The New York Herald Newspaper, November 29, 1861, Page 8

TPORTANT FROM THE SOUTH. (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.) evident (od With the design of co-operating wit? the movement in question, there need be no hesitation now in Stating that the introductory move in this barri- oad is to be, or rather, we should say, has been made at Savannah. ‘The vessels constituting what has been designated the “stone fleet,” sailed from New London last week, Tie following is a Dist of them:— Tons of Ponnage. Stone. 280 Ship Timor Ship Mecwor Joseph Howland, : DP. Chadwick, John D. Childs M. Cummisk Roduey French... Jotham S, Switt W. W. Taylor. Win, A. Board’ bark Amav Fark Harvest itt Total... + re 7AM Each vessel carried a crew of fourteen inen, except the South Ameriea, which carried sixteen, The rate paid by Ahe government for the vessels was about $10 per ton, or wore $50,000 for the whole. A small portion of the sam will be repaid by some enterprising skippers who have gone with the vessels to secure the spars and rigging, which they have purchased, The arrangement for scuttling the vessels is very fimple, Each has @ hole cut in her bottom, in which is inserted @ pipe properly plugged. ‘This plug can be with drawn in an instant, allowing the water to flow in till the verse! sinks ‘The exact locality of the hole is only known gu, Wafew on board. If itshould be tho desire of the go- vernment hereafter to remove these obstacles to com- merce there will not be much diffienlty in doing so; but we rather think that in the case of one port, at least, ®*“rnis will never be dene. ey, TE map of the approaches of Savannah, which we pub- Tish to-day, will show at a glance the facility with which this barricading plan can be carried out, and the com- Pletenes# with which it wil) sea! up the port in question. “rhe main ship channel is only two hundred and fifty yards wide in the narrowest place. Between Braddock’s “ Point, the southern promontory of Hilton Head island, ‘and Dawfuskie istand, there is a deep and narrow channel called Calibogue Sound, which can be closed up by the sinking of a fow vessels. From the southern end of Vawfuskie island to Turtle island, and from the latter to ‘Tybee island, a complete block to navigation can be effected by the sinking of some haif dozen vessels. A few more, dropped at appropriate pointe on Warsaw Sound, between Little Tybee island and Great Warsaw nd, will close up that approach, And if there be any More practical water ‘approaches to Savannah, they can Be treated in the same way. This done, there will be no teed for vessels of our blockading squadron to be kept n duty there. A gunboat or two, to look in occasionally and ee Uhat there is no interference with the barricade, 8 ail that will be necessary. ‘The work thus commenced will be continued until the water channels toall the seaboard cities of the South shall have been closed up. The vessels that will no be used at Savannah will be detached to other points, while ther smaller vessels, not comprised in the stone fleet, have already been used for a like purpose in Ocracoke Jet, on the North Carolina coast. The rebels will soon Yegin to realize that the wiping out of all their seaboard towns, the annihilation of their commerce, and the general distros and ruin whieh they have brought upon themselves, make their secession whistle altogether too expensive an affair. Fools must be treated according to their folly. The fleet ‘was last seen one day out from New Bedford, on the 21st, ‘as appears from the reports of vessels arrived at Boston ‘and New Haven. For instance— Captain Marwick, of the brig Castilian, at Boston, re- ports that on the 2ist inst., in latiiude 38 53, longitude 72 40, be saw twolve sail of old whalers, the roughest Jooking craft afloat, bound south, with a fair wind, and going in fine style. He spoke one of them, and was in- formed that they were the rathole squadron, bound wouth with sealed orders. ‘The schooner Geueral Armstrong, Captain Scofield, which arrived at New Haven the other day from Maya- guez, reports passing the fleet of stone laden whalers, which left New London last week, on the 21st inst., near ly off the north line of North Carolina. All the answer the captain got from his hail was, “Bound south.” Cap- tain S. reporte that be felt the storm of Saturday very slightly. +9 B,87T SAVANNAH. Savannah is, or was, « tlourishing seaport of Georgia, situated some eighteen miles up the Savannah river, which is navigable by steamboats of 150 tons to Augusta, some 210 miles further up, and by smaller steamboats 150 miles higher up. The town was laid out by General Oglethorpe, about 120 years ago, and has gone on gradually increasing in population and importance, Its population at the time of the present outbreak was about 15,000 white and 10,000 colored. Its principal exports were cotton, rice and naval stores, and its chief trade was to the Northera and Gulf ports, San Francisco, Coba, France and England, Jt is the centre of a very extensive and important network of railroads, and its receipts of cotton by railroad and river amounted to some 400,000 bales annually, It owned some 30,000 tons of shipping; the foreign arrivals reached to some 150 ves sels in the year, while its © in advance of that figure. next to Port Royal, perhaps thy beat on the Southern coast, being fhavigable to vessels of fourteen feet dranght up to its wharves, and to vessels of larger size up to a point threo miles volow the city, called Five Fathom Hole. Tybeo Ialnnd, as will be seen by the map, is sitnated at the _moath of the river, Up tg the breaking out of the rebel lion there wag a Semi-weekly line of steamships between this city and Savannah, and a weekly line connecting with Yhiladelphia, ‘Phere were also regular lines of sailing Vessels to this port and Boston, and a British steamer to the Went Indies. ‘The city itself is eituated on a sandy plain, avout forty feet above low water mark, and is Jaid ont with conside rable regularity, although the streets are unpaved. ‘They are «d with a tree called Pride of India, which is in summer of very luxuriant foliage, and in the fall and winter is Dright with Berries. Tropical fruits, oranges and lemons grow im the open air, and the private resi vences aré benutifully embowered in shrubbery. Among nblic buildings are the City Exchange, Custom House, Court House, State Arsenal, Artillery Armory, Oglethorpe Tiall, St, Andrew's Hall, Market House, m Avademy, &. It bas some twenty churches, including two Catholic and oue synagogue, and is well sup. plied with charitable institutions, among which are the Orphan Asylum, Savannah Hospital, Georgia Infrmary, Uni Widows’ Society, Savannah Free School Hibernian Soviety and Seamen’s Friend Society. It coutains » handsome monument to Pulaski, who fell in an attack on that city when held by the British in October, 1779, and another te Savaunah is in latitude $2 de n. Greene frees 6 minutes north, and Jongitude 81 degrees § minutes weet and is distaut ninety miles west southwest from Charleston, and one hundred and eighty-eight: miles east | pouth om Milledgeville, the capital of the State. It was occupied by the British during five years of the Re- voluvionary war, Depending for its importance and pros yertyen the maintenance of the federal government, and the contiiuan ke Union, Savannah should not have beon drawn into the yortex of rebellion, But it rhoweds ard for esher its own interests or those of the nation, and must now suffer the penalty of ita erimes. REBEL !LANS FOR THE DEFENCE OF | CHARLE: Among the documents fou order, dated Ortover are, pro Viding for the defence « of an attack We copy from the main fence as follows:— 1. In cave of an ring the prom f all the tr 1b aksermbii » billes an inte will be repe o Upon the soun ton, the © CCbngt iitteen si wwinute, and the afteon Will Le repeated ing of é the pireet immed n front of the Citadel, the color com many resting on the pate of the Citadel, and will be re tained In the city f apeciaily ordered officers com: venty of Wie minediate dof *, unless Ovher nding tho Sixtoenth and Sever iry, Diret regiment of rifles an | Hauskax, Nov 1 es upon all the | First regiment of artillery, will have their transportation wagons turned out and joaded with the egimental tents ud stores, and will proceed to press hu. ox aud mule? a3 may be required for the transportation, 5, Upon an alarm being epmmynicated 10 the © un ry, the officers commanding compan es will inom Y tend the same in the mode prinwed Gut inseeil 1 CXL! A. A, 1841. 6. Tho alarm being communicated, the several compa nies composing the Eighteenth and Nivetecnth regiments of infantry will promptly assemble at their respective Inuster grounds. * [The order here yives minute directions ns to the movements and positions of the troops, orders certain bri‘ges, in an emergency, to be destroyed, and ad ‘} Thy commanding officers of the Eighteenth and Nine: teonth regiments will promptly issue orders for the | draft pointed out in secti VI, A. A., IMI, A. As, | {rafted to be warned spective muster grounds, All persons so draftod ‘and equipred tor duty who shall neglect or refuse to assembie aud march with commands will be reported to these | bo dealt with according o law, THINGS OUT OF JOINT ON THE COASTS OF THE CaROLINAS, ‘Tho New Orleans Bulletin calls the federal entrance into | Port Royal “another Hatteras affiur, how or other things seem to to be ‘out of Joint on the coasts of the Carolinas. ‘The only successes the enemy bas met with have deen there. ‘The telegcaph announces that the federal arinada has taken our batteries ath trance of Port Royal and hoisted his flag o Here is # lick back, and although we ean hard uninterrupted series of victories everywhere supposed that sufficient notice had been given us by the | enemy to have had the two best harbors on the Atlantic coast placed jn such a state of defence as to defy assault, especially siuee they are located so near the important | twins of Churleston and Savannah.” GENERAL BUTLER’S EXPEDITION. u oy Arrival at and Departure from Fortress Monroe of the Constitution—Reception by the Army and Navy—Appearance of Our Troops—Incidents of the Trip, &c. OUR HAMPTON ROADS CORRESPONDENCE, Harton Roaps, Noy. 26, 1861. We arrived here « little before ten o'clock this morning, nnder the pilotage of Mr. Denison, Paymaster of the gun- boat Daylight. ‘The scene was the most animating of any that we have yet witnessed. The weather was superb. Our bands were stationed on the after deck, and played the national aire. As we passed the United States frigate Roanoke the yards were manned, and three rousing cheers were given for our splendid ship and the troops on board, towhich the immense throng on our decks responded with tremendous energy. In a few minutes more we passed the fiqgship Minnesota, when the huzzas were renewed with an unetion; and as the band in the flagsiip took up the patriotic strain of The Star Spangled Ban- ner,’ the beautiful melody came wafted over the waves with the most inspiring expression, ‘The roads were filled with shipping. The 8. R. Spauld- ing and other transports lay at anchor, and the Poca- houias, from Baltimore, with troops on board, had just arrived. After anchoring, Colonel Jones and Colonel Butler went ashore, and the command of the Constitution was formally transferred to Brigadier General Phelps. About ono o'clock Colonel Jones returned to the sip with General Phelps, who stayed abont an hour, and then returned to the fort. During the morning the Twenty-sixth regiment was dvawn up in line, and their arms mspected and ordered tobecieaned, At about two o'clock P.M. the State of Georgia arrived from Philadelphia, fired a commodore’s salute of thirteen cuns to the flagship, and anchored. 11 is thought by many that she is to accompany us on our trip South; but this is a mistake: we will have no escort, We are to take in a large amount of coal and some for for the cattle, and shall not leave here before noon to- morrow. In the forenoon the passengers aboard our ship were treated to an exhibition that to most of them was a novelty. This was practice from the Fort with the rico- chet shot. This afternoon Harbor Master Millward took me ashore in bis gig, and gave me an opportunity of see- ingtmuch that was interesting. I witnessed the dreas parade of Colonel Bendix's command (the Tenth New York regiment, originally commanded by Colonel MeChes: ney), and the friends of the regiment in New York would be delighted at the present proficiency of the men, In the manual of arms it would be diMeult to find their superiors, not even excepting our crack Seventh, ‘There is 4s much interest in our expedition here as at any of the cities North, and speculation is as rife re- specting our destination. We are ratulated on all hands on haying secured the services of so able an officer as General Phelps, OUR FORTRESS MONROE CORRESPONDENCE, Vorrness Mosror, Va., Noy. 27, 1861. Sailing of the Monster Ship Constitution—Entertainment of ihe Oficers of the Twenty-sitth Massachusetts Regiment by Provost Marshal Davis, de. The monster ship Constitution, with the troops of General Butler’s expedition on board, sailed from Hamp ton Roads at three o’clock P. M., having been supplied by Captain Grier Tallmadge, United States Quartermaster, with the necessary stores, and with some provisions by Captain Taylor, Commissary of Subsistence. ‘The Constitution also took on board Brigadier Genera) 3. W. Phelps, who will command the expedition in the absence of General Butler, until the latter joins it. Some of the officers belonging to the Twenty-aixth Massachusetts regiment, Colonel Edward F. Jones, were drought ashore last evening on an order of General Phelps, by Captain Phineas A. Davis, the Provost Mar. shal, and hospitably entertained at the Captain’s head. quarters in the fort. Among these were Captains Anna ble (formerly of the Seventh Company, National Gaard. of New York) and Blood, Adjutant Davis and Assistant Surgeon Bradt. ‘This morning several ladies—the wives of Colonel Jones, | Mdoutenant Cotonel Farr, Major Sawtelle and others—took: a ride to the Seminary near Hampton, and altogether the olficors of the expedition spent a good time in this harbor for the twenty-four hours they remained in Hampton Roads. Where the Constitution is bound isa matter of con” Jecture. The United States gunboat State of Georgia lett this morning, and wil] po doubt take the Constitution in convoy to her place of destination. NEWS FROM EASTERN VIRGINIA. REOPENING OF TRADE—LOYALTY OF THE PEOPL ‘The schooner John Cooper, Captain Kelso, arrived at Raltimore on the 26th inst., from Pongoteagne, Accomac county, Va., with a cargo of wheat, corn, oats, potatoes peas. ‘This is the first arrival from that section since the embargo has been removed, We have bad a conversation, says the Patrist, with Captain Kelso, and be furnished us with some interesting information in relation to the condition of affairs in that section of Virginia. His vesset has been lying at Pongo. teague since May last, and he was unable to leave until the present time. He says the rebels at one time threat- ened to sink his vessel in order to block up the channe; but they were induced to forego their intentions, and he was glad when the opportunity presented iteelf that he was enabled to resume his trips to this port, to which he has been for some time a regular trader, Captain Kelso states that since the arrival of General Lockwood ind the Union troops the dispersion and disorganization of the rebel forces in the neighborhood i aplete, ‘The people are alxo happy and con- the new order of things, so different from. had been compelled to submit to for some pat. They had been led to believe by the pels that the ‘“Vaukees,” ag they were derisively called, were coming for the purpose of committing the outrages tipon persons and property, and tre all the negroes: but us soot as Gen. Dix’s proclamati was ciroulated and read, and the conduet of the troops e understood, they were satisfied that they 1.and there Was & great change in the sentiments of even many who had heretofore sympa- thized with Secessia. So great. indeed, was this change, that Capt. K. Says the people would, ax soon as the appor- red, Ko almost unanimously for the Union, y necessaries of life have been exorbitantly high comac and ‘thampton counties; bat now, that n opened, hopes are entertained be vetter supplied. Grain of ail ately very low, so that there was no mong the people, Up to the period of General Lockwood's arrival eon- stant commubieation had been kept up with nd the man who had regularly carried. the m jad made @ large amount of money; but this source of rev has been completely cut off, and game is bine Captain Kelso has been visited by several prominent Union men since his arrival, and has n welcomed by them in the warmest manner, He js good Union mah, and has always been xo from the be- rinuing, and is, Of course, greatly rejoiced that he has Leen restored to that Union which he so dearly prizes. Vy 0 | nb | The Case of Captain Lane. 28, 1861. Star, have Re uvieted of 1 dell, of the Shooting aughter. Court Calendar—This Day. Some Cocne—Cinevi—Part 1~The short calendar st of the remainder of the forty cages undisyx sed ay last, together with the balance of the eighty placed ch that eatenda rl ok Con al canon tar of short causes on ihe | first im part 1, on Friday Lispored of, consistitig of the foi 3142, 2083, 2075, 3118, 2001, | e rewular day ¢: will be | 1786, ‘Bie. Now. NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1861. OPERATIONS OF GEN. ROSECRANS. |The Scene of the Fight and Flight of Floyd at Cotton Hills. FAYE By OPERATIONS IN WESTERN VIRGINIA. The Affair at Cotton Hills—Our Suecess—The Fight of Floyd—-The Scene of Operations, &e., &e. &e. OUR SPECIAL ARMY CORRESPONDENCE. Gaviry Brier, Western Virginia, Nov, 16, 1861. Again Floyd, with his rebel host, has proved the coward. Fearing to encounter the little army that General Rose crans was silently sending against him, he did not even make a stand at his intrenchments, but, seizod with panic, has shamefully run to the southern counties. ‘Te days ago he pushed his command forward to New river and the Kanawha, and, establishing batteries vpon tl hills that overlooked our positions, commenced a £y: of attack upon ns that blockaded our only road to and cut us off from our provision depot, It became neces- Bary to dislodge him. The General, anxious that he should come as far into the hills us possible, made but little re. ply to his tire, except to drive in his skirmishers; but at last all was prepared, and word was sent to’ the different | brigades to be ready to move at a moment's warning. It was extremely desirable to turn Floyd's position and get into his rear if possible, and for this purpose Major Crawford, of the United States Army, a member of Gon: ral Rosecrans’ staff, was directod to make an examination of the slope of the mountain towards a deserted ferry, known aa Townsend’s Ferry, and from which, after crossing the river and ascending the opposite mountain, a road led directly to the town of Fayette, in the rear of Floyd's position, After ii edible labor a road was made down tho mountain the distance of one mile, und over rocks and down ravines Major Crawford, with his force of pioneers, passed several boats and two large floats capable of contaiing ninety or one hundred men. ‘Theenomy were nei watching (he ferry on the opposite side, and by Lovduy night all was ready. Schencks brigade was to lave crossed at this ferry. The ‘Doats were in the river, and tho moyement abont to be made, when the river suddenly rose, and in a short time became a dashing torrent. To attempt to cross would have hazarded the lives of the men. But one thing was to be done—as we could not strike them in the rear we conld reach their tank, and the order was given to the brigade tocross below the entrance of New river into the Kanawha, Meantime the First Kentucky regiment had been ordered across, under Major Leeper, to attack them on the hill opposite to Gauley. This waa done, and the hill taken, with a loss of four men killed, flye wounded and six missing. Twenty of the enemy were killed and wounded, Five miles down the river General Benham had crossed with his entire brigade, and was coming up rapidly. Tho enemy fell back towards a line of in- trenchments they had constructed at Dickerson’s farm, on the road from Gauley to Fayette. Fearing that they wonld retreat, General Rose crans sont orders to General Benham to push for- ward at once a large force to Cassiday's mill, the key point of the position. A road Jed from this mili directly to the road running from Fayette to Raleigh, over which the enemy must pass should he determine to retire. It was the intention of General Rosecrans that this force should have been thrown upon the flank of the retreating army, while Schenck’s and Beuham’s brigades pushed them in the rear. By some strange mismanagement upon the part of General Benham the force at the mill was ordered by him to rejoin his command by another road. The enemy, knowing that we would outilank him by the very road from Cassiday’s milJ, made no stand at his intrenchinente, and hastily retreated. The road was strewn with tents, tent poles, cooking utensils and ammunition, as he lightened his wagons in his fight. Benham now pressed bis rear through Fayette and along the Raleigh road, and come up with his rear guard, about two miles from the town. He attack. ed this force, consisting of four hnndred cavalry and several regiments of infantry, killing Colonel Croghan, who commanded the cavalry, and several others. He brovght up his artillery and opened fire upon them with effect. Again they retreated, closely pursned until nightfali, when, from the exhanstion of onr men, who were withont food or blankets, @ halt was ordered, and shortly afterwards an order from the commanding general arrived directing a return of our fore Floyd had 5,000 men and a large train of 300 wagons. Mrs. Floyd was with him. Our men are now across the river, and our Jine of communication is not likely to be interrupted. The people are rebels, and our boys levied a heavy contribution in the way of chickens, tur keys aud sheep. I met astout German, who informed mo “there is blenty sheepses, better than cattles for eat.’ We now hold the country, and will continue to hold it some time, The mistake of Benham, at Cassiday’s mill, lost us au Opportunity to end the campaign in Western Virginia, with the capture of Floyd and his entire army. ONE OF WILSON’S ZOUAVES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD, Came Browy, Sayta Rosa tetany, Yor Picxkss, Fla,, Nov. 16, 1861. f Haylug read in your paper, dated O.tober 26, that in the ate fighton Santa Rosa i challe and shot by Capt in comand of ap of the invadi soy that a part ot statement is trre. y Captain Bradford, but inetead of his m through the heart, and ar now weil, willing and ready to give the sum recoption to all rebels o Ry inserting this you witl aid the cause of freedom and oblige your friend, WITLIAM SCOTT, Private, Sixth regiment, Wilson Zowaves, THE PASSPOR' posing our glorious flag, From the Moutr } We are glad to learn on y that the mis- sion of the United s neral in Canada—the Hon, Mr. ation of the passport system in ing to Europe, bas been i of wecesstnl. The following, regulatious:— Britieh eubjects from Canaca yoing to Karope through Vujted States ports must obtain passporis from British Consuls in the ports of Ceparture, where they will be vised by a Unt nt it betore leay derstand, are’ ta be the EVILLE; tt was | | tion was com | tion of a new State | | plie y thust reificate fom: the United St Cousu! to the agent. We are further authorized to state that it is not seceesary for a British subicet to obtain a | passport inorder to proceed to the United States. The 3, 2820, 2 i travelling communtiy will be, of course, obliged to My Giddings for his euccessful exertions in their behalf. ULF re COURFHOUSESER. | | ‘Thanksgiving, | uniforms of MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN NEW YORK. DEPARTURE OF THE THIRD IRISH REGI- MENT. The Third Irish (or Sixty-third) regiment left their cam at David’s Island yesterday morning, and came by boat to Chis city, en route for the seat of war. This mak s the second regiment of the Irish brigade which has taken its departure, and the balance will follow as speedily as possible. Yesterday seemed particularly adapted in more senses than one fora military pageant. It was a day of and the mellow light of a brilliant pleasing aspect wo the green flag Stars and Stripes and picturesque the gallant Third Irish, as they marched down Broadway to the place of embarkation~ hey arrived in the city about haif-pasi one o'clock, and were on their mareh through Broadway shortly after two. Its seareely necessary to reinark bere that ou Irish popn- Jation was ont jn full force, and that the progress of the regiment was impeded at every step by crowds of their relatives, friends and well wishers. 1¢ is also need!ess to describe the oft-repeated seenes of the poor fetlows’ wives joining the procession, with their babies in their arms, or of the rushing and crushing of their sweet hearts imto the ranks to snatch @ perhups final kiss trom the dear objects of their affection, These scones sun lent a of Erin, the } have been too frequently depicted in these columns to need a repetition here. | Suffice it to say that their march down Broadway was one continuovs Ovation, and that the cheers which the multitude sent up as the regiment passed seemed to inspire the men with the fire of mili- tary ardor. Their excellent bearing, and the manner in which they marched, seemed to inspire every one who beheld them with a hearty admiration, On arriving at pier No. 1 North river the men were marched on board the boat, which soon got under way for Amboy and from thence they proceeded to Washington. ‘The regiment numbers 900 men, aimed with Enfield and Helgian rifles, and uniformed like the Sixty-ninth. The following is a list of the officers:— k Id and Staf’ Offcers—Colonel, Richard C, Enright. Lieutenant Colonel, Henry Fowler; Major, Thomas F, ch; Adjutant, Thomas W. Cartright: Quartermaster Philip O'Hanlon, ‘Surgeon, David Reid chanahan; Asgist- ant Surgeon, George G. Gilligan; Medical Cadet,’ Charles O’Hanion, Company A—Captain, Joseph O'Neil; First Lieutenant, J. McDonough ; Second Lieutenant, Thos. Tuohy. Company B—Captain, Jobn Warren; First Lieutenant, Philip Connelly : Second Lieutenant, Cook Malloy. pany C—Captain, John Charles Lynch; Piret Lion- aan Richard L. Ryan; Second Lieutenant, Horace A. ussell, Company D—Captain, Geo. Tobin: First Lieutenant. John Flynn; Second Lieutenant, James J, MeCormick, Company E—Captain , James J. Prendergast; Firat Lieu. tenant, P. J. Gormiey, Jr.; Second Lieutenant, Richard P. Moore. Company P—Captain, James McCaffrey; First Liente- nant, Wm, Teunon ;Second Lieutenaut, PJ. Lydon. Company G—Captain, P. 8. Condon; First Lieatenant, John Canty; ad Lieutenant, George Lynch. Company H—Captain, Michach Walsh; First Lientenant, John Glesson; Second Lieutenant, Cadwalader Sraith, Company J—Captain, James O'Sullivan; First Lieute naut, Wm. Meehan; Second Lieutenant, Silas C. Her. ring, Jr. ny K—Captain, James Branagan: First Liente- nant, — Sullivan; Second Lieutenant, — McUounell, FIRST REGIMENT UNION BRIGADE, This regiment, which is filling up rapidly, is now en- camped at Hancock, Delaware county, Camp Hillhouse— the name given to their camp—cannot be surpassed for comfort and convenicnc Captain Allen, of Company A, is now in town, and wants a few recruits to fill up bis company. His headquarters are at 116 West Fourteenth street. COLONEL McKEAN’S REGIMENT. The Bemis Heights regiment, Colonel J. B. McKean commanding, wil] arrive in the city this morning. The Sons of Saratoga resident in the city are reqvestod to meet the regiment at the foot of Fourteenth street, North Tiver, at nine o'clock, to join in escorting them'to the yark. ‘The presentation of colors will take place at one Icek, in front of the City Hall, ‘The Hon. Hiram tchum will deliver the address, The regiment will va in the afternoon for Washington, NEWS FROM THE REBEL STATES, ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF SECES- SION BY THE REBEL LEGISLATURE OF KENTUCKY, ETC, Lovisviie, Nov. 27, 1861. ‘The revel State Convention at Russellville, Ky., have mae a declaration of independence, passed an ordinanco of secession, and adopted the laws and constitution of Kentueky, whore not inconsistent with the acts of the rebel government, Richmond advices state that the British steam sloop of-war Racer is expected there soon. It was reported that the privateer Sumter had been cap. tured on the coast of Texas by the frigate Niagara, ‘The Rowling Green Uourier, of the 21st inst., says that the rebel Brigadier General George K. Crittenden, brother of Thomas T. Crittenden, a General in the Union army, has been promoted to a Major Generalship, and assigned to the Department of the Cumberland 6 David L. Patterson, son-in-law of Hon. Andrew Johnson, was arrested on the 19th ult. and taken to Knoxville for trial. LETTER FROM A CAPTIVE OFFICER AT RICHMOND. Boston, Nov. 28, 1861. Colonel Lee, of the Massachusetts Twentieth regiment, captured at Ball’s Blu, writes briefly from Richmond, 18th, that, as one of the officers drawn by lot Lo offset the course of our government towards the rebel pirates, he is an inmate of a cell of the jail at Richmond. The same is truo of other officers, His health, and that of Major Ree and Captains Bowman and Rockwood, is good. Colon Lee is permitted to say. on good rebel authority, or what he considers as such, that the rebel government is not ouly willing but anxious to secure an exchange of prison. ers with the United States. government. THE WESTERN VIRGINIA CONVENTION, Wrrwnng, Va., Nov. 27, 1861. a ‘The fui! org jon of the Western Virginia Conyen d to-day. The work of forming a State constitution has been as signed to a committee of nine, ‘There on of sentiment in regard to the forma no diy Business will be despatched as fast as possible and ap. tion made to Congress early in (he session for admis. sion into the Union, The general outside opinion ja that a gradual emareipa, tion clauge will be adopted MASON AND SLIDELL. The Dinner of the Solid Men of Boston to Captain Wilkes and Officers. Speeches of Captain Wilkes and Lieutenant Fairfax. INTERESTING INCIDENTS OF THE ARREST, &e., ke, &o, [From the Boston Traveller, Nov. ar) In accordance with previous announcement, the dinner tendered to Captain Wilkes, of the San Jacinto and his ofiicers, by the merchants ‘of Boston, took plice at the Revere Ho se last evening. Tho number participating in the entertainment was about two hundred, including Commodore Hudson and other representatives of the ayy, Governor Andrew and. staff, Chief Justice Bigelow, inembers of Congress from this diseriet, and many of our lead ng merchants, lawyers, &c. The testimonial was an emphatic eudorsement by all classes of Howton of the conse of Caption Wilkes ii taking from tho British vessel ihe Anbarsadorial representatives of therevolted States, Messrs. Mason and Shell. 'The intellectual portion of the entertainment commenced about eight P. M., the Chair- man, Hon. J. W. Edinands, introducing the proceedings with a few remarks, He said that Boston was always wilting to join in a testimonial of respect to distinguished strangers, and they especially welcome to the festive board one who under patriotic impulses and insiinets, by a deed of daring, by one live set, has gained an applause not awarded to title or escutcheon. It is not the splendor of (he achievement which he has performed, with which bis nams bas and alwaye will iated, which fas raised all at once the impalses of the people, it is because tis ation las proclaimed to the na- tion that they have the map for the hour. When he Joined the committee aud went down to Long wharf, yes- terday morning, to reveive Captain Walkes—(chects)— the images of the past were ail floating before him; for it was there that our fathers received Commodore Hall, after his successful cruise in the Constitution, (Ap: plause.) And when in Faneuil Hall he heard tho plaudits and cheers of the people of Boston—who always have heen, and always willbe ready to applaud the acts of the valiant—(cheers)—he seemed to hear the plaudits and cheers that greeted Commodore Hull when he stood in the same place where our friend stood. We are mak- ing history, he said, very fast; and tho pages of history which record onr doings at this time are to be perused with a8 much interest, perbaps—fraught as they are with consequences of the gravest importance—as any other that have been written; and when the record of our naval history is made up, there will be no names | tn)re luminous upon its pages than those of Dupont and | Wilkes, In conclusion, he tendered a cordial welcome to the distinguisned guest, Captain Wilkes, who was grected by repeated cheors as he rose to respond, which he did as follows: We quote from the report in the Post: — SPEECH OF CAPTAIN WILKES. Frutow Crrzexs or Bostox—I am sure that I cannot fufiictentiy thank you for myself and the officers and crow of the San Jacinto, for your kind reception and en- dorsement of our action. J an profoundly gvateful for it. As the despatches which Lhave sent ta the government have not beeu published, I deem it not improper for me here to say a few words in regard to the course I pur- sued, to place ourselves in a proper positi-n before you, although your judgment has already been given. [Cap- tain Wilkes here gave a statement of the facts in regard to the arrest of Messrs. Mason avd Slidell, in substance the same as has already been laid be.ore the public through the press. H» then prececded):—Betore deciding upon the course L adopted, Lexamine? the authorities— Wheaton and the rest—and sat sfled myself that or “Ministers,” as they styled themselves, had no rights which attach to such fanction- aries when ‘properly appointed; and finding that I had a. right to take written despatches, 1 took it for granted thit Thad a right to take these *Commigsioners”” as the embociment of despatches, (Laughter and loud cheers.) I therefore Look it upon myself to say to those gentlemen that they must produce their paseports from the general government, and, a8 they could not do that, [ arrested them. I will say, for the officers and crew of the ship, that the orders I gave were carried out in the spirit in which they were given, and not a word said, or act done, which would not redound to the honor of the American Navy. (Loud cheers.) T should have felt justified in seiz- ing the rent itself, but 1 concluded to allow the vessel to ceed. though I thus depriced say men of a prize worth $150,000 ; and I take pride and pleasure in’ saying that there was not a man on board the San Jacinto who said I did not doright. Capt. Wilkes took his seat amid enthusiastic cheers, Governor Andrew then proposed the following senti- ment “The health of Lieut. Fairfax and the officers of the San Jacinto.”? SPEECH OF LIEUT. FAIRFAX. Lieut. Fairfax, who boarded the Trent, and arrested the rebel Commissioners, rose froin his seat to respond to the toast, and was received with long continued plaudita, I thank you, gentlemen, for this cordial welcome, Tam inhearta Virginian; but [ am a native of the United States, and owe allegiance to the government of the United States (loud applauss). When this difficulty, which has now culininated in open war, was pending, I was on the coast of Africa, where, of course, I could not enter into the merits of the case ; but, asa Sout! man, | f energies to sustain the Stare and Stripes (Cheers. When the q jon was presented to my mind whether should iden: myself with my State and withdraw from. the United States service , I could see nothing but the United ‘States government, which I had pledged myself to sup- port, (Applanse.) Sticking to that text, I readily ar- rived at the couclusion that I had but one duty to per form, and that was the duty Towed to the United States government, of which I had been for twenty-four years a humbie representative. When I saw those who were seeking the disruption of this Union turning their eyes to the two great Powers of Earope—Fngiand and Frauce— as their only hope, it seemed to mo a pitiful thing that men who had contended that no foreign Power should put. its foot on this continent, should now be so ready to wel- come their aid, and Lfeit the full force of the obligations which we all owe to the goverm Captain Wilkes: punt me forward in the position which bas called forth the expression of your feelings to-night, and T take little credit to myself for the part I took in the act which seems to have met the approval of the government and of the people of the country. It was by no means an agree- able duty (0 goon board the Trent and arrest my old "friend, Mr. Mason, whowe family is connected with mine by marriage, peonas We are not, as Some of the papers have said, cousins. J knew pretty well what J had to do, and I kuew, soon after } got aboard the vessel, that I should Have something more to contend with ‘than the four goutlomen I was to take with meto the San Ja- cinto. Mrs. Slidell and ber daughters were there; they were womanly and ladylike ; but they were an? dor a great deal of excitement, and you may well im- agine that they gave nfterance (oa good many not very. pleasant ‘expreseions. I extended to them the courtesy, agreeably to the instructions of Captaii Wilkes, cf the passage in the San Jacinto, which they declined; and they wero perinitfod to go on their way to Europe, and T made as short work of the matter as I coul (Lavghter and spplauso.) ‘There was nothing at all meri- topio\ xin what I did. 1 introduecd myself to the Captain oft Freut. who received me properly; but when [ in- formed him of my mission, he demurred considerably to my. proposition. 1g Messts. Mason and Slidell not far off, 1 told him it was not necessary to insist upon what 1 had first demanded, an examination of his passenger list, as T had tangible evidence that my frinds were on board. I then addressed Messrs, Mason aid Slidell,and told them my mission. They intimated that they would not go unless force were used. 1 told them I was prepared (or that—(cheers)—and in a short time I had sufficient force on board to impress every one on the ship with that fact. Lieut. Greer, of the San Jacinto, came on board, and took quite as active a part ju the transaction as Lieut. Fairfax did. He was rather apprehensive that the ladies and the mob would over- come me, and presented six very inoffensive marines on board, to be made offensive, if necessary. (Applanee.) ‘That gave riseto the report about a charge of the ma- rites, with fixed bayonets, on the Indies. Messrs. Mason and “lide}) conducted themselves with & good deal of pro- priety under the ciremmstances, Mr, Mason was per- feeuly courteous throughout. Mr, Slidell, as we all know, has more crustiness in his disposition, but it must be re- membered that he had much more to embarrass him, having his wife and family with him; therefore it was more diffcult to iaprers him with the belief that] inten ed to carry ont the purpose of my visit. He sai he would not go unless 1 employed more force than I then seemed willing to show; but by the ald of the officers the gentlemen were removed on board the San Jacinto, where we mado them very comfortable. With th init of men brought vp in naval or mili. tary life ‘elt desirous to make them feel as little as possible the discomforts of imprisonment. On arriving Pete ran instructed to escort them to Fort Warren, and introduce them to Colonel Dimick, to spare them the mortification of being pliced in the bands of the United States Marsha). 1 took leaye of them with those feelings which strike me as perfectly natural under the circum- stances. When vere about to part Mr, Mason said he couid not express how much gratitude he felt for the attentions and kindness he hed received, (Applause. 1 feel the full force of your kind exhibition of feeling to-night, but I take no credit at all to myself; irely to Captain Wilkes. It afords me great pleasure to be here, for fam no strauger to Boston, T went to school in Jamaica Plains, and | have often, as a boy, been to Faneuil Hall, and I tened to Mr. ettand the other great men of Magsa- chuselts. As Psland here to-nig the time when our fathers of Virgi boon companions itis with a great <¢ it thet I would give all a ly <f Boston; alof satisfaction that I recetve your welcome here tonight’ with Captain Wilkes. (Cheers.) ‘ THE CAPTURE OF MESSRS, MASON AND SLIDELL. TO TRE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Tho American press have discnsged with great ability the important international question which must arise out of the capture of Messrs. Mason and Slidell, on board the British mail steamer—the Trent. I observe that several ages aud publicists of eminence have already passed opinions upon the matter with learning, research and a | power of reasoning, which, if it be equalled, cannot be surpassed by any English writers. Several gentlemen, both American and English subjects, have done me the honor to request my opinion upon this question, the mag- nitude of which at the present conjuncture cannot be ex aggerated. I venture to think that, however valuable hypotheti cal disquisitions may be, the case is not yet mature for the opinion of the jurist. Some facts, yot imperfectly known, require to be accurately ascertained, When the question is submitted by the Cabinet of Fngland to Jaw officers, or the responsible arviser of the Crown, those authorities, before giving apy opinion, will, in all probability, require from the ollicer in command of the ‘Tront distinct answers to the following questions:— First—Were you acquainted with the terms of her Ma Jesty’s proclamation commanding strict neutrality oo the part of all her subjects during the term of hostilities be tween the Northern and Southern States? cond—Did you not know that the two geutlemen when they became passengers (not refugees) uu board your vergel, were employing themselves, or were em ployed, in an enterprise of direct hostility’ to the consti tuted government of the United States? ‘The answer to these two questions in the affirmative— and consistently with trath they cannot be answered otherwise—will reduce the question to very narrow dimensions, Should any doubt exist upon the second proposition, the message recently sent by Mr. Jetferson. Davis to his mock Parliament at Riebmond wiilanach facilitate its solution. Tam, sir, faithfully ours Ciarxpox Hores., Nov. 28, 1861. AFFAIRS AT FORT WARREN. DISCHARGE OF NINE PRISONERS—FIVE OTHERS RE~ r TO TAKE THE OATIL OP ALLEGIANCE-—-IN- TERESTING INCIDENTS OF LIFE AT THE FORT. n the Boston ‘Travelier, Noy. 27. By orders from Washington » me of the political prison ers incarcerated at Fort Warren were discharged fromm custody yesterday afternoon, upon their taking (he oath of allegiance, They are all but one from Maryland, and their names are as follows:—8. B. Frost, John L. Bouldon, David 1) chesi, George Thompson, Robert Roe, Charles D. French, John ’J, Heckhart, George W. Landing and Leonard J. Quinlan. Five other prisoners, whose discharge had Deen or- dered by Secrotary Seward, pefvsed to take the oath of allegiance, as follows: —W. G. Harrison, Robert A, Carter, ‘Thomas shields, Michael J. Grady and George A. Apple top, and are retained in ¢) ‘The discharged. prisoner: yesterday afternoon, and sey York Jast night with Mr. Wi jiemeon , who was dischary the day previony, Most of them are young men. Heekhart was a member of the Maryland Senate, and Mesers, Landing and Quiulan cf the Maryland House of Representatives. o men wer: azre-ted st different times for various: acts of treason, such as carrying despatches, &e., &e. They appear to be active and intelligent. Some of them express themselves as exceedingly disgusted with secessionism, finding fauit at the manner they bave beeiw treated by the leading secession prisoners at the fort. They say that when they were first arrested the leading prisoners called them “good feslowe,” but now, wherr they were about to be discharge, they refused to furnish them with money tocarry them home, and otherwise treated them coldly. One of the prisoners, S. B. Frost, was takes at Wort Flatteras. He ix a young man, a native of Conneticut , where his father resides. When the rebellion broke oht he was keeping school at the South, He says he went to Fort Hatteras to visit a friend among the oiticers of the garrivon, and white there the place was stormed aud cap. tured. That he might be better used than the bulk of the prisonors, he claimed to be the Colonel's orderly, and by 80 doing he was ‘‘messed” wiih the offlcere. After thei! arrival at Fort Warren he wrote to Secretary Seward ‘statement of his case, and was therefore placed upon the: Jist of political prisoners. An investigatian by order of Mr. Seward resulted in his discharge, and he now goew home to Connecticut. He says that while there are somo ignorant men among the Hatteras prisoners, (he majority’ of the privates are persons of ordinary intelligence, and some of them are wealthy citizens. Mr. Quinlan is a middie aged man of intelligence, rep. resenting a district fifteen mies from Baltimore. He says he never has been a secessionist, although he was vpposod to the war, and that not more than seven men of the Le~ gisiature would have votod for a secession ordinance. Mr. Q. was in fecble health while at Fort Lata; did not expect to leave thit piace alive. The dations are better at Fort Warren, and his heaith has somewhat improved. Hewes the only man among the political prisoners who was sick, though several are con- sumptive. : Mr. Landing, who is a wealthy landowner, was # vepre- sentative of Worcester county. One of the discharged nh was a member of Marshal Kane's police. One young man askeil to stay in the fort till he conld send to Baltimore to get money to return home with, but this was not allowed. ‘The prisoners unite in speaking well of Colonel Di- mick, whom they descrite a# a soldier and a gentleman. ‘they also speak well of Lieutenant Beal, the officer bay- ing especial charge of the prisoners, and of the officers of the Twenty fourth reginent belonging to the garrison. ‘The qnarters are in every respect better than those at Fort Laiayette, and the ‘ities for obtaining articles they desired to'purehase have been satisfactory. Prisoners are generally spt to be a litte cross for the firet day or two after their arrival; but this wears off as they find that their comyaions are cheerful. Most of them find acquaintances among the prisoners. Parker H- French, the notorious swindlur, found several triends, and made himself at home from ‘the first, evidently welll pleased with being in such good scciety. ' ‘The leading rebels are somewhat inclined to be exelu- sive, though they converse freely with the others, andl endeavor to prevent any from taking the oath of alle- giauce. Mr. Carter, one of those who refused to take the oath yesterday, is ‘a wealthy citizen of Baltimore, an® ‘was a member of the Legislature. eater, ‘The released prisoners say that Marshal Kane is indig- naut that stories have beon circulated that he has at- tempted to escape. He denies it, and says it origi- nated with political enemies, Many of the prisoners say they are En phan solely the instigation of per- sonal or political enemies. $me of them have been the, round of theforts, having becu at McHenry, Monroe and Lafayette before coming here. They have many stories to tell of amusing incidents. As an example we give the folowing:—One evening, while the narrator was at Fort McHenry, prisonor™ was brought in, and introduced to his compauions ast Mr. Bacon, of Delaware. tool his hand, and with much lycra had gr ol understand that your name is Sacon?”’ “Yes, the new comer, ‘day name is Bacon.” “Then,” sald thei other,“Iam sorry to inform you that you will be very ‘well cooked before you get out.’? Mr. B. didn’t see the Joke, and doesn’t yet, although he has been two months ‘in custody. Among the prisoners is a clergyman, Rev. N. G. North, of Virginia. He holds religions services on each Sabbaths which are attended by most of the prisoners and general- ly by officers of the garri:on. We understand that Messrs. Slidell and Mason were much pleased upon learning that they would ue allowed to read newspapers. They lid expected to be depri of that privilege. They Lave been introduced to most off the political prisoners with whom they were not pre+ viously acquainted. ‘The Hatteras prisoners have faith in the success off the rebels, and they frequently sing to the tune off “Dixie” a verse composed in part of the following lines:— » brought up to this city 1 of them went to New ‘We have no flects, we have no navies, But we put our trust in old Jeff. Davis The soldiers of the garrison are almost as much prison. ersas those whom they guard. Their walks aro limited, and their conversation must at all times be circumspect. ‘They are not allowed to speak to prisoners except in per- formance of dnties. Yesterday afternoon Company A, Captain Redding, of the Twenty-fourth regiment, came up from the fort, hav-, ing been released from garrizon duty by a company frou Hingham. RELEASE OF PRISONERS FROM FORT WAR-~ REN. * Botox, Nov. 28, 1861. Robert A. Carter, member cf the late Maryland Legis- ture, was released from Fort Warren to-day. Also ther following political prisoners from Kentucky:—J. wi Roberts, Jeseph T. McFeat, W. EF. Carney, W. Grubbs, Stephen Wooldridge, J. W. Griffin, Louis Holsclaw,, Frank Crawe, Henry Thurber, Joseph Back and McDowell! The United States storeship Release, at Holmes’ Hole, has on board six goverpment prisoners for Fort Warren- “City Intelligence. Recnuess Cask oF Snoorixc.—The grocery store off Frederick Weinche, No. 15 Worth street, was the scene, of a shooting affray on Wednesday night, which resulted rather seriously to a negro uamed Charles H. Russell. As row took place in the barroom, it appears, when the pro- prictor, in order to clear the premises, turned off the gas, ‘and commenced an indiscriminate firing with his revolver. Unfortunately one of the bal's took effect in Russell's leg, rendering him hors de combat, and creating great excite- tent among the disturbers generally. Dr. Kennedy was called upon to attend the injured man, and, after dressing, his wound, he adyized his removal to the New York Hos- pital, Weinche was locked up in the Tombs by ordor of Justice Brennan. Personal Intelligence. Major Zeiliu, of the United States Marine Corps; Johm G. Parker, of the United States Army, and Dr, King and wife. of Newport, R. I, are stopping at the New York Hotel. Dr. R. W. Hooper, G. W. Amory and R. Smith, of Bos- ton, and G, J. Foster, of Hamilton, C. W., are stopping at the Brevoort House. jaar lg John F. , of Paris; Henry W. m, of Maine; ts i Tockwood, of Ohio; George Phelps ani wife, of Boston; T. F. Bunt and wite and $. 8, Marshall, o! New York’, are stopping at the Lafarge House. iy Colonel Eddy and Captain W. Ripley, of the United. States Army; T. Perking, of Boston; W. J. Smith and H. W. Sewall, of Washington; L. H. De Alva, of Paris; #1. B.. Van Sykes, of Wiscomsin; F. M. Hallett, of Albany, and. E.T. arnot, of New York, are stopping at the Metropoli- tan Hotel. % M. neon, of Springfield; Captain D. €. erst oF the United States Army; Mrs. M. is. White, aud daughter, of Northampton; George Gordon and wife, Or Newburg: F. 8. Tweedy, of Danbury; Hon. James Hy Graham, of Delhi; Dr, H. Watking, of Monticetto; se. Sutherland, of Philadelphia, and J. F.’ Sheaf and tamily, of Now York, are stopping at the Albemarle Hotel. Hon. Preston King, of Oglensburg: Hop. Benjamin Van Horn, of Newfair, N. Y.; Hon. C. Hieskell, of Philadel~ phia: Hon. 3. H. Rice, and Hon. CW. Walton and Indy , ‘7.0. Barnes, of Boston; Dr. L. Q. Rawson, of 3A. . R, Bingham, and’ E. K. Gihgon, of Boston: T. Valentine of Saratoga; Captain, J. Taylor and lady, of Boston; H. G, Brooks, R. B. Sew~ J. R. Hamilton, of Dunkirk, and ©. R. Earle, of ‘dreester, are stopping at the Astor House. MISCELLANEOUS. EB GREAT MPHE GREAT opLIN RAPE CASE, with A SPLENDID PORTRAIT OF THK BEAUTIFUL MISS JOLLY. see NATIONAL POLICE GAZETTE. paegetor