The New York herald., 1862-01-10
vsr devised for warm regions h that of tho snsiaved

devised regions is that OF the enslaved
| African
Of Europe will doubtless succeed in exactng their
mary demands from Mexico. If thcy choose 20 disem-
bark .her forces and 70 occupy ae pInc Places % ol
forcing subordnation to law: but neither wholesome
foreign presence any other influence establish
prosperity Mexico until she shall be provided with
system Of effective labor. The only system adapted
the OF Mexico is that which she abolished
simultaneously with throwing of her allegiance 10 Spain;
and she will rise the dignity Of tenth rate
power. OF actual Independence, until that system is
restored Her just hopeless as that contingency
is improbable and, until that contingency shall happen,
Mexico of the farsst regions of the globe will have
farther Importance the world than that which her
geographical position between two great may
| her as snordinS facilities Of transit
There Indications of controversy been the Northern
States and the weae, Po,Osrs q Eops in regard % TIE
treme. without labor system the country can never
be OF political material value to either Europe or the
States Of this continent except for the purposes OF
transit and Great Britain and France have already
cured such rights Of and advantages in the narrower
Of the shmus to render the routes over Mex
countries all believe however, that this fine region would
be valuable without labor system IL ia not mpro bable
Mexico. frtrf So Trrff
FORTIFYN0 RICHMOND. 1ll
(From the Richmond Dispatch, Jan. 81
The work OF the fortfcat0ns the Manchester side OF
James river progressing at very satisfactory rate
undor the capable superintendencs Of Mr. William A.
Mason, who has been appointed one Of Captain Hagans
So far capable Of judging all Of shs defensive
works both sides Of the river have been being
they may be capable Of making 70 the nroads Of the
enemy should he at any time hereafter make his ap
pearancc in this section Of country.
Al the reader is probably aware, companies are now
being formed In this city 70 the fortncations When
the announced ready no doabt all the guns
which present force Ia capable Of handling with effect
will be Immediately placed in position and the men duly
instructed in their The subject Of manning the bat
teries from the abortive attempts made by the Home
Artillery" has been treated moro lightly than it do
serves
is encouraging sign Of the times that tho people
light in which should be regarded We hope the enemy
may never come this way we don't believe that ne ever
will, but should he do the value of the batteries
to our citizens would be beyond computation.
THE LATE REBEL GENERAL COOKE.
The Richmond Dispatch, speaking OF General st. George
Cooke, who recently committed suicide, says-On his
large estates both in Virginia and the South he had
made ample provision for the religious instruction Of his
numerous slaves erecting chapes and providing com
% @ , h. h a, ~ ~ % ms
tcer his services In the or his country and as cap
tain colonel and general to devote all his energies and
abilities to her defence His c0untrymen will for
get his arduou and successful abors in preparing the
Department Of the Potomac repol INVASION and fear
lessly and faithfully commander Of the Fifth brigade
did be meet the foe on tho famous field OF Manassas Re-
turning home after an eight months campaign with
mind and body shattered by unremtted attention to his
country.
RELEASED UNION PRISONERS.
From the Petersburg Express, Jan. f.
About two hundred and forty Yankee prisoners, who
have been exchanged for similar number Of Confede-
rates. will be sent down James river to Newport News,
under flag OF truce this morning This route has been
adopted account Of its economy, IL being much
cheaperto transport them by steamer than over two
railroads We better imagine tho delight these
and kindred after months of imprisonment in hostile
land. The Confederate prisoners for whom they
exchanged testified their emotions by shouts and tears
and cries and cheers. and rolling the ground, when
they landed at Norfolk
NEWSPAPER SUSPENSIONS.
The Clarke county a.) Conseraor states that In the
gan, Hampshire Shenandoah, Warren, Rockingham Au-
gnsta and Loudon, there were published twenty three
newspapers Now we know OF but seven that are pub
shed in these counties, only three OF which pub
ished every week, and all with one exception, consider
ably reduced in dimensions Those entirely discontinued
the Bcrryvle Journal Charestown Spira Of Jefferson
aud Independent Democrat, Shepherdstown Register,
Martinsburg American, Berkeley Springs Constitution,
komney inteigercr and Argus, Piedmont Infependent
Woodstock Tenth Legion, Luray RevieW, Front Royal
Gazette Harrisonburg Ciisen VALLEY Democrat Staunton
rindtca,or and Ieesburg Mirror The balance pub
lished occasionally.
.'vIcE PRESIDENT STEPHENS.
Richmond letter in the Savannah Republican alludes
to Alexander II. Stephens as follows
But there arc moral as well as military heroes There
In Richmond at this timea Of great intellect
and high position. His health has been indifferent for
some days, but ho Ia much better and will soon be
able resume his official duties. He may be any
day, when WELL moving noselessly about the hospitals
where the sick soldiers He has kind word for
every ngeTS around their co.'s inquiries after
wants and consoles and encourages them by his quiet at
cntion and brothery language Hspublic duties press
heavily upon him. yet ho finds time TO steal away from
the crowd that would follow at his heels and 10 search
the sufferer. Does your heart II you instinc-
lively who this hero OF tho hospital isg is Alexander
H. Stephens Of whom will not be said in the last day,
''l was sick and yc visited me not"
AN ArTAcK on JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The Richmond Wing OF the 4th instant in the Of
article on the Davis administration, says:-,f they
(thc Yankecs) have not subugated us they have i'm
pigned upon soil and they hold military
part Of Virginia and OF the three savcholdng States
This we confess has always been US unmxed bit
ter And what renders IL still more dsagreeable, we
divcst ourselves Of the ccnvic that has been
owing the fault OF administration. Our army,
composed OF the best material that sEouldcred
musset went to the field to fight and for nothing else,
and has been painting for an advance from the moment
OF enlistment TO the present hour. Doomed to-
inacton and rotting on straw, we have lost moro
bv disease than dozen victories have cost. and we
have lost the national reputation enjoyed for dash and
elan. Unless there is promise and IN be relied
OF total change in this policy OF the great Cuncator
shall have more volunteers after the expiration of
the present term. This is vital matter. to which all
our authorities should direct their attention.
Congress we'll the Executive Is entrusted with the
pubic veal. All should exert themselves TO the utmost
for the safety and the common glory for the
fortunes OF us all are ut stake
LETTER FROM REBEI PRISONER.
The Richmond Enqmrer publishes the following let
To THE EDITORS OF TIE ENQUIRER.
CEyTILNEN-I observed some remarks about the treat
meat in Washington OF the prisoners lately released
have been the Old Capitol prison since the 10th day Of
S,ptcmbcr, aud have never been myself others
isilted. The government allowed soldiers ratins
and we received everything friends except
money. permitted to all my friends in presence
Of officer.
| think passage through Baltimore known to
but few. and there demonstration. At Fort Nc
Henry Colonel Morris very attentive and polite
make this statement merely that tho truth may be
known. Yours respectfully,
GEO. HOWARD. Of Maryland.
plroled prisoner.
A NOTE TRoM BEAUREGARD.
The Richmond papers publish This letter.
CEyrREvrIJE Va, Dec. 90, 1861.
Mrs. s. H. BvRroS:-Dcar Msdam-Pcrmt me to thank
you the bottles Of homo made wine you had the
kindness send which have found to bo most
excellent We sh, have tho pleasure of drinking II
Now Years day TO good health aud prosperity