday large portion OF the session devoted to
debate upon the constitutional provision for the elcc ion
Of Justices Of the Peace and some amendments
agreed to- but the subject disposed Of The
Of Judge Pitts Of Accomac, is transferred to the General
Assembly. II is currently reported that this official is
entertaining federal officers at his residence the
ern shore and he Is consequently liable to strong
picion Of dsoyalty to the South.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE IN NORFOLK.
Tho Norfolk Day Book OF Thursday contains the pro
ceedings Of the Methodist Episcopal Conference held
that place for several days past which presided
by Bishop Andrews. The renowned DR.. sehon Of Nash
vie mate strong sleech upon the Of missions,
and was succeeded by Rev Dr. Moon, OF Albcmare who
stated that he wished TO increase the previously
subscribed by $i0 $50 Of which to make Prcsi-
dent Jefferson laws life member, and $50 to
make General Joseph +. Johnston Of the army OF tho
Potomac, life member, when Bishop Andrews said
THAT is good response to mission ay Speech An
examination OF the character Of elders succeeded and
twenty two were passed. II subsequently, stated
that missionary returns funds had been received
from the stations tho Potomac which was doubtless
owing TO the war. The Rev. D. s. Doggett who is well
known IN Baltimore was quite conspc and garruous
in the Conference The attendance the church ring
The sttags Of the body large particularly
part Of the ladies.
The Conference after an address by the Bishop, ad-
joirned on Thursday night, after the announcement OF
appointments of the districts OF Carksburg Parkcrsburg
Greenbricr, Charleston and Wyandot.
EAST TENNESSEE.
The following order has been promulgated M
our Generals in kast Tennessee
HEADQUARTERS RIFLE BReArE,
CANT LOOKOUT, Nov. -, 1851.
Martial law having been proclaimed at this post on the
14th day Of November by order Colonel s. A. NJ Wood
the officer then in command, many dsalected persons
were arrested and placed in custody Of the proper mill
tary authorities for trial. The larger portion of these
have voluntarily taken the oath Of allegiance the Con-
federate government and released and returned
their homes Those who organized active hos
Utilities have for the most part been dispersed and driven
beyond the limits of the State thus cnectuay breaking
up the conspiracy recently existing this portion OF the
State 10 resist the authority of the Confederate
government aud thereby restoring peace and quiet
thfo. govt the country adjacent 10 this pest.
The Commanding General being satisfied from the evil
dences Of loyalty upon the pnrt 81 the peopc) before
him, that the necessity for the enforcement martial
law does not st. orders that the be longer
in force. II is not the purpose of the Commanding Gene
raj at This posi- 70 impose any Restrictions enforce any
law not required BY stern necessity Those persons who
remain at home, SUBMIT ing TO the estabished Of
the country, will not be molcsted whatever their prcvi
political opinions may have been but those found in
ms against the government, aiding abettug its
mics, or in any way melting rebellion, will be visited
with oil the rigor OF military law.
WILLIAM H. CARROLL,
Brigader General Commanding.
g. II. MoNsARRAT, Assistant Adjutant General.
PROMPT ACTION OF THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE.
The Legislature Of Mississippi, Thursday last, upon
bearing that more troors were needed Columbus in
view Of an apprehcnded attack from the enemy, nme-
datey passed. bill authorizing The call
optional number Of volunteers for such time as their
services may be needed auxiliary force TO our
army up the river. half million dollars were also
VOfpd a ma ain tronp he 49, tha
State while in the field.
APPOINTMENTS IN THE CONFEDERATE ARMY
MLIEDGEyllLE, Ga. Nov. q, 1861.
His Excellency Jos +. Brown has appointed Henry r.
Jackson MAJOR General, and Vim. II. r. Walker Brigadier
General Of the Georgia army, ana both have accepted
THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE.
BATON RO GE. La, Nov. %. 1851.
In the Senate day jcint resolution was ed
by Mr. Moore, approving Of the government
mendation to the banks to suspend specie and
to issue the Confederate States Treasury notes in the
place of their bank notes The resolution also provides
Tor the submission OF the question to the popular vote Of
the people Of Louisiana.
Mr. Moore also introduced bill authorizing the police
urfes Of the several parishes to levy for parish
purposes.
Arespution offered to inquire into the expediency
the assumption by the State of the collection and pay
meDt OF the Confederate tax.
In the House Mr. Tappan offered resolution 70 adjourn
the l. gisatre to New Orleans After considerable dis
custom the resolution made the p cal order for TO-
morrow.
joint resolution was offered by Mr.. Dungusand and
reported for the election OF Confederate States Senator's
An important bill introduced by Mr. Eser in rela
on ~ execution processes and another by Mr. Solomon
in relation TO the registry Of voters in New Orleans
joint resolution introduced by Mr. Macauy 70 20
at into the election OF State Printer II viii be
acted on tomorrow.
Tie Governors Message was sent into both Uonscs or
the Legislature today at twelve O'Clock
LATEST FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
AUGUSTA, Nov. rs, 1861.
The Charleston Courier Of this morning SAYS that two
Yankee gunboais had landed troops at buckingham
This Is on the main land. Our forces made forward
movement General Lee has issued orders that no one
shan leave Charleston without permit The greatest
activity prevails u army movements and General Lee
will dispute everyin 81 ground wha courage and des
peration which.w teach The Yankees severe lesson
They will not be allowed " gain permanent footbold ON
the mainland Of South Carolina
SUCCESSES OF JEFF. THOMPSON
The Memphis Acdion,he of the 22i OF November in
speaking Of Je1 Thompson says:-Me learn from zen.
tleman who reached this city last night chat JEFF Tbonp
had captured ut Prices landing the steamer latte
Valley, with number Of prisoners One Of the prison
recognized as party who had visited Columbus
recently. He had complete plan Of the fortifcations
surrosading that city, Mos. Of them were Mssouraes,