The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-08

amusing herself by firing at the farm houses Of peaceful
t1es Inc plan was an admirable one and proved per-
lect success Loading small boat with
number Of barrels and boxes, as II containing
goods and provisions, the rebels rowcd ont some
distance from The Virginia shore, and exhibited
the boat just as tho Rcsonte turned the point making
as II from the Maryland to the Virginia shore Tho
commander Of the Resoluo Immediately put on high
pressure OF steam and approaching the small boat in
which the rebels evidently striving il for dear
NE 70 land their precious cargo, sent boat with
Lieutenant Budd Of the navy and six capture the
piratca craft and take possession Of her freight so
great however, was the haste and alarm Of the rebels
that when they reached the Virginia Shore hotly pur
sued by the Resolutes boat they jumped out Of the
boat and struck for the woods in wild alarm. The
Resoutes men then took possession of the boat and
were engaged In lifting the barrels and boxes into
their own boat, when suddenly a yolley of mnskctry
M Sroke IRON the bushes on shore ana Dozen Sa
on tho heads OF tho Yankees, every one OF whom
dropped at the first fire. One, however, tho
officer ia command rising, was about to shove off
the boat when single shot brought him 70 the land.
Thus was Lincoln beref Of one officer and six Of
the rascay vanda's whom he has annoy and de-
vastate this peaceful country and murder people who
have never wrongcd him or them know that such
mode OF killing enemies Is not regarded as consistent
with the laws OF civilized but is tbs very best the
most elective mode Of dsposng Of ruthless barbarian
invader like the Yankee Gem Mcclellan will have
abundant opportunities OF applying those rules
which he audaciousy threatened against all persons
engaging n partisan warfare. Tho Rcsolutc in revenge
Tor the killing OF her men proceeded to the nearest farm
house, the owner OF which had connection with tho
surprise Of the boats party, and opened upon broad
side which completely riddled tho building and destroyed
much valuable property. But what do the Virginians
care about the destruction Of property punishment
for killing Ynnkecsp They willing to imperil and
sacrifice eyeythng for the enjoyment OF that revenge
1endish oatrages have Aired their hearts. This report
Of number OF gunboas towering about Matthias
and Aqua, and OF movements indicating n purpose
either to establish encampment Of Yankee troops
on the Maryland shore to attack the batteries in
regiments up TO tho Potomac. The pronptude and FACT
lily with which these regiments moved from Rich
mond Afford evidence OF the great energy and excellent
system that characterize the War Office mt Richmond
Anew shots were exchanged between Walkers battery
and the cncmys gunboats without effect and though the
distance was two miles and half both parties threw
shell long distance and beyond another TO
day the number of the reduced TO three; but the
vgilant and able commander of the brigade, General
Hslmes ia not easily caught mapping, and he keeps
close watch ON all the movements of the enony. He is
another Of those admirably chosen commanders who have
done so much credit to the sagacty and judgment OF Pre-
sldent Davis. AS evidence Of the efficiency Of this
officer and Of the admirable state Of discipline Of the
troops under his command may state the fact that his
brigadeconsstng of the Tennessee and Arkansas regi
ment Oates and Fagin), Careys Virginia regiment and
Walkers battery-made the march from their camp to
Manassas, distance of forty miles, in twenty hours.
Was this march ever equaledS
The present the sickly in this country, and
camps suffering from prevalence Of menses and
typhoid fever All the towns burdened with great
numbers Of sick to whom the people weary acts
of Kindness and hospitality. This sickness supplies
additional argument to the many others in favor Of
early advance OF our army. viii there be such ad
vancc' is the question which engages all minds At pre-
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percnces great difficulty in raising troops. The money
more easily raised than the troops The relation of the
two beliigerents is completely reversed Mcclellan
exercising att his genius amt exhdutng the Of
his government to hold Warrington and baltimore ahfe
our government Is in condiiii 10 adrancs and drive han,
Jeyond the Maryland ne OF the practcabiiiy Of this
there is little doubt, the only discussion is rs to its
expediency. Those who advocate the advance
beyond the Potomac justly and forcibly contend
that would never do to keep tho army VIC now have
in tho field unemployed and exposed TO tho hardships
Of winter in the fields and under tents; that large city
he IN
for large force that % Maryland 10 entrnci
pate her sepn from the degrading tyranny Of the Yanees,
and afford them opportunity Of determining to
VIII ch confederacy she will attach herself that Virginia
and the Confederate States be safe from attack
and danger long the enemy holds Washington city
whore troops and munitions in any number and quality
can be rapidly concentrated; that a bold advance
against disprited and demorazed foe is always the
most eft cve mode OF ending and securing salts
factory peace. We have aggressive ambitious
views, but want peace and own Independence.
VIII receive these from The present fanaiica
maddened party oil the North until drive them into
their own borders and then, with hrstng and menacng
'front.' demand guarantees that they will stay within those
limits that thcy will make fair division OF tho
Of the old Union and will henccfor refrain from inter
TSs with the rights and prepsy Of our cS ns'
That policy demands the advance to Mason and Dxcas
On the other hand there are those ,oho tink that delay
Of c ,eeks ciii produce PEACEFUL and satisfactory set
Element Of Ais controversy pitAo,a further 6ocshed; at
The intervention q the European Poscas tie a.sng Of
peace party at the NORTH ,ciH effect his result; tha the
Northern people, so lanssid and disconted inre0ard
this rar, might Be aroused to gigantic Efforts W
9ygs m sgs neian, J e , ,""d so re
passing that whsch ollosoed the dotc.fdH Of Frt Smer.
These the principal grounds OF tho two parties in
envelopes ali the transactions i tho Cabinet dees the
most sagacors, and cannot say guess to which
of these views the ncnes but there be
little doubt that tho trmy, generals, and ali
officers and soldiers and the great majority Of the people
are strongly in favor Of the forward movement.