The New York Herald Newspaper, December 28, 1861, Page 3

ee , - Peek ox ote ‘lew Weels im the Ortsis. ™ aed wihe si Hortugal are etronghy Ei gland in her diapthe with America. Cotton 1 England. ‘TMA Goa he Cone Reperier, Deer] 1s jo stated that Karl Russell ad assured a deputation {which bad waited on him, that ar: been for the exportation of cotton from the Southern Bates during the month of February next. THE ENGLISH PULPIT AND THE CRISIS- Roverend Newman Hall on the Trent Affa: & in Surrey the sub foung Men's Association, at se tee informed that ‘ Kule ee Sides donna it was. jence simply meant should heartily No doubt it was so. | w, let ua the ‘tng our interpretation as the true Bhoirs, but referring the dispure to. an im (Choors, and @ yeice—'That’s good,” ‘ged 10 apology for violent mecsures—*| @nce vindicate the honor of our flag?’ Res 80 recent invention, with so poor . with so fow memories of glory, jored by a abort and dignified d FE: at once fluttering deflance jo rat rth; but would it not be more by floating side side with the flag of slave ‘repeated eheers)— we breeders, slave drivers? If there must be one or bier dishonor. Oh, spare us this latter! Never, never let the meteor flag of Britain be hoisted on the side of tyranny and (Great cheering.) Suppose you are atehing two men fighting, and one of them, all excited 1 irritable, chooses to be provoked by your looks, and phakes his fist in your face between the roande, bass ree et ee it ouce q fo “Wait ‘® bit, my fine fellow—you're. Nands at seit, ’ Dm too much of a man to accept your challenge just mow. Finish affairs with your antagoni ‘at once fen’'t fair. You think better of it perhaps by and ih Now, Task you, would nct that bo braver than at Puce at once accepting such ® man’s deflance? (Cheers.) pis coat arbitration fails, and we cannot agree on ‘aston. is question, must we then fight? J have been ¥ ‘at the opinion widely circulated that we must either havo redress or retaliation. Isthere not @ third alterna- fivecforgiveness ? (Hear, hear.) If for the future the w can be made plain, and obedience to it socured, may we not pass over the affront to ourselves? Ia every Gispute between nations, if not amicab! Sexpnee to ‘ead to war! Js nothing to be everlooked? What is the law of Christ? ‘“Forbearing one another, aad forgiving one another, ifany man have a quarrel against any, even as ‘God forgave you, 80 also do ye.” We feel it our duty to ‘Act on this law in our individual capacity. Is it le @uty aa citizens, and aa nations? Alas, Christian na- Gions seem to think thoy ‘may do as communities what would be wishod as individuals. (Hear, hear.) But there are not two rules of conduct. If 1 am to forbear nd forgive as regards you, my family must do s0 to your famiiy, my town towards your town, my nation towards our nation, What has our religion done for us as @.coun- Ty, ir we are toappenl as hastily andangrily tothe sword o settle a quarrel as if we never heard a Sabbath bell, end never had seen a bible, and never listened to the gos: 1 of peace. (Choers.) Oh that God, te whose hand are 1@ hearts of all, would dispose the people and the Pulers of both countries to peaceable counsels, (Cheers) : you; make carrest prayer to Him. I observe ‘swith pieasure (hat a creat meoting is convened in Exeter Bia}! for prayer next Thursday—the day before our gov- Brnment despatch will reach Washington. Let us pray ‘Bhat it may bo received in a conciliatory spirit. But not Only #0. Let us pray that we may Le conciliatory, that gre may be patient and forbearing, and gentle, oven if Mheir reply be otherwise, remembering the command, forbearing one another, ‘and forgiving ono another, if Bpy man have @ quarrel against any. I fear I have etsined you too long, but the importance of [o wie I trust wi & suMictent apology, “Go on.’) Once more, workingmen, beseech you, do what you can to allay the un- omable, Unchristian war spirit that now prevails. vader on what I have said, and, in opposition to much t you hear and read, let my arguments if them valid, peruade you to do thé utmost for the preser- ‘tion of peace. yam not one of those wko condemn war @nder all circumstxuces—but I consider in this case war ‘would be most wicked, ie ak one bc who advo- patc peace at any prico—but I do earnestly plead for peace Bow, and Task you all to help. Let pest ager we can & roil back the tide of angry passton, Let us listen to ‘earnest pleadings which I can imagine the fair spirits of humanity, of freedom, of religion, with weeping eyes fn i tone trembiing with emotion, aro now amidst the din of angry threats and warlike preparation, addressing our reason and ourheart. Oh, by all the untold horrors of sry war—by the tenfold torribleness of a war between rothers—by the sufferings of a negro race, who look on ith alarm lest you should join their oppressors to rivet their chains—by the aspirations of the Jong downtrodden people of Hungary and Italy, pohoce enemies will exult 1f the great champions of freedom Boniend with each other instead of making common cause plik ranny—by the interests of the world, which will k on aghast to see its ciyilizera and evangelists en- paged in mortal combat instead of prosecuting, in holy valry, enterprises of benevolence—by tho principles of Christianity—by the example of Jesus—by the law of (God—I besoech you cast in your influence on the side of peace, and loudly exclaim, * We will have no war with sdmerica.”” (Loud and repeated applause.) ma deem MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, Gieenan and Sayres in the British Mu- am. ser [From the London Herald, Dec. 11. Mr. George Newbold, the well known sporting pub- Meher of $08 and 904 Sirand, was summoned at tho - stance of the authoritied of the British Museum for neg. fecting to forward to the Musoum, in compliance with the ‘visions of the act of Parliament, a gopy of a book pub. od by him, entitled ‘<A History of the Contest between ers and Heenan.”” The prosecution was conducted y Mr. Harding, of the firm of Bray, Harding & War- n, solicitors to the Museum. The work in jucstion was published as companion to international . Newbold’s picture of the great pontest betwoen Hens ant Sayers, and it includes a skele‘on plate, forming a key to that picture, with a voln- fninous account of the contest, and numerous selections from ni and magazixe articles, and an original y ‘ing Can be Revived,” by a {popular sporting writer, the pseudonym, “Cicero.” She worg to tho M Spann venir aoameer oie e [upeum was a purely over- publication, engravings, especially those eonnected with matters, this was tho first time Abst he had published a book. ‘He should bo happy to nt the Maseum with half a dozen copies of the work required, and he would positively undertake that such ‘an omiasion should never occur again. ‘Under these circumstances Mr. Winter Jones, keopor of he printed books at the Museum, consented to withdraw tho prosecution om payment of the expenses (one guinea). Several similar sammonses againet other publishors ‘were pettied in the same manner. Oxford University “in the Ring” Against ‘Tom Saycrestke First ‘Blow Given for the College Men. [From the London Herald, Deo. 11°) The prohibition put out by the Vice Chancellor and | bee on Thursday ‘inst the undergraduates visiting ¢ Sayers circus oxhibition on Friday was carried out to Pho letter. The proctors, university police and special onstables were in attendance close to the circus at both Envneivn on Friday, and as the collegians offered ves for admission they were sent back. The few t did evade the authorities did so in disguise. This | spree and the wet weather was a great drawback the pecuniary success of the performances. Who Europa at Halifax—The Persia and Australasian. Huurrax, Dec, 27, 1861. ‘The Europa arrived at five o'clock, and sailed at sevon 4.M. Mason and Slidoll were not on board. Weather lear. ‘The Persia reached Bic yosterday. ‘The Australasian attempted to go up the St. Lawrence, ‘ut came back here on account of ice. She will not land Qny troops, but will eail for New Brunswick to.day. ‘The Sixty-second regiment will be sent to St.John in ithe Delta to-morrow. Personai Intelligence. lon. F. A. Conkling, of New York: Lieutenant Colonel iateon, of the United States Army; 8. S. Price, of Phila- ‘ciphia; John ii. Douglas and W. H. Osborn, of Chicago, re stopping at the Brevoort Howse. Captain E. P. Sere anes Captain Hudeon and J. . Blane, of Maine; G. Cheney, of Hartford; W. 8. Slater, ot Webater: G. H Preston, , G. Twichell, Henry lender, F. W. Lincoln, Uriol Crocker, Otis and H. Thorndi }, of Boston, are stopping at ‘ifth Ave- . Sherrill, Judge Parker f bany; Hon. Rr B. keaton a Now York, i Ties, bio; Dr. 8. B. CIMIds, of Saratoga Springs; E.C. Read> eat Haven; Hon. ¥. Hall I ix Hon, Pi bars, of Mas* notte ¥ faahburn, of Ilinols, opping at the St. Nielislas Hotel, =? pines W. L, Bradley and family; J. ©, ‘ v Beebe cA a Smith, of Conn.; M. C. rocling, M. L. . M1, Stevens,” rechingten A. X; Bettarn, of me; 1.0 “Ween ‘iadaege Ebene. ” + are stopping at H.C. Ball, California; M. H. Chambers, ch! A es, Pa,;2,. Putnam, Michigan; W. S, Stewart feieane ps, R. 1.; WB. Tayiot, N. ¥.; W. Hig. Fé stopping at the Metropolitais Hotel. , N.Y. Bon. Robert HxPri Miniet Bow Yor! Yn of January. Yo Japan, wil) sail from ik om the : Naw YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1861.—TRIPLE SHEET. NEWS FRO%4@ WASHINGTON. Reported Pacific Adjustment of the Trent Question. The Supplemental Tariff Bill Signed by the President. A Large Force of Rebels Congregated Near Hawkhurst Mills, Statements of Prisoners Relative to the Rebel Army, o,, de, de. ‘Wastuxcton, Dec. 27, 1861. REPORTED ADJUSTMENT OF THE TRENT QUESTION. It is reported and generally credited that the Trent affair has been adjusted, THE SUPPLEMENTAL TARIFF BILL A LAW. The President has approved the bill to increase the duties on tea, coffee and sugar, HEALTH OF GEN. M’OLBLLAN AND GEN. MAROY, General MoClellan is greatly‘ improved in health to-day, ‘He is actively cugaged in the transaction of the business of his department, and only awaits the suspension of the embargo of his physicians to resume his usual field du. ties. General Marcy is also convalescent, and will soon return to the discharge of his duties as chief of the staff. CONDITION OF GENERAL SUMNER. General Suraner’s condition is much improved to-day. ‘The pain consequent upon his injuries has almost entirely left him. Besides his wife, several other members of bis family, including two daughters, are with bim. GENERAL SMITH A? HIS POST. General Smith to-day resumed command of his division, He has been absent from his post about a month, having ‘been disabled from duty by an attack of typhoid fever. In bis absence Brigadier General Hancock hag been in command of the division. ARRIVAL OP GENERAL ROSKORANS. General Rosecrans arrived here from Western Virginia to-day. COLONELS MEAGHER AND ASBOTH NOMINATED FOR BRIGADIER GENERALS. Colonels Meagher and Asboth have been nominated to the Senate as Brigadier Generals. NO LARGE BODY OF REBELS NEAR DRANESVILLE. Therumor that there were thirteen thousand rel troop near Dranesville, which I alluded to in my despatch of yesterday, proves to be unfounded, or if there were any such body there the Dranesyille people Keep close mouthed on the Subject, and two cavairy scouting squads—one sent by General McCalland the other by General Hancock—failed to get sight of them. The probability is that the rebels bave not ventured to make asy demonstration iv any force rowards Dranosyille since their defeat there, al though bow soon they may do #o is a question of specula. tion, The cavalry scouts from Genera} MoCall’s division came in sight of three pickets this side of Dranesville, but they were not long in gotting out of sight. A LARGE FORCR OF THE ENEMY NEAR BHAWKBURST Lae Late this afternoon received information, from a per. fectly reliable source, that there are between ten and twelve thousand of the enemy encamped near Hawkhurst Mille. Their place of encampment is about equi-distast from Vienna and Dranesville, and in advance of both. ‘The position of the troops, as indicated to me» is in a triangular plese of woods located in an angle between two branches of Difficult creck. It is altogether probable that these troops are those reported to have been seen on Wednesday in the vicinity of Dranesviile, and which our scouts failed to discover. RECONNOISSANCE IN THE DIRECTION OF HUNTER’R Captain Robinson, duane by the Third Penneyl- vania cavalry, aud Captain Auchmutz, of Generai Moreli’s staff, went on a reconnoissance to-day in the direction of Hunter’s Mille. They were absent several hours, but saw nothing of the enemy. DESERTING THE ENEMY'S LINES. Awbite man and two negroes were brought in this morning to Gen. Morell’s headquarters, having surren- dered themselves to the pickets, ‘They all came from Tondon county. The white gave his name as Wm. Stott, and says he camo within the Union lines to prevent being impressed into the rebel service, The negroes were rupaway slaves. General Morell sent them, in charge of Lieutenant Seymour, of hie staff, to this city, where all prisoners and contrabands, under a recent order, are now drought. AFFAIRS ON THE LOWER POTOMAC, ‘The North Carolina, loaded with forage, consigned to Colonel Ingall, of the Quartermaster’s Department of Alexandria, arrived at Liverpool Point to-day from New York, in s leaky condition. She, in cénnection with a number of other vessels, are expected to pass the rebe! batteries bitherward to-night, The steamboat Galacca, Captain H.8. Bright, arrived bere yeaterday from Philadelphia, having pasted the blockadg without a shot fired at her. She is intended for the new government ferry at Georgetown, and will probably com- monce her trips Monday next, the slips and ferry wharves being nearly completed. This ie one of the greatest im- provements made by the government, and will greatly facilitate the transportation of the heavy army wagons, which are constantly passing between this city and Vir- ginia, and will relieve the Long Bridge from the pressure of teame, which haye, heretofore, been forced upon it, ACCIDENT 70 ONB‘OF TUF ‘‘BUCKTATLS.’! f¥Robert Branzan, of Company B, ‘Bucktail Rifies,” had part of tho first two fingers of his right hand shot of to-day while cleaning bis gem. Ho expressed regret at the waste of powder and load upon bimeeif, instead of its beneficial use in aiding to kill rebelp, THE WOUNDED REBEL. PRISONERS IW THE DRANBS- VILLE FIGHT—WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT THR WAR. G. W. Brakeflold, of the Sixth South Carolina regiment, one of the wounded Drainesville prisoners, is exceed- ingly low this afternoon, It is not believed he will survive the night. He, in common with the other wounded prisoners, has spoken freely regarding the con- dition of the rebel troops. All unite in saying that tho bulk of the soldiers aro heartily sick of the war; that they suffer intense privations from scarcity of proper food and clothing; are drilled to death, have no money, and that the blame of prosecuting the war lies wholly with the officers, who, by misrepresentation of facts in reference to our side, do their best to inflame thoir hostile feelings toward us, and keep up the war spirit. APPROVAL OF THE BILL PROVIDING FOR ALLOTMENTS ‘OF SOLDIERS’ PAY. ‘The President has approved the bil) providing for the appointment of three Commissioners from each State to visit the camps, to receive and forward to the friends and families of soldiers the laters’ allotments of pay. ‘THE DEFENCKS OF PHILADELPHIA. A committeo of the Philadelphia City Councils arrived here to-day, and visited the Navy and War Departments on business connected with the defence of that city. ACCIDENT TO CAPTAIN POWERS. Captain Powers, Assistant Adjntant General to General Martindale, was seriously injured on Wednesday whilo riding through the woods in the neighborhood of Fails Church. He was thrown from his horse by coming in contact with the limb of a treo, and laid insensible éevo- ral hours. He is ina fair way of recovery. ‘THR PRESIDENTIAL EXCURSION ON THR PENSACOLA. President Lincoln, accompanied by Captain Dahlgren, visited the Pensacola to-day on her trial trip, THE REMAINS OF SERGEANT REILLY SENT WOMR. The remains of Sergeant Alex. M. Reilly, of Company M, Firat Now York cavalry, who was shot by one of his comrades on Wednesday, were this afternoon conveyed, under escort of his company, to Alexandria, where they were given in charge of the undertaker. To-morrow morning at nine o’clock they will be sent to New ‘York, addressed to his brother, His parents reside im Brook- yn. Reilly was beloved, not only by the members of his company, but by all who knew him personally is the regiment. He had a brother inthe Eighth English Huazars, familiarly known as the ‘Light Brigade,” who fell in the famous charge of the six han. dred at Balaklava. Alexander bad a preference for the service in which his brother lost his life, and after the war broke out joined Colonel McReynolds’ cavairy regi- ment. From personal acquaintance the Colonel speaks in the highest torms of the manly traits and soldierly Dearing of decsesed. Murphy, whoshot ReiNy »gxpreases @reat sorrow for she ast, HON. ALFRED ELY’S BXPERIKNOE AMONG TUE REBELS, Hon. Alfred Ely arrived this evening from Baltimore, and gives an interesting account of bis imprisonment in Richmond, not differing materially, however, from state" ments previously made, When firat taken to Richmond he was pat into ® room in a tobacco fastory with forty-four federal officers, with no furniture or bedding. They used some wooden block® for pillows, and lay upon the bare floor for several days It was ten days before any conveniences for eating and sleeping were furnished them. Their food was brought in a large cauldron, and coffee ina similar voesel, and placed in the middle of the floor, and they helped them- selves as they might. After a time they purchased cots and Necessary articies, so that now the place is comparatively comfortable, barring the vermin, which infests the building, The prisoners after a while got used to their condition, and contrived to pass some of their hours in comfort. Some days after they were confined, a prisoner wa pri «vnong them who caused them some trouble. His «3 Rossvally, and be pretended to be a surgeon, who had been imprisoned on a charge of coming to Washington and giving information to General Scott, He wes sent, with some of our officers, down to Raleigh, and the Governor of North Carolina baving to put him in irons for some thing, he demanded a trial by court martial, and he was sent to Riohmond and put into the tobacco prison with the Union officers, He was s0on suspected of being a spy, and the rebels also pretended to suspect him of acting as *& spy against them. An officer came one evening, and pretended that he was suspected of designing ‘te escape. He brought handcuffs, and was about to put them on Rosevally, and then made a show of relenting, Saying that for old acquaintance sake he would not band- ent him, if he would pledge his word not to attempt to escape, The farce was overacted, and confirmed Mr. Bly in his suspicions, and he told the officers the man must be got out of their company. Soon after this Rossvally was taken to General Winder’s office, and tho. next day the prisoners were drawn out in line, and found themselves in the presence of five Baltimore de- tectives, They were told they were armed, and they wore subjected to personal search. The building was also searched, Only one smal) dirk was found. Ross- valley bad written an anonymous letter to General Win- der, accusing the officers, and his perfidy was #0 appa- Tent that he was put in close confinement, and there remains. Mr. Ely says that his health was very good through all Lis imprisonment, and that bo was treated kindly, and many people in Richmond bestowed grateful favors upon bim. He has been visited by thousands of people, and never received ap insult from them. ‘Nine officers and two hundred and fifty privates having ‘doen released from Fort Warren, and @ corresponding number were on their way from Richmond prison, who would probably arrive in Baltimore to-day, Mr. Ely wa® Called upon to select the nine officers to be released, and be named those who were suffering from wounds and sickness, The seven hostages at Kichmond—Colonels Wood, Loe and Cogswell, Maj. Reeve and Capte. Bowman, Keppor, and Rockwell—are confined in a room ten foot by thir” teen, with two small windows, from whieh the light is nearly excluded by tlat iron bars, Swall cote are placed in the room at night, and taken out in the morning. ‘The hostages at Richmond and Charleston will certainly be hung if the 8¢vannah privateeramen are executed. Mr. Ely is strongly improssed with the im- portance of making » regular exchange of prisoners, although he disclaime any intention of criti- cising the policy of the Administration in that matter, He says that the rebels are well informed of our strength and movemente—much better tian we are of theirs. He left Richinond at five o’clock in the morning, and wa® surprised and somewhat ‘alarmed at seeing an immeuso crowd atthe Petersburg depot. He was assured by Mr. Sage, of Louisiana, a gentleman connected with the rebel government, that be should not be injured. The morning paper at Petersburg had announced his expected arrival, which drew the crowd together. At Norfolk an immense crowd was gathered around the Atlantic Hotel .to look at him, but he passed unobserved, with an officer? to General Hnger’s office. Genoral Huger treated him politely, and ordered @ steamboat to be mended to convey him to the truce boat from Fortress Monroe. He was placed in the charge of Colone) Mulligan, who cenducted him to the boat. Be- fore going on board his baggage war examined by dotec- tives. His trunk, a plain wooden box, was bored fur a false bottom concealing despatches, but nothing was discovered, and he was sent along. When he saw the boat approaching from the Fortress, with the Stars and Stripe floating, he could not help exclaiming, as be stood on the deck ef the rebel steamer, “I Ddlees God that 1 see once more that brilliant banner.”? Captain Preston, commander of the rebel steamer, told him he could not biame bim for expressing such a sentiment. Mr. Ely brings with him several presents from citizens of Richmond, among which i a handsome.writing case, given him by a young lady. The Richmond Prison Asso- ciation, of which Mr. Kly was President, refused to elect @ successor, and is left under the charge of ite Vice President. Tum Hanon PrRvonmances.—The matinee this morn, ing, and the performances at’ the Academy this evening, will be the last occasions on which Mr. Hanlop will appear for the present in New York. He leaves in the next steamer for Havana, where he has an epgage- ment for the middle of next month. ‘Tam Prax Fawity or Beit Ruxnaens.—This talented troupe are drawing excellent houses at Niblo’s saloon. This af- ternoon they give @ matineo for the accommodation of fam ilies. Exte! jon of Telegraph Lines in Canada, Mowrnear,, Deo. 27, 1861. The recent announcement through the Canadian papers that the military autherities have decided to bulld a tele- graph line between Quebec and Halifax, was, at least, premature, as no decision has yet been made by the pro- por authorities, The existing telegraph company of Canada has, we learn, in serious contemplation the exten- sion of their Father Point line some 200 miles to Cape Rozier, on the Gulf of St. Lawrence, via Campbell- town, at the head of the Bay of Chelons, If this enterprise should be carried out, the mews by the Canadian line of steamers will be ‘at least one day earlier than heretofore, by way of Father Point, and the extended wires will also bring into telegraphic cop nection séveral vory,important fishing stations on th, lower Gulf shore. Should the line be extended, as pro. posed, to Cape Rozier, it is understood that the steamors toand from Quebec and Liverpool will make that a port of call next season. Death of a Prominent Citizen. Prrrenore, Dec. 27, 1861. Bon. W. B. MoClure, for many years Preaident Judge of the Quarter Scssions of this county, died early this morn- ‘jpg. Ho was highly esteemed by the whole community as an upright jud Disasrers TO Fismxa Vessxis.—The fishing vessels of “Gloucester, Mass., have suffered much this year from dis- asters, as usual, The ligt is given in the Cape Ann Ad- vertiser. Four vessels sailed for Georges of which no tidings were qyer had; vessels and mon went together. ‘Three vessels were totally lost in the bay; crew saved. One vessel with a valuable cargo was lost at the Labra- dor, Ono coaster was lost, and three disastors occurred ia the harbor. In all twelve veascls worp lost, valued at $40,000, on which there was insurance for $23,600. Th total loss of life was forty-four mon. Last year n! sels wore lost, valued at $30,460; and tho loss of seventy-five mien. Marketa PUILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD. ELPA, Dec. 27, 1861. Stocks steady. Pennsylvania State,5's, 77; Reading Rail- road, 16%; Morris Canal, 33; Long Island Railroad, 9; Peunsylvania Railroad, 3544.’ Sight exchange on New York at par. bbls, Wheat doll. ales of 8, $1 31, fwhite at $1 40. Corn ‘declined. 5,000 ‘bushels at 613¢c. Mess Pork at $12 60; prime at $8 60. Lard at 8%c. a 8%. Whiskey duil at 20e. ARRIVALS. Liyenroor—Steamship Edind:'rg—Mra Derrick and daugh- ter, Jonn. ison, Messrs S Hill, Gnnier, Jos Howard and lady, Corbishley, Dalley, Fickgtt, Graves. R Larkbrook, Sut- ton, Dobney aud lady, Sami Wm ‘Olmatead, Greeve, B NeMahon, Jas Kent, Hy Mathews, M Major, Capt Nelson, Misses Marg! Driscoll, J Rogerson, M Mackine. Di 58. Lrvearoo1—Steamshtp uropa,from Boston—A P Chamber lain, Samuel Cooper ancawife, G'H Bradford, Gorham Gray, Mias M Derrick, Wim O Putnam, of Bosion; Miss A E 8m nM Roxbury; J Burckbarat Cambriage; ©'8 De Bort, New York; BM Martin, New Jerary; E Larourcade, Philadelphia: Miss 'R J Pous,’ Washington; B Verdier, G Kaindler, Ublfelder, San Prapeisco; JC. Dba Peagelico; dC Lonsdale, F Gdurm, tba Mel Larenotiere, Gayadsy 7% Waitenves, Oxford ng; C8 tnd intat, Bagiehte Aitned Tusseaseens bubeee-ipt Hor elit aire Pach, Misa Bimmonn, Mise Mapy Dow: Bey, esaiay W Tobey dm Tem, George Co McDoaaid, Princt Raward red sine a Barkan i‘, Neweomb, Neva 48 GENERAL SCOTT'S RETURN. Supposed Cause of His Sudden Returp— The Trent Affair—France Not Disposed to Give Any Gacourgement to the United States, &e. ‘The rather sudden roturn of General Scott, after a short stay at Paris, has given rige to considerable speculation. It ip well known that it was bis intontion to remain abroad for several months, and make a tour of Italy for the especial benefit of his health, The news of the Trent affair, which was received in Paris a fow days after his arrival, changed a}i his plans, however, and he determined to returp home by the first steamer. During his stay in France the General had an excellent opportunity of ascer- taining the convictions of European statesmen on tho sub- ject of the Trent affur and international law generally’ ‘and is profoundiy impressed with the danger of any rup” ture between Great Britain and the United Siates at this critical period, From interviews which he bad with Prince Napoleon and Minister Thouvenel, he is satisfied that in the even, of a war with England, the United States noed not leok for any assistance to tho Imperial government of France. Ve thinks it very probable that in case France is involved in the conflict, Napoleon will side with England, and Gen: Scott determined to communicate the important news in Person rather than trust to the uncortainties of the mail, He stopped in Parie fifteen days, and during that period his health wes wonderfully improved. Among the num- der of distinguished visiters received by General Scott ‘was Prince Napoleon. The interviow, which was a cor- dial and lengtby one, ocoured soon after the news of tho Trent affair reached Paris, and the conversation very paturally turned fpon the capture of Messrs. Mason and Slide. Prince Napoleon gave the General to understand ‘that England woula most certainly demand the restitu- tion of the captive rebels, and that the position that France would take might hardly be considerod en- couraging to the United States. The Prince expressed the most friendly feelings for the United States, but under the circumstances he considered the action of Commander Wilkes very unfortunate. ‘With Minister Thouvenel the old hero also had a most Pleasant interview, which lasted over an hour. Tho exaet nature of the conversation did not transpire, but enough bas deen elicited to warrant the belief that ho coincided with Prince Napoleon on the course that Eng- land would be likely to pursue in the Trent affair, M. ‘Thouvenel expressed hie most hearty wishes for the pros- perity of tho United States, but gave the General no en- couragement of any assistance in case of a war with Great Britain, ‘The Emperor happened to be at Compeigne during the General's stay in Paris, so that there was no commun!- cation with his Imperial Majesty whatever. It was the intention of General Scott to seck an audience with Napo Jeon on the return of the latter to the Tuileries, but his sudden departure precluded the possibility of bis doing 60, General Scott remained in his hotel—the Brevoort House—during the whole of yesterday, and nothing of spe- cial importance took place in his movements. On his arri- val in our city on Thursday, it was supposed that he would immediately proceed to Washington, but it now appears that he imtends to remain here for the space of two or three days. Yesterday he was engaged in receiving calls from distinguished persons, military and civilian. Among those were General D. EF. Sickles, Lieutenant Colonel Hud- son, United States Army; Commissionor Bowen, 8. T. R. Morse, Eaq.; Mr. Dickinson, and others. The General conversed quite spiritedly with all who called upon him, and appeared to be in excellont spirite, His health, which was quite feeblo previous to his departure for Eu. Tope, now seems to bem good deal recovered, and his clear, florid complexion bespeaks the strength which has been imparted to bis shattered system from his voyages across the Atlantic. MAJOR GEN. BUTLER’S DIVISION. OUR BOSTON CORRESPONDENCE. Boston, Dec. 26, 1861. The steamship Constitution is very nearly freighted, and it was expected that the troope—consisting of the Twelfth Maine regiment, Colonel Shepley; the Fastern Bay State regiment, Colonel French, and three companies Of cavalry—would embark to-morrow (Friday) ;but, ow- ing to the Mason and Slidell difficulty, the embarkation has been postponed. It is the present expectation that the soldiers will go on board on Monday noxt; but that will be determined by the progress of events, A general order from the War Departineat has beou is sued, directing all regiments of infantry and batteries of artillery now recruiting in New England to report to Major General Butler, This will raise his division to the number of thirteen or fourteen thousand men, ‘The feeling here, among all classes, in regard to the Mason atid Slidell affair, is that the question had better be settled amicably now, and when ‘tho rebellion shall hayo been crushed, that England shall be called to ac” count for her perfidious treatment of our nation, GOVERNOR BUCKINGHAM AMONG THE CON. NECTICUT SOLDIERS AT ANNAPOLIS. Governor Buckingham, of Connecticut, in company with Quartermaster John H. Almy, is at present engaged in inspecting the camps of the Connecticut Volunteers, ab Annapolis, Perryville and other places in that vicinity? ‘with the view of learning, by personal observation, the short comings and requirements of the soldiers, Board of Aldermen. President Genct in the chair. ‘This Board tnet again fast evening, being the fourth meeting in the week, as there are a great many axes to grind before the dissolution of the present body, Alderman Consett. called from the table the resolution appropriating $7,700 for the Eighth regiment, for equip- ping that corps. Alderinan Dayton moved, as an amendment, that the sum be made $2,700, instead of $7,700, which atnendment was immediately accepted by Alderman Cornelk, and the resolution was adopted as amended. ‘The cliy was, there- fore, saved $5,000. A communication was received from the Corporation Counsel, in auswer to a resolution of inquiry as to «whether it is competent for a person to remain in or Tetain possession of a city or charter office while occupying an elective county office.” The communication states that, in the opinion of the Corporation Counsel, it is Gn it id both of Board adjourned ths @aturtey) evening. City Latelligence, Mas. Bsui’s Reavivas Posrroxxp.—Mre. Bell's readings and recitations, for the benofit of the American Women’s Association, which were to have come off this evening, at Hope Chapel, have been postponed until Saturday evonipg, January 4, at the same piace. Fie w Jay Streer.--Retween twelve and one o’clock yesterday morning a fire broke out in the cellar of the building 43 Jay streot, occupied by A. W. Tooker, manufacturer of army olothing. The flames extended into the first floor, when the fire was extinguisbod. Damage to tho stock about $2,000; insured )for $6,000 in the Rotgers, 8t. Mark’s and Commerce insurance compa- pies, @ building is owned by G. W. Welsh & Bro. It fs damaged about 4400, and is insured for $4,000 ip the North River and another insurance company. Cause of the fire unknowp at present. Brooklyn City News. Desrnucnion OF 4 Kxknosen On. Factory ny Fine—Loss OveR $100,000.—About eleven o’clock on Thufsday night the extensive kerosene oil works of Peter Cooper & Co., at Newlown Creek were discovored to bo on fire, and in afew moments afterwards, the entire establishment was enveloped in flames. There were 3,000 barrels of oil in the premises at the time, all of which fell a prey to the flames. Soveral minor explosions took place, but no person was injured. The Fire Department of the Eastern Gistrict was in prompt attendance, and every exertion was made to check the progress of the fire, but in vain. The works were built about five years ago, at a cost, it is said, of nearly $400,000. About year ago the company failed, and the property was purchased py Aged Cooper and others fur $100,000. The loss upon building and contents is estimated at $110,000. Brooxiye Acapemy or Mvsic.—The largest audignoe @ince dhe opening of the dramatic season attended this house last night, to witness Bourcjoault’s comedy of “Tondon Assurance.” The house was crowded to ita ut most capacity by the leading citizens of Brooklym and their families. Tho cast of the piece was an excellent one, embracing Mr. E.1.. Davenport, Miss Julia Bennett Barrow, Mark Smith, T. Placide, J. W. Wallack, Jr., and the full strength of Mr. Jarrett’s admirable company. ‘With such a cast it is unnecessary to say that this popu- lar comedy was rendered in a manner eminently satis- factory to the immense audience, who were not sparing ‘n the manifestation of their applause. The acting of Mr. Davenport and Mrs. Barrow deserves especial men™ tion, although, perhaps, it did not excel what they have already accomplished at this house, The performance® this eveniug will consist of the fine classic drama of “Damon acd Pythias,” and Tobin's capita comedy of ‘The Honeymoon.” Mr. port's Damon is one of his most successful characters, and Mr. J. W. Waliack ia equally good in Pythias, Mrs. ‘Barrow’e Juliana, in the “Honeymoon,” wou her a great rep tation in Loudon. Mr. Waliack Pia # the Doctor. Tho w tho company will be brought out in the play, ig! ly increasing scecess of the d t this establishment proves the wisdom of throwing it open to Unputmemny of this iver er Geen Pe eminem of Brooklyn is i favor of th measure. jo" Tae ees IMPORTANT FROM MISSOURI. ARRWAL OF REBEL PRISONERS IN ST, LOUIS. RECAPITULATION OF THE RESULTS ACHIEVED DURING THE PAST TWO WEEKS. Sr. Lovis, Mo., Dec. 27, 1861. The following resume of the recent military operations in Missourt 1s obtained from a reliable source: Within the Inst two weeks the Union army bas cap- tured 2,500 rebels, including about seventy commissioned officers, 1,200 horses and mules, 1,100 stand of arms,two tons of powder, 100 wagone, and an immense amount ofcommission stores and camp equipage. A large foun- dry at Lexington, used by the rebels for casting cannon, shot and shells, most of the rebel craft on the Missour!, including ferry boats, have been destroyed or captured, A pretty clean sweep has been mace of the whole country between tho Missouri and Osage rivers, and General Price, cut off from all supplies and recruits from North Missouri, is n full retreat for Arkansas, with his whole army, having passed through Springfield on Monday last. . Our loss tn accomplishing these important results did not exoved one hundred killed and wounded. These are the fruite of brilliant atrategical combinations of General Halleck, which have been go ably executed by Generals Pope, Prentiss and McKean, and Colonels Jeff. 0, Davis, of Fort Sumter fame, and Frederick Steele, of the Eleventh rogular infantry, and the brave officers and soldiers of our army, regulars and volunteers. Gen. Priee’s designs to stir up rebellion in North Mis- souri, and simultaneously barn all railroad bridges, ata. tions and rolling stock on the twentieth of this month, in accordance with a plan promulgated from the rebel camp, havo deen foiled to # great extent in their plans by the energy of Genera) Halleck and activity of our forces, which are kept in constant motion, notwithetand- tng the severity of the weather. ‘Tho damage done to the North Missouri and Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad hag been greatly exaggerated. Repairs are being rapidly made, and both the North Mis- souri Railroad and telegraph wire will be in working order to Wellsville to-night. ‘Ten bridge burners have already been shot, and fifty re in close confindment to be summarily dealt with under Goneral Halleck’s stringent orders. It is confidently expected that our moving columns will as gffectually in a few days break up bridge burning in North Missouri as the rebellion has been crushed south of the river, No mercy will be shown the scoundreis. General Halleck’s emphatio orders with reference to all bridge burners are to shoot down every one making the attempt. Major Glover Las just returned from a scout in Camden county with ten wagon loads of subsistence, a rebel captain and thirteen men, who left Price’s army since his retreat commenced. General Pope’s official report of his expedition in Cen- tral Missouri bas been received, but contains nothing im_ portant which has not previously been reported. GENERAL PRICE ON THE RON AGAIN. Orrerviiz, Mo. , Deo. 27, 1861. A prisoner who escaped from the rebel cathp at Her. mansvilie last Saturday, reports that when the news that Gen, Pope's cavalry had driven in Gen. Rains’ pickets at Johnstown was received by Gen. Price’s army the great. est consternation pervaded therebel camp, The cavalry, artillery, infantry and raw, ragged, unarmed reoruite were mixed up in inextricable confusion, and many hours elapsed before anything like order waa restored. ‘The retreat of the whole army commenced as eoon af- terwards as possible, and go fearful were they of pursuit that they burned bridges and placed every obstruction in the way of the fancied pursuit. Even the celebrated bridge built by General Fremont across the Osage, at Warsaw, was uot spared by the flying rebels. It is ro- ported that one regiment wus left on the Osage as rear guard, and that several small bodies aro scattered through the counties about Warrensburg, col- Jecting supplies. A cavalry force has been out in pursuit of them, but our horses are so worn and weary by other long forced marches that there {# little prospect of cap- turing these rebels bands. : ‘The last report from Prico is that be passed through Springfield, en route to Arkansas, and itis pretty certain that he will not attempt to return this winter. ORDER RELATIVE TO SLAVES. Sr. Louis, Deo. 27, 1861. In accordance with orders from General Halleck, the Provost Marshal General directs that the sixten slaves now confiued in the county jail and advextised for sale unde® the State statute, be roleazed from prison and placed un der the control of the Chief Quartermaster of the De" partment for labor till further orders, the said elayes be. ing the property of rebels, aud baying been used for in- surrectionary purposes, OUR ST, LOUIS CORRESPONDENCE, Sr. Louis, Dec. 24, 1861. The Trip from Sedalia—A Prisoner Shot white Attempting to Excape—Description of the New Government Hotel—A Visit to the Prisoners by a Herald Representative—What They Say—A Brother of Governor McGofin in a Tight* Fiz—Contraband Cases—Spoils, de. , dc. The first instalment of the prisonerg recently captured by Colonel Jeff. C, Davis, of the Twonty-fifth Indiana regi- ment, at Miiford, and by the various expeditions sent ont by General Halleck from Sedalia and Otterville, drrived here about eleven o’clock Inet night: Owing to the possi. bility of escape if taken from the cars and marched to McDowell’s College, prepared for their, recoption, the Second Iowa regiment, Iseutenant Colonel Baker commanding, was ordered to surround the” train and guard the prisoners during the night. The train was composed of thirty-four cars, mainly closed stock oars, provided with plain board seats ‘and plenty of clean straw for the cccasion. Many of the prisoners never before rode on @ railroad, and thelr sensa- tion under the circumstances must have been peculiar in- deed. The Twenty-fifth Indiana,who escorted the prisoners, from Sedalia, aieo remained on guard allnight, and at nine o’clock this morning the transfer from the depot to tho college builiing commenced, The prizoners were marched in fours between two Giles of the Twenty-fifth Indiana and ‘Second Iowa, and, on reaching the building, led in single filo to three immense rooms on the Stet, second and third floors of the building. Here they still remain and will continue until bunks can be erected and separate wards aro arranged. ‘The passage to this city from Sgdalia occupied nearly twenty-four hours from the time the men first entered the cars. It was intended that they should arrive ia this city at seven P, M. on Sunday; but an unavoidable accl- dent on the railroad prevented tho accomplishment of such # design, and even when the loading of the cars was finished a long délay occurred beforo the train started: ‘The prisoners were regularly fed, however, and main- tained good spirits. The train was four hours coming from Sedalia to Tipton, owing to, the snow and frost on the track. Excepting the dolay, the trip to this city was marked by one incident of note. At Tipton a portion of the men were allowed to leave the cars for wood, each prisoner being guarded by two privates of the Indiana Twenty-fifth. One prisoner attempted to escape, and wag shot by both his guards and instant- ly kille¢. His name was Magreo, from Saline coun- ty. Out of this large stories of insxbordination grew, and were circulated through tho city Pesterday. 1 am assured, however, by Major Harris, of tho Indiana Twenty-fifth regiment, that this is the only instance of shooting since the regiment started from Sedalia. ‘The Hrrauy correspondent having concluded to pay a visit to the prisonors this morning after their arrival from the cars, applied to Captain Leighton, the Provost Marshal, for a permit, and was politely informed that, until the prisoners were reg'stered at the new government ho. tel, 00 visiters would bo admitted. An application to Captain Kelton, Adjutant of General Halleck, met with asimilar refusal. Nothing daunted, tt was resolved to try to run the ble coat and bayonot blockade, and get all the information possible, On proceeding to Eighth street, at tho corner of Gratiot, the first thing that met the ¢; was tho Becond lowa regiment ‘taking porscassion of the row of dwellings opposite McDowell College, and convert- ing them as rapidly as possible into quarters for them- selves. Men were lugging their baggage up stairs, others wore carrying hugo luinps of Mlinois coal to the grates and stoves, and all sorts of expedients for comforg were being improvised for the occasion. A line of getinels patrolled across the streot, at each end of the block, and curious lookers-on gazed at the busy scenes in front of the building where the prisoners were confined, Tt required neither @ permit nor a password to got by the sentinels, and we were,scon in front of the main entrance of the building itself. Several carpenters’ laborers ‘were carrying boards up etaira,and mortar and bricks wero each going inthesame direction as fast ag a gang of men could carry them, A word about tho building itself where the rebels are senfined, It ip known as McDowell's College, from the $ fact that it was formerly used by = medical assootation of which Dr. Josoph N. McDowell was the President. McDowell himself is now « surgeon in Jeff. Thompson’s army at New Madrid. Ho was notorious here for black- uardism towarda the Dutch and Irish during the Know Nothing excitement a few years ago, Lately in New Ore Jeans he came near being mobbed for some impudent ex- Pression of the same sort, The college is properly divided into three bulidings—the centro one being circular in form, tapering off above tho root mn au ill ahaped apology foradome, The wings, or large buildings on each side, ‘are each three storios The northern wing was used for meiical lectures, and the second story was thrown: into asingle apartment, about one hundred foot long, fifty wide, and coiling sixteen feet in tho clear, A largd room even with the ground and a low but large roomon the third floor complete the description, Tho southern wing ti divided into lodging rooms, offices, dissecting aud experimontirg rooms for tho use of the faculty and stu. dents, Itis built of brick, and, with a few improve. ments, will make an excellent prison house for the rebels—far better than any of the Richmond tobacco warehouses, where our prisoners are confined. Having obtained an introduction to sevora) of the off- cers, no further dificulty was met with in gaining acccas to the building and the prisoners. In company with foveral of the officers of the Twenty-fifth Indiana regi- ‘met we made a tour of the premises, Every passage- way and outlet ig closely guarded by sentinels, The pri- soners are on the third floor of the north wing at present: A motley sight, trulf, thoy presented. As a general thing we were surprised to find them so well dressed. ‘They were none of your ordinary butternut-jean-suited vehela, hut many of them had firet rate avercanta, ood thick ebirts, first rato shoes, and looked well and hearty. Defiance was seated on every face, and they Inughed and cbatted over their misfortunes in the gayest manner. Now and then, when we conversed with one more intel- ligent tban the rest of the crowd, ashade or frown would come over his faco when talking of bis situation; but there were very few regrets, and a unanimous wish to try it over again, Some of the fellows told huge stories, as the following conversation will show:— ime my friend, what did you leave home to fight for? Reugt—Why, for principlo, of course. We don’t ight for money, sir. Reeegeen Hoctinly you take pay if it was offered ou hs Renet—Just to pay expenses; that’s all. Rerorter—Wore you not better off at home before i Jackson precipitated the State into war thaa ainco Reaxt—D—n Governor Jackson! We don’t go a cent on eo] but you took our property and we were bound to it, Rerortgr--But how many of you (by this time a crowd of rebels had gathered around, listening to the oonversa- tion) had any property ? Had’ one in ten property worth fifty cents above his clothes a year ago? qiimm—Yes, deed, “Thad furm, and paid taxes on 000. Axoragn Repet—lI say Mister, this ‘ere crowd ’l! aver- age $4,000 apiece on the tax books, all around. bd HERALD correspondent expressed his doubts, and Tet . Many of the men were returning to Price’s army, bav- fog been with him since spriug. One of them discovered Captain Edgar, of the Firat Missouri regiment, and asked if he was not’ at Springfield, ‘The captain sald he was, and the rebel sald he recoguized him as one of the bearers of a flag of truce for General Lyons’ body. They crowed considerable over that, and talked of every battle and skirmish that had been fought since the commencement of the war, as a rebel viclory—commensing with Bull run and ineluding Hatteras and Port Royal professing to have lost all respeet for the Stars and Gtripes. ‘They persistently asked whero our flag had been victorious. Among these prisoners is the notorious Bill Magofin, brother of Governor Beriah yy Kentucky. Ma- - goftin’s adventures are liable to be brought to a close as toon ag @ military court can adjudgo h's ease. Magofin was one of tho cowards who fired into Colonel Marsball’s Ilinois cavalry on its passage throngh George: town, enroute to Lexington, last August. He was rested, carried to Jexington, and relonred on Colonel Mulligun’s surrender. A few weeks ago ho asked per- mirsion to return within our liues to aco bis wife, who was then dying, and gave his parole to Dr. Hughes, of Pettis county, to surrender himalf a ne soon as his wife was buried. General a at Sedalia, consented to the arrangoment, Magoffin remained in Georgetown unmoicsted for ngarly three weeks. After his wif died Magoffin atarted for the camp at Milford, and when well on his way se buck a messenger to Hughes recalling his parole. Thi proceeding was irregular, and would nowhere be [- nized. was found in arms at Milford, and now under arrest. His caroor will probably be brought to gn end, and a rope’s ond at that. ¢ plunder brought to this city along with the pri- soners fills several cars. The most interesting yo is embraced ina lot of splendid shot guns,some four bun dred in all, ‘Tho Indiava boys are of the opinion that it would be impossible in any rection of the coun- try to collect such an assortment of first class shot guns. Many of the woapons are recognized as worth from ifty to seventy-five dollars apiece, The style of provisions found in the Milford camp is eminentiy suggestive of New England, There ta, infact, everything that a well-to-do farmer would think of putting in a wagon for along and tedious journey—pox,- of honey, jars of preserves, barrels of bard biscu! papers of sugar, tubs of butter and various other ar cles. As the camp was composed of recruits on thelr to join Price, no artillery and only a small amount of munition was found on the ground. The,contrabands taken with the prisoners number ixty in all, and are highly delighted with their presen ondition.’ They have been set to work the new prigon, sud are — exceedingh The fifeteen contrabands lately confined in the county Jail have been taken out to assint doing the hard work at tho McDowell College. Most of there contrabands came toSt. Louis with General Frey mont’s staff as sera having ran sway from tho! rebel masters in Sou t Missouri, The damage'on the North Missouri Railroad hae pot been exaggerated, and there is no longer tho slightest donbt tliat it was @ proconcerted movement to tear np the road and indict x8 much damage ag possible on the Union cause in North Mirsour!. ‘The promptness of Gen. Halleck in issuiug order No. 92, impressing the slaves of rebels, and, if nec sary, the rebels themselves, into the work’of repairing the damage, is another proof that we have a man of nerve at tho head the Department of Missouri. Ten of the bri burners are reported kilied, and seventeen prisoners, Two regiments have gone up the river since yesterday, and we shall soon haye more reliable accounts of the state of affairs in that locality. The ‘secosh ” are given till Thnreday (Christmas not being counted) to pay up their assossmepts on acéount of the $10,000 tax levied by General” Halleck. 1 ledrn this morning from the Provost Marshai’s general office, that throo of the assessed have paid under protest. apis the strongest secessionists of afew weeks ago are trying to convince the military authorities of their bona fide loyalty, Such stuff wont go down any longer. Another load of prisoners, efght hundred strong, is ex- pected to-morrow morning. s NARROW ESCAPE OF THE REBEL GENERAL CHEATHAM. the 81. Louis Republican. Just a, the eppening stmles were appeuaching spe another, General Cheatham discovered a eee ee eet onee ann a ee certain as to which force it belonged, accompanied cay by gn orderly, be rode up to within «few y ry inquired:— d What cavalry is that?” “lino. cavairy, sir,” was the reply. “Oh! Tlinols cavulry. All right; just stand where you are!” ‘The cavalry obeyed the rebel order, aud omens > them, who supposed he was one of the federal of » General rode safoly back directly under the guns another foderal regiment, which bad by that time come up, but who, jit om the direction of the cavalry, also su; he was one of them. of our officers ‘remembered the incident and agreed i it hero of it, that if they had known who rag, J very probable that there would have been ome ral less that night. AFFAIRS IN KENTUCKY. Lovursvitzs, Deo. 27, 186). A letter to the Democrat from London, Ky., says there are only 1,500 rebels at Cumberland Gap, under Colonel Rains. They have sent their sick ¢o Knoxville, and their pickets extend to five miles this side of the Gap- We have no news from Somerset to-day, A.M. Duff, who bas just arrivod, reports that there was afighton Tuesday night at Joseph Coerson’s house, in Perry county, between one hundred and eightoon rebels and forty-seven Union men. The rebels were completely routed with @ixteen wounded, and the federal loss wag nothing. Rebels are prowling throngh Perry, [Letcher and Boe- thell counties, robbing andgswearing Union men to sup- port the Southern confederacy. NEWS FROM FREDERICK, MD. OBDERS OF GENERAL BANKB, BfO, Faepsnice, Md. Dec. 26, 1861. Andrew Kessler, Jr., member of the late Houge of De- legates, has been released from Fort Warren on taking the oath of allegiance, and has returned to his home in this county. General Banks has issued stringent orders in regard to the eeizure of forage without the consent of its owners, and prohibiting’the sale of liquors. Both will bestrictly enforced. Christmas in camp was passed generally as holiday, but there were no extraordinary dethonstrations mad@ beyond the consumption of poultry and other delicacies. ‘Tho Episcopalian and Catholic churches were crowded with soldiers and citizens. a“ Dr. King, Medical Director of this division, in conse- quence of ill heaith, recently requerted,to be withdrawn, ‘Dut he has atuce recovered and will continuo in his pre+ sent position. Since the promulgation of the gemeral order in regard to the examination of refugees and deserters from the rede States by the Commanding General, ten or fifteen of suck persona bavo been sont to Washington. ‘There are arri- vais almost daily at points on the river, under dags of truce, i