The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-26
NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS.

Richmond papers OF the ZOth inst and late dates OF
rous Southern journals give the following interesting
details Of news
Tho Charleston Mercury Of tho 18th inst says one
OF Gen. Draytons negroes from Hilton Head reports that
Commander Drayton, Of tho federal fleet who is brother
TO the General visited the plantation Of the hitter some
days ago and took complete inventory Of the Negroes
crops, &C. the place. Possibly he considers il his
share Of the spos Of the expedition and had desire to
know how much he was worth.
John c. Spencer, member Of the Alabama House OF
Representatives from Tuscaloosa county found dead
In his bed ut Montgomery, Ala, a short time since.
very destructive fire occurred in the town Of Green
vile, Ga on Thursday night, the 18th inst, completely
destroying the business part OF the west side Of the pub
lie square.
son Of Senator Morris, from Benton county Tenn /,
was killed at Maple Creek, in Carroll county the 7th
inst.
The Richmond Dispasch of November 90 says:--A son
Of Senator Pickens, of SEWER county Tennessee was
MORALLY wounded in the attempt 10 burn the bridge at
Strawberry Plains few days since Young Pickens is
reported Of the ncenaries who attacked the sen
tncl and set fro to the bridge. He tho man shot by
the brave sentinel who SO gaanty defended the bridge
alone.
Mrs Julia fverson wife Of ex-senator Alfred Iverson
and daughter Of exnister John Forsyth died at Coum
BUS, Georgia, on the 9th inst.
Rev. William Hoge, who associate pastor with
Rev. Dr. Spring. In this city, until few months past ,
whom he resigned the pastor Of the Presbyterian
Church in Charlottesville, Virginia.
WHAT IS SAID OF JEFF. DAVIS MESSAGE
From the Richmond Dspatch Nov col
We lay before readers to-day tho Message of Pres
dent Davis TO the Provisional Congress its adjourned
session II is brief, clear and comprehensive We
recommend to tho croakers its gratifying stat OF
the progress and Of the OF the South for
Independence. II the North could make such an ey.
nDit-f she could point to almost uninterrupted sue
cession of brilliant victories and satisfactory work
ing OF her financial system--woud we hear a word or
compliant from the most hypochondrac of her subcctsg
the President REFERS in appropriate terms the recent
outrage upon our ministers, and, in alluson the pill
laying and insurreconary purposes Of the armada
speaks the sentiments Of every Southern heart OF sc
and OF sound policy well when he declares that men
who thus disregard the rights Of humanity must expect
70 pc dealt with as offenders against all laws human and
THE sLIDKLL AND MASON CASE
from the Norfolk correspondence OF the Richmond
Dispatch]
NORFOLK, Nov 10, 1861.
The Arrest Of Ministers Mason and Nde,E-Errhannc Of
Sactx Bet,ceen TIC British Steamer and the Federal Nan
0-War dc.
The news Of the arrival in Hampton Roads Of Minister'S
Slidei and Mason, also their secretaries in the United
States frigate San Jacinto excited
here on saturday night and yesterday 1t il stated by
gentleman from Old Point that shots sa-ye fired n
tns oo pssse Il also reported that the papers Of the
MtstSS tocre not taken and that the ladies connected
with the party were allowed TO proceed the voyage
PROCLAMATION OF GOV. HARRIS, OF TENNESSEE
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, NASHVILLE, Nov. T. 1851
TO THE PEOPLE oY TESsssggThe State must and 20 the
fu extent Of its resources shall be defended
with invasion all good citizens will regard it as patriotic
duty make any reasonable sacrifices 10 rcpei The In
vader Regiments are now in camp and organized while
DINERS are ready 70 organize but for want OF
prepared to take the field
sH,tn
Oravo men are ready to take the field to defend your
homes and to prevent the theatre of cruel and vim
dictve war being brought within borders They ap
peal to you, vino quietly remain home to place arms
10 their hands, that they may give you protection and
you fail TO respond to this appeal shall DO com
peied ~ tho sternes convictions of duty charged IA
am with the responsibility Of seeing that the state Is de-
Tended dsbaud these regiments Of brave soldiers ana
eau you who have arms into service as militia
learnesty entrcat that the people Will bring forward
ana deliver to the Clerk Of the Court Of their respective
~ IN stphn tha
various counties every effective double barrel shotgun
and sporting rife which they have to be Immediately
shipped the arsenal Nashville Knoxville or Nemrhis
where the same will DO valued by a competent ordnance
ocer ana the value paid to the owner by the Coneder
Iurge you to give your aid in the important, wort,
OF armng our troops, with which repc the uya
out you refuse prepare to take the field for am
invader shall p0lute the soil Of Tennessee Respectfuly
lSHAM g. HARRIS
TIE UNION MOVEMENT IN EAST TENHEssEE-pRos
Poets IN EAST TENNEssEE-KNoxvILLE UNDER MAR.
TIAL LAw-ExC1TEMENT IN CHATTANOOGA
tFrom the Memphis Avalanche November IA
reported that Parson Brownlow had left Knoxville
with thirteen guns and asympathizer in the Union
movement in that quarter. The Knoxville is under
martial law On the night OF the nsurrectionast Fri
day-t said that signal rockets fred all over the
mountains and about tho Same time effort was made
TO burn all the bridges Six Of the men engaged in the
attempt TO burn the Strawberry Plains bridge and who
forwards attempted to murder the Waterman have been
arrested, brought 10 Knoxville, and identified by
gentleman.
Tho Union at and around Chattanooga have threat
ened TO burn the bank the tannery and the foundrya
largo establishment which is engaged In making powder
mills for Augusta, Ca and Manchester Tenn. The threat
had created considerable excitement about Chattanooga
and on Tuesday three companies nado up guard
the town every night An old man named Cleft at Har-
rison, Hamilton county, about fifteen miles from Chata-
0ooga was reported to have company Of five hundred
ncolntes around him. but Ia thought that the report
noxa8geratea strict watch is kept upon his move
ments and he will be prevented from doing harm.
Inc Union movement Is not thought to be formidable
We naa supposed. The loyal men seem TO regard tho
iass nsafrectionary movement malignant ebulition
Wacn can % easily managed and will soon blow over
NEWS FROM POUND GAP.
tFrom the Richmond Dispatch Nov on
We have intelligence Of late date from which a an
pears that the news published yesterday az the
having passed through Pound Gap on the Kenuck iino
was premature. Captain Clay, who Ia now In The c;sv
left Colonel WiiliAms camp Friday afternoon sst
four o'clock at which time the command occnn,ed -;
zion four miles this SIDE for the reason thai thero M
camping ground immediately In the Gap Il WAS the i'm
tenton Of Colonel Williams TO return after Securing HE
supplies and defend the Gap long a. he might 40 -
successfully, though the lack OF artillery ia serious
disadvantage in the face Of vastly superior force In
event his sharpshooters will continue 70 harrass The
fedcs and the experience Of Pketon shows that thew
can pick them on by the hundred
ST. 8fgATroN OF THE ESTATE FORMERLY owNEr
BY PRESIDENT JEFFERSON.
From tho Richmond Dispatch, Nov. 201
EsroHN TtK snociSdRATfoy COMMISSIONERS
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