The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-13
GENERAL HALLECx'S DIVISION.
OUR ST. LOUIS CORRESPONDENCE.

GENERAL HAllECx'S DIVISION.
OUR ST. LOUIS CORRESPONDENCE.
ST. LoU,s Dec. 8, 1851
Secessioniss Expecting SossehinJ Soon to HdppencnmdJ
Ha1ecks Vigorous Application to Business Weakly
Seceonists Voluntarily Contributing Relicf,o the SesA
wea Refu9ees-Rebei Poetry, dc.
There Is strong undercurrent of feeling among tho
secessionists Of this CITY, which says something going
to happen OF an unusual nature Yesterday merchants
on Change were talking quite extensively Of
that General HaGek intends to issue order this week
requiring every able bodied male resident OF the city
between the ages of eighteen and forty five enrolled
as Home Guard for the defence Of the city and to sub
scribe an oath of allegiance to the United States
government. If this shall turn out true
the question may be asked how the secesh
earned the fact in advance Of the loyal citizens Upon
inquiry appears quite likely that will
soon be issued. The secesh obtain their Information
through eaky Union vessels, who are constantly CON-
sorting with rebel friends in public barrooms and Ia h.
tells. When any thing Of importance ascertained IL Is
duly reported around among the secesh, and net unre
quently tho Union of this city obtain interesting
formation of the designs Of military frc rebel
sympathizers than from any other source Ths
fact that the secesh expecting order for home
guard TO issue from General Haeck beada TAX
on in connection with other circumstances, is toIerahy
good evidence that such scheme is mcdated.
Genera. Ealleck has lately given proof that he 10
thoroughly earnest. without display ntaon--
without Hungarian barricade, mock philanthropy
the negro questionable is all the time ndustriously
gagged in forwarding preparations to make good his brief
speech several nights ago front Of the Planters House,
that no intends driving every hostile flag out Of Nilsson
ri. His business hours are admirably arranged There
time allotted TO all classes Of business time for
mill tarv n inns FIR In hrp infor
nation, time to hear complaints, and a time -
consider all applications. Not the least important u
General Hallecks acts is order to admit any per-
having pressing business or important infor-
nation concerning tho enemy to his presence NJ
any hour, day or night Everything about his once
works ike charm. There is waiting hours in
rooms subject the caprices Of private secretary In
short General Haleck has tho united affection Of the
army and the people already.
Truston Folks house, Fifth street, Elm, Il
occupied b. about thirty Union refugees from the
Southwest and they have been made comfortable by the
energy Of the sanitary commission at very tri1ng
pcnse effect OF the order Of General Halleck to
quarter the refugees the wealthy secesionsts 81
Louis is noticeable. The individuals constituting
the latter class coming forward voluntarily
and offering their contributions to support the
cxies. Many Of the largest contributors notorious
sccessionists and of them noted for their obsnacy
and bitterness in holding fast to their money and
heretofore. One OF them Is especially marked for his
forced iberaty and whom his appeared in print
contributor Of fifty dollars for the refugees fund the
whole city, rebel and Union alike INDUCED in general
gllaw The rigor Of General Haeck's order, and the
readiness Of the Provost Marshal to the et
ter are somewhat impaired by the hesitation and rec
lance manifested by the sanitary commission to put
into practice There least couple of old fogies
that commission whose hearts are 80 tender that they are
afraid apparently Of hurting the feelings OF avowed seces
sonsts in their hous,s and goods used for tho
comfort OF the Union mon who have been driven from
their homes In the Southwest by the rebel friends OF tie
rich secessionists Of this city.
A rebel printing office broken up q few days aga
by the Provost Marshal, aud large number Of rebei
songs, and odes and poems generally, fonnd Many OF
the top with Confederate flags in coors with twelve
stars-the twelfth being added for Missouri. One Of
these interesting songs Is headed as foows-
Confederate iag.)
Composed and Sung by
FLORENCE MoNTREssoR
Air-'tEver be Happy
The following verse Is specimen Of tho whole
Go in, JEFF we will support you
In your good and glorious cause.
We know you can defeat the Union
With your brave and glorious boys
There is, however, rebel song private circulation,
one which. as literary composition, Isl very fair
ducon is far above the average of such tn ngs and
tho readers OF the HERALD WILL am sure, thank the
young lady who gave y to your correspondent for ~
Louis has q cory Of the song. It is as f0liows-
REBELS.
Rsbesl tits . holy narnel
The name our fathers bore.
When battling in the cause Of Right,
Against thetyrant in his might.
IN tho dark days Of yore.
Rebels It's our family nanol
Our father, Washington.
Was the arch rebel In the fight
And gave the name to us--a right
OF rather unto
Rebels! tits our given name!
Our mother, Liberty,
Received the title with her fame
In days o. grief, Of fear and shame
When at her breast were we.
Rebels. tits our sealed name
baptism ef bloodi
The war--aye, and the din of strife
The fearful contest life for Lille
The mingled crimson food
Rebslsl 'tis a patriots namel
In struggles it was given;
We bore II then when tyrants raved,
And through their curses twas engraved
On tho doolnsday book OF Heaven :
RebslsI tits nghting namel
For peace rules er the land
Until they speak Of craven
Until our rights receive blow,
From foes or brothers hand.
rebe]sl tits our dying name,
For although life is dear,
Yet freemen born and freasnen bred.
We'd rather i've rs frecnen dead
Than live In slAvish fear.
Then call us rebels If you will
We glory In the name;
For, bending under un,;st laws
And swearing faith to an unjust cause,
We count agreatcr shame.
NOVEMBER 25 1861.
Mr.. Joseph L. Btnger Postmaster Of 81 Joseph ~.
rived IN town yesterday, and reports that Thursday
expedition loft 81 Joseph To break up rebel nest in
Platte county, under the infamous g. Gordon This ex.
petition consisted Of the Sixteenth Illinois Colonel r. F.
smith, and the Fitietb Illinois, Colonel VIM faue, and
battalion Of state troops under Major Josophs and SIC
ton of artillery manned by regulars from Fort Lesveo
worth. name Of commander not stated.
There will soon be warm time III the vicinity Of ~
Joseph Genera Prsniiss has declared in public speec