The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-04

Georgia and North Carolina were sent 10 aid In It's de-
fence, and with each day came fresh hope that the
ticpated attack would be postponed tl they we're In
condition 10 make sGectua resistance. call was then
made upon the militia Of the State which responded
10 with alacry and large force was coon collected.
Gen. Evans In the meantime took command OF Tho Depart.
ment Of South Carolina and Georgia. and fresh spirit
infused into the preparations for defence The force then
consisted of Il 600 Mr. Platoon states that they
received aid from the Army Of the Potomac at that
time, {" save few light field batteries" The whole
black population Of the city and surrounding country
taken into the Ice Of the rebels employed
in raising ntrenchmsnts and building forthcations but
they NOT used in any other military capacity, nor
s there any military organization OF blacks In the South
With regard 10 the feet sunk at the entrance Of
their harbor they looked upon the act Of the federal
government unworthy o. il, but which could do
them injury. They rightly believed that the strong
currents In their harbor would sweep away all such
obsuctions At the present time the navigation or tho
channel is just easy and as free as Il
While this subject infcrm1at stated that des.
pite b,ockadng fleet and stone heet there are
two regular lines os ship communication between Charles
ton and the outer world that, In fact there more
vessels entering that port at the present time than
before In his recollection Ono Of these lines Is direct
with Liverpool the other with Nassau. The first ship OF
the Liverpool line which entered the Economist,
large vessel, which entered tho 7th Of March last
fTeghtsd with arms and ammunition. All the vessels Of
this line convey largo quantities Of material to the
rsbes the Nassau vessels generally being assorted
goes None Of the of defeats inflicted upon their
in the Southwest seemed affect dscouragngly
the hopes OF the people in Charleston The evacuation or
Manassas and subsequently Yorktown they looked upon
most successful strategic movements; even the fall
OF Norfolk they accepted military necessity OF the
plan laid down by their generals The fight at Williams
burg on the retreat they glorded as a great vic
tory, bat not SO the later conflicts on the Pa.
munkey and James rivers when General Mcclellan
changed his base Of operations. With regard to the
knowledge beforehand by the people Of the
South seems that little secrecy nested observed
and most important projected movements spoken Of aud
canvassed but betrayed The proposed attack by
the whole Confederate army Upon forces before
Richmond, and which reaued in the days fighting
was known and generally anticipated. The greatest
hopes entertained OF this sudden onslaught ovor
whelmng numbers, aud Zone were skeptical enough
doubt for momsnt the universal conclusion that Gene
raj Mcclellan and hs army would be utterly routed and
oyerhrown If not captured in the lump Their news OF
the first days sight increased possible, these sanguns
hopes. General Randolph telegraphed to the military
authqsisiss Of Charleston that the Linoolni,cs had
suffered complete defeat; thar they were in full
retreat and pursued by the victorious Conisderates
roHoIh nbo cAuaNd6AuS fSjplclnk
lowod cpon this news; siutes fred and all the
extrayasances Of great triumph INDUCED In. subses
quent dispatches, however, dashed their premature
hopes and depression and doubt took the place Of plea
and rejoicing. Largo rcnforcements had previously
passed through Charleston 70 the Army Of the Peninsula
Since the fight great numbers Of Union pr soners
been also sent through Little notice 10 taken Of
them, and nothing done to insult or annoy them.
The result Of the attack James Island given the
haTestouans great confidence and they expect 70
Csssfuly resles and reps all attacks upon them no
matter from what quarter. SO confident
they that the attack would not be that mmed
a.sy after has affair nine regiments Of infantry and
of cavalry hurried oil With al despatch the force
before Richmond.
Besides the dsfencss on James Island which Mr.. Pat
toon describes most formidable works, they have
succession Of deences erected up 10 Charleston aud
around the city. Tho defsnoos approaching the city
all mounted with heavy guns but those in and around
the city not yet mounted attack this quarter
20 be successful, must be supported with mrnepse
force, and then only succeed after lighting
Besi their land defcaces they have added to the
protection Of the harbor powerful and gun
boat The former buii after the model Of the Me,r
mac and il Is confidently asserted that they win be In
every respect terrible 10 action and nvuner
their dcfunct ooDgsner lbeee rams have been con
strctel by the builder OF the Merrinac The gunboat s
an from vessel and viii carry eight heavy guns. She
be commanded by Lieutenant Pembroke Jones late Of the
United tacs Navy. At Savannah other boats and
being speedily finished cne, called the Lady Gun.
boat OF the State OF Georgia. carries gons each gun
naned after city town OF Georgia. Commander IN
graham commands a. 4barleG.on and iliee hir flag
board The Huntress
Nothing has auch exaspeFatod the Uarleston,ans as
the daring Of Robert Small the negro saec who 80
ftba
er, and proceeded with her past fort and battery
and fualIy delivered her up TO uneis Sans
gunboats. There doubt and speculation, and
hnally rage ana unnitigGted spleen, predominant
ing that day throughout the Palmetto city, when
he Planter was missed from her wharf, aud sveutusy
distinguished by the aa of glasses quietly at anchor be-
tween two Of our gunboais General aiploy greay
ccnsured because ho had not proper guard board
Confederate government boat. But additional good
thing to his capital thing Of Smalrs was, that few
nights previous TO tho abduction OF tho Planter
the negro crew Ct General Riplsy's own barge
took il into Their heads 10 have row
on thor own account, which piece OF they
kop, rp til tey got alongside Of Union vessel. In
barge we're The Generals warliko accoutrcmentn which
The resroes neggontiy overlooked, and OF which, by
their silly ge Indulgence ihay have since deprived
tho gallant General Tho rlantcr's less deeply felt
only account = the circumstances attending 1t
bnt rs Il tho timo very useful boat engaged ln
Lhe Quartsnnastsrs Department. II Tad four guns
Board Tho time which the next day TO bo
10 fort in of erection small island lying 10
tween For. Sumter ana tho city
Since tho fall Of Now Orleans prices have greatly ad-
yanced IN Charleston .igecio rates at IS to 100 PEI.
cent After tho u defeat the peninsula, Con.
edefste bonds went 10 TO PAR cf local currency. All
money ransacons are carried on in Confederate bonds
The banks b,ore they removed from the city rrfsod 20
circulate their notes exchange cor Confederate scrip
and the city compelled 70 authorize tho issue oI
$500 coo shlupasters, Cotton ranges from IL 20 10
cents pound; rice, II cents POUND aour. s?5 Dbl
Coffee 81 so pound; butter, 10 cents 20 81 tc, $40
pound uee u conis pcund exceedingly scarce, as tho
Richmond governincnt sclzes all 1t GET bacon 80 10
20 cens pound aad other articles at similar high rates
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the WAR IN TINE SOUTHWEST.