The New York herald., 1861-12-28
INTERESTiNG FROM RICHMOND.

INTERESTING FROM RICHMOND.
| [sFEcIAL CORRESPONDENCE or rlIs NEW ORLEANS
PICAYUNE.l
Our war Of Independence d Ms Gsss,ve,
army and Pcopse--1as linton NavaI Esrsdttion-1At
have had frequent occasion since tho opening of tho
campaign on the Potomac to speak Of the constantly in
many larels. At tho outbreak Of the when
bers here small tho country and strategic points
comparatively unknown and the strength OF our
naturally magniied IL perhaps required mutual
encouragement keep spirits up As after week
however rolled on, and we gradually became acquainted
with our beloved commanders and large ormes rapid
y concentrated on the Yorktown peninsula Norfolk
the plains OF Manassas in the valley Of the Shenandoah
and Northwestern virginia, our confidence day BY day,
gained breadth and strength In proportion Especially
was this tho at Manassas, where from the
FIRST the principal attack OF tho enemy was 10 be made
and whore proper preparations made TO meet
him. II there were any misgi wings the subject, ii
entirely owing 70 the fact that had in immediate
front the first captain OF the age, who supposed
entertain feelings OF peculiar anmosity against u.s. and
WAS known to have pledged his world wide military
TO nsh out the rebellion We knew also that he was
Of enlarged plans and experience he was per
sonnly acquainted with oil the strategic points Of tho
Virginia border and tina. the whole resources of the
Northern countr. placed at his Disposal to work
of short duration 20 those who per sonn,y cnver
sant with tho plans Of General Beacregard the natural
advantages OF his chosen line OF Defence and tho oonsun
mate skill with which he had strcnghened IT,, And
whcn in the middle Of July, the intelligence was con
vcyed to Va that the Northern army ready adj
vance, though knew lis wonder,ut stIoag,l aud o
cicncytat all the available forces Of three large ar
mics indeed had ated In Washington to At
il out-I doubt IL thore single IN te little
patriotic band mt Manassas who for moment doubted
that with us, under the ruling Of Providence. would DO
The battle OF Manassas was Tough. and won It had
been preceded by that " Bethel and was followed by
equally memorable victories of Cheat Mounlain Carnex
Ferry, Springfield, Lexington, Belmont and Locsburg,
each Of which added to the encouragement and conf
dencc Of tho army Its numbers however, continued I,
b. increased and ls positions rGnhcnei without for
moment looking back to this wonderful series OF fri
unphs, Till lnay It came - consider itself as be
iieye IL is, nvincibe. And this confidence the con
tlnued maintenance OF great is daily being
sreng henod by the perfection OF drill aud tisc
pnc every where and the never failing patriotisH and
support Of the people, 1t is true the Wanted strength If
tho grea. nava armada and the eciat with which it n y
set sail FOR the southern coast gave for the moment
agency Him who CoLuan Is the winds and guides tAe
storm, till now II has chased to share attention ex
cep when we remember It in grateful thanksgiving for
our delircrance. Our enemies non continue sdnfv 10
boast the occupation Of devastated island fro whI
in any nost Of he main land eoad DC ayratezsd
but we know that the power Of the great armada ia
broken and that three months tossing about IN the ap
proachiug winter season. On stormy ami dangerous
coast without the light Of God 10 guide H. viii
brnr il utterly 10 uauplL We know tno,a,,av ,h1t
equally certain destruction awaits those which IN q
madness OF spirit and blindness heart have been
ntted out TO support IL.
And this nvincibe confidence Of the arn,y--inyiicbe
beca feel our invncbilty find TO be aly shared
by the government here. Ncler s,ars ma or,,,I
la aurl q Snfc doa3t erf,ssed thai ~ mi b. as d
naiatca N ta4erdenoe hare roa, end come ~ Of he
rhcn ne entered ujoa T.. The kind PROV dct WHO
has watched in battle has 'cd or eflnafics
with bountilu harvest snpeabundanGe o labor, not
wthstandng th0 immense drafts for the army has
patroticaiy been diverted wIHont difficulty nas al
channels anl the whole material resources Of the country
are for the lne, time being developed ,aasujc.efts II
,,ery kind and for The supply eserp tce u, x,
fat sprirng up orosad s, ana thus daily
bocorp independent IN our b. es as well n INV .ncib,
in the ield Especially arc We rapIlg sapp.yng our.
selves with everything necessary 10 contime The waf
with ygor aai success, should our enemies tneT ma,
f,r4, - tun Al.
excellent government fast ncre sing ts honor
efficiency by the better organization cf tho tarors de-
partmens and The MULTIPLICATION Of its resources Nv
tho prudence Of ita cndtc, moreover md tie uails
certainty with which IL calls all deiinlueuts account
it gives promise That the shall DO conducted what
ever length o time u uay DO necessary. with All possi
bic economy. wttis o,r enemies rs Wtspy iser Sab
stancc ty their unparosed srbdu1oaace anaenge,tiar
Tho same confidence Of the army and government aIso
end 10 be sharci BY tn. peope of al Ella ses ana fpp
whatever part or the confedefacy they como There Is
only one subject OF doubt axicy not OF rnsriyng
and that is The result Of the contes; tho West FOR
many weeks now We know that all the available re-
sources Of the Northern government have been diverted
to Kentucky ana Missouri 70 strengthen It's position in
these State. Troos hiyo already haea thrown - vast
numhe "a the Ohio. and ly pouring into Ron
tucky especially from all parts of the North and West
II i believed, hem eyer that many q the best drilled
q the grand army ii washington have Ae2n Withdrawn
ane in the direc,io that before org olr
enemies vii, b. stronger there than was Sfntt u his AZ
.omaed advance over tha p.agSo hanassas The cues
ton. therefore, frolreuly comes up We ready 10
them and T. tifn ,crioas victory iA0 k4tlrln
route? II So we have fears for the fu re Th grand
army at Washington is rreyocab,y dcmnra2et the
great Southern armada has come TO r0uaht ami the
bower Of eucni s completely brusen Ia h,
West and kentucsy and Missouri reclaimed tlero can
be no possible continuance of the war. Areaf!y their
credit. both hone and abrold, Is seriously imaroi
and 1t clearly impossible for them much longer to RAISE
the money NEE; current expenses TO SAY nothing of
the debts which they and so ~ meet with
gold Of IL equivalent in Europe.
Tee graphic despacles from Manassas this morning
repor nothing whatevor IN tho Army OF the Potomac
aud from Fredericksburg all IN quiet n
tie Army OF the Aqua. No attempt has yet boen
made Immediately threatened upon ba. leries al
Evansport anything further heard the Potomac
1otilas Leesburg and Winchester papers Of Yesterday
received here this morning. likewise make mention of no
rev movements OF interest All along our extensive
line therefore, the enemy still think prudence the bcor
part of valor. The probability indeed IT, that their
1 forces have been far weakened by drafts for tho
! blockade Of the Potomac, that they condition TO
make any movement whatever n IL ,ossiblc also that
the roads beyond acs continue Dad artillery
woull not be safe upon them. The veal however
which few days ago took very favorable turn con.
tinucs fair aud pleasant, and promises remain So
Yesterday AMI To-Day have been like thc spring time IN
louisiana AID every shng around bright wlth glad
ness and joy.
| ACTS PASSED By THE REBEL. CONGRESS
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Congress has passed., and tho President approved an
require the receipt by tho Posastors Il the Con
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