The New York herald., 1861-12-07
1eported Evacuation ofTybee Island
by the Federal Troops.
Comments Of the Southern Journals ON the
Case Of Slidell and Mason.
The Rebel Floyd's Command Ordered
from Western Virginia,
49, &C., &e.

General Floyd has fallen back within thirty miles Of
1As Virginia and East Tennessee Railroad.
Tho rebel Congress its Of the Sd inst passed
resolution Of thanks to General Sterling Price, for his
active services in Missouri during the campaign.
STATE OF AFFAIRS IN NEW ORLEANS.
THE WEEKLY BANK sTATEAENT-MARKETs, ETC.
LounvILIx. KY, Dec. 8, 1851.
The New Orleans Crescent Of the 25h Of November oon
tans the weekly statement 10 the 22d OF November
- follows
Circulation. Observation-Disclosures. $o,e 0oC
deposits. As,fOo,UVt
specie A','AooN
The New Orleans Cescen also says that the decrease In
tho exchange $274 900 the week s attributed TO
desire to place funds England invest in merchandise
sterling having been freely taken at 125 l2o. We ar
not Of any prospective Improvement In commerc
20 these figures which much higher than
the bankruptcy Of 1887 and 1840.
tits bruted about that some parties placing all thei
funds in Europe for fear perhaps tho highway robbers
the world may penetrate our good city
There had been sales Of cotton or tobacco. suga
selling at Sc. 3Xo. per ID. Molasses, lac. 2Ic
Per gallon Flour, sl1 so sl2 per Dbl. Corn, 81 poi
bushel. whskey-Rectihed, 81 10 per gallon, and rye
- 25 Lard, 900. a0c per lb Beef-Mess, $a3 Pork
Ness, As. Bacon, 22c. 25c per lb.
NEW ORLEANS CATTLE MARKET
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 20, 1851
Texas cattle sell at so $45 per head Hogs $40 $1a
per 100 lbs. Sheep-second quality, 81 IS per head
vsals, % $l3 per head.
MESSAGE OF GOVERNOR LETCHER OF vIR-
GINIA.
Tho Norfolk Day Book Of the 9th Instant publishes In
part the Message Of Governor Lecher the Legislature
Of Virginia. The document very lengthy one and as
the journal above mentioned il very limited in its space
follows
EXECUTIVE DxpARrNrsr, Dec 2, 1851.
GSSnxxRN OF TIE SENATE AND HOUSE OF DK1EaArEs:-
sv de o sa rsp. nS ha on
the federal Unon and has resumed her sovereignty
an Independent State. The which impeled her
10 the adoption Of this course numerous and are
anre TO Justify her action. ia sufficient state that
the government which forefathers established was
government Of freedom and Of equay-that has been
subvertcd, and s aims and objects defeated Free will
and the consent Of the governed the great prnci
Pies lying at its foundation They never entertained the
idea that section Of the country be held by
subugation under the dominion OF the other Their own
history has shown that they had freed themselves from
unwse and unjust legislation from coercion and subu
CATION by their revolutionary srugge-the nobest and
most glorious its results that has adorned the annals Of
history. They founded government for protection
Of all which commended itself to popular approval and
around which the affections Of tho people closely
entwined giving TO strength power and influence.
the days OF its existence II enjoyed the confidence
the people and commanded the respect the nations
the earth 50 long as gave protection all
when it ceased afford protection, attempt was
made to coerce and subugate Stacs the government Of
our forefathcrs was overthrown
We In responsible for the present condition
Of the public affairs The Northern masses maddenod
sy passion and inamed by prejudice have pushed
aggressons upon until every consideration Of duty and
patriotism requires US to separate from them. We
sired to separate in peace. We wanted war; but yet
had made up our minds to vndcate our conduct on
the battle field If need be and trust TO that God who d
rects the destines OF and nations TO guide us into
the pathway to success and independence So far
Naf cd No rfn and nA
cous resistance to tyranny has presided in the councils
Of our brave generals; has stimulated officers and
men to deeds Of noble daring and has crowned efforts
with the wreath Of victory
II would be an idle consumption Of time present all
tho reasons which influenced actions In this comnu
ncaon They are familiar 10 the public mind and un-
der their influence the people Of Virginia
their Judgment at the polls and by majority unparae
% have declared for separation The events that
transpired the 18th day OF April fully attest the
sincerity Of their convictions. am content TO leave
sher vndcaon with postery assured that their
will be fully justified.
Tho purpose OF the federal President to subiueate us
and coerce US 70 remain in Union the great aims and
objects Of which have failed has involved US in war OF
resistance TO defeat his unhoy designs We have met
his movements with hrmness, resolution courage
that become reemen in the maintenance Of their honor
their rights and their institutions We have defeated his
best troops and driven them in confusion dismay
from his own selected battle fields Bethel and Haynes
vile Bulfrun and Manassas, Rich Mountain and Gauley
Hapers Ferry and Lsesburg, all attest the spirit the
heYosm the pariotsm and courage Of the volunteers
The Southern confsderacy They have proved themselves
equal to emergency, and have demonstrated that
they worthy Of ustous ANCESTORS who struck
the FIRST blow for freedom In the Western world.
II Ii not with us to determine whether this war shall
DO Of long short duration. We have decided how.
ever that cannot terminate until enemies shall re-
cognise fully and Internationally the Independence the
Southsrn confederacy. Whatever Of men money is
needed 70 work out this result win bc cheerfuy furnish
cd There can be and there will be compromise
We again lipe IN harmony peace under he
same government We can neuer entertain friendly feelings
for people tUho have rAlesy shed Southern blood upon
Southern soa in 50 ezoc-aIle a uar They have shown
themselves worst enemies and such hold them TO
be- Tho separation that has taken place has been signal
ICED in BLOOD and IL ought to be, and will be-
permanent separation. Reconstruction is not desirable
and euen II = we's, Il is mono an impossittlay
s our duty therefore, to devote all energies 70
vigorous prosecution Of the war. Everything must be
done that vigilance and fidelity require nothing left
undone that patriotism and prudence suggest
for protection against actual and
sons and encroachments upon rights No hesitang
doubtful policy will answer when armies are in the field.
Nor will do 10 act alone the defensive The Ssque-
hannah is better fighting line for than The Potomac and
The the pushed fotcard TO that line he better for
must 80 IL would Maryland. Let our actions
show TO her people that feel for their condition and
that we intend to aid them in ehectins their deverance
from the tyranny that now oppresses them, and thou
sands will welcome 70 their 81 tie and flock TO the
standard Of the southern conederacy. with resolution
70 plant that nag firmly upon her soil, die in the
sempt This will not end until show the Northern
people the difference between invading and being in.
In this connection must not omit to notice the noble
spirit and prompttude exhbited by the gallant sons of
ina, state IN coming forward Immediately after ordi-
nance OF secession was passed and making tenders of
service 10 aid in the struggle which was then seen TO be
unavoidable more gallant set Of never praced
battle field and soldiers true more Courageous and
more faithful never struck blows for freedom and nde
pendence When their State sublugated thew IeS,
thsr homes, families and friends came TO Virginia an
tered her service, and have exhibited devotion and
fidelity TO the cause worthy OF all admiration
Very shortly after the secession OF Virginia In the f,,
belief that Governor Hicks Of Maryland would be dis
posed unite with in the adoption of some line Of
policy that would be calculated to give mutual protection
respective States against the OF the
Lincoln government, sent Judge William W. Crunp Of
this city, one Of my ads-de camp gentleman Of fine
ascertain what would be his course Of action the then
existing condition Of public affairs On calling upon Gov
Hicks Judge Crump very became satisfied that the
Governor intended TO 60 with the North, and would
his influence personal and Official to prevent Marylant
from connecting herself with her Southern sisters Tn,
conference therefore, terminated. Judge Crumpi
report IL herewith trarsmitted
fH 1ss struggle, 50 ssddealy conamGpeed, Vuginie