The New York herald., 1864-12-03


also, will be heard from, and Farragut, and
Dshlgren, and Foster Sherman will then do
more than demonstrate, and Thomas, having
given Hood one more such repulse as he has
just given him at Franklin, will press forward
to annihilate the shattered rebel Army of the
Tennessee.
Tne Rebel Inosnai.ry Pist and the
Rebel IAoendiary Press.
In regard to the recent attempt to burn
down this city and assassinate thousands of
our citizens, several facts have been estab-
lished by indubitable evidence. We know
that this attempt was made; that it was the
result of a conspiracy; that the rebel press OF
Richmond predicted. it; that rebel agents In
Canada furnished the money for it; that the
incendary rebel press of this city fore
shadowed it, and were not surprised at it;
and that the hotel-burning journalists con-
nected with our rebel press now affect
to regard the whole affair as good joke, and
strive to excuse it and its Aendish perpetra-
tors by representing that, after all, the incen-
diarism is only political trick of the rspub-
licans. Take all these facts together and they
clearly show that y=a :ebel press of the North
is more intimately connected with the con-
spiracy than has yet appeared, and must be
held responsible for it at the bar of public
opinion.
military commission, now in session in
this city, will in due time offer the most effec-
tual reply to the jests and jeers Of our rebel
contemporaries. The testimony before that
commission will thoroughly extinguish those
newspapers which smile SO pleasantly at ne
farious plot to consume thousands of men,
women and children. We are of opinion that
the ends Of justice would be greatly served by
examining the editors OF the rebel papers of
New York. and searching their offices for in
cendiary documents; but even should they
escape this crucial test another, still more bit
ter awaits them. For four years past with
the exception Of brief interval during which
they we're suppressed or denied the mails, these
rebel journals have been slandcring the North
and euiogiziug the South, defaming Union
generals and extollng rebel generals, insult
ing Union soldiers and praising the hotel burn
ing rebel chivalry. They have opposed the
war; they have advocated Southern independ-
ence; they have been guilty OF constructive
treason. The loyal people have endured them
with the same good nature that giant dis
plays towards child who is calling him hard
names; but, now that the child has taken
bottle OF phosphorus and turned incendiary
it is quite time for the giant to interfere. The
rebel papers at the East and at the West will
feel the effects of this change of hun1or before
many weeks This dastardly attempt to burn
offending children 10 one grand hellish conna-
grafton, has swept away all sentiment on our
part towards traitors in arms and traitors upon
the press, and those who have sown the fire
will shortly reap the flames
There are several private and public means
by which the conductors Of the rebel incen-
diary press Of this city may be punished as
they deserve, even il our military authorities
foolishly refuse to investigate their completely
with the incendiary plot. We notice that one
Of the New York rebel journals has just issued
q prospectus, asking for subscribers for an
other year. This impudent attempt to make
money out of those people who have so
narrowly escaped being burned alive can
be practically rebuked by refusals to SUBJ
scribe. We also notice that all Of our rebel
journals are supported by the Corporation ad-
vertisiug, which ought to be Immediately with
drawn. Mayor Gunther unjustly said that the
city could not afford to illuminate in honor OF
our victories; but certainly it cannot
afford to pay those who try to con-
sumo it. That is pretty state Of
affairs when Nero has his phosphorus aud
pense, and eau set fire to our hotels, and laugh
at us afterwards, with his pockets full of Cor
poration money. The old fable of the man
who warmed and fed the viper is now realized;
but the bite Of the viper has not proved fatal,
and it behooves us to withdraw his sustenance
before he can gather new venom for another
stroke. These are most effective meaos OF
punishment, and the others are equally simple.
There Is law Of Congress against those who
discourage enlistments. In every issue OF their
papers these rebel editors at the North trans
gress this law, to say nothing Of their consul
tatons with rebel spies and connection with
secret secession societies. General Dix has
ouly to enforce this law, which has too long
remained dead letter, and he will secure
the whole batch Of these incendary editors.
In the meantime the loyal members Of the
Congress which assemblies on Monday next
must remember that one Of our rebel editors is
member of that body. Patriotism and just
regard Tor the dignity Of the House require
that a resolution for bis expulsion be offered
aud q special committee OF investigation be
appointed. 1t is shameful that q member OF
Congress should be allowed to retain his seat
and receive his pay while be is editing an in
cendary organ, harborng rebel refugees and
serving JEFF Davis in every possible way. We