New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-03-10
THE AGRICULTURAL QUESTION.
PROPOSgD ALLIANCE WITH THE NORTHWEST
More Howlings from Richmond Examiner
eo.c;s, pj,potcb to The N. Y. Tribune.

Special Dispatch to The N. Y. Tribune.
ur,norARryrs SECOND Army CoHPs
Moudly March 9, 1868
The Richmond EXAMINER Of to-day MONDAY tne
Dth) has the following;
In 20 last night nothing later had been received
nj tie War Department from Fort McAihster' Inc
Ia, a., aecounts we have ssy that the Yankee Feet
sftsr Terrific bolnbardnent had retired, ard 1t is
thoueht the enemy had been again repulsed, ~
least he has shown no further disposition to renew
the attack The bombardment is represented 10
have been terrific The fire of three lron.cls1S ana
three mortar boats concentrated on the tort AT
Che eame time and 81 ell and shots literally rained
On the garrison. Tue fire commenced about .
o'clock In the morning, and continued mp 10
q late hour in the evening aud through the hlgn''
Bot when morning came tito Yankee feet had oisap-
uesred This is the eneny's fourth attack on Fort
GoAlster snd be has failed strange TO say; and IN
the contest the fort ead 10 have sustained Dut NJ
Gle damage, and our loss Is said 10 be two wounded
and none killed. 1t shows that Yankee gunboats
aud mortas are humbug. In fact, we are ,oid
that, DO accustomed have become the people OF
Vicksburgh to them, and go little is the fear maui
Tested at their shelling, when the lire commences,
the psople 20 out TO witness il as kind Of amuse-
nent.
FROM THE RArPAHANNoCK.
The oft epeate ed tale that tie Yankees were pre-
pairing 70 cross the Rappahsnnock at Fredericsburg
was re LEVIED yesterday morning with considerable
earnestness Tue report on this occasion originated
m q statement 10 tue eHtCL tDht h0Oker Was
ready, anxious and determined to move forward on
tie first fair day, or very shortly thereafter.
EFFECTS OF THE WAR AT THE NORTH
The same paper contains the following editorials
On the effects of the war at the North:
While we are suffering the mseries Of changing
from dersnged and redundant currency, it is sweet
90 know that the hateful Yankees, the authors OF
oil our woes, have not escaped similar evils. From
q gentleman who left New York ten days ago, we
pfar fyin
account of the condition OF the currency and the
markets of the great metropolis, which, 'nR it's
center Of trade and wealth. Is certain index OF the
condition Of affairs throughout the North. Our
Informant says that tho price of every
article in the market has risen two hundred
and great many of them 800 per cent. Real estate
il held at fabulous prices, and will not be sold for
ereenbacks at any price. A piece Of coin is no
more seen in circulation than 1t ID with us. Inc
small change consists Of postal currency, individual
notes, bar-room tickets, milk tickets, etc. Bank
notes Rave long disappeared from circulation, aud
are boarded by Individuals, who afraid TO offer
them for SALE lest they should be arrested for Az
tempting 10 depreciate the precious greenbacks.
AN APPEAL TO PLANT CORN.
The same paper also says:
Now, if ever, ia the time TO plant the corn that
alone can carry the Contederacy through the trial
of this year. Yet many plant seed tobacco, which
they think will not be impressed and which is
worth much money. We would say one word to
Il
provisions during this Summer, the army can't re-
main in Virginia. If it leaves Virginia. it must be
given up TO the Yankees, who Will appropriate not
only tobacco contraband Of War, bat seize ev.ry
thing else that we have and reduce the country
wilderness. IL the Legislature adourns without
prohibiting the culture OF tobacco, and requiring the
officers OF the law TO destroy every leaf which they
Ind growing for twelve months 10 come, the chance
OF this State 10 indeed poor.
THE IMPKESsMENT OF FOOD FOR THE ARMY,
The following correspondence wac sent to the Vir-
ginis Legislature by Gov. Letchcr;
The President laid before the Senate comm uni-
cation from the Governor, inclosing letter from
Aessrs Norwich and Bafkrdale Of the Galego
FIGURING Mills in relation TO tue impressment OF
hour at their mills by the Confederate Govern
ntnt, and his reply thereto. The following is tie
correspondence:
CALICO Mus. RioHxosD March g. 1863.
He Lzesllaey JOBs LKTCBKR, GotOaOr Of tbs SkLts Of
J61inia.
SIR: Major John II. Claiborne came to our mills |
yesterday with written orders from the CoInmissa.
ty-oeneral, Confederate States Of America, TO I'M [
pres all Oh Tie superfne flour in mills, sold and
Snso'o, ~ w per bull, and onebaf OF all the extra
nour ~ sls " per Dbl. rough calculation Of the
Ss $3.50 VI nosr reduced ffo the actual purchase of
"noas anu Dafrels bought In the open market at
current rates, makes our -four coat US considerably
more tuan Inc price fixed by the Government Al
tho opening oil our milling season We made fair
proportions 70 grind for tho Government. bot bay.
p. VI I've PntfVhtge. Our busue,s has
consequently been reduced 10 about one-ssysr,h ~
" bal IL was before. WILMA Vi
tie Government has notified US that Z, will r..
ably take possession OF the legitimate p,o@nn,.
our mills Tor which pay, under the nrotec,;o "
she State Of Virginia, heavy taxes upon anr ''r VI
erty, and also special corporation tax W., lay Up
grievances before you, aud call upon YOU to ra,
n from the open and hsgrant violation Of our riVSs
ma ask that armed force may be Furnished 9 w.
prevent our property from being destroyed and orr
iour from being carried off vi Ell armis not onIv AT
than cost, but Ut fer less than its market value
Rsspecifuly submitted. WARWlC BARKSDALE
RICHMOND, Va. March 4, 1863.
GENTLEMEN: have your communication Of the
th ilst., III which you call upon De Tor an armed
orce Tor the protection Of yoar property. regard
be act Of which you complain oppressive, and
cnmitted without lawful authority. Toe only
emedy know OF is the institution OF suits Tor dam
70 against the officers committing ihe,e acts Where
oval rsmsdies be used 1t il always better to re-
.t 10 them for redress of grievances. will trans
uas your communication 70 the General Assembly
|" Such aSiion as their wisdom may suggest.
ALI tsiy your 0bsdient servant
TIL. .o....., JOHN LETCnER
Ihe correspondence wss referred " the Committee
q Confederate Relations.
We have received Southern journals of theiollOw.
9 dates: