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For the New South. ACROSTIC. How pleasant to gaze on the beautiful stars, On the Flag of our Country as it floats up on high; What fate too severe for the traitor who mars An emblem so sacred; sweet type of the sky. . Remember your fathers suffered trials severe, 'Ere that beautiful flag was from tyranny won; You must emulate them and their noble career, One in purpose and heart, now the contest's begun. Ungrateful children of such worthy sires May look unmov'd at their poor country's woes, Remorse will come with consuming fires, Death would be better in the front of their foes, Regardless of censure, they with laughter and jest, Are enjoying the comforts their brothers have won; Fame has no charms, their Motto is rest, The draft I'm thinking, will soon spoil their fun. J. ?., Co. A, 9d R. I. A. ? An officer in New Orleans recently received a letter from his little daughter at home, asking him to send her money with which to buy a new bonnet, to which he replies as follows: I would send you a kiss, dear daughter, As pure from a fond lather's lips, And as chaste as the drop of water That freBh from an icicle drips; But kisseB thus sent in a letter Would lose all their sweetness for thee, And I know it would please thee far better To receive a few "Greenbacks" from me; But as I am "hard up," and you not in need, jtou win nave 10 put. up wim me wui xur me ueca; I therefore send you this nice little sonnet, Instead of the greenbacks to buy a new bonnet Greek Fire.?Gen. Beauregard seems to have been suddenly and seriously affected by the appearance in Charleston of the fiery messengers l'rom Gen. Gillmore, and so affected that it entirely escaped his memory that two years ago he threw similar messengers into Sumter when Anderson and his brave band were holding that fortress. Similar, we say, for it makes very little difference whether the fire which is sent into a besieged place be in the shape of red hot iron or burning mixtures. "We cannot see the difference between throwing red hot shot into Sumter and setting fire to its wooden buildings, making that place a miniature hell for the brave men who were in it, and throwing cold shot with fiery mixtures inside of them to kindle flames in Beauregard's quarters in the city of Charleston. War has its horrors, and there are barbarities which are not permitted in civilized warfare. But all nations, so far as we know, have been in the habit of using weapons /.f 1 nl.ioo /lfturn f a fVto r\??a onnf S ni a TKn l>?if Ul llilO VlttOO uvnu IV IUC 111UV* x uv JL)I1U ish threw "stink-balls'' in the last war and in the Crimean campaign?"villainous compounds" not unlike what Beauregard complains of. Arrows and missiles charged with flame and fire have always been used in sieges. The Greek fire of history was probably a compound of bitjimen sulphnr and pitch. The generic name of Gri ek fire has been given to all kinds of incendiary compounds inclosed into shells and thrown into cities for the purpose of firing them. There are several patents out for these compounds, and the exact methods of mixing and using them are known only to the inventors. But the basis of them all is said to be phosphorus dissolved in bisulphide of carbon. The latter is a very curious liquid, having all the apparent purity of distilled water, and a very high retractive power, but evolving, on cvaparation, or combustion the foulest stench known to chemical science?a science which positively revels in nauseous oaors. *t lias tnc extraordinary properly of dissolving phosphorus freely, and preserving it in a fluid state tor any length of time when kept from the air. The compound kindles at a heat as low as that of phosphorus alone. When a shell, charged with this "villainous" mixture, explodes by percussion or otherwise, the dissolved phosphorus is set on fire and scattered far and wide. Wherever it strikes it burns for a long time with an almost inoxtinguishablo flame, and ignites all combustible materials that it touches. At the same time the bisulphide -of carbon throws out its abominable odor, and assists in keeping meddlers at a respectful distance.?[N. Y. Jour. Com. l'eter T. Beauregard knows how it smells. , ?Beauregard denounces the Greek fire with winch Gill more's shells sent into Charleston are charged, "as a most villainous compound, unworthy of civilized nations." We have no doubt the people 01 ^oaom mougnt tne rain 01 omnstonc ana lire out of heaven which consumed ihem in the iniquity of the city wiys a villainous compound, but the hand of retribution was not stayed on that account.?Lou sv.lie Journal. ? ? My dear sir, you have rsed my part of our case of champagne.'' "Oh, yes; you are ray friend, and I always take your part. # OF" The following whino is from the Charleston Mercury, of Aug. 28, 1863. We think the ques inn has alrftjidr been answered bv Gen. Gillraore pretty conclusively. " Lay on, McDufF." "Can a City be Shelled, when a Fortress not Contiguous to it will not Surrender ? "The late correspondence between General Beauregard and General Gillmore raises a very importaut poini as to the law of nations. General Gillmore maintains that, in order that he might compel a surrender of Fort "Wagner and Fort Sumter, it is lawful for him to shell the city of Charleston. General Beauregard, on the contrary, contends with the unanswerable power of reason which General Gillmore has not answered, and cannot answer, that this is an act of barbarism, and contrary to the laws of nations. The gnn3 which have been turned on Charleston are five miles off. Fort Sumter is three miles and a third of a mile from Charleston. Morris Island is four miles. The waters of the bay lie between them and Charleston. There is, therefore, no contiguity or connection between Charleston and these positions. No shell orshot aimed at them can reach Charleston, nor does Charleston in any way contribute, by her physical position, to their support. No sally by the citizens of Charleston can be made to aid the garrison against the enemy at cither of these forts. Under such circumstances, by the laws of nations, Charleston has no more conneo ion with them than Savannah. It is true that if these forts are reduced Charleston may fall, and so may Savannah; but this does not authorize either of these cities to be treated as parts of these fortifications. Until these forts are reduced, General Gillmore will not have taken the first outposts which guard the approach to Charleston. If he fails to take them, his whole operation will be a failure. Should ho take them, he will not have taken Charleston. There are other outerworks to be reduced. He has not reached Charleston. Is not immediately in front of Charleston in force. He has not demanded the surrender of Charleston. A demand for the surrender of Sumter and Wagner, which he is attacking, is accompanied by the throat to shell Charleston, of which these works are distant outposts. Vattel, in his Laws of Nations, it appears to us, has very clearly settled the question. He lays down the rule broadly: " ^11 damage done to an enemy vnncrcttarily?every act of hostility which does not tend to prncvre victory, and bring the war to a conclnsion, is a licentiousness condemned by tho laws of nature." Martens, a high French authority, in bis work on the laws of nations, particularizes; ' It is fully recognized that according to the rule of war, bombshells ought not to be fired except against works of fortifications. And it is only in the case of auch works that the assailant has tho right to raze to the ground, or blow ud the Dlace attacked." Yattel confirms these views, and says; " At present wo generally content ourselves with battering the ramparts and defenses of a place. To destroy a town with bombs and red-hct bails is an extremity to which we do not proceed without cogent reason. But it is, nevertheless, warranted by the laws of war, when we are nnoble, by any other mode, to re luce an important post, on which the success of the war may depend, or which enables the enemy to annoy us in a dangerous manner." Now it is impossible to conceive that General Gillmore supposed that he could reduce Fort Wagner and Fort Sumter by no " other mode'' than by shelling Charleston. On the contrary, he demands the surrender of these forts, because they are untenable and can be easily taken. Nor does the city of Charleston, separated by the waters of the bay from Fort Sumter and Fort Wagner, enable ' the enemy (the Confederates) to annoy us (the Yankees) in a dangerous manner." Still further to elucidate hi? meaning, Vattel says: " if we find it necessary to destroy edifices of lhat nalnre (a public nature) in order to cany on the operations of war, or to advance thr writ t'n a ttV./e, we have an undoubted right to take such a step. The governor of a besieged town sets fire to the suburbs, that they, may not afford a lodgment to the besiegers. Nobody presumes to blame a general who lays waste gardens or orchards for tfce purpose of encamping on the ground, and throwing up an entrenchment." Here it is plain, that the destruction of public buildings in a city (much less private dwellings), is only justifiable in order to carry on the operations of war, or to advance the work in a " siege." The city must be in contact with the fortifications wrncn arc aesignea to aeiena it. 10 overcome them, the city, or any portion of the city, may be seized and burned. This is the extent of waste authorized by the laws of war. Mill further to elucidate his views, Vattel condemns, as contrary to the laws of nations, the bombardment in 1094, by the Knglish, of several towns on the coast of France, on account of the great injury done to their trade b> French privateers issuing from their ports. We think it important, at this time, to elaborate the sound position of our General, because our future condition may render it intensely consequential. Suppose our enemies shall take Morris JLshujd or Fort Sumter; but tbey shall fiud out tl at these are but barren conquests, so far as the reduction of Charleston is concerned. Their ironclads may not be able to live in our bay. Transpots cannot bring in troops. Can they then, in conformity with the laws of nations, with no view of reducing the city, but in mere revenge and spite, | attempt to destroy or burn down Charleston from Morris Island by their shot and shells ? They cannot. 1 he houses in the city are private property; even more sacfed than public property, Vattel says: me wan ion ae^irucwou ui puuuc iuuuujjiciiis, lunipies, tombs, statues, paintings, &c., is absolutely condemned. even by the voluntary law of nations, as never being conducive to ths lawful object of war. The pillage or destruction of towns, the devastation of the open country, ravaging, setting fire to houses, are measures no less odious tnddetestable." In reply to these views, it might be said, "What is the use of arguing law and humanity ? Another Butler is sent to brutalize and destroy." Be it so. Wc know what will be the fate of our city and our people, under his power for evil. But justice and truth can never he dethroned by the cruelty or wickedness of men. There is a voice which speaks through the events of time, arraigning the guilty, strengthening the innocent, and making up that mighty record which settles the doom of nations, as of individuals." ? At the Head or hisClas9.?General Gillmore's father is still living in Loraine county, Ohio, where the General was born. The old gentleman, recently, was present and made a speech at a Sunday-school picnic. lie said, among other things," I can say of my son Quincy that he never disobeyed me; he was very studious, and when he* wanted to go to West Point, as he had no money,. I told him if he would go and try to eoiue out the' head of his class I would furnish him money. He went, and came out at the head of his class, and is now before Charleston, where I Iiodo he will come out at the head of his class again," ?44 Let me exhort you never to suffer an invasion of your political constitution; however minutethe instance may appear to be, never pass it by without a determined, persevering resistance. One precedent creates another. They soon accumulate and constitute law. What yesterday was. a fact, to-day is docti inc. Examples are said to justify the most dangerous measures, and where they do not suit exactly the defect is supplied by analogy. Be assured that the law which protectsus in our civil rights grows out of thcconslitut.on? and they fall or flourish with it."? Junius. ADVERTISEMENTS. IRA C. FEATHE R,? Military and Naval Photographic Gallery, 19 1-2 Sutler's Row, Port Royal, a G. Aug. 12, tf. Dr. W. M. walch, Office No. 13, Sutler's Row. a lull sudWIv of Druirs. Chemicals oud Patent Medicines. August'23. i863.-tf IJIHE GEN. M'CLELLAN HEADQUARTERS.? No. 3, East Houston St, (one door East of Broadway) N. Y.. (Above' the St Nicholas Hotel.) IfeadtjtutrUn in New York, of the Officers of IfilU/n Heed. Ale, Wines, Brandies, Whisky and Segars, of the choicest, character. The current army intelligence, Ac. Near ad the places of public amusements, and the most popular place in the city of military resort COL. JAS. L. FKAZER, (late 47th Regt) Aug. 22-tf Manager. J B. BONNY, A CO., rear No. 6, Sutler's Row. Army and Navy Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Trimmings,. Sc. Clothing made to order and repaired in the best man? i ner. [Aug. 15TUST RECEIVED AT THE NEW STORE, UNION U Square, next to the Post Office a large lot of Stationary,. | Books, Ac., in part as follows : | Fine letter paper of various qualities, Fine note paper of various qualities. Fine biHet paper of various qualities, Envelopes, white, buff, cream, straw, fancy, oriental,. Ink, black, red, carmine, kc. Pens, steel and gold in great variety, Blank books, in great variety, Wafers, sealing wax, law seals, kc-, Mucilage, court plaster, lemon acid, kc., Penknives, pocket books, purses, Portfolios, bill books, etc. Pencils, canyons, etc., of various colors Pipes, briarwood, china, gutta percba, Lava, boxwood niatchsafes, tobacco boxes, bags, kc.. Novels, song-books, hand books of various kiuds an 1 most ofthe late publications of the day. Maps of Clia rleaton harbor and vicinity, and of Sivan-nali r.wer ALSO, a fine lot of Military books of late issues? lhe? | boat selection ever brought here. LATE PAPERS on arrival of mails. The New Sou t u. | published by us every Saturday morning. JOSEPH H. SEARS. UNITED .STATES ARMY AND NAVY NIGHT COMPASS- es. Patented May Cth, 1862. The advantages of these . J Compasses over all others in use are, that they con be read i I distinctly at night, without the aid of an artificial light j For reconnoitcring the position of the enemy, nightI movements, Ac., where a light dare not be used without. | running the greatest danger, they arc invaluable. Used by Major Generals MeCJellau, Hooker, Burnsido,. Hunter, Pope ; Major Meyers, Chief of Signal Department,, and others. Everv Officer and Soldier should have one. Prj. c : $C, S4, fa, 52 50,12, and$l 23. For sale by JOSETH H. SEARS,