The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-01
sW YORK, SUNDAY, DECEMBER l, 1861.

South alike and that they would commit as many atroc
ties the Of louisiana ever they obtain possess
scn as they will in that part OF South Carolina now I'M.
fortunately subject to their malgn control Their
ignty unparalleled IL extends all the Confederate
States III equal proportian and Il leads them to violate
AL the rules Of civilized warfare.
That they contemplate Wholesale plunder unqueson-
able Hence, the exposed planters bound to lose
more lsss Of property, s altogether better that
they should destroy what they cannot than 10
allow to fall into the hands Of relentless enemies aud
thus permit them To reap substantial ad and comfort
In consequence We think and therefore heartily
dorse the suggestion thrown by our Charleston cote
porary Let every bale OF cotton be burned before sin
gle fake allowed to 60 into the grasp Of the ruthless
invader Indeed some Of the planters on Hilton Head
Island have already set the noble example Of destroying
every particle OF property they could not transport to
II the cotton or other property falls into the hands OF
the Lncontes tho planters lose while the Lnconites
correspondnglv advantaged but If tho planters burn
their cotton their loss will be the and the abolition
viii not be benefited. Neither horses, cattle, hogs,
sheep corn nor cotton should be permitted pass into
their possession All should be removed far practi
cable the remainder destroyed the moment the fact
becomes apparent that tho enemy cannot be successfully
repused. Hy adopting such course as this the COM
foe will be compelled TO draw all his supplies from
points some thousands or miles distant, through
costly and hazardous process. The case il a hard
one ~ round; but to our mind, az the Yankees arc
hovorng about our coasts maraudng expeditions and
as they will pay for anything they steal or rnn 10
is beet to Inconvenience them as much possible by
destroying all things they bound TO capture rather
than lot hom take appropriate and enjoy, effects thus
yilainously obtained BY way OF illustration are
banks OF New Orleans Suppose, for the sake OF srgu
ment that New Orleans boundt to succunb before the
overwhelming forces Of the enemy Would Is not be the
part OF wisdom policy and patriotism, to sink this twelve
fourteen millions Of coin TO the bottom OF the Misss
spp rather than to allow 1t TO 60 into the cocrs OF the
Gorilla at Washington 10 aid them in ensaving and
robbng the people of Louisiana and the Sonthf We
"pause for reply"
From the Savannah Republican, Nov. 14l
From the moment the news OF the attack on South
Carolina soil and the danger Of became
known, one loud burst OF patriotism has resounded
throughout the State Of Georgia from Tennessee TO the
seaboard. Every ablebodied man and boy is aroused
and anxious 10 y to and repel the invaders
ing gathered and forwardco this city. Fifty thousand
Georgians could be placed-or rather would place them
seves--in the field within week did only possess
the materials 10 arm and equip them We love our noble
State the for this grand exhibition Of the patriotism
and valor Of her dozen Lincoln fleets could NOT
conquer such people.
NEWS FROM GEN. ANDERs0N'S BROTHER.
From the Fort Brown (Texas) Flag, Oct "a
The family OF Mr.. Charles Anderson arrived in this
city Thursday last from San Antonio, under the
cort Of Lieutenant A. H. Leigh Confederate States Army,
and stopping at Victor Restaurant Mr.. Anderson
will probably be along himself in few days. when the
entire family will leave for Now York via Tampico,
probably via Havana
[From the New Orleans Picayune, Nov. I'll
We have already stated that Mr.. Charles Anderson
brother of General Robert (Sumter) Anderson, was
rested ut San Anonio-his home for many years-be-
OF his suspicious movements. He lately escaped,
however, and is doubt by this time in Brownsville
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