The New York herald., 1862-12-31
National Resribusion.

believe the history Of the world affords one
solitary example Of national sin which has not been fol-
lowed by national retributon The punishment OF ind-
vAual transgressors may be deferred state
but nations have no future existence IL could pos
sibe TO find an empire which always adhered the
Daxms Of justice and wisdom, you should npd whose
power and prosperity would be lasting time
greatest OF modern nations s-England-wi day add
another to the long catalogue Of fallen empires She
= now in the meridian OF her glory; but the bloody
dy which has made merchandise of bodies
u mankind not forgotten IN the chancery OF Heaven
wen African slavery were the gigantic crime which
Exeter Hall proclaims IT, and even the silly delusion OF
is fanatics thnt the South punished for
the sin Of slavery what must be the punishment Of that
nation which introduced slavery into the South which
forced upon forefathers spite OF their remon-
sisances ana which had at one time the monopoly Of the
slave trade OF The world and which gave up t
Ms interests changed its principles
The North need expect TO escape the unirlsl isw
q reributon which has visited every nation that disre
garded the rights and destroyed the peace others For
AL the national sins Of the pnited statesand young
that country was In years was old in iniquity is
equally responsible the least of It. with the south
IN all the fbnstering the old States agency
Aas been great that OF the South Even regard
e cr nsw sganS divides I with 0a ngsns me
6outh has owned the labor tho North has the
principal share Of the profits II the South receiving
ks punishme0t We cannot expect that the North
win escape. At present IL is having q very agreea-
nle time, carrying on war and feeling none Of
favorite idea that slavery q sin which proyokes
tho vengeance Of heaven, 70 escape retribution. IL
pressed upon the lips or the South aggravated by
che punishment OF It's crimes in the present II is
tnconcevsbe that the Almighty should fail 70 wish such
human ssrocous manner In which II Is carried on
Wth His most signal displeasure War, such even
sectional bloody and brutal races at its own
DOORS OF those who have not against those who have
sess asSs into bowling Dessert. There are msp We ~
living who viii see tho flames Of the First Revolution
rskindled In all their homes in the Northern States II
such community fredericksburg pure and innocent
teyond comparison, reduced such suffering, what
viii be the fate Of lhc polluted Northern cItie.the
Sedsms and Gcmcrrols Of derraved and nadel race,
President Davis Proeiauatioa.
From the Richmond Wing, Dec. ell
The President has done act since his installation
q once more in accord with tine popular OF right
end Justice than the proclamation he has issued.
nuiier, the Beast, and booming him 70 swifs and
fsnomnous death should he any chance fall into our
aAnds Ihs manly and dgnInsd order has our unasali.
Song delayed It's issue 70 create suspcion injurious
character Of the Executive for nerve and
which w3cinQ contest FOR Independence The
proclamation vhdcstes the serespect OF country
and gives warning 10 the enemy that though Justice
may be delayed, they are not suppose that their acts
OF iawle and atrocy overlooked. will escape
che reriouve punishment THAI the laws ofccd and nan
che arden, hope Of al that In the present instance the
against whom the proclamation 10 directed may
human JUS. viii net be attained II Butler. the Beast
fails 70 dogs death at the hsnds OF the people
whom De AaS SO OutraEeu
A GaIlanr Irfshman at Fred sb RI
lFrcsn the Richmond whg, Dec. -
The following extract from private letter will show
chat Meagher nst bis match at Fredericksburg gal
LIANT Of the Emerald Isle Colonel Robert Mcmillan
fho Twenty -sorth Georgia We should like W zee
pitted against MeGgher Corcorsn 10 open field
But the rejoicing ceased for time and mourning ssi
every coUnienance four grief stricken litter bearers
passed down the lines bearing the herec Cobb had
Salen In the first charge Of the enemy Lieut. Col Cook
commanding Phillips Georgia Legion killed this
period Of the action 1ed resolution seemsd al once
% possess every hef 70 avenge the desh wound given
their General and ~ dovolved upon COL Rob4 Mcmillan
o the Twenty fourth Georgia regiment lead then IN the
Gort. An opportunity offered column etronper and
Aeayer than the Ars, 20 advance rlash after
Nash upon the apposite river bank shell after
ohsll fe1l around us whcl responded from the
hoixhis In Co Mcmillan directed the sms.l arms
90 cease until the enetny shccd come within range
Ths artillery contnued its thunder. the mustetry re-
msning silent ell the enemy came within fire sf our
lne froa the clouds of smoke before The Colonel
passed nr the lines surveying tho Of the
enemy when suddenly Al his command the brigade rose
end sent vosy into thc raaks OF the foe which carried
In in way Again and again the assault renewed
aud again and again was rcpuised with tremendous
slaughter For the troops the position chosen an
admirable one but the part d The ocer who did his
duty there required the utmost coolness aud courage
This Colonel Mcmillan certainly manifested While he
vas rassng alone the line, waving his sword and
oouraging his men, they seemed 70 catch the spirit Of
Nsr leader, and redoubs their efDrs, while his own
regmept turned IN the fbckes ~ the tight, and rave