The New York herald., 1861-12-17

saying only give the conviction of outsiders who
are sufficiently well Informed udgc what are the pro.
Dabties and the conviction is that General Bragg viii
ho only seo the thing OUT but that ne has the power
ana wil drive the Yankees out OF Pckens when un
pertakes to do 50.
FORr M'RHA
The Pensacola correspondent OF tho Mobile Adctissr
as@ Rs1sfef gives description of visit Fort McRea
from which rs take the following extract
Tho trip % McRes very tedious but felt wall
compensated after looking over tho fort and hearing the
men recount tho dangers from fort ana from feet Tho
court n nner porton OF the fort tho condi-
ton - the bonbardct loft IT, the garrison having been
employed incessantiy in repairing other injuries The
NJ = ,,'a @ os1' sni1ehce OF naving pon roughly handled
py the leet aud Pickens, but no serious injury was
eneGtad The west side to have suffered most ,s
nsFe vac Meet for ak hours poured broadsite after
broaisie ieund among those brave Georg ans IA my
aclaainnecs, aud folt proud that too a Georgian
WI speak further in my next OF this fortiHca,u and
the other portion OF General Gladdon's Brigade.
FROM TEXAS.
The Austin bgelhgencer, Of November 90 says that
droves bsyes are being started from that section for
TELEaaArn DEsPAToErs 20 THE NORFOLK DAY BOOK
MsHrms, Dec 10, 1851
New Madrid Is now fortified Two regiments we're gent
there yesterday. Speeches were made by Governor
Jackson, Generals Thompson and CAN'T There G nothing
The rumorei conten plated attack on Cairo has bscn
abandoned.
RrcnMoNp, Dec. II 1891
hmors arc rie today OF al expected engagement on
th Peninsula.
Magruder evidently expects the attack to commence
~
terain the Lncoluites All points arc apparently ouie
bat the storm of war may burst at any moment
coYTDERATE CONGRESS.
RICHMOND, Dec. IL, 1861
Tho act granting bounty Of $50 to soldiers was ap
proved by tho President TO day. 1t also includes must
clans and all troops that have volunteered or enlisted for
twelve months in the service of any State and
who may hereafter volunteer in the service of the Con.
iederatc States
BURNING THE COTTON IN SOUTH CAROLINA
lFrom the Charleston Mercury, Nov. 3O1
t eeyen O'Clock last night the heavens to the south
o l, tl4y ...,t. -
a.,n.'nS rom burning cotton As the spectators wit
messed 1t they nyoluntarily burst forth with
such peoplo can never bo subngated Let the holy
hes continue to ascend let demons OF he'll who
come here on their dabolica crrand learn and
reinbe Let tho torch be applied wherever the invader
poutes our soil, and let him find, Is meet that our
people will welcome him only with devastation ruin
Our people are In carnest-moD, women and children
and their sacrifice will ascend sacred holocaust to
God crying aloud for vengeance against the ends
man shape WHO disgracing humanity trampng down
civilization, and would blot out Christianity
Patriotic planters the seaboard hourly applying
the torch their crops and rice some are a
thozed by military authorities destroy their crops to
prevent rayages by the enemy. Plantai ions on North
Ed s,o and in tho noghborbood and elsewhere on tLo
coast OF south Carolina, are one sheet of flames and
smoke.
The commanding officers Of all the exposed points on
our coast have received positive Instructions to burn
destroy all property which cannot be conveniently taken
away and is likely to be seized by the enemy.
THE REBEL SECRETARY OF STATE.
(From the Nashville Courer)
Our worthy associate, Col Robert McKee, has been ap-
pointed by Governor johnson aud confirmed by the egs
ative Council, Secretary of State. Knowing him we
do and familiar as we with his ability and his worth
we may b. permitted TO say that the appointment
every respect a most admirable one He "a deserving of
the honor and will honor the Office. A more efficient
able, and prudent man for tho position could not have
been found.
When Nat Gather the handsome Secretary At Frank.
fort comes here and puts the Confederate robes
associate WILL we doubt not be prepared promptly
sign in his favor.
REBEL KENTUCKY BRIGADrER GENERAL.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch
Great rejoicing throughout this section OF country and
particularly in Eastern Kentucky going in conse
quence Of the appointment and arrival here OF Brigader
General Humphrey Marshall. His name is legion and
II seems from the many encomums passed him. it is
the right man in the right place. His appointment
to give universal satisfaction. mark for him brilliant
military career He left this place few days since
company with regiment under command OF Colonel
Trgg and Lieutenant Colonel II. A. Edmondson, from
Chrstaneburg. He will rendezvous In this county for
proeeed on % kentucky, by Of Grundy, Buchanan
county, -
/ FORWARD MOVEMENT FROM BOWLING GREEN.
Correspondence OF the Nashville Courier, Dec. O.
SO far the army here IS concerned there nothing,
in the judgment OF your correspondent indicating for
ward movement this winter nor Is there anything to in
duce the belief that tho enemy intends to advance. Ru
rife daily that the enemy liz coming upon Us;
but when traced these without the slightest
foundation. Our generals constantly tho alert
and their activity and sagacy render surprise impos
sble The health Of ourfsolders Ia improving the cold
weather having had most happy effect. The subject
now most talked Of among civilians is the currency.
Twenty days ago Tennessee money was from fifteen 10
twenty cent discount, gold being the par standard
To-day It is thirty ave per cent below par.
THEATRrCALs IN sgCEssIA.
RICHMOND THgATRE.-This evening, Dec IL, second
week Of Miss Ida vernon, The performance will csm
mcnce with the play Of
THE LADY OF LYONS.
Faullhe' MISS lua vernon
After which,
DanCe"Ia Sylphidco. ..,.,,,.,,,,N Miss n. Partington
To be followed by
Overture--''La Dame Blancheo Orchestra
iooon''uu0 WIN ,Nnv pY .vr
Andy Blake Miss Ida Vernon
tsce programme)