The New York herald., 1862-11-17

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'ai " u t'e mard'rets fapss q ~ fnue4tass
apoani ~ vaIcs II lie Moccasihs yH. astsee ,a,is
craanaciy al ihoso who profess Unica s,gtsr n.s.
Captain Fitch Chef ouartermasiei 81 General
oy's darnes, returned TO this point from
bics days Official vlsu the Gauey region. lie
reports the upper valley IN most woe'u
ana desoate condition. The enemy, before they
rpiTcpei seized all the cattle hogs sheep aran, ce
aud indeed, everything valuable for army leaving tie
inhabitants % tue valley almost destitute OF the common
neeessaries 81 ilc. would urge upon th' 'rhmeat,
before the season gets too Ear aavanced 10 tNe steps to
relieve the coming wants Of the people ." this val ley rs
u cannot be long before their lies loe help wi!l be
nca d. AS SAID 10 former letters the Cnion sentiment
~ This valley is Of very limited character bit where
there Union man b Id enough 10 declare his senti
he has been the subject OF the Iebns, the umny
aud despcation Of h~ disiyl neghbcrs and the wan
unness Of the rebel soidery. There are Union men in
valley who have stood nobly by the old ag through
evil report and good through the mutations u the ARMIES
which have been numerous in tins valley the war
6esan. VIII government fail to recognize the pa
riotsm and almost martyrdom OF these noble mel who
have been despced for their dcv)edDess TO thor coun-
try and It's laws7 think not But then again the slow
coach red tape process which has been the system or
rather want Of system in our Affairs orces
itself upon my mind casts dark shade over the picture
have thus but fcebly drawn, ana makes anticipate
the state OF things for the Union loving men OF tho
Kanawha valley.
The campaign in this region far active movements
must be brought TO close owing to the
advanced ste Of the season and the anticipation OF rainy
weather. with its concomitants, bad roa Is and cold
weather. Our troops will soon 90 into quarters large
force will be kept in the valley this winter The salt
works will retained in our possession. Our military
orco the valley will be kept up respectable stand
ard, the best discipline enforced and our mon will be
ready any emergency that may arrive.
General Cox still has his headquarters here, and de-
his whole official time in sysematizng his depart
The General IS the youngest MAJOR general in the
service, s man OF 1ndoubed educational talent, Of
GENIAL warm and sympathetic nature. Indeed ~ is
asse ted that these last qualities predominant aud
ca Sc him 10 pursue so mild course 10 the weather
c1ck rebels in this department. am inclined to j,n
to this opinion myself from my brief experience in the
valley. more rigid system, think, by making all dis
loyaiss feel that this Is not farce the rebels
here to regard IL and that government is de
termned not to give the slightest protection counte
TO any person community who does not give 10
the federal authorities both civil and military that hearty
cooperation and support which 1t needs in thus the hour
Of vital Importance to the unity OF our country what i
required.
CHARLESTON, Va. Nov. IL, 1862.
Major General Cor in the Sa0dle-Matsys at Gaacy--
What The Rebels Intended to Do-Phenomena Of The
War-Rebc, Female Spies and Scou,s--Remopas Of SAT-
TO OhoA Secsss Steamboat the Kanawha Riper, &C.
Major General Cox, staff and body guard left here
day half past four o'clock for Gauey bridge. He will
be absent for several days visiting our posts in that dis
tr!c The General, during his absence will make dill
gent inquiry regards the condition of the loyal farmers
in the upper valley and learn to what they have
been plaged by the rebels and note those which
may demand the immediate attention Of the government
Captain E. P. Fitch the Chief Quartermaster Of this
affairs there in deplorable condition. The rebels
have stolen everything valuable the farmers. The
rebel army, it would from preparations they had
made did not contemplate hasty exodus as they
made They had made extensive preparations TO rebuild
the telegraph line between here and Gauley and ais, had
for the construction of twelve large boats
batteaus for the transportation of army stores their
posts along the Kanawha river.
One Of the phenomena Of this war is the fact OF the
development of intense hate towards troops and
government exhibited by the female rebels. am led to
this statement from the positive evidences Of the fact
witnessed by since my arrival here. These females
have generally descended from the high and dgn6cd
spheres the social circle and domestic resdc and me-
tamorphosed themselves into the shape and status OF poll
and rsduoers Of ther country and
It's flag Nor does the picture end here Is from those
females whs have played the successful scQSs and Spies
tAs rebel leaders have gathered their best nforma
generals sometimes in the guss os ladies and again
the disguise Of the rustic have bssn permitted to pass
lines visit camps and those OF the first named
have been feed by our ohcsrs 1t is unnecessary in
dvidusse instances OF this kind 10 passng the subject
Greenhow rs heading the iist Of one hundred female
rebels who have made for themselves infamous reputa-
tCns have an Instance fresh isssh 70 my mind which was
Of in which Of our two star CeAerals do
ccived egregriously BY Of these female rebel
beauty her voubiy Of language and innocent manner
She waso allowed the liberty Of the camp for
she gained the information she came for and her de-
parture mysterious AZ her advent will lorbssr
TO mention names or localities e that general soon disco
tuity In tice TO the officers Of this department will
say the AFFAIR did not In Western Virginia. To
plain the phenomenon have referred 70 still further,
viii add from my own experience that have seen young
ladies In this town who at superficial vew from their
appearance apparent intellectually and exterior
plishments seemed honor their sex. Presto, and
the scene is changed; the social picture is robbed
Of its charms, when have seen them comfort and
net a enrtg Of "
would alsng the road in token their depreciation
of the defenders of flag The grmaces of these rebel
ladies have been followed with scurr0us and low
marks which in some instances would disgrace a cy.
prisu. There is family in town the head of which
here as Onion man his example not compsrted
his professions. This gentleman had in the rebel
army who recently resigned his commission and returned
home He has another child, daughter OF twenty sum
msrs. This Young lady () is proverbaIly known
throughout Charleston as rabid Secess ssionist
town. hor father frequently gave social parties TO federal
officers On these occasions she used TO make them
her TO give vent 70 her secession procves by nuendo
aud at tmes by downright insult to her fathers guests
On occasions when federal officers would visit her
fathers house, she would hde herself until they had
tired This young lady considered a vginian Of the
first water She is here the mouthpiece OF the
whole family The loyatyi OF all very much ques-
toned.
Gen Cox has sanctioned the removal Of all the salt
from the valley There about 100 900 bushels the
cks Isanes all ready for Market which will be for
wardcd to Cincinnati forthwith. Large quantities have
already been shipped.
AZ close tnls stIer tnc reDel steamer COyer-f
call II rebel as the owners of IT are nanifesy hostile 10
the goverpment--is coming up the river. This steamer
actively engaged In the trade last winter and
through the connvance Of its thousands Of dol.
lars worth OF conraband goods put In secession
hands for the OF the rebel army. Will be allowed
TO enjoy the same immunity from seizure she did last
year
Police Intelligence.
RoT AT THE Manhattan Gas WORKS The tsstrikei,
among aborers at the Manhattan Gas Works. at the
foot of Fourteenth street, which noticed some days
ago. likely TO lead TO unpleasant results The company
10 appears refused 10 accede 10 the demands of the ark