The New York Herald Newspaper, November 26, 1861, Page 3

a "NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. The Forthcoming Message of the Presi- dent and Department Reports. The Financial Plans of the Government. One Thousand and Sixty Million Dollars Required for the Next Fiscal Year. PREPARATIONS FOR OUR ENEMIES ABROAD Tho Northern Seacoast Defences to be Completed Without Delay. Interesting Reports from the Rebel Camps at Centreville and Leesburg, ee ke. ke. ‘Wasurncton, Nov. 25, 1861. ‘THE FORTHCOMING MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS. ‘The moseage of the President will not be long. It is in. tended to be a plain, business document, setting forth the condition of public affairs and the policy of the adminis- ‘tration, and referring for details to the reports of the se- vera] heads of departments, which are to be unusually full and complete in all particulars. ‘The report of the Secretary of War will be completed to-morrow. It will show the vast and varied operations Of that department of the public service since the 4th of ‘March, and tho estimates of what will be required for the maintenance of the immense army now in the field and expected to be brought into active service, and for the vigorous proBecution of the war to a successful termina- ton. ‘Bho report of the Secretary of the Treasury will not bo eompleted for several days. The preparation of the details of this report has required a great deal of Jabor and care- ful attention. Mr. Chase has not yet prepared any por- thon of the report relating to the public policy of the gov- ernment. It has been intimated that the Secretary of ‘fhe Treasury and the President would recommend the establishment of a new fiscal agent, in the nature of a national bank; but in view of the aid rendered by the banks in the negotiation of the first one hundred and fifty millions of the new national loan, {tis not probable that any proposition will be made to set up a government institution that will be oppressive to them. ‘The financial ability and ingenuity of the Secretary, Already so signally demonstrated in the successful man- ‘agomont of the department, under the most embar. rassing circumstances, will unquestionably suggest some plan for the maintenance of the public @redit, and the satisfaction of all the require ments of tho government, without injury to tho Mustitutions that in the hour of most pressing need promptly come to the relief of the government by assum- ing the whole of the national Joan, and placing at the dis- ‘posal of the Treasury Department all the means required by the exigencies of the times. Jt is stated upon reliable authority that the estimates of the requiroments of the government during the next fiscal year will make it necessary to call for appropria- tions amounting to one thousand and sizty millions of dollars. HE NORTHERN SEACOAST DEFENCES TO PER- FECTED. ‘The government has finally determined to put our ‘whole northern coast in a state of perfect defence. They have been conferring with committees from several of the States upon the subject, and haye decided in favor of fmmediate action. Competent engineers, it is under- stood, will at once be despatched from here to make the necessary arrangements and to complete the plans. The Governors of the respective States where the fortifica- tions are required will have the power and authority to construct them. ‘THE TREATMENT OF SLIDELL AND MASO! ‘The determination of the government to deal out to Slidell, Mason, Faulkner & Co., the same treatment that 4; received by the officers of the United States Army, who are now prisoners of war in rebel dungeons of the South, ‘will be adhered to; and tho rebel prisoners referred to ‘must mot complain to any one except to Jeff. Davis and his ministers, Benjamin &Co., who were tho agents in the ‘work of incarcerating Colonels Corcoran, Lee, Coggswell ‘and others in Southern cells constructed forfclons and not for honorable loyalists taken prisoners on tho fleld of Ddattle, “TxnictormnG Stammuenr OF A DESERTER FROM THE REBEL CAMP—ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY THOU- SAND REBEL SOLDIERS ON THE POTOMAC. A deserter from the rebels, by the namo of William West, ason of a clerk in the Treasury Department, who ‘was impressed five months ago at Winchester, and at the time he left the rebel camp was an orderly to ono of their Brigadier Genera's, came into our lines to-day. He re- Ports that the headquarters of the enemy is still at Cen- ‘treville, and that the force immediately around that point is sixty thousand, and that that number is sup posed to be less than half of the whole rebel force on the Potomac. General Johnston is in command. Provisions are plenty—that is, bread and meat; coffee and sugar de- ficiont; salt very scarce: The troops are living in tents. ‘They are tolerably well clothed, and pretty well armed. Bome of their arms they lately received from Europe. Tho troops, he says, are in good spirits. They express the belief that they can maintain their line of occupation in front of us against any force we can bring. The troops, he says, are told constantly by their ollicers, and es- pecially by their chaplains, that this is a war of subjuga- tion, devastation and abolition. There are formidable intrenchments at CentreviHe, but no siege guns. ‘There ere fino intrenchments at Manassas, and some heavy guns. He says thatno troops have gone southward to his knowledge, the coast operations not causing any dis- persion of their forces. This is contradicted by other authority. He brought with hima good horse, is well clothed—double woolen under clothing, heavy weollen overcoat, one Sharp’s rifle—and presented as good an ap- poarance as our orderlics generally. SCOUTING NEAR FAIRFAX. A scouting party, sent out from Genoral Franklin's di, vision of Saturday last, proceeded to within half a mile of the village of Fairfax without encountering aay rebel Pickets. SKIRMISH WITH A PARTY OF REBEL CAVALRY. A squadron of Colonel Friedman’s cavalry to-day, while reconnoitering in the vicinity of Hunter’s Mills, beyond Vienna, suddenly cane upona party of seventy or eighty robel cavalry, who immediately started of at fall speed. The squadron followed with the purposo of Antercepting some of the enemy After proceeding a half a mile, while passing through a narrow defile, they came again upon the rebel party, and received a volley from them, kiling two horses. None of our men were killed or wounded. The enemy again made a rapid retreat, and ‘were not followed further. SUCCESSFUL FORAGING EXPEDITION. A foraging expedition from General McDowell's divi- sion to-day obtained a largo quantity of hay and corn about halfway on the road leading from Falls Church to Fairfax Court House. There were no indications of the presenes of tho encmy. RELORTED WITHDRAWAL OF THE REBELS FROM LEBS- BURG. Acontraband who came within our lines to-day from tho vicinity of Leesburg, reporis that the rebels bayo withdrawn most of their forces from shat point, _ NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER, -26, 1861—TRIPLE- SHEET. OPYRESSIONS OF THE REBELS IN VIRGINIA. ‘Tho Union residents immediately beyond our outposts on the Virginia side of the Potomac are subjected to the most intolerable oppressions by the rebels, Numbers of them of both sexes nave been arrested, in many in- stances upon very frivolous charges, and sent to Rich- mond as prisoners. One man was arrested for selling oats to Union troops, and two ladies.were carried off as prisoners for waving their handkerchiefs at the Union soldiers. RESIGNATION OF GENERAL BLENKER. General Blenker, commanding @ division in Virginia, tendered his resignation to-day, AFVATRS ON THE LOWER POTOMAC—ARREST OF RE- BELS IN MARYLAND—INEFFECTIVENESS OF THE BLOCKADE OF THE RIVER. ‘The detachment of the Third Indiana regiment, com- manded by Captain Keister, in the neighborhood of Budd's Ferry, which proceeded to the Lower Patuxent, encamped Ot Groat Mills the frst night, and at midnight proceeded onthoir way. Seventoon tien of the detachment sur- Tounded a houge, out of which they took two prisoners charged with overt acts of rebellion. A government de. tective, who accompanied the detachment, arrested two men in another house. A rebel captain, who had crossed over to see his friends, was among the unfortunates, Another victim was a doctor, charged with sending arms and munitions over fo the rebels. The names of four of them are EB. W. Siasell, E. H. Jones, B. L, Hayden and W. H. Abel. They are from the hotbed of rebel sympathy in Maryland, St, Mary’s county. That lecality is the last refuge of treason in the State. It has “paled its ineffectual fires’’ in Balti- more, and been trodden out by the Union men almost everywhore in the State, except St. Mary’s county, which may have to be converted into an oyster bed, where the tide will ebb and flow over it, before the South Caroiina heresy that infects the people there will be drovwged out. As far as trading vessels are concerned, the blockade of the Potomac is no longer effective. The rebels find the waste of powder upon oyster pungies and hay transports is an unprofitable investment. The venture of the rebel steamer Page to leave her berth up Quantico creck was too hazardous to be often repeated. It was ascertained by the detachment of tho Third Indiana, in the Patuxent river country, that if they had arrived one day earlier they might have found five hun- dred stand of arms, belonging to tho rebels, which had ‘boen removed from the neighborhood the night before. While the Hale was going downwards, past the rebel batteries. on Friday night, she was met by the rebel steamer George Page, that had come quite out of Quantico creek, in the hope of intercepting the storeship Wyandank, ‘The pirates no doubt anticipated a rich booty; but they might have caught a tartar, as the Hale is very heavily armed. Acting in conformity with general orders, how- ever, Captain Foster did not molest the Page, as she did not molest him, though, as he was not more than a quar- ter of a mile off, he might havo easily sunk her. The night was dark, which accounts for the two vessels ap- proaching so near each other, Apropos of the Wyandank., Her conquest would have been comparatively barren, as she had very little * tin”? on board. ARRIVAL OF THE COMMANDER OF THE NORTH AT- LANTIC SQUADRON. Commodere Goldsborough, the commander of the North Atlantic squadron, including the Lower Chesa- peake, arrived hero this morning to confer with the Navy Department. ' THE ARMY. J. Howard, Jr., has been tendered the position of As. sistant Adjutant General to General Gorman’s brigade. Colonel Charles Frederick Havelock, late of the British army, and brother of the late General Havelock, has been appointed an aidto Major General McClellan, with tho rank of colonel, and assigned to duty as Inspector Gene. ral of Cavalry, his late position at home. Compte de Villarcan, an experienced French officer, has also been appointed an aid to General McClellan, with the rank of Captain. Major W. W. Leland, late Commissary of the Irish Bri” gade, and attached to the staif of Acting Brigadier Gene. ral Thomas Francis Meagher, has been promoted to a posi- tion on the staff of Major Genoral Halleck, of the regular army, and proceeded to St. Louis on Sunday evening. ACTION OF THE ARMY RETIRING BOARD. Major Thomas &. English and Captain Abraham N. Bre- voort, of the Marine Corps, have been restired, by their own request. They haye been in service more than for- ty years, the former having entered it in 1817 and the Jatter in 1820. NON-ARRIVAL OF GENERAL FREMONT. General Fremont has not arrived here to-day, and it §s not positively decided by the President to relieve him altogether from command, The impression ip the minds of distinguished officials is, that Gencral Fromont’s great error in Missouri was in calling about him a cluss of unre- Hable men, to whom he entrusted great resyonsibilities, and who deceived him. SANITARY CONDITION OF THE TROOPS. Very great attention is being given in many brigades to the sanitary condition of our troops. Daily reports are required to be made at the brigade headquarters of tho number of each regiment on the sick list, and the nature of tbe sickness, and whenever the number is found to be on the increase, strict examination is made. Toall the men, twice a week, a solution of quinine, as a preventive against the fevers in- cident to the locality and climate, is administered with a marked good effect. The Eighteenth Massachusetts rogi- ment is receiving many compliments from medical men for the most excellent sanitary arrangement provided by them, under the direction of their regimental surgeon, ‘The hospital of this regiment is considered a model for the army. Information has been received to-tay from rebel sources, of the intention of the enemy to burn Hunter’s Mills. Captain Grover, of the Tenth United States infantry, has been detached from that reg it, and is to become Colonel of the First regiment of sharpshooters. Capt. G. isa strict disciplinarian. 6 THE NAVY. Acting Master Austin, recently promoted from before the mast, has been appointed to the Anacostia, Acting Master Amos P. Foster, late of the Resolute, commands the Stepping Stones. He bas gone home on a furlough, while his vesse! is refitting. ‘Acting Master’s Mate Tole, of the Resolute, who dis- played such intrepidity when the rebel batteries were opened upon that vessel a few weeks ego, is now in com- mand of her. These promotions are just rewards of merit. THE INQUIRY RESPECTING THE DESTRUCTION OF THE NORFOLK AND PENSACOLA NAVY YARDS AND AR- PER’S FERRY ARSENAL. Tho Senate Committee, which has been engaged for several days inquiring into the facts connected with the destruction of the Norfolk and Pensacola Navy Yards, and the arsenal at Harper’s Ferry, have nearly completed their labors. They examined 6 nor Toncy at great length in reference to the Norfolk Navy Yard. He informed the Committce that when he left the Navy Dopartment, on the 4th of March, there was ample means within the reach of the government, in tho way of ships, somo fifteen in number, to have afforded protection to that yard. ‘The officers of the department, in their testimony, however, deny that there were any such vessel of tho governinent. They assert positi there was but one. There is great diserepency between tho evidence of Governor Tu and the officers who were in the department at that time. ‘The committee find nothing in the Harper's Ferry affair “censurable on the part of the government. ‘The destrac- tion or abandonment of that establishment was a military e confined Arm- martial. s when themselves to the evidexce en in strong’s cago, who was trie last spring by ‘The committeo will make their report to Cc it conveacs. THE TRIAL OF COMMANDER POOR—TNE ESCAPE OF THE SUMTER. The Naval Court Martial for the trial ef Commander Poor completed the Nothing has yet appeared officer to substantiate the charges preferred of permitting the Sumter to escape. It appears that he acted in the matter under two sets of instructions, which were con- flicting in their nature. One was to keep blockade of the mouth of the Missiesip; i, yFevent the departure of the Sumter. Wii a! the former duty the vessel mado her escape. will have to decide whether, under the circ umstances, bo ig really guilty. E OF PRISONERS FROM FORT WARREN. wing named persons belonging to have been released from Fort Warren: ‘t, Leonard J. Quinlan, W. G. Harvisou, Goo. W. Landing, Thomas Shields, Geo. Thompson, A. Williamson, David Succhesi, George A. Appleton, Michacl J. Graty, John L. Bouldon, Robert Rac, Charkes D. French Robert A, Carter, $. B, Frost, and J, H. Muddox’ PASSPORTS TO THE BRITISH NOUTH AMERICAN PRO- ‘VINCES. Joshua R, Giddings, Consul General for the British North American provinces, has accomplished the object of his visit to Washington, namely:—The removal of the delays and inconvenience attending passports to British subjects on taking passage for Europe at Portland, Me. Heretofore passports were required to be countersigned at the State Department; but that business is now to bo performed by a government agent. APPOINTMENT OF PASSPORT AGENTS. ‘The following notice was issued to-day from tho State Department:— Oscar Irving, Jonathan Armory and E. 1. Adams, at New York, Boston and Portland respectively, are autho- rized to countersign passports of foroigners ‘proceeding thence abroad, iia Weill, SEWARD. ITALY AND REBEL PRIVATEERS. Tho government of Italy has adopted the stringent rule of France in regard to piratical yossels engaged in depredations on American commerce. Tho American Consuls are keoping a sharp lookout for the suspicious vessel lately seen at Malta, ARRIVAL OF CONGRESSMEN. Hon. F. W. Stanton, United States Senator from Kan- #as, arrived here to-day. Hon. Galusha A. Grow, Speaker of the House of Representatives, is expected to arrive to-morrow. CONSULAR APPOINTMENT, Thomas Adamson, of Pennsylvania, has been appointed Consul at Pernambuco, Brazil. Mr. Irwin, of Pennsylvania, having received his in- structions from the State Department as Consul to Bahia, Brazil, will proceed thither in tho course of a few days. TWINE FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT. The Post Office Department will probably have occa- ‘sion to use twine of material other than cotton. In view of this necessity manufacturers are invited to send eam- ples in balls of one pound each, measuring from thirty to thirty-five yards per ounce, to the ‘Agency at Washington, D.C. The name of the maker and the num- ber of yards per ounce to be attached to each sample, as well as the price per pound. The twine must be very flexible, of four strands, well twisted and strong. The quantity required during each quarter of a year will be about five thousand pounds, DESTRUCTION OF PATENT OFFICE REPORTS BY FIRE. By the loss of Pettibone’s bindery by fire to-day, 52,000 copies of the mechanical portion of the “Patent Office Report,’” which was ordered by Congress for distri bution among their constituents, were destroyed. THE EXPEDITION TO EASTERN VIRGINIA. Bavrimons, Nov. 25, 1861. Captain Haley, of the Seventeenth Massachusetts rogi- ment, who has just returned from Drummondtown, Acco- mac county, Va., the headquarters of General Lockwood, reports that after passing Newton the Union troops met with various obstructions, in the way of the destruction of bridges and trees thrown across the road. Some were quickly removed, and others marched around. They found a desertod earthwork but no guns at Onk- hill. Botween that point and Drummondtown another battery was found, in which eight guus were mounted, but entirely deserted. They also found another deserted work oight miles beyond Drummondtown. Up to the time Captain Haley left thero had been nine smooth bore guns captured, but no ammunition. The only muskets seen in the whole route were ebout one hundred old flint locks. Colone] Smith, who had commanded the earthworks, had made his escape, and eluded the most diligent search. A captain and two lieutenants bad boen captured, ‘The disbanded militia all contend that they were forced to take up arms against their will. Not a singlo individual acknowledging himself a seces- sionist had been encountered The Unionists, who are evidently numerous, have met the troops with the most enthusiastic demonstrations of joy. ‘Tho Union men now have undisputed control of th two counties, As far as heard from the rebels are every- where disbanded, NEWS FROM FORT PICKENS. Arrival of the George Peabody at this Port—Capture of the Privateer Beaure- gaurd, &e., &e. The steamship Goorgo Peabody, Captain Thomas Tra. vers, which sailed from Fort Pickens on the 19th inst., arrived at this port on Monday evening, having made the trip in ninety-nine hours and a balf, She experienced some very severe weather during her voyage, but, being a taut craft, she nobly braved the fary of tho elomcuts, Sho reached Key West after a run of forty-one hours, and having remained there for twenty-nine hours, she sailed for this port at half-past two o'clock on Thursday. Previous to the departure of the George Peabody from Key West the Connecticut arrived from New York with a general cargo, consisting principally of provisions for the supply of our army and navy at Fort Pickens. ‘The Huntsville (gunboat) then lying there, sailed the same night for the mouth of the Mississippi, to co-operate with our naval forces there. ‘The gunboat Dawn would also start shortly on a cruise. On the 224, the wind being fresh, the Peabody passed a *thermaphrodite brig” and a schooner at Cape Carnival ‘The Peabody hoisted her colors: but no ettention wag paid to the signal by either When off Cape Hat, toras she also passed, as far as could be ascertained, two men-of-war steering southward, and also two barkg bound northward. The Niagara and the gunboat Hatteras were lying at Fort Pickens. The privateer Beauregard, of Charleston, with twenty seven prisoners, and mounting one large pivot gun, cap- tured by the sloop-of-war G. W. Anderson, of Boston, was lying at Key West. ‘the Connecticut has also taken a prize (name vn. known), laden with coffee, lead and quicksilver, whicy, she brought to Key West. Captain Guest, of the Niagara, and Lieutenant R. M. Hall, lady and child, were among the passengers of tho | George Peabody, THE REBEL STEAMER NASHVILLE. OUR BERMUDA CORRESPONDENCE. Hasiton, Brratupa, Nov. 2, 181. ‘Tho steamér-of-war Nashville (carrying the flag of the rebel States), Captain Patterson, arrived at Bermuda on Werlnesday last, and anchered at Grassy Bay, near the Dock Yard. Sho reports having loston on the 26th of October, and has bron Charleston papers to that date. The captain of the Nashville applied to the government authorities here for a supy company with Captain Hutton, R. N. (Su the Naval Yard), waited/on His Excellency, the Governor, on Thursday. Tho authorities horo having declined to supply her with coal, the Nashville on Thursday pro- coeded tothe harbor of St. Gorges, where sho is taking ina supply of coal, obtained from private so ‘The future movements of tho Nashville, and tho state of affairson board, haye been kept as far as possible strictly private, and a deal is left to coa- jecture. It 3 to be generally understood that she hos a commissioner to ono of the Earopean courts on board, and as it was ‘et out that she would not leaye her, until the royal mail steumor Delta arrived from Si. Thomas, it has beon surmised that another commissioner may bo expected here in the Delta, having taken some other means of conveyance to St, Thom: The Delta was due here yesterday, bot up to the time I write (ten o'clock A. M.) has not been signalled, It was understood that sho had orders from Admiral Milno to await at St. Thomas the arrival there of the Mexican and ‘West India mails. She will probably reach here by to- morrow. The brig Peorless, Captain Doe, sailed yesterday for New York. ‘There are no British ships-of-war here, except tho sta- tionary ones, Terror (floating battery), and the Onyx and Nettle (gunboats). Admiral Milne, with a fleet of ships, is expected here about the 18th inst. The French Admiral, with three ships, is also expected here about the same time from Halifax. NEW GOVERNMENT VESSELS. The ship Emerald, of Sag Harbor, has been gold to the pment for the sum of $5,600, and the steamships ware, Boston and Cosmopolitan, of the New York and Philadelphia Steamship Company line, have been charter od by government for threo months. ‘They will imme- diately commence coaling. Thoir destination is said to be Port Royal, 8. ©. Manton, 16, sloop-of-war, Lieutenant McDermot com- manding, was off Apalachied!a November 2. Daze, 16, sloop-of-war, Cormmander Yard, arrived at Port Royal’ on tho 17th ‘ot November from Fernandina, ‘la. Bragmirra, 7, ship, Lieutenant C. H. Bohm command MASON AND SLIDELL. Arrival of the Steam Sloop-of-War San Jacinto at Boston. The Rebel Prisoners, Ministers Mason and Sli- dell, Transferred to Fort Warren. Preparations to Receive Com, Wilkes—Atten- ons to the Officers of the Vessel— An Account of the Cruise. Ovation to Capt. Wilkes and Officers by the Solid Men of Boston, &e , &e., &o. OUR FORT WARREN CORRESPONDENCE. Boston, Noy. 24, 1861. Arrival of the Rebel Commissioners at Fort Warren—De- scription of the Fort—Condition of the Prisoners—Their Quarters and Mode of Life—The Quarters of Messrs, Mason and Slidell—Their Rooms—How They are to Mess, de., ce. To-day the long expected frigate, having on board the two arch traitors, Mason and Slidell, arrived in this har- Dor, and ag soon as she had cast anchor the government tender, the May Queen, went alongside for the purpose of transferring the Southern gentlemen to their wintey quarters. But few prelimmaries stood between the of- cers of the army and the navy, and ina few minutes the prizes with their baggage were safely on board of the tender and on their way to the fort. On landing full guard was drawn up anda company of troops marched with them into the fort. Nothing of marked importance transpired. The traitors did not seom to relish the keon air so different from that of tho balmy South, On entering the fort thoo “who had gone before,” charged with similar crimes, stood around to witness the humiliation of their co-workers in this unholy rebellion, Owing to the strictness with which the officers in charge of the post obey their orders in reiation to visiters to the fort, but little can be learned from observation, and» consequently, Tam unable to give as full details of this interesting episode of history as I could wish. Suffice it to say, that Messrs, Mason and Slidell are both in sato keeping, and will be cared for far better than they de- serve. Fort Werren is situated on Governor’s Island, in Ros- ton harbor, and about seven miles from the city, ‘The Island first bore the name of “Conant’s Island.” It wag demised to Governor Winthrop in 1632, and for many years afterwards was known as the ‘Governor's Gar- den.” A large portion of it still remams in the posses- sion of James Winthrop, Esq., the remainder being that portion which was conveyed to the United States for the purpose of erceting the work known as Fort Warren, Its situation is eminently commanding, and vessels to pass up the harbor must pass within a short range of its guns. Tho work has two tiers of guns—one in cesemates and the other em barbette. The guns in the casemates ure eight-inch seacoast columbiads, and tho barbette guns range from 32-pounders to eight-inch shell guns. ‘The post is in command of Colonel Dimmick, United States artillery, an officer who, by his foresight and loy- alty, save Fortress Monroe from falling into the hands of the rebels. ‘The garrison now consists of four compa- nies of the Twenty-fourth Massachusetts Volunteers, The garrison will, however, be changed in the course of a fow days, when it will be somewhat increased. A large number of the heavy guns of tho fort are now in posi- tion, and artisans and laborers are yory busy in putting it in a complete state of defence. At present there are one hundred and twenty political prisoners, between fifty and sixty rebel officers, and over six handred prisoners of war confined in the fort. On Thursday last the number was increased by the arrival of two officers and twenty-five soldiers who were taken prisoners in the night attack on Santa Rosa Island. ‘The soldier prisoners of war are quartered on the northern side of the fort, in the fine stono barracks which have been built for the garrison, These men haye considerable liberty allowed thom, and a portion of the parade ground is set aside for their uses, Their cooks prepare their rations by camp fircs located in close proximity to their quarters. Most. of them secm quite well contented with their treatment. ‘The political prisoners and the rebel army and navy off- cers are quartered in the rooms on the west side of the parade, intended for the garrison officers. These individ- nals have all subscribed to parole of honor, in which they promise not to go upon the ramparts, converse with the sentinels, or make any attempt to communicate with the shore, in personer otherwise. ‘Their privileges are am- ple, and no such restrictions are placed upon them as our brave fellows are subject to in Southern prisons. Amon, the prisoners are many officers lately connected with th army and navy of the United States, Before the arrival of the rebel ministers the following were the most prominent personages confined here:—Ex-Minister to France Faulkner; ex-Governor Morehoad, of Kentucky; Muyor Brown, of Baltimore, a most perfect counterpart of the rebel General Beauregard; Marshal Kane, Messrs. hell and Davis, Police Commissioners of Baliimore; Parker H. French, of Nicaragua notoriety; Tyler, of Bull run Black Horse cavalry; Colonels 4 Deloguil and Commodore Parron. ‘The scene on the parade ground during the day is quite animated and full of interest. Men of all ranks and pro- fessions are here thrown together, all in a greater or less ree connected with the event which has attracted the attention of the whole world, and which has caused the ‘blood of brothers to flow as water. A group of nayal of- ficers, ut to their flag and their oath, may be seen pacing to und fro as if upon the deck of some noble ves- gel. y of the groups are enjoying themselves in earn- est con’ ation, while here and there may be seen little Knots of persons, some rather indifferent, but yet you can almost seo a lurking and revengeful fire in their eyes. ‘AS a general thing their personal appearance is not at all prepossesting. Seedy apparel is by no means uncommon, and if ono did not know the character of the place he to think that it was an asylum for broken nen, A clean sbayen face is rarely to be ‘Time is passed away by these unhappy mortals in play- ing games of chance A large portion of the day is spent in this kind of amusemeat, and the entire evening is spent in the same way. Alten o’ciock the lights are put out, and after that time nothing is heard save the sen- tries’ regular call of “Ali's well.’? They are allowed newspapers and to receive letters from their friends, but previous to their being delivered to thom they are care fully read by officers of the garrison, I cannot couclude the description of the personnel of the prisoners without remarking that the soldier prisoners are terribly aunoyed with vermin,and, despite the efforts of the oificers, the evil does not seem to diminish. ‘The quar ters selected for the use of the rebel Commis sioners are precisely the Same as those occupied by the other political prisoners. This room is a few doors from Colone! Dirnmick’s headquarters, in the same row, or rater undcr the sme roof. Tho building is of beautiful New Hampehiré granite, the roof forming the treplain of the work. It has but one story above ground, which is divided into several fine and airy apartments. The base- ment contains all the necessaries for culinary opera- tions, with quarters for servants, &c. The largest rooms sixteen feet square, with high ceilings, and ed by two large w. A marble mantel adorns the room, and # large ¢: "3 the convenience for a good fire. The furniture of the room consists of a pin pine table, a fow camp stools, the baggage of the occujunts anda low wooden bedstead, A good Straw ieatiress, with pillows of the same material, and heavy army blankets, make np the farnitere of the room. he least the qnarters are much better than they As to living, they can mess with their friends eof one dollar per diem, having all the staple tho market on the table. are given to the use of the weed thoy can in- » that taste, for smoking is allowed, but liquors are bited. In fact, almost everything but liberty is to them. Owing to the decision of the government in relation to the usaye of political prisoners, I think that some of these enjoy ments will be curtailed until we can learn that tho gallant Corcoran and others are treated betier than they have been. Since the arrival of the rebel commissioners at Fort Warren, an order has been issued by the War Dopart- ment to allow no one to land upon the island except those connected with the garrison or persons in the discharge of official duties. ‘The rebels are gate; and the country thanks the noble Wilkes for his prompt and fearless action in this matter. A few more bold strokes like this and tho death knell of the Southern confederacy will be heard far end wide, NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS. [From the Boston Post, Nov. 25.] After @ long and stormy passage from New York, which port she left on Monday night last, the steam sloop-of-war San Jacinto, having on board thoge famous prisoners of war, Messrs, Mason and Slidell, has arrived in our harbor. We give below an extended account of the cruise of the ship, from the time that she left the coast of ‘Africa, in August last, and embracing « full description of the seizure of Mason and Slidel!, until her arrival off Now- port on Wednesday, the 20th inst. Many new facts are presented, and full gtatementy are given of mattwrs before unnoticed. On Friday forenoon the vessel put into Holmes’ Hole, in consequence of the severity of the weather—it being the desire of Commodore Wilkes to act with the utmost caution when engaged ina mission at the samo time s0 delicate and important—and remained there until early on Saturday, when she satied for Boston, At 5P.M. she was reported as off Highland Light, and in view of the sovere storm which prevailed, made good progress from that time forth. She reached the Roads off Kort Warron, and came to avchor at half-past seven A. M. yesterday. Orders to put the steamtug May Queen in reactness for ing, was blockading off Beaufort, N. C., ou the 14th jnst. J imomed.ate seryice were issued on Saturday pyeving, and yesterday morning the tug preceeded to the sloop-of-war, nd transferred tho rebel ministers, with their baggage, to Fort Warren, where Colonel Dimmick was waiting to receive them. ‘Tho steamer May Queen left tho city be- tween seven and eight o'clock, Captain MeKim, the United States Quartermaster, was the only person on board hor, United States Marshal Keyes not being pre- sont from some cause unkuown, Captain McKim went on board the San Jacinto about ten o'clock, where was introduced by Captain Wilkes to Mason and Slidell, and their two Secretaries, Eustis and McFarland, The compliments of the day were passed, and thereupon con- Versation of a general nature followed. It was agreed by all that the atmosphere was quite chilly, ‘The distinguish- ed party being ready, they were transferred, about eleven o'clock to tho May Queen, and wore, under an escort com- manded by Licutenant Fairiax, soon conveyedto the island. Upon their arrival within the’ fort, Colonel Dimmick was attending service, which is now regularly held on Sun. days, He was informed of their arrival, and at once pro- cooded to his quarters, where they were in waiting. AD introduction followed, Captain McKim on this occasion being master of ceromonies. The interyiow was some what formal, but the veteran Colouel was kind and cour- toous, though firm and dignilied. They were assigned their apartments, which are as good as’ the fort aflords, ‘and in about half an hour were occupying them. ‘Their arrival, ag may well be supposed, produced a sensation at the fort, alike among the prisoners and tho garrison, ‘The political prisoners in a special manner manifested the most intense interest, and, 80 far as they were allowed, flocked about the illustrious new comers, They were, hocenet, permitted to have but little conversation with: em. * Of the appearance of the prisoners wo may say that Slidell is much dejected. He does not bear his fortunes With as brave # front as was expected. On the contrary, Mason is protiga of airiness, and displays a dare-devil, don't-carg-ativeness, that is ‘somewhat characteristic of the man, So fur as outward appearance goes, ho is still, in ring parlance, “same.” ‘The two ministers”? messed at the table of the Commodore, and political topics Deing avoided, the relations between them have been ex- ceedingly pleasant. Upon taking leave of the otticers in the ward room of tho San Jacinto yesterday morning friendly sentiments were cordially offered and us cordially returned. Col. Dimmick is very strict in regard to vi ters entering the fort, aud hereaiter his instructions are such that no boat, except the tug employed by the gov- ernment, will be permitted to touch at the wharf, ‘There aro only two persons who can give passes to those having business which will be good, and mere curiosity visiters will be entirely excluded. ‘Tho passage from New York has been excoedingly rough, and the San Jacinto has had her powers tested in tho most severe manner, er, came through iu. perfect safety, bringing her precious atnbassudors with- out harm or molestation, other (um such as the commo- tion of the elements would naturally produce, The sloop came up to the navy yard at about half-past one o'clock, and anchored off the wharf to which she will be hauled up today, Oneot her vilicers (all of whom now go out of cominission) iforms us that sho will not roquire a vast deal of repair, Commodore Wilkes and a few of his officers caine at’ once to the city and took rooms ut the Revere House, where, in a very short time, they were waite! upon by several of our leading citizens. Marshal Murray and Deputy Marshal Sandford, who were ‘on board at New York, by order of government cate up to the city in the May Queen, having completed their service—the true character of’ which, however, doe# not appear, as they took no part in the business of delivering up the rebels to Col, Dimmick, Lieut, Fairfax, of Virginia, made the arrest, and he it was who intro: duced them to tho confines of Fort Warren, Messrs. Murray aud Sandford left for New York last evening. ‘There are but few Southerners amoug the officera of the San Jncinto, andthey, #0 far as known, are all loyal. No secession sentiments, except from the distinguished pas- vengers whose attempt to visit Europe in an illegal way has caused all this commotion, have beon heard. ‘As stated in our paper of Saturday, a committee of the city governument—acting under suggestions from our ever watchful Mayor—have been appointed to make ar- rangements for a proper reception of Commodore Wilkes in testimony of the igh respect in which his bold and manly course in the arrest ol two notedand quite dan- gerous rebels is here held. ‘They held a meeting on Sat- urday afternoon, but were imable to como to apy con- clusions until they consulted the desires of the dis- tinguished individual whom they, as representatives of the citizens of Boston, wished to honor. We alao learn that a highly induential meeting of gentlemen was held at the Parker House afew night since to make arrange- ments for a public dinner in honor of the courageous com- mander of the San Jacinto. Last evening Commodore Wilkes was waited upon at the Revero House by & com- mittoo representing the latter body, among whom were Hon. George B. Upton, James Lawrence, Fsq., and others, and the committee of the city government were in ses: sion for an hour and a balf at the City Hall. ‘The result, ‘as wo learn it, is as follows:—At two o'clock to-day the Commodore will be received at the foot of Long wharf, whence he will be escorted to Fanouil Hall, where appro: printe oxercises will be held under the direction of the Mayor and the City Committee. It will be an occasion of grent interest, THE CRUISE OF THE SAN JACINTO. Unirxp Srarus Stramen Say Jacinro, Noy. 20, 1861. The San Jacinto, a first class screw steam sloop, mount- ing tifteen guns, lately attached to the United States Af- rican Squadron, under the command of Flag Officer Wm. Inman, left St. Paul de Loando on the 10th of August last, on her return tothe United States, in the temporary command of Lieutenant ). M. Fairfax, United states Navy, who was ordorod to await at Fernando Po the ar- rival of Captain Charles Wilkes, United States Navy. On the 26th of August Captain Charles Wilkes took command of this ship, Lieutenant Fairfax returning to his former position as executive oflicer. We left Fernando Po on the 20th of August, cruising close te the shore for the pur- pose of ascertaining if ay of the Confederate privateers had taken any prizes to that coast. Arrived at Mouro- via, Liberia, on the 12th, and at St. Vincent, Cape Verds, on the 2ith September. ‘Sceing, by the papers that seve: yal Confederate privateers had run the blockade, and taken several prizes in the West India Islands, Captain Wilkes determined to cruise about these islands, and to capture some of them before returning with the San Jacinto to New York. We arrived at St. Thomas on the loth of October, and found the Powhatan and Iroquois there. On the 11th tho British brig Bparas arrived in port; ber master called on Captain Wilkes and informed him that on the 5th of October, while in latitude 9 degrees 33 minutes %., and longit 7 degrees 25 minutes W., ho was boarded by a steamer, evidently a war vessel in disgeise, and after answering all questions, he could get no other informa. tion in return but that they were on acruize. Captain Wilkes showed him a photograph of the Sumter, which he immediately rocognized as the vessel by which’he was Doarded. Captain Wilkes then advised Com. Palmer, of the Troquois, to cruize immediateiy after her, the Iroquois being the faetest steamer of the three, and to foliow her ag far as Kio even, if necessary; at the same time the San Jacinto crnized in the West Indies and Caribbean sea tooverhaul the Sumter in the event of her returning there. ‘The Iroquois left St. Thomas on the 13th, and we on the 14th of October, in company with the Pow- hatan. Since leaving St. Thomas we crnized ia the vicinity of the Windward Islands, and visited Port Royal and Kingston, in the Island of Ja. maica, the Grand Cayiman, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, Key West, Key Lobos, Sagua la Grande and the Bahamas, Although for twenty monshs engaged in an active cruise for slavers on the West Coast of Africa, and mu duced in the number of her officers and crew, the Jacinto has beon for the last six weeks continuously cruising in search of the Sumter. On our arrival at Cien- fuegos we learned by tho papers that the Theodora had run the blockade at Charleston and arrived at Havana, after landing the rebel Commissioners, Messra, Mason and Slidell, with their secretaries, Messrs. Kustis and McFar- land, and the families of Mr. Slidell and Mr. Eustis, at Cardenas, aud that they would proceed overland to yana, AS soon as Captain Wilkes heard of it he deter mined to pursue the Theodora and intercept her return to Charleston. He took, therefore, sufficient coal to go on ashort cruise, and left Cienfuegos on the 26th of Octo- ber, arrived at Havana on the 28th, and learned that the ‘Therdora had departed on her return to Charleston, aftor being well received by the authorities of Havana. and being progented at the Tucon theatre, by the ladies of the seression States, with a splendid Confederate flag. Messrs. Slidell, Mason and suite were still at at Havana, boarding at the Hotel Cubana, kept by Mrs. Brewer. One of our oflicers visited the hotel with some of his friends, and met Mr. Mason in the parlor, We lourned trom our Cousul General that the Coufederato Commiseioners were waited upon by H. B. M. Consul, Mr. Crawford, in full dress, and officially introduced by him jptain General Serrano, of Cuba. When Capt. Wilkes heard of their intention to take passage in the British cket for Europe he conceived the bold plan to intercept the Briti#h mail steamer, and in the event of these four persons being on board, to make them prisoners. Wo filled up with coal in great haste, took in provisions (as a part of our daily rations for the crew were exhausted) , and left Havana on the 2d instant On the 4th, in the morning, a steam gunbont bging in sight from the mast- head, we all were in hopes that it would prove to bo the ‘Thoodora, and orders were given to beat to quartere. reely four minutes elapsed, and the San Jacinto was ready to receive her foe; but wo were doomed to digap- pointment—it turned out to be H. B. M. gunboat Stag, bound from Key Wost for Havana. We ar- rived the samo day at Key West in search of the Powhattan or some other steamer to assist us in inter- cepting the British packet. There being anether passage through the New Bahama channols. Capt. Wilkes’ plan was, that a steamer should cruise there while the San Jacinto was cruising in the Old Bahamas, so that the mail packet could not escape our vigilance; but the Pow- hatan having leftfor Key West the day before, aud no steamor excopt the Huntsville (and she calking) being in port, our captain, nothing daunted, fully resolved to undertake the boldly conceived enterprise alone, On the moraing of the 6th we left Key West, and running to the north side of the island of Cuba touched at Sagna IaGrande, for the purpose of telegraphing to our Consul General at Havana, Mr, Schufelt, to inform us of the time of the British mail steamer’s doparture from Ha- vanna, but received no information. From thence we steered for the Old Bahama channel, about twenty miles east of the north side of Cuba, 240 miles from Havana, and about ten from the light house of Paredou del Grande, Tbo channel contraets there to the width of fifteen miles, and we could not very well miss tho ebject of our search. There we laid off and on during the night of the 7th, all our battery loaded, and the bulwarks around tho pivot gun on the farecastic removed, Captain Wilkes issuod an order to Lieutenent D. M. Fairfax, our executive officer, to have two bowis ready manned and armed to board the British packet as soon as she should be hove to under our guns, and in tho event of Messrs. Mason, Slidell, Hustis and Mclarland be- ing on board of her, to make them prisoners and send them immediately on board the San Jacinto, and also to offer in his name, to their families, bis cabin, in the event they should determine to take passage to the United States in the San Jacinto, assuring them thatall theatien- on and comforts we could command would be placed at thoir service, and closed the order with the following re- mark: ‘1 trust that all those under your command, in executing this important und delicate duty, will conduct themselves with all the delicacy and kindness which be- comes our naval service.” In aceordance with this order, Lieutenant Fairfax had the second and third cut- tars of the ship manned, armed, and kept in H ness, ho haviug the command of the enterprise. In the second r wore the following oficars Lieutenant D. M. Fairfax, commanding; Second estant Engiveor, James Buchanan Houston; Doatsw in, H, P. Grace, with an armed crew. Ja tho third cater) | oer distinguirhed ge 3 Lieutenant James A, Greer; Third Assistant Engineer, George W. Hall; Paymaster’s Clerk, R. G. Simpson; Mas- ter’s Charles 8, Dahigreen, with an armed crew, marines and 4 party of machinists. In the morning of the 8th inst. the officers and crew of this ship were anxiously and impatiently looking out for the mail steam- er. About 11.40 the lookout at the mast head reported & smoko as from a steamor from the westward, and about 12 M. she was visible from the deck, We were all ready’ for her, beat to quarters, and, as soon as sho was within reach of our guns, every gun of our starboard battery was trained upon hor, —A’shot from our pivot gun wast fired across her bow. She hoisted English colors, but shewed no disposition to slacken her spoed or heave to. We hoisted tho “Star Spaniied Banner,’’ and, as soon as she was close upon us, lired a shell across her bow, whieh brought her to. Our captain hatled her and said ho would send a boat on board, and ordered Lieutenant Fair- fax to board her; he went in the second cutter; at the samo vime Lieut. Greer was all ready in the third cutter to shove from the port side should his assisiance be re- quired, On coming alongside the packet, Lieut. Fairfax ordered the other officers to remain in the boat with the crew until force should become necessary, and went on board alone, The Captain of the mail steamer refused to thow his papers and passenger list, Inowing very well the object of our visit and the character and mission of the four gentlemen alove named, But Mr. Maxon being recognized, - ‘a part of the armed crew was ordered from the boat and came on board. Messrs. Mason and Slidell were then perstmuded to come on board theSan Jacinto, but declined and said that they would only yield by force; Mr. Stideld making the remark that ‘it would require consiterable force to takeham on board the San Jacinto.” Lieutenant Fairfax then ordered Mr, Houston to return to our ship and re port that the Confederate Commissioners were on the mail steamer and refused to come on board the San Jacinto by other means than force, Lioutenant Greer then shoved off and went along sido the Trent, sont his armed crew aud marines on board, and stationed them at both gangways, and then, after a ‘‘gontle application” of ¢, the four gentlemen — were taken in the sevond cutter and conveyed on voard of our ship, where they were received by Captain Witkes at the gungway and shown into his cabin, whero they are at the present timo. Two other boats were then sent op board to remove the luggage, and the ladies having declined the hospitalities ollered them, at half-past three we parted corapany from the Trent, Dur- = [propane our officers were on board the Trent, the 'itish passengers expressed their sympathies with the sece- ded States in the stron le manner, ani our officers were much abused and threalcned by thecrowd; they were called pirates, robbers, and other opprobious epithets, expressing great satisfaction at our loss at Ball run and Leesburg. Our captain expressed much satis{action at tho gallant and efficient manner in which Lieutenant Fairfax (a Virginian by birth,) and al! tho officers and crew under his command, displayed in tho execution of this deticate and important duty, and called the particu. lar attention of the Navy Department to it. After part- ing company with tho ‘trent we ran through the Sautaron passage, cruised to the northward along’tho shores of Florida and South Carolina as far as Charleston, our gallant captain not satisfied with the important eap- ture, fully determined to take a part in the expedi- tion’ against Port Royal, but to the regret of ‘all hands” on board we came too late, The Susq hanna and Alabama were off Charleston, and the Flori off Hatteras, After leaving Charieston Bay, wo countered strong head winds, and our coai being ©: hansted, we put into Hampton Roads tho nxt day, took in coal, and aftor battling forty hours witha severe north- wester, arrived at Sandy Hook about half-past seven P.M. on the 18th. On entering the Narrows, wo were by a stoam tug with Marshal Murray atid Deputy Marshal Sanford on board. They delivered to Captain Wilkes despatches from tho Secretary of the Navy, Gideon Welles, and Secretary of State, William H. Seward. As soon as Captain Wilkes read these despatches he turned the ship's head to Boston, where Marshal Murray was —e to deliver the “illustrious prisoners’’ at Fort farren. ‘Tho following isa list of tho officers of the San Jacinto:— Captain, Charles Wilkes, Tdewenant and Ezecutive Officer, D. M. Fairfax, Liewenants, R. R. Breose, James A. Greor, A. P. Cooke. Paymaster, L. L. Brown, Assistant Surgeon, James W. Herty. Ch John Faran. Fd atcant kage’ Wm. C. Wheeler, M. Kellogg. Third dasidand Engineers; John Reop, eorgo W, Ba i nt i p, George W. Hall Benjamin Kavi 4 aa ’ Captain's Clerk, F. Mellach, Paymaster’s Clerk, R. G, Simpson, Master's Mates, ¥.’A, Noo, Charles B, Dablgren. Boatswain, H. P. Grace. Gunner, J. D. Boorom. Carpenter, Wm. ¥. Laighton, Sailmaker, George B. Boerum, THE PRISONERS DURING THE PASSAG: ‘The rebel commissioners and their secretaries occupied the captain's cabin and messed with him at table. hea they first came on board the San Jacinto Captain Wilkes made the following address to the commissioners:— “Gentlomen—I shall endeavor to make you as comfort- able on board as my moans will permit. I wish to have it distinctly understood, however, that this is a verse! belonging to the government of the United States. There must be no political talk on board,’ ‘Acting upon this gentle hint, the commissioners. re- frained from political talk, aud, indeed, said little or nothing. They responded to the introduction of the Mar- shal with a simple nod, and had no conversation with him during the yoyage from this city. 8 room during inost of the time. Mason playc Eustis and McFarlane were frequently in the wardroom, and conversed freely with the otticers on geuera! subjects. ‘they behaved very well: but none of the persons on board enjoyed the long and rough passage of one week between New York and Boston. . THE PROCESSION TO THE FORT. The dock js a quarter of a mile from the fort. and when the party landed several officers were in waiting to re- ceive the prisoners. After their “ traps’? were on shore a were escorted to the tort in the fol- wing ‘ORDER OF PROCESSION. Marshal Murray and Ambassador Slidell. Lieutenant Fairfax and Ambassador Mason. Secretary Deputy Marshal Secretary Sampson, McFarlane. Eustace, > fMicers from the fort. Police from the fort in charge of the following * traps’? belonging to the com- missioners, which were conveyed in \wo carts-— Six or eight trunks, six vaiises, several cases of brandies, wines and liquors, a dozen or more boxes of segars, two casks (pints and quarts) of bottled Scotch ale, The imposing procession wendod. its way to Fort Warren, and on arriving at the entrance the prisoners were introduced to Colonel Dimmick, who made the following ADDRESS OF WELCOME. “«Gentlemen—I am most happy to receive you in Fort Warren.” ‘The Marshal then informed tho prisoncrs that it would bo his duty to examine their baggage, and requested them to give up their keys. A thorough search of their effects was made in their presence, and mo papers or des- patches of any sort wax Found, ‘Their keys and baggage wero then delivered to the prisoners, who were shown to their quarters. Commodore Wilkes has not yet made his official report ofthe capture of tho rebel commissioners, We shall not be surprised if bis report should state that he authorizea Lieutenant Fairfax mot oly to take the i but also to seize the steamer Trent, Tt is sent engineers with Lieutenant Fairfax to the Trent, for the purpose of taking charge of her. When the Lieuten- ant returned to the Xan Jacinto with his prisoners, he reported that there were many passengers on the Trent who were, undoubtedly, aaxiois to proceed at once w England, and the Commodore concluded to let her go. It isnot at all strange that no despatebes or papers were found in the baguge of the rebel commissioners. If they took credentials with them, thog were either in the Trent's mails, or on the person's ofptho ladies of the party. TELEGRAPHIC ACCOUNTS, THE RECEPTION OF COMMODORE WILKES IN FANEUIL HALL, WELCOMING SPEECH OF THE MAYOR OF BOSTON REVLY OF CAPT. WILKES. Bostox, Nov. 25, 1861. Notwithstanding the severity of the storm the welcome to Commodore Wilkes was numerously attended and yory enthusiastic. George B. Upton and others of the Committee of Re- ception met the Commodore, Lieutenant Cook and Assis- tant Engineer Houston on Long wharf and conveyed them in carriages to Fancuil Hall, which was densely crowded by citizens, including many ladies in the gallery. SURECH OF THE MAYOR, Mayor Wightman, in behaif of the city of Boston, made a brief address of welcome as follows:— Cavrarx Wities—In behalf of tho City Council Twelcome you to the city of Boston; and as the official representa- live of the citizens, I bid’ you a cordial welcome to. this, their cherished Temple of Liberty. Here, in the prosenco of these departed heroes whose deeds you so nobly emu- lated, we tender to you the homage of our respect. We honor you as an eminent scicatitic navigator and explorer, as u gallant aud meritorious officer of our navy, and for the ity, judgment, decision and fistn which characterized your recent brilliant achievet of which upon tho present rebellion may important than the glorious naval victor ern coast. Accept thea, sir, this hea: your merits and to that branch of the public service which is now so nobly and succesefully vindicating the r government and the majesty of our con. th this brief expression of our Teo uniform, camo forward and respondod in the following language:— REPLY OF CAPTAIN WILKTS, Mir. Mayor anv Friexps—I am deeply seustht great kindness which has been showin upon my own judgment in doing what yor tered me {is correet, and Iam exceedingly gralilied with tho manifestations of approval I have met, and wh have been, T may Say, a spontaneous outburst from partg ofour country. I have only to say that we dil our duty to the Union, and are prepared to do it again. (iinmense : Calls wore then made for Lieutenant Fairfax and other ‘The former being absent, Lieutenant Cook was introduced and bowed his thanks. ! ‘This closed tho formal reception; after which several thousand citizens were introduced to the honored guests of the occasion. A committee of leading citi: Wilkes and officers of tho San Jacinto a © dinner at the Rovere House to-morrow evening, at which it is expected that Mr. Everett and Mr. Winthrop and vatiomen will be present,