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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-23
LETTER FROM COL. CoRCORAN.
CHARLESTON JAIL, q. c., Nov. 10, 1861

CnARLEsTos JAIL, y. G., Nov. H. 1861.
MY EVER DEAR FRIEND: After all the privations
and insults TO which we have been subjected since
prisoners of war, and when the wors passions ought
to be satisfied, we find that have yet another and
the worst ordeal to pass through. We ore in the
common jail-haviDg been taken from Castle .exney
Oh the 3lst ult.-on an equal footing wit. the most
deprayed classes and locked up at night like felons.
Bu, seem to have momentariy forgotten that / am
condemned. have been selected, with three cap.
tans and ten eutenants, to be executed as soon as
it NAV be ascertained that Smith," at Philadelphia,
has suffered and an order has this day been published
to place us in separate cells. But If they imagine
that tbeir cruelty or inhumanity make me fater.
or, under the circumstances, nave any teifofs Tor
me, they are sadly mistaken.
The opportunity to accomplish the object for which
| held lie most sacred not having arnved-that Of
aiding to free my native land from the calling yoke
Of Oppression under which se has been suffering Tor
ceDtures-bere could possibly be no other cause for
which could be more conteat TO freely offer up my
life, as IN the endeavor to maintain the glorious flag
which has afforded home AID protection to Inc and
NV oppressed countrymen. II was with the most
perfect willingness 10 do this lett New-1ork,
watched for tie approach OF its enemies at Fort
Corcoran, marched to and'met them ut Manassas;
but fortune did not crown us with success. l made
nv last stand around that dag with very, very few
indeed, where from necessity we were forced TO sur
render. . -
/ hone and trust that my wife, and all my dear
friends will as cheeriuly submit to the necessity OF
NV case rs do myself aud assure all that never In
nv life have felt ia better health or spirits.
i have much to say 70 you, but do not deem IL ex-
Incident al this time. In the event Of my execution
shall endeayor TO have private letter left 10 be
delivered 10 you. nust, however, state, In justice
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-23
NATIONAL RETRENCHMENT.

To the Editor Of The ~ y. Tribune
SIR: Your article Of Saturday on /" National Re
trencbment' should excite universal attention. II
would not be difficult to trace our present national
difficulties, in great degree, to the ofce-seekinq
nuisance" go well described by you and so well pre-
dicte 5y Franklin at the time of the formation OF the
Constitution. The incentives TO avarice and amb
ton to seek public employment must be diminished
or the oouaty will require another salvation after the
ons we hope will coon be achieved by our arms
Thanks to Mr.. Conkling for his bill, aud to TIL
TRIBUNE for sustaining it so forcibly. D.
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ple. Il is more comprehensive than any previous
MAN of Il currency, and il free from all the oblec-
tiopable features which attended the plans submitted
after the breaking down Of the old National Bank.
1t does not propose 10 launch the Government into
any hazardous financial experiments; it proposes no
expansion and consequent iEfa of the circulation;
it avoids the very appearance o: an inconvetible
currency; and assumes of it's clcarest preroga-
ives for the benefit of the people whose interests il
has in charge
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I pass on to your Resolution. Having long num-
bered YOU with the wise and iar-seelng statesmen
was not surprised TO find you on the very. trst day
of the session of Congress calling for action the
.ave question. You were right In being thus early.
The case admits Of no delsy. single months in
action of Congress in this urgent case might prove
fatal TO the country.
have referred to my fear that our country Is lost.
Through nearly all the Autumn it has been strong
and increasingly strong. The recent considerable
successes OF and the preparations for greater
serve only 10 make 1t stronger For their necessary
tendency ia 10 encourage that iniatualion on the
slave question paintully Indicated by the proca-
nations of Generals Sherman Dix and llalleck. The
more there shall be OF these successes and the greater
these preparations the less likely will Government
be to do on that question what it would hasten TO do
were there defeats nste I'd Of these successes aud
discouagements in the place OF these preparations.
The probability is that we shall coon take all or
nearly all of the Southern ports and conquer in
great battles. Then 1t will be that the alarmed
South provided we have not anticipated her by
like virtually Ike measuIe taking counsel of her
fears aud of jealous IA well as philanthropic,
democracy as well az a slavery-hating Europe, will
by IAN act of Emancipation identify with her cause
her whole black population, bond and free-if not
indeed the whole I've millions of blacks of the whole
country and Canada. Why will she not do 70
Other countries, when hard pressed by their foes,
have done the like IL has b.en done upon our own
continent and in own day. Entirely true l. IL
it is true that it IL so no longer That pride is
swallowed up in her pride to defeat the North. If
the South shall take this deslera bat decisive step,
and make close allies of the uilions who can live IN
her mountains and marshes aud whose women
ia all daring and doing but little behind her men. we
shall not lie able to conquer her even if the nations
impatient of our prolonged arrangement Of the n
dustry and commerce Of the world shall Pve Us time
for it. Again, we shall not in that case be able TO
conquer her, because the moral sense of the world
will forbid t. Nay when she has put away the sole
cause of the War we shall not ourselves have heart
to conquer her. And then would our loved country
be lost For then it would TO divided. Moreover,
what of it was Left to us woald probably have to
submit to further national divisions. Our Southern
neighbor would most certainly be monarchy-and
that too of the most dsspote type. For what other
type, when the ignorant white and black masses Of
the South are disjoinod from the intelligent North
would be deemed adequate to govern such igno
rancei Sad prospect this TO our patriotisml Sad
prospect this to our republcanism and to ALL both
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DIR. Thornwell, of South CarOliua.

We have received, and read with great adj
miration, the pamphlet on "The South" by
Rev. DIR. THoRSwELL, Pastor Of the Presbyte-
rlan Church In Columbia, s. c., who stands ~
the head of the Presbyterian clergy in Amer
lea. We need say nothing of DIR. THoRSwELL
TO Presby terians, but TO those not familiar
with the names OF the great men of that
denomination, we may mention that no one
man In the Presbyterian Church is ever
spoken Of as the peer of DIR. TmoRxwELL, ex-
cept DIR. BREoxIsEIDoH, OF Kentucky, and
there are good many who think that in DOW
er OF logic and In profoundness and clearness
Of mind, Dr. THoRswELL is his superior. That
he does not enter more frequently the polem-
ical lists, is probably owing to his gentleness of
disposition and moderation of spirit He is a
true Carolina gentleman, and never deems it
necessary to sink the gentleman In the eccle-
siastic The opinions Of such man are worth
having, and any man who can read his ad-
dress, and not be satisfied that he has built
his argument In yindication of the cause of
the South SO high that all the puny arrows Of
politicians can never reach it, must be near
stark mad with party prejudice and passion.
Having said thus much we must express
our profound regret that the pamphlet was
printed in New York, when it might have
been printed at oae Of the excellent offices in
Columbia, which, 10 our certain knowledge
publish books, pamphlets, &e., in as hand
some style as they can be printed In America
We are not at all surprised thai the pu blishers
nave awaited themselves Of the chance to ad-
sertise on blank leaf of the pamphlet an
Encyclopedias by DANA, one OF the editors of
the N. y, Tribune
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The New York Journal Of Commerce has
published an Ella borate and powerful review
OF Prof. HoD6E's notorious article Oh 1.-The
State of the Country" in the Princeton Re-
"fetr, which, the Journal observes has caused
as much pain TO conservative men, in and ont
OF the Presby terrain Church, rs IL has afforded
aid and comfort TO ultraists Several re-
views of his article adds the JouraaI, more
or lees deserving, have already appeared but
Tor thoroughness and power, none of them
That We have seen will compare with that of
which we commence the publication 10 day,
from the pen of Prof A. 7. BLEDsoE, of the
University of Virginia. This remark is, of
course, based upon that portion OF his review
which we now publish and which is confined
to the single topic of the Missouri Compro.
mise. On this head Prof BLEDsoE maintains
the positions which we have uniformly held
on the subject. and which, we do not hesitate
TO say, are entirely impregnable. He how
ever, probes the subject more deeply, and pre-
sents 1t more foreibly, than we have ever
done. Whoever wishes to underst and the his
tory and teachings of the Missouri Compro-
mise, should read this document carefully
1t is an admirable digest, logically and effect
lively applied II shows that if the Missouri
compromise was sacred compact las
many have maintained of late, for political
eject the North, and not the South, were
the first to violate 1t. 1t also shows that the
honor of the South Is untarnished by any
thing she has done, or omitted in regard to
that Compromise; and that lis 'abroga ton
1s not the cause Of our present troubles, as
represented by Prof. HoDaR
" But We will not anticipate Read the ar
ticle itself Whoever begins, will finish it
Other numbers are TO follow-whether one
two, or three, we do not know but, crowded
Rs we are for room, whatever space may be
required for them is at the Professors SER
vice, with our thanks besides"
This is just tribute to the great thinker of
our University, Prof BLEpsoE, n man who
has more brains than any dozen of the most
famous political hacks now on the public
track, and from whose armory many a rhetor-
1eal parlor knight has furnished himself with
the weapons for gay show in a wordy tour
nament. We come across BLEDsoE's thunder
every now and then in great many popular
addresses, but they never have their full eff
hand. How absurd is it when such men as
BLRDsoR, THoRNwALL, and others, are among
the principal champions of the Southern eause
to ascribe the Southern movement to political
tntriguers. The South has nothing to offer to
political intriguers /; Washington has, and
where the carcass is, there will the eagles be
gathered together.
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What 4 humor this new President of ours
has, What an inexhans,fble wit and endless
variety In his performances We say this
Prceident Of ours; for Old Virginia must come
under hts benefcent sway, and, on the sth of
March, he will he her head and we shall be his
tall The Black Republicans know how to
Keep their own secrets, or they never could
have surprised the whole world so completely
and delightfully."- as in this President OF theirs
and oure, this ABKAHss LINCOLN, VINO, La Tue
midst Of universal agony. has caused 'he
whole nation 10 roar with laughter, TO hold
its sides, to cry with conyuisive mirah instead
If sorrow. and 10 stare with all Its eyes. and
wonder like the sailor blown up by the pow
der magazine. what the d. would happen
NEXT. First he starts or from Springfield. beg
stns everybody to pray for him, which they
promise TO do. and on the same day. at In
dlanapolis, he disconrses upon "passional at
traction, - =" free love" and homnpa thic pills;
next he holds forth At town In Western New
York, stating that he had received a letter
from girl In that town relating 10 the Guilt
walton OF his whiskers, and that he would be
pleased TO see her upon the stand. whereupon
the modest maiden was escorted TO the tand,
and Father ABRAHAM kissed her. Finally, in
Inc great city OF New York, la the presence of
"A Ahhehse inuiatuuc,a ana OF an anxious coun-
try and world, he throws up his hands before
Inc lannon's boxer, ToN HrER. and cries ont,
Don't hit me-" Great Heavens. What
mas the country come tor Imagine Lord
fAixsRsroS on his way to Parliament, and in
the presence OF all London, throwing himself
into q sparring position with TOW SAVERS
Think Of the Father of his Country, or of any
President We ever had, squaring away at some
tod r,.xt1. r..
and rights Of The South sacrificed by a subtle
and polished demasogue like SEWARD, would
be bad enough, in all conscience; but to be
eubjugated by this Passional. Pugilistic, Ca
pillary LINCOLN. Like the honest Dutchlnan
who died from the effects Of an assault and
battery by pugnscious ram, we don't mint
being kilt so much, but to be butted to dea eth
by tam sheep" is past all human entlur-
ance.
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Coercion Disclaimed.

The Philadelphia BULLETIN (Repubiicanl has
IN article upon the new Southern Confederacy.
admitting that its establishment presents a
very different state Of things from the solitary
secession Of South Carolina II thinks, that
some months ago "a moderate display of Fede-
Tai authority, In the Cotton States, would
have preserved the Union. Now. Wa fesr
such authority can only be asserted by the
most extensive and expensive warlike demon.
STATIONS that the United States Government
hhs evsr been called upon to make. As Con-
gress IL the war-making power and as Con-
gress VIII not authorize a war upon the &C.
coded States, Mr.. LINCOLN will be res tricted
10 pac'ne measures. at least till ths next Con-
gress, until proyocations from the Southern
Confsderacy shall authorize = war. We do
NOT, therefore, apprehend war between the
TWO divisions Of The Union; nor do we expect
that Mr.. LIscoLS. IN his Inaugural address,
viii counsel any wariike measures
II the councils Of the conservative branch
OF The Republicans prevail, there will be no
war, hut Mr., LIscoLs has escaped from the
straight Jacket In which he was confined in
SpungH%'d, aud II thought to mediate mis-
enass. The Force wing OF tho Republicans
ssesa V have him under their control. and. II
they can raise the sinews OF war. viii ,naks
~ attempt 20 subjagats this south.
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a.....fer ~ ne Nerth.

The New York Heruid says that the Lcgis.
,.ture of Louisiana, in the r-oiutioR which
has been In troauce, in that body inviting the
southern portions Of Indiana and Illinois,
which gave heavy maiorities agains. LINCOLN,
TO ter the Southern Confederaey, has opened
the door for non siaveholding States. But
the line. II thinks, might be extended further.
and include parts of New York, New Jersey
and Pennsylvania. The Hsrala says;
"a part OF New York and PeaasyIyania- and
the whole Of New Jersey, which Ii would not he
worth while TO dissect, might very probably like
Ia join tho Southern Confederacy too This ia a
proper subject for the Southern Congress at Mont
gomery to take up, They have already opened
States not yet Included in the Coniedsrats s,aies
OF hneriea to come Ia If they are willing to sub
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A Cnmmercinl MaNn

Ihe Columbia Curotiaian publishes a card
from some of the ladies of that city suggest
ing that the ladies of Columbia unanimously
and positively refuse to purchase any goods
bought this spring from any Northern city,
and that the merchants be advised to bring
from Charleston, or any Confederate city, I'M
ported goods, or to import directly themselves.
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FIRaAT New ToPK.-A destructive fire broke
out on Wednesday morning, 1T Il little after
seven O'Clock III the large marble ware house,
Nos. % and 81 Park place, New York. 1t was
extnguished without much damage TO the
building, but the stock of Chapman, Lyon Il
Noyas, importers OF fancy goods, ccupying
the four upper floors, was consumed. Their
loss is about sT0, 900. That of Messrs. Wat
son & Co, who occupied the first floor and
basement, was not large. Both were fully
insured.
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DAMAGES FOR BAD DESTIsTRY.-At Newark,
y. j., Mr.. Dobbs has recovered $500 of q
dentist named Russell, for improper dentistry
The Judge stated, as a principle of common
law and common reason, that any person
claiming to practice any particular trade or
profession, is responsible for failure 10 exer-
else sufficient skill in the prosecution of his
business
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STOCKTON rs. SCOTT.

ErI To TIRE EDITORS OF THE DISPATCH Gentle
men: The noble and patriotic stand Ia ken by
Commodore Stockton on behalf OF Southern rights,
in the Peace Congress. eXctes the adlliraIioE and
gratitude Of every true heart, and procla ms him
anew, as he has ever proved himself in
peace In be, a most worthy son of illCstriOus
sire, (whO. you are aware, a signeS of
Declaration of Independence Let tha gallant
Commodore know, through your pOtentia paper.
that he has for his reward III least the Ngarlnest
thanks of VIRGINIA.
Richmond. Feb'y 22d 1861
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ASoTHER Army REsraSArIoS.-Colonel

ASoTHER ARMY Recommendations
Henry Wilson, late OF the Regiment of Infant
ry, has forwarded his resignation to headquar
tiers, and offered his services TO the Governor
of Louisiana. of which State he is citizen.
He had been ordered to report himself at
Washington for active service. He will prove
n valuable addition to the Southern army list,
being one of the oldest officers in the late Uni
ted States army, in rank following after Gen.
Harvey. The Colonel has seen much active
service in Florida and Mexico. At one time
he was Governor of Nera Cruz.
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DIPTnERTA.--This fatal disease is prevailing
to an alarming extent in Dinwidd!e 90. Va.
Within n few days, Mr.. Paschal Heartvell has
lost five valuable young servants aAd have
several members of his white family now suf-
fering from it,
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Ten MILE FooT RACE VIM. Jackson, the
veteran and renowned American Deer" ran
a foot race OF ten miles, at Hackney Wick,
England on the 21st of last month. The race
was for si00, and his competitor was one Gold
ing, 4 pedestrian of some celebrity.
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IHTTuR xIaT.

I 1Sf OF LETT ERS.- fama nj ~ In the RICH.
IL MoND POST OFFICE, on the I'D day of Feb.
ruary, lsyi.
BE Published by authority OF Act Of Congress
In the paper having the largest circulation in the
District " here printed.
BIZ Persons calling for letters in the Lisr will
please say they are ADVERTISED.
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DENIAL.-Mr Chas Labuzan, British
the truth Of the Washington dispa tch, in
which 1T was stated that the - British Con-
sui at Mobile - had been maltreated-s' tarred
and feathered. -
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RECOMMENDATION.

A citizen Of Richmond, now in Charles ton,
writes, February 18th
"Therc is no. the slightest prospect of the
Southern Confederacy coming back to the old
Union. The best people meet with press hon :
est indignation at the idea, when suggested. They
say they are not tricksters, children and have
idea Of joining the North again, In any shape
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~ IN nh, The night Of the a2d Of February, MARY
Daniel Johnson. In her 22d year
her iunorai will take place on sunday, at 3
eieck, from the corner Of Byrd and tth streets.
hef friends are invited 60 attend.
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ExCHANGE HOTEL AND BALLaRp
IA IL d SE.

RICHMOND, JANUARY Hrg, 1891.
The pr0prietors of this we'll known and pOpuhy
stablishlnert beg leave to return their heartlpt
thanks to their friends and the public generally
for the liberal patronage they have at all tine,
oeen favored with; and it affords them pleasure 10
announce that the recent changes, removals and
IA thorough renovating OF the entire establishment
makes II one Of the most pleasant and comfortable
Hotels flor permanent boarder., a. well As trtn.
silent company that can be enjoyed anywhere Ia
the country. II is due 10 the liberaiity of N.
stockholders of the EXCHANOE to say tina, sverv
thing has been done which could add to its vnI1s
and increase the comfort and convenience OF h
guests.
Among the important changes and improvement,
in the BALLARD HOUSE, they have added well
arranged and convenient RESTAURANT, which
is now open for the Patronage Of the public In
arranging this parl OF their business, handsome
room has been provided for the ladies' OF the d5
tel, with 2 private entrance from the pari0t Door
of the Ball ard House.
In view OF the large expenditures, and renewed
energy, and strict attention on their part thsy
hope 20 merit a continuance of that patgOuass 80
long enjoyed by them.
ia Its John p STHOS RIIIARD
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EXPORTS OF Rio CoFPEB.-We take from
Messrs. Maxwell, Wright & Co.'S Rio circu-
lar, Of 5th January, the following comparative
statement of the exports of coffee during 1860
70 Il, r,t,a md tha IL it..d tatn
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

w dersiened respectfully asks the attention n
merchants and the public generally 10 his stock
lie manufactures ROLLING SCREEN WIRE f.r
merchants mills FAN and STANDING SCREEN
WIFE. Also, RIDDLES and SIEYES Of all kind.
BIRD CAGES; RAT aud MOUSE TRAPS PLAIN
and Fancy WIRE WORK for do0rs, front win
dows, &c. Also, Corn, Sand and Guan0 SCREENs.
q. W. JESS0P.
Pearl ST., below Cary, Richmond, Va
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rLoyD. WHOLESALE Prov

4 NffAKLES LUF ID. " HULESALE 7 hVFI
" SION DEALER, offers for sale
100 boxes CUTTING CHEESE.
100 boxes ENGLISH DAIRY CHEESE.
cases prime En- GLisH STELTON CHEESE
80 half tubs first quality LEAF LARD. .
$50 packages prime GOSHEN aud ORANGE
COUNTY BUTTER.
ALSO-BAC@N, HAMS, aud SHOULDERS
18TH ST, BETW'N MAIN AND CARY,
"a e.n