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The New York herald., 1862-01-13
THE REBEL SITUATION A BAD ONE.


h seems to be the popular impression--we see u in
mans faces when do not hear Ia their wordsthat
the pssstory affairs Of the oonfdrdcy not NY cheering
j,1a no,c We may chiefly account for this tone OF reel
I'M bv the fact time has elapsed since our arms
sr6,eved any success OF moment. Thus victories seom
A. tbs nrst glance be much tho cause as he conss
oucncs of patrotism But because when our arms are
eorlous with triumph patriotism cfulges, and we
wear most enthusiastically BY the "sars and bars
one man must not infer from the qustuds and cherries
sspec of another that his patriotic confidence less hxed
And earnest than he hurrahing over fresh sue
cess of arms. - -, . -,
The ofair a, Drau,svtle contributed IL mite 70 ns
depression Of public spifn We are 80 unused 10 adver
sity that anything which is not a brilliant success
seems defeat Then the invading enemy slew Col Terry
as noble and brave wears the Confederate UNI.
form at the pass of Green river. They have crossed
that river which many thought would be their Styx and
are advancing In force In Missouri too our bonsr seems
10 fru for the telegraph tells Price Is IN fU yet ed
TAvs me IN nng 10 BE- Jroresspg along northern
fyofier ,rhiieoH Ground hs lords on cur coat organ
r,no Ms ertedi,ens soil oaf threatens nth fur
fsv inuo ION. These the points OF the situation
ru pause, supense eriss precslsi by ,nfnor ereris
ph,ch cause fseiing 1 apprehension than II conf
5enc< AZ 20 ne future We knoC N0t e IN qrsrf
,yy and ,ndilas miscAif. and feel that long their
blows the heaviest of the war, must fall We rt that
their hammer will strike anvil; but we sure
Tor we are in doubt whether points there an
anvil W meet the hammer These points can only be on
The New York herald., 1862-01-13
VIM. H. HURLBURT AGAIN.


VIM H. Hurlburt, who arrested as spy in Atlanta,
Ga, some time last June, and who since that timo has
released yesterday by order Of Governor etcher We
derstand that the sscons entertained OF him has not
been verified by anything that has occurred sncehs in
csrceraton Hurlburt is native Of Charleston, South
Carolina II will be remembered that the chief thing
that pointed towards him Suspicious person was the
fact found travelling through the south after
the inception Of hosties by the abolition government
Washington, when II was well known that iuformer
years as chief writer for the New York Times and
ribuor the Edinburg RereW, he had advocated doc
trnes leading directly the state Of things that ensuet
on the election Of Abraham Lincoln If correctly
informed Mr Hurbur claims to have rccantei his for
mer opinions prior TO the breaking out of this
Whether Governor Lecher did right in releasing him re-
mains 20 bo seen. The Imprisonment suffered by the
party should certainty be lesson to him in future Hur
burt is person Of extensive requirements ard writer
Of copsiderab able ability
The New York herald., 1862-01-13
YANKEEDOM IN RICHMOND, VA.
From the Richmond Examiner, Jan. OIL

We learn that the theatrical company Of Zouaves
lately performing IN this city, and whose great
exhibition Of "Zou Zou' taking to the
patriotic nre Of their Southern patrons, lately
furnished In this city by tho government with pass
ports to proceed North and that they have taken their
departure under the inevitable flag Of truce which
stantIy being sent from Norfolk BY the way, while
standing Main street yesterday, observed
Of the well known corners IT tho fancy, an exceedingly
risky Individual sporting the aectaton Of nitsry
uniform with the additional attraction OF pantaloons Of
the regular Broadway dandy color and cut Wo
prised to learn In the most positive manner that this
CAV and gaudy indiv dual Yankee prisoner taken
in the late battle OF Teesburg who had been released
parole and making the most OF his liberty In dsport
ing himself freely on Main street. The horest com
munity may ask--caa such things be possible We
answer that we indicate the man and prove tho
charm Ir nccasnr IL made Cor ms 70 do
The New York herald., 1862-01-13
INTERESTING FROM YORKTOWN, VA.
Especial correspondence of the Norfolk ray Book

YORKTOWN, Va, Jan. 4, 1862.
Matters the Peninsuld-A,7irol Of Ren1orcemenS-M
gr'!der Expecting an AEdek-InnGcien Hospital Accom-
Daoddt0ns, dc.
When We last met promised 10 inform you Of anything
OF interest which occurred upon the Peninsula We are
now In the midst OF excitement. Regiments are march
ing, drums beating and brave soldiers are ready 10
endure hardships privatons they only get
number Of soldiers the Second Mississippi battalion are
passing and the shouts OF the soldiers the roadside as
they pass rend the air. Intelligence has Just reached
here that the enemy have advanced TO Bethel
ceeded in burning it, cannot say whether they in
force but General Magruder has been expecting
customs make some think him too suspicious; but our
General believes in the saying that etcrnal vgi
lance the price Of liberty Your readers may be
ed that the Yankees will catch him asleep upon
his post one Of our officers sent down the other
day with flag Of TO Old Point and while waiting
him In the Of conversation he told them that
General Magruder would be very happy to them and
assured them tfey would receive hearty old Virginia
welcome. During the absence Of the surgeon, W. II.
Coffin in charge Of the Nelson Hospital who sick in
your city fire occurred which destroyed much of the
bedding and valuables Of the hospital. The frs
Cured in the clothes room, from defect in the
chimney, and fortunately discovered in TINS 90
the building and the lives Of many who could not have
left their beds The Benevolent ladies', IL Is hoped will
remedy the loss Among the goods destroyed
six hundred Sheets many beds, pillow cases shirts and
clothing. The hospital accommodations insufficient
here and IL is feared that many Of the SICK too sick to
travel will have to be sent o. The hospitals here, how
ever, admirable condition, and sick soldier is
cared for well in part OF tho army. If we have
be credable. The general of Bethel memory-the first
memorable Yankee defeats ready TO show them that
the brave troops in his command whip ary force
they send by land or water.
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EAST TENNESSEE.

The Memrhis Avalanche publishes very. later sstns
letter from East Ter acssee from whah mako The fol-
lowing ext sct-
The rebeiSo, here O~'y suppressed, Is not completely
crushed. fhc smcllderng fires ki-siled by Brownow
johnson dMaynard may burst forth at any time The
ment The troops withdrawn Tho flames of the rsvo
tains in the secluded valleys, beside the bright and
sparkling STREAMS that come down lofty crags and
prccpices dwss tho huntsmar. u East Tenressee He
has rosda wspaper Decides Brownlow's. He has
never hsard speech except from johnson, Maynard,
Taylor. Nslson Brownlow. lie has been told by his
newspaper TO read nothing 70 listen 70 nothing but the
productossof the Unonists II TO- bo regretted thai
thsre possible of giving correct Information
to this people Nothing is wanting to make them South
sn soiers, they could be informed d the recent acts
aud declarations OF the federal government. We have
day cheering from Carter and johnson counties
O. Taylor has been senced BY the acts Of the federal
adm, ,nistrat ion and taken the oath Of allegiance. TIVE
conpanies have been enlisted in Johnson and Car
county brother Of Nelson is here soldier in the
ranks. Many new companies have been organized
throughout this portion OF the state but yeti Is i'm
possible TO equip them
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RICHMOND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

From the Richmond Examiner, Jan. O..
The whole condition Of the management OF our city
fortcations needs investigation In respects than
We have learned with the utmost SURPRISE that
the comnssary department on the works, which in
wolves large and important trust, is IN the hands of
John Haga, the negro driver, whose black mail opera
tioIs yesterday ventilated in the Mayors Court,
and whose political importance that h:s procured him
the appon Is said TO consist In the fact that be is
according to the rowdy appelaton liking Of the Greek
Natonn the best bully in town and carry cleo
ton he pleases ia Butchertown Ia paying of the
groes at work on the fortincatioas, we under
stand that most yrlainous abuses have been
Identified by their overseers, and informed that
II has been a common practice Cor some OF the
to charge these creatures ten per cent Of their
pay fees for their Identification Who these over
and who Is responsible for their conduct? Of
them, after The fashion of "Hagans John have been
shsd up from the back slurDs of tho city and there
again appeared from tho exhibition In the Mayors
court yesterday. of brace OF ragans whippers have
employed creatures little low than themselves hunt
up FREQ negroes N the city giving them the alternative
OF paying black mail OF OF being carried to hs jail aud
whipped Ops N the most awful and revolving speci-
mens Of tho brbariy Of these creatures related TO
MAY Mayo IN hearing yesterday, where free negro
on the forlcatons had his back actually a
re Of bleeding flesh the driver having given him,
wcro told by policeman, fve hundred and sixty
lashes with the whip, until the poor victim sank exhaust
cd under his hsndsh rage In tho name OF Cod Ia there
no Justice 20 be foundin courts Of human justice for in
iquitics ike thisS
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TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCHES OF THE REBEL
NEWSPAPERS.


NASHVILLE, Jan. 7, 1881.
gentleman has arrived here direct from Louisville
who states that the federal army between louisville and
Bowling Green, numbers about one hundred thousand
men, and that about twenty ve thousand Of this number
arc unfit for military duty, mostly casod by sickness
Tho federalsts are pushing forward the work tho
Green river bridge, which expected to be completed
in few days, after which time 1t probable federal
onward movement will be made towards Bowling Green.
Another gentleman who has just reached here from Pa
ducah says reported there that tho federalists
tend to concentrate force Of hundred thousand
at that place. currently reported hero Mash
vilo) this evening" that the cdcralists were crossing
Green river with considerable force.
HUNTERSvILLE, POCAHONTAs COUNTY, VA, REP0RrnD
BURNT BY THE FEDERALS.
richmond, Dec. 8, 1851
Passengers from the mountains say that Huntersvta
has been burnt by tho Yankees also that heavy
mshing continues above Winchester There u nOthine
Official C0rrOborating these reports.
Congress secret and unmp0rant.
THE ENEMY'S VACCINATIONS SPOILED.
RICHMOND, Jan. 8, 1853.
The statement published that Treasury Departmenl
had purchased gold at large premium pay tho January
hcent amount Of gold has been in the Treasury for
time past to meet these payments Confederate bonds
OF the fifteen million issue payable in March, quotes
at one hundred and one interest on. Tho despatchsa
from Europe recently received by the department. wees
written prior TO the reception In England the news q
tho capture or Mason and Sids. They represent III
foeng Franco and England very favorable the cause
Of the confsderacy 91 aslT.
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coast for ready 10 meet their worst at Manas
sas, in Central kentucky and at Columbus,
and also at most points the coast But we
do not know with what overwhelming force they
may not make onslaught at some unprOtectet
point, and gain a insprit them and dspir us
prosecution OF this is not dependent on victories
though theirs may be. II every battle ended IN our de-
feat must still osr battle, and mako new SACRIFICES OF
slaughter pon the altar of Independence. II we could
not win that inevitable goal of effort by defeating the
enemy, could do it by exhaustag him with his very
victories Wars have been so won olive or die. sur
vve or perish, p 'for Independence"
But does not approach this bad strait yet
displays almost uninterrupted record o. victories ahd
their remembrance should inspire ente confidence
to its future tory. This ull OF arms will be broken
by the shouts OF Souhera vctoTs wherever on the
border the enemy may choose ther battle neGs Is II
why wait impatiently that wait for victories
II We dreaded defeat we should not he impatient ior the
event. Our very impaence then prssage 10 victory
which lesser evidence OF dcspondency cannot dscoun-
tenanco.
Perhaps pay for too joyous hopes suggested bv
the Trend affair in the crushing despondency which will
in Of disappointment to the result This
will be profitable lesson teaching that the reliance Of
the South is in its arms the uncertain
Intervention. II would that have actually been
resting arms to hear what Great Britain would
say about the insult to her flag and tho enemy
be doing the The decision Of Great Britain OF
momenous importance to is true but whatever it
may ba military activity in the meanwhile is proper
course Yet We do not charge any lack OF active nens
on the part Of military authorities but that
views from across tho than to military operations
This is not right Our hope and trust should be still in
our armies in the Held. has been hsreofors-nOt In
outside aid.
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ton could be given Of the forbearancs or mbecity OF
British government in relation this blockade than
would be their IN such an exclusion Of their
merchant vessels from the port OF nation not engaged
In this They have already abundant proofs OF the
of the blockade in regard Confederate
states before recognized or permitted such block
aae as that which the United States have attempted TO
people. But il they choose to submit it we do NOT
know that II becomes to object, whatever may
think OF their consistency manhood. But when the
audac'ous government Of Lincoln attempts TO extend
hoir blockade TO the ports Of other Independent nations
II appears TO US that there are limits TO the mpudencs
ana insoence Oh nat government the forbearance
and submission OF the great commercial Powers Of E
rope.
The New York herald., 1862-01-13
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE IN RICHMOND.
AN ARRIVAL FROM LONDON.
rErora fha Ricbruox,d Uylio Dao 0E 1

ltrom the kchmOnd Wing, DEC. ZS.
We had the pleasure Of an interview yesterday with
Mr. Fry of Mobile, young Of much intelligence,
who has just returned from Europe, who, in addition
dispatches to the President from Commissioners and
London papers, communicates intelligence of gra-
syng character in regard to the feelings of the English
and the purposes Of their toward the
November board the British steamer Gladiator laden
with 80 900 Enfield rifles 200 tons OF POWDER sabres ps
for the Confederate States The 9th of this month the
Gladiator entered the harbor of Nassau for the pur-
pose Of coang, and to receive Instructions to the
Confederate port she should approach. On the se-
cond day after the United States gunboat Flam
beau made her appearance in tho harbor, sent thither
for the special purpose Of intcrsecting the Glad.
ator There they both lie now-the Gladiator afraid 10
venture out and the Fambeau daring hands
her. and there they arc likely to remain until Great
Britain enters the ring when not only will the Gladiator
be conveyed over to Confederate port but the Fambcau
be picked up and brought along with her. The cargo Of
the Gladiator is in charge Of d. T. Brsbe ESQ., of Norfolk
Mr. Fry left Nassau to-day week ago. and reached Rich
mond last Sunday by route and by that
disclose He assures US that, whether in Nassau Lon
don IN Paris he heard but sentiment expressed
that OF cordial good will for the Confederate States
the hope and conviction that they would triumph Even
before the outrage the Trent strong the pres
of feeling in England against the North that Mr.
Yancey firmly believed and positively assured Mr. Fry
that no more than month from his departure he 10th
OF November would epse before the blockade would be
broken. Mr. Fry entertains doubt that Great Britain
will declare war and OF opinion that France will unite
in the act.
On the above subject the Richmond correspondent Of
the Memphis Appeal writes follows:-A gentleman ar
rived in town to-day from Europe, via Nassau and the
steamer Gordon He reports the state Of feeling in both
England and the Continent decidedly in Of the
Of the Confederates against the United States and
thinks war inevitable with Great Britain, IL not with
France AT Nassau the Gladiator lay hemmed in by the
Flambeau which at one time threatened TO make her
way into the port and cut out the coveted prize where
upon the feelings OF the islanders fever heat and
they armed themselves TO repe such an effort at all
hazards There bo little question that the sympa
thies OF the colonies Of European Powers in American
waters are with u.s. wtness the escape Of the
SUMTER in spite OF the preconcerted blue light signals
and the vigilance Of the commander OF the Iroquois
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THE REBELS OPINION OF THE BURNSIDE
EXPEDITION.

Especial correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatchl
NORFOLK, Jan. I 1862
The Designs Of the FEDERAL Fea-NortoN lis Desti,sa-
ticn, &C., DC.
SO much has been said and written about tho Burnside
expedition and its probable destination that Ia like
Old worn out song, sung until it has lost its music and
ceases to charm the of the listener excite
tlon or interest or concern in his mind And yet there
may be some who would like TO know the last
about tho groat Burnside fleet that s commit groat
depreciation somewhere the Southern coast Are Off
cannon explode bombshes battor down lire upon
dwelling houses send re shells through the sick
wards Of hospitals steal negroes to enslave them ana
compel them to work for s. per monthcothing deduct
ed-and engage in other dgni0ed proceedings TO be
represented in Northern papers brilliant victories.
There arc new rumors about the grand armada Of
gunboas rotten huls and dear bought transport ships
or course they to Hampton Roads, take their
position under the forscarcey eleven miles distant
have drunken spree at Segar's hotel and then
grand style up to Norfolk levellng the Sewals Point
batteries to the ground knocking Craney Island clear
from its foundation and png up the mainland,
blowing up old Fort Norfolk and the magazine demolsh
the opposite Shore taking quiet possession OF Norfolk and
Portsmouth, helping themselves to the Navy Yard and
20 forth and 80 on. But to be . little more
serious-a gentleman recently from the North, says
the expedition is intended for Norfolk; and the
correspondent Of Western paper says It is cor
tainy designed for the waters Of Eastern Virginia.
including Elizabeth and its branches Let them come
Is the almost unanimous voice of tho people hereabouts
We tired waiting for them and shall doubtless have
TO wait much longer before any serious attempt is made
by the Yankee feetto come up hithsr-Quid times Co.
uehis
havo reliable information direct from the Roads
There are about dozen federal war vessels lying near
Port vessels The large number Of coasters reported
the Roads have in on account Of the sastery gales
Our city is unusually quiet There is occasionally
street disturbance, but is quickly suppressed There
are not as many troops visiting the city usual fhe
winter quarters Of the different regiments are generally
well located and comfortable The troops well drilled
well clad, well armed and ready to receive the enemy
whenever he may have the bravery ooey to attempt
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ANOTHER PORTION OF THE BURNSIDE
EXPEDITION

The Norfolk Day Book Of the 9th says-Information
reached this city last evening to the effect that federal
feet had made its appearance on Pamlico Sound Tho
feet consists of twenty gunboas, drawing from five TO
six feet OF water and carryin Of the five guns
They were first discovered by Captain Hunter who while
accommodating, was shot at by them On his the
island he reported the fact and forces
once to place themselves OF readiness for an
attack This supposed to be portion Of the Burnside
expedition, and is thought by that its object
prepare for attack upon Norfolk from the rear How
ever this may be- thing is certain and that is that
should this be their programme, they will find it hard
road to travel before they get to the end Of it,
that our friends at Roanoke Island will make every
preparation to successfully resist the foe and that when
he shows battle they will keep themselves cool and
powder dry, and by their valor another 'massry
retreat" upon the part Of the Hessians.
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THR REBEL ExCHEoUER-THE FsPUBLIC
CREDIT.
rFrom the Richrno'

IFrom The RichmOn1 Inquirer, Jan. 8
II has appeared Of cotempcrares both edi-
toriay and by its correspondece that tho secretary Of
tha Treasury had purchased coin at premium Of forty
nor cent 10 the interest due January and March
1852 Thinking that such statement might injuriosy
affect the public credt we have taken tbs pains TO ascer
tom Inc facts and we Authorized TO that pur
chase of coin had has been made by the Secretary Of
he rcnsury for any such purpose and that at the time
e notice was given 10 tho public creditors that the
interest world be paid in coin, than enough al
ready in the Treasury 20 met the interest duo on the
DAYS above specified.
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THE OFFICERS OF THE PIRATE STEAMER
NASHVILLE.
fFrom the Rlchmond Whig la

The London Uas'ded Nsios Of the Both November last
contains spirited wood Of the capture and burning
OF tho Harvey Birch by the Confederate Nash
vile, and thus speaks OF the officers of the latter yes
selCaptsn Pegram cid officer Of the United States
Navy and bore conspicuous part in the Mexican war;
In the Paraguay and Japan expeditions aud during the
war waged by the English and French in China For his
distinguished services his native state, Virginia. voted
him. by tho unanimous voice Of the General Assembly Of
the Legislature, splendid sword and Sir John Stirling
IN his dispatches to the Admiralty makes the following
mention Of hm'It is impossible TO speak too highly Of
the american cooperating party engaged. They
with the Rater emulang each other in the tbekest Of
the attack. But my warmes thanks in particular are
due to Lieutenant Pegram tho American senior officer
his encouragement OF the men, and coolncss under
heavy FIRE, and determined bravery, when surrounded
by persevering and revengeu foe conspicuous
all" First Lieutenant Faunteroy aid -de-camp
General Johnston at tho battle OF Manassas. Second
Lieutenant Bennett served there In the naval battery
while youngser board named Cary received his
appointment midshipman in the Confederate navy
reward for distinguished galantry In the action
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new" and to beat ignominioas retreat TO his nhos
ptabls home Under the teachings OF forlorn expert
OF the stern realities Of war, with an humble sub
mission ths dispensation OF Divine Providence whose
tender he has studied TO initiate, ha VIII
doubtless become wiser, sadder il not better man
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TEXAS.
BLOCKADE OF THE RIO oRAND..

The Norfolk Day Book OF the 9th has the following,
from recent number of the New Orleans Dsua,--
This river, neutral stream, the boundary between
Mexico and the Confederate Satos has been blockaded
by te United states Navy aud is closed 20 the
mefce Of the world Tho ships Of foreign nations bound
FOR Maamoios and other Mexican ports forbidden
entrance into tle river. Tho FIRST vessel which wis or
defed of happened TO be an English ship with freight
for an English house at Matamofos No better iustra
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yANKEEs TO RE EXCHANGED.

The same paper says:-During the next six or seven
days the government will ship some hundred and
sixtyor Yankee prisoners 10 the congenia region
Of Old Abe in exchange for like number VI ours to be
sent here The prisoners who have been here longest
will 20 nrs This rule has been acted on heretofore.
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OF the government in the future long its financial
concerns managed with the ability which has emi
nenty distinguished in tho past II ths public credit
really in suffering condition should lament 10
see 1t still further crippled by attack exposure in such
time this. Still more do regret that should
be and propagated when the effect Is
rage false hopes In enemies