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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

INFORMATION FOR THE COTTON PLANTERS OF
TIE SoUTH.-It is not long ago since one of the
rebel JOURNALISTIC Charleston Mercauy-said
that there were only four ways by which the
Southern rebellion could prove successful. The
FIRST was by the activity of their privateers at
sea; the second, by the recognition Of the indie
pendcncc of the Southern States by foreign gov.
ernments; the third, by force Of arms on land !;
and the fourth and last resource by the power
of cotton, which would compel England and
France to open the blockade
This rebel authority admitted at the same
time that the privateer business was compare
lively failure. 1t advocated the recall Of the
rebel Commissioners from Europe, stating that
they had been sighted ut almost every court
and that their mission was evidently failure
also. II expressed great fears as to the eff
cheney Of the Southern army in the face of so
overwhelming force as the North was then
bringing to bear against them. and it fell back
upon cotton as the last stronghold from which
Southern independence was to be enforced.
Unfortunately, however, for the hopes Of the
rebels based upon the potency of King Cotton,
that dcspot's grip upon his sceptre is gradual
ly relaxng-his crown is melting away like a
dewdrop in the morning sun-the edge of his
Sword is becoming blunted; for we learn from
high Manchester authority-the circular Of Neil
Brothers Il Co.--that cotton is likely to be
forthcoming from quarters that may supersede
the South altogether and render the blockade
matter of slight importance to the commercial
and manufacturing interests Of Europe. AT the
present prices Of cotton, says this circular. we
look for supply from India Of 100000 bales
but an advance of another penny would add
perhaps 100000 to that quantity-th,s giving
the manufacturers of Lancashire nearly mil
lion and a quarter bales of cotton for the years
consumption. In this state of affairs what be-
comes of the Southern m0narch-cotton? We
begin to think that his rule is at an end.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

THE PROGREss OF Our ARMs.--The late bril-
liant naval victory at Hattcras, the energy Of
Fremont in Missouri, as displayed in his procla-
nation, and the activity and discipline which
mark the career of Mcclellan on the Potomac,
all conspire to give new start to our arms and
to augur favorably for their rapid progress dur
ing the fall The blow struck at Hatteras will
be felt throughout the South. Sumter and
Big Bethel are avenged, and even Bull run is
shorn of half its depressing effect. The pro-
n,ncian,iento of Fremont will strike terror
throughout the border States, and the efficient
discipline of Mcclellan, and the confidence
his ability inspires, will ft the grand army now
collected at Washington either for an over
whelming attack on the lines of the enemy or
30 repel him with disastrous and crushing de-
feat, should he be presumptuous enough to
make an assault upon our fortified posi-
tions on the right bank of the river
or resort to the desperate measure Of
dividing his army into two bodies, and,
crossing with one at Leesburg, descend to
attack the city on the western and northern
sides while with the other he pressed our army
in front The effect of these recent events is
to inspire courage in the Northern army, re-
kindle the military enthusiasm which was par
TALLY extinguished, and to bring the war to
speedy crisis, which cannot fail to result in vic
tory to the Union arms
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02
THE SITUATION.

All other war news to-day is insignificant COM
let, the coast Of North Carolina which, it will
be seen, was not only ably planned. but success.
fully executed. We are enabled to give to-day
very full accounts of this battle, the official report
Of General Butler and verbatim copies of
letters Of the Chief Engineer of the
rebel troops at the fort, which were found
host of important facts concerning the fortifca-
tiOns Of the whole coast in that direction, which
will enable the government to possess themselves
of them all.
Fort Hatteras commands the entire coast of Vir
ginia and North Carolina, from Norfolk to Cape
Lookout, and thus places that whole coast, with all
its inlcts and batteries, including Pamlico and
Albemarle Sounds, at the disposal of the naval
squadron if its operations are judiciously conduct
ed. The capture of Fort Hatteras not only
placed in our hands q dangerous post, but
also some seven hundred rebel prisoners, thou
sand stand of arms, twenty guns, and large
quantity of ammunition and provisions. In con-
teresting sketches Of the officers engaged, and a
geographical description of the locality, all Of
which will be found Of intense interest 1t will be
seen by the success Of this enterprise that the
Navy Department has not been idle of late.
The rebels in the vicinity Of the Union lines on
The south side of the Potomac are displaying the
greatest activity in fortifying themselves at Nun
sons Hill, near Bailey's Cross Roads, During yes
terday they made repeated saies upon the Union
pickets, and on Saturday they had sharp collision
with the Third New Jersey pickets, whom they
endeavored to surround with force 500 strong.
Two of the Jerseymen were killed IN the affair
The revenue department of this city displayed
an unusual activity yesterday, which created no
little surprise among the officials, who were sud-
denly ordered to assemble at a given hour for i'm
mediate and mysterious service. 1t was stated in
these columns few days ago that clearances for
the port of Metamoros, in Northern Mexico,
were no longer to be granted by tho Col
lector of this port, inasmuch as goods
and provisions for the rebels were being
transported there, and thence transferred across
the frontier to the rebel State of Texas In &C
cordance with this order the Surveyor Of the Port
seized or put under surveillance yesterday no
less than fortyfve vessels at the different wharves
loaded with merchandise, and some of them cleared
for Matamoros, while others had obtained clear
ances for other ports but ere suspected of being
destined for Matamoros, and held upon that pre-
sumption.
The bark Scio, from London, arrived at this port
yesterday, and reports that on the 2Sth ult. she
came alongside of gunboat and was boarded by
order Of Captain Gregory, in command. The cap
tain of the bark was invited to 20 on board the
gunboat, but refused, and Immediately after the
guns of the gunboat were opened upon the bark,
carrying away her foretopsail brace The gunboat
Is supposed to be the r. 3. Forbes. Fun particu.
lars of this strange occurrence will be found else.
where.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

THE CENTRAL PARx-A BRILLIANT SoENE.-
One might suppose that in these times, when
great national affection has fallen upon the land,
pleasure would yield to anxiety, and popular
recreations succumb to the graver thoughts aid
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

The September Term OF the Law Courts.
In ordinary times tho September term Of the law
courts would be the commencement Of the winter cam
paign but now, although there important
still tho calendar of the State courts is pre-
babIe that tho principal business will DO confined to tho
federal tribunals where rebels and perhaps rebel news
papers will claim the attention Of the Grand Jury the
judiciary. 1t is understood that in addition the papcrs
censurcd by the last Grand Jury measures will be taken
by the United States District Attorney Mr. Detailed Smith
for the suppression of the Courier DIES Flats Unis a
organ of the French citizens who protest against M
sodtous preachngs and ask for the interference Of the
authorities.
1t is not probable that the trial Of tho privaeers win
take place for time There cogent why
the government should not present have these
tried convicted and condemned.
The terms Of office Of Of the Judges of the State
courts expire this year, namely-Judges T. W. Clere
Diem }, Supreme Court; John R. Brady (dem.) Common
Pleas; A. K. Maynard (dem) Marine Court; L. B. WOOD
ruff (rep), Superior Court and Murray Hoffman (rep@,
Superior Court.
The September term of the General Sessions COM
mences this morning, Recorder Hoffman presiding. Tho
Recorder has occupied the bench every month since
Judge McCunn has been absent the seat war; and BY
his efficient and prompt administration Of justice has in
fused new life and energy into the proceedings Of this
court The calendar this month is large but composed
principally Of the ordinary It is probable that
indictments for murder and other important offences will
not be disposed Of till October
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

THE MONSTER TAX LEVY BEFORE THE SUPER
vlsoRs.-The Supervisors are directed by law TO
levy the taxes for the year on the first day O.
September They meet to-day for thatpurpose'
and they proceed accordingly in the usual man
ner to declare the rate and sign the warrants, If
no sufficient reason shall prevent. Such
reason, it appears, does exist in the laundering
imperfcction of the act of the last Legislature
authorizing the levy. In this act it is enjoined
by the first section that the levy shall not exceed
certain specified amount, whereas, in enumer-
ating the objects for which this gross sum shall
be expended, the limit is exceeded by the total of
the items more than 100000 The haste with
which the levy was PASSED on the last night
OF the session, and the deliberate manner in
which it was designedly delayed with the view
to the passage of corrupt and fraudulent esti-
mates and allowances, has thus fifty and OBJ
viously defeated and nullified all the appropri-
ating clauses. The responsibility of these
appropriations is thus saddled upon the Super
visors, who, sngularly enough, have sweep
ing discretion devolved upon them in the
premises. They may not exceed the prescribed
limit, but they may diminish appropriations to
any reasonable extent The Comptroller, in
this view, has sent to the Board a draft Of an
and the Corporation Counsel, Judge Bronson,
has given his opinion to this effect with the
proviso that no obligation of contracts or legal
liabilities already Incurred shall be repudiated.
The Supervisors are, by the condition of the
law, thrown upon their own judicial powers for
its proper Interpretation.
In this matter the duty of the Supervisors has
but single aspect, and if fearlessly discharged
the Board can strikingly confirm for themselves,
upon a really grand scale, the good repute
which their efforts have hitherto gained in q
more limited sphere Of action. Let them judi
ciously but summarily cut away two or three
millions at least of these extravagant estimates
Originally concocted under the Common Coun-
Gil, when New York was borne upon the flood
tide Of her prosperity, they now come before
the Supervisors in tho very crisis Of our national
troubles, when the property, commerce and
business of the city are threatened with depre-
citation and disaster and when the depleted
incomes of our citizens must bear the un-
| expected burthen of q war tax, as we'll
as the depressing influence of the vast
| ly altered state of public affairs. II
| the budgetwere even Of the ordinary dimen
sions there would be ample reason for reduc
ton, but in view OF its notorious enormities the
case is imperative. 1t is only necessary that
the sums levied in previous years should be
compared with the outrageous amount of the
present estimates to indicate in the difference
the proper extent of reasonable reduction.
While the valuations of property have not dou-
blcd in ten years, taxation has multiplied four
| fold thus
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

Besides the above there were eleven regiments
IF three months men who have been mustered ont
Of service.
1t is now known that General Price and ex-
Governor jackson had fixed their plans to be in
st. Louis by the 10th Of August, but the dreadful
utroke they received at Davis creek has set them
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02
TI,e Common CounciI.

The Board of Counclmen, after Of few weeks,
will meet this evening for the transaction Of the public
business Most Of the papers before the Board previous
to the adjournment acted upon, that tho
bers will their labors with comparatively 'sceaA
record" at least In one sense of the term.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

0AIETIES CONCERT ROOM, GIG observation-disclosures
Rooh ENTERTAINMENTS BAiLETs. PANToxInEs FARcEs 10
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

CANTERBURY MUSIC HALL 5S5 Neutrality-suspicious.
DANCES, BURLEsQuEs &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

BARNUM'S AMERICAN MUSEUM, Broadway-Dsy
and observation-disclosures ERLE-HAUNTKp CHANBER-IIlPPO
, rorAAUs, SEA LION, BEARS. OTHER CuRIosITIEs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

MELODE0N CONCERT HALL, No. $50 Broadway
Aternoon and Evenine.-SoNGs, DANCES, BURLEsQuRs
&c-fRKLAND 1886.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

BRYANTS MINSTRELS, Mechanics Hall 472 Broad.
way.-SoNGs. DANCES, BURLEsouEs, &c-BULL Run
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02
OUR WAR MAPS.

New York, Monday, September =, 1851.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

CRYSTAL PALACE CONCERT HALL, No As Bowerv.
buRLEsouks, SONGS. DANCES, &C.-8LAcK STATUE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

AMERICAN MUSIC HALL, 4A OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES BAL.
lETs. PANToMiMEs. &C-BLA0K STATUE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

occupations which naturally accompany time
OF interneciH warfare. But no one who visited
the Central Park on Saturday afternoon, and
saw the throngs of gay loiterers which filed the
Mall and the Ramble, and the giddy equipages
and equestrians which few along the Ride and
the Drive, OF heard the delicious strains Of music
from the waters Of the lake--no one who wit
messed these things, we say, would fancy that the
country was in the midst of terrible war, the
end or the misery whereof no man can conceive.
Perhaps at no period in the history of tho
Park was there larger concourse of people
present than on Saturday They must have
numbered over twenty thousand, and surely
New York must have plenty of money to spend
in festivities. The scene was q brilliant one.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

The levics for the last three years show an
average increase of near two millions annually,
and, with the still greater increase in the issue
of bonds, very unsatisfactory record is pre-
sentcd during Comptroller Haws' term of Office.
The rate this year is about two per cent, and,
with the national income tax of three per cent,
will present very blue prospect for the tax
payers Of this city, unless the Supervisors shall
come to the rescue at this jlncture. Supervisor
Purdy, in raising the question in his Board, has
fairly challenged the responsibility for himself
and his associates of making the proper reduc-
tons. If the Comptroller will cooperate with
them they can compel the heads of departments
to revise their estimates to suit the unexpected
condition of the times. The power to exact
such a revision is clearly within their control.
None will dare to confront public opinion by
refusal to comply, as the expedency and neces-
sity of such q measure is unquestionable. We
want all the spare money for a vigorous pro-
secution of the war.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02
THE NEWS.

The State of New York has now at the seat of
war and in course Of construction sixty -four reg
ments, distributed as follows
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

A GRAND STEP TOWARDS THE EFFICIENCY or
THE BroCxADE.-The first great step has been
taken to render the blockade efficient. The
capture of Fort Hatteras seals up Virginia from
the ocean. Till now it was in vain that the
mouths ofthe Chesapeake and of James river were
blockaded, and that York river, Elizabeth, the
Potomac and the Rappahannock were watched
by our gunboats. Through Hatteras Inlet there
was communication with the ocean to Virginia,
by way 'of the canal through the Dismal Swamp,
and tic piratical privateers could run in and
out with impunity. This is the beginning of
our naval achievements along the Atlantic
coast Other States, as we'll as Virginia and
North Carolina, will be taken in hand, and the
United States will achieve what has never yet
been aecomplished--a perfect blockade. BY
the Treaty of Paris the European Powers de-
clared a blockade to be valid only when it was
effective, and that has been explained by the
authorities on International law to mean to be
siege by sea, or to so invest port, or bay,
or inlet that no ship can enter or
of the blockadng squadron. This was only
reteration of law laid down by Vattel, Lord
Stowcll, our own Wheaton and others. Its au-
thority had been set at naught by the Milan
DEGREES Of Napoleon the First and by the Or
ders in Council of the British government But
the great Powers in Europe in 1856 unanimous
ly agreed to throw overheard paper blockades'
and to abide by the law of effective blockade.
The United States government has also agreed
to this doctrine Of blockade, and are determn-
ed to do what European Powers have never yet
been able to effect-to practically make good
the doctrine by acts. For the first time in the
history of the world will an efieetual blockade
be established on line of coast measuring some
fifteen hundred miles. By the LIST of November
this will be an accomplished fact, and then
neither France, Great Britain nor any other
Power will have right to NEEDLE with the
blockade nor in any other way to interfere
with the internal affairs of the country. A per-
feet blockade Of the coast having been estab
lished, the rebellion will be crushed from want
Of the sinews of war, its chief reliance being on
the sale of cotton, tobacco and sugar, which
will be thus shut in till the liberating army is
enabled to reach the heart of the country and
open the ports to all the world.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

NORTHERN SUPERIORITY IN ARMs.-The late
naval battle at Hatteras Inlet demonstrates the
superiority of Northern arms and Northera
prowess. The accurate aim of the shells, con
sidering the roughness Of the sea, is surprising
The same superiority was observable in the sink
ing of the privatecr Petrol by signal she'll, and
at Bull run. There and elsewhere the enemy
have met our troops in superior numbers, yet
their loss is invariably more than ours. It was 80
at Wilson's creek, before Manassas Junction,
and in Western Virginia. Our superiority Of
numbers and of armament at Hatteras Inlet Is
the exception to the general rule; but it does
not take away from the merit of precision and the
skill which has distinguished our troops and
naval officers throughout this and every engage
ment since the war began, wherever there were
competent commanders in charge. In hand-to.
hand fighting and in the use of cannon, as well a.
in the rifle, the North has established its sgpe-
rorty, and the result of the recent action on the
coast of North Carolina will be to give increased
confidence to our troops and show the Powers
of Europe that they ought not to arrive at hasty
conclusions frem the disaster at Bull run.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

The DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTIONS
The democratic State Convention meets on the
4th of this month, the delegates are elected and
the usual amount of fuss and quarrelling attends
the preliminary arrangements to build up some
thing or other on the ruins Of the democratic
party. The republican party will hold their con-
veRtion on the 18th, and no doubt there will be
Just as much bother and noise among the po-
liticians as if the proceedings Of either party
possessed any interest for the people at q time
like this, when all parties are gone to the dogs.
The best thing the leaders of both parties
could do would be to select common ticket d
respectable names, and let the people vote for
it. In any event, they will vote, in all proba-
bility, without any regard to party nominations.
However, if the delegates to both these conven-
tons were sent by their constituents as recruit
ing officers into the different towns and villages,
and would raise about fifty thousand soldiers
for the war; to facilitate the crushing out of the
rebellion and the restoration of peace, they
would be doing more service to the State q
New York than all the political caucussing they
could cram into a thousand conventions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING
WINTER GARDEN. Broadway --IsvisrsLx HUSBAND
COOnIKS
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01


that Of all those from whom we wout bu- that
there should be the feweet practicable rsstt aions
upon the interchange Of commodities There eau
be but little rivalry between ours and any manu-
featuring or navigating community, such as The free
States Of the American Uniou; |. must therefore
follow that mutual interests would invite good will
and kind offices. II, however, passion or Lust Ut
dorainion should cloud the judgment or influence
the administration Of those States, we must pre-
pare TO meet the emergency and maintain BY the
fna arbtrament Of the sword, the position which
we have assumed among the nations Of the earth.
We have entered upon career of Independence
which must he infexibly preserved through many
wears Of controversy, hat our late associates and the
Northern States may have sainly endeavored 10 90
sure the fights to which we were entitled. As
necessity, not choice we have resored 10 the REM
edy Of a separation, and henceforth our energies
must be directed TO the condition Of own atfairs
aud the prosperity Of the confederacy which ws
have formed.
If just perceptions Of mutual interests shall por-
NIT MS peacefully to pursue our separate political
career my most earnest desire will have been full
hlled; but if this be denied us, and the integrity
of territory and jurisdiction be sssailed Il viii
but remain for us, with firm resolve TO appeal to
arms and invoke the blessing Of Providence on q
just cause. AS consequence Of our condition,
and with view to meet and anticipate wants IL
will BE- necessary TO provide speedy and efficient
organization the branches Of the Executive Depart
ment having special charge Of foreign intercourse
finances military affairs, and postal services. For
purposes of defence, the Confederate States may,
under ordinary circumstances, rely mainly upon
their militia but It is deemed advisable, in the
present condition Of affairs that there should be
well-iustructed, disciplined army more numerous
than would usually be required on peace estab-
lishment. -
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01
Speech of Queen Victoria from
the Throne-Her Allusion to
the United States.

The following is an extract from the speech Of
Queen Victoria to the British Parliament;
"Serous difficulties have arisen among the States
of the North American Union. II Is impossible for
me to look with great concern upon any events
which can affect the happiness and welfare Of d
people purely allied to my subjects by descent aud
closely connected with them by the most intimate
and friendly relations Ny heartfelt wish To- that
these difficulties may be susceptible Of satisfactory
adjustment. The interest which take in the well.
being of the people Of the United States cannot but
be increased by the kind and cordial reception Civ
en- by them TO the Prince of Wales during his recent
visit to the Continent Of America. am glad TO take
this opportunity OF expressing my warm apprecia-
ton Of the loyalty and attachment TO my person and
throne manifested by my Canadian and other North
American subjects on the occasion Of the residence
of the Prince of Wales among them"