The Sun.
London, England, 1862-12-11 00:00:00

LATEST NEWS.

LONDONDERRY, DEC. 11.
The Canadian screw-steamer Anglo-Saxon, from
Quebec on the 29th ult., has arrived here.
The-telegraph wires between Quebec and Farther
Point having been broken at the time of her depar-
ture, the news she brings is no later than that re-
ceived yesterday by the Etna. ,

BERNE, DEc. 11.

The following is the substance of the treaty con-
cluded between the French and Swiss Governments
settling the question of the Valley of Dappes

Switzerland undertakes to cede to France that
portion of the Valley of Dappes situated on the
northern side of the Fauvelle road; while France
cedes to Switzerland a territory of equal extent,
situated on the right side of the Valley of Dappes.
The treaty also expressly states that neither of
the contracting parties is allowed to construct
military works on the territories mutually ceded.
Switzerland, in accordance with the principle ex-
pressed in the Memorandum of the Federal Council
of 1859, reserves to herself the right of communi-
cating this Treaty to the Powers who were repre-
sented at the Congress of Vienna in 1815, for their
approval and sanction.

ATHENS, DEC. 10.
The election of representatives to the Greek
Chambers has terminated tranquilly.
The national suffrage eontiuues almost everywhere
favourable to Prince Alfred, who in the capital and
provinces has now received 70,000 votes.
Perfect order is maintained.

TURIN, DEC. 10.

The Chambers will assemble to-morrow.

Signori Amari and Manna have arrived here, and
declared themselves ready to accept the portfolios
of Public Instruction and Agriculture which have
been offered them.

Viscount Venosti, a Milanese, has been appointed
Secretary-General of Foreign Affairs,
The Gazzetta di Torino of to-day says :

" General La Marmora has addressed a letter to
the new Cabinet, congratulating them on their entry
into office, and stating his readiness to continue his
services for the welfare of his country in his pre-

sent position.
" It is asserted that after the Provisional Budget
has been voted, the present Parliamentary session
will be closed. The next session will open in the
middle of January."

HANOVER, DEC. 10.

The Official Gazette of to-day publishes the fo
lowing list of the members of the new Cabinet :-
Minister of State .. M. de Malortie.

Minister of the Interior .. M. de Hammerstein.
Minister of Public Worship. M. de Lichtenberg.
Minister of Justice .. M. de Windthork.
Minister of Finance .. M. d'Erxleben.
Count Platen and Baron Brandis remain in office

AMERICA.

QUEENSTOWN, WEDNESDAY MORNING.

The Ii man steamer Etna, from New York on the
29th of November, has arriveii. She brings 34 cabin
and 115 steerage passengers, and iftt3 608,838 doll.
in specie on freight.
Oa December Ist she passed the screw steamer
Hibernia, bound for Portland. On December 3d
she called off Cape Race. The Royal mail steamer
China passed Cape Race on December Ist at noon,

The IV ew York Tribune has the following special
despatch from Washington, the 26th :
" It is reported, as coming from very high authority, that
Admiral Milne, commanding the British North American
squadron, is in pur,uit of the rebel privateer Alabama."

The New York Evening Post contains the follow-
ing in reference to the forthcoming State do_cu-
ments

"Washington, Ncv. 28.

"The departments are very busy with the closing details
of the reports which are to be submitted to Congress next
Monday. A. very large amount of departmental business
will be transacted during the present week ; and, in some of
the departments, the clerks will be compelled to give more
than the usual hours to their work. There is unusual activity
at the War, Navy, and Treasury Departments. Messrs.
Stainton, Welles, and Chase are overcrowded at pre-
sent, and will bo for several days yet. It is be-
lieved that all tho reports will be ready next Monday,
but it is possible that Mr. Chase may be be-
hind, as he is entirely dependent on the other departments
for his estimates. These estimates have not yet been fur.-
nished to him, and, as a matter of course, the report cannot,
be concluded till they are in. Mr. Seward's report will be
voluininous and interesting, An abstract of every report
will bo given to the agent of the Associated Press here,wilo
will telegraph them to New York. The heavier reports
cannot reach the public immediately, as they will go at once
to the Government printer after lying an hour or two is
Congress. The printing of the report of the Secretary of
State may occupy weeks, as the accompanying documents
are very numerous."

The bombardment of Fredericksburg has not yet
been commenced. The following are the latest de-
spatches from tho Army of the Potomac
•' Head-qu rters, Army of the Potomac, Nov, 23.

" The railroad from Acquia Creek was completed yester-
day, and a locomotive came down this morning. Supplies
will be received by rail henceforth. The enemy are in-
dustriously engaged in extending and strengthening their
earthworks in the rear, to the right and left of Fredericks-
burg. Their operations are distinctly visible through glasses
from our signal stations. No movements of importance
have taken place for several days, but a reconnaissance $
said to be in progress which promises important results."
" Charleston, Va., Nov. 27-

" I have just learned additional particulars of the sue-
cossful scout made by the Second Virginia Cavalry, under
Col. J. C. Paxton, in the vicinity of Lewisburg. The
troops left Camp Blatt, 10 miles from here, on Kon4ar
last, 24th instant. From that time they marched 210 nictel;
in 70 hours, passing over in the route four spurs of the
Gauley mountains—the Gauley, Cranberry, Cherry, and
Cold Knob. Part of the march was through a pelting sue(
storm. Colonel Paxton came upon the ono, yin the
vicinity of Franktort, attacked them with vigour, old'
after a short fight, defeated him, capturing tuo cony'
missioned officers, 108 non-commisioned officers 061,
privates, and 100 horses, between 200 and 300 stand
of arms, burned his camp and all his equipage, all )3i5
stores, and four waggons. Colonel Paxton did not lose
man. Major Powell particularly distinguished himself'
Captain Tracy, of the 14th Virginia Cavalry, was in covr
mand of the rebel camp. The rebel prisoners belonged t°
Jenkins's, Ashby's, and Jackson's cavalry."
Ihe special correspondent of the New i°11;
World, writing from Acquia Creek, states that the
delay in the advance of General Burnside's army' 15
attributable to the same cause as that which bit'
tiered the movement of General M'Clellan, i.e., the
want of necessary supplies.

Tne following intelligence has been received re"
specting the war in Tennessee :

" Cairo, 111., Nov. 2S' f
" The incendiaries have been trying to burn the:eitY't
Memphis. On Sunday there were 10 different attemP"'
made to set the city on fire, and on Monday 14, shewhig
conclusively that there is a concerted movement for the d°-
struction of the city. Great alarm exists in consequencei
On Tuesday morning 250 rebel cavalry took the town °
Henderson, on the Mobile and Ohio Railway, burning the
station-house and other property. They also took one 00111-
pany of Federal soldiers prisoners."
" Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 29.
" Colonel Kirk, of the Fifth Brigade, Sahl's Divisioat
with two companies of the 3d Indiana Cavalry, had al
skirmish yesterday with the rebels, near Lavergne. Sever
rebels were killed and wounded, and fame captured. Lieilt*
Hood, of the 13th Indiana was slightly wounded, and ten.,
private.. None on our side were killed. The rebels I°'
several pieces of artillery. The rebel Gen. Wtieeler is 013
to have been wounded. We chased the rebels ~ ,„eral toges'
a. o. r.O Tee.e ..augers a..,.1 e.. Oleo.onerreif4-li,-,:,te .yes'
terday, when the rangers were routef% losing one 10114
and one badly wounded. Our loss v; as none. Col. Roberts,
of the 42d Illinois, captured the guerilla Captain Porte*
and several of his men yesterday. The troops are in ad
°
condizion. The weather is cold and dry."
"Nashville, Tenn., Nov. ''l' j
" Things are getting lively in front. General Sill directed
Colonel Kirk, commanding Firth Brigade, to reconnolt at
towards Lavergne to-clay. His command consisted of dila
portion of his brigade out on picket duty, with two c°, ~
panies of the 3d Indiana Cavalry. They came upon ree i
t:3
cavalry outposts less than a mile beyond Scroggsville, °la
after a few shots they fell back. The other rebel eavoo
outposts fell back and concentrated a mile in the rear, "'Pao
they fired several rounds on our advance, and wan vas
Lieutenant-Colonel Hurd, of the 30th Indiana, wh° cre,
bravely leading his men. His right, under Colonel V bet!
drove back the enemy to their battery on a hill;+terP
misunderstanding an order to charge and take the Psoce
they got too far to the left, and the enemy fired n "d pe
shots and retreated. They were pursued a mile LeY°73 derl.
vergne. None of our men were killed, but 11 were wcal3ooo
including Lieut.-Col. Hurd, three men of the cavalry' 0°
man of the artillery, two of the 29th Indiana, one '"„, the
79th Illinois, three in the 30th Indiana, and one iubeett
34th Illinois. The rebel loss was supposed to 11°,5 tp.ol
the severest, from the sanguinary indications, bu" eras
carried off their killed and wounded. Their ge pri,
(Wheeler) was wounded, and we got three„.fierP
stoners. f heir forces consisted of cavalry and "r„.);eclet.
Stewart's brigade was five miles behind Lavergne. Iv 0 oli
commands six regiments. The firing was quite heasiieri'
both sides. There was also heavy firing in front of no'
dan's division on the Nolinsville pike, amounting toured
thing. Colonel Roberts, of the 42d Illinois, also call ..,001
a rebel captain, some men and guns, and Secesh coleosi,
dente, on Charlotte pike. The enemy evinces a di'beett
tion to fight this side of Murfreesboro, but have not 0 at
fortifying. The best information places their ford
50,000 men." la e'
From Newbern, North Carolina, there i 5
port of a Federal success :
0
"Newbern, North Carolina, Nav 21 - ( •
Fortress Monroe, Nov. 27). f or?
"Oa Tuesday some 4,000 rebels, under command 0.000
gadier-General Martin, attempted to drive in our 1),1fro0
and take the city. They advanced on the 'Trent rev Air
Pollocksville, and succeeded in driving (after a brisl‘
shag
mish) the pickets for a short distance. About 800 ri.otic°,
then marched through the woods seven miles to eaPt%y °'
companies of the Massachusetts 27th and ene cone 013
the Massachusetts 24th, stationed at Batchelor's erecteiere
the railroad. The rebels met with a hot reception. 313 oto
defeated, falling back in disorder, and retreating as 10'
(i
double quick. The rebels thought to take our forceta 011
awares, but Colonel John Kurtz, of the MassaehtlOrepor,eo
the Provost-marshal in command of the post, w° C, 4°'
at all points. Deserters from the rebel ern/ a" ;
numerous-15 came in on the 16th instant.' ~,cool',,
Twelve political prisoners have been u'
on the
tionally released from Fort Warren. UP,,, case
reports of the Commission to examine into.tePeo re;
of prisoners of State, 30 prisoners have Dette
leased from the Old Capitol. A Washington
01
in the World says : otia of
"It is now quite certain that soon after the ill 000°01,
Congress a committee will bo raised to inquire il (>o,er
Secretary Stanton's imprisonments in the °li, , n'4or
There are a number of' persons, whose loyeltY '..a‘.:1118 :co
been questioned, who have suffered within its vellco
petty offences almost unworthy the dignity °.
aaryll'iaf
court. A telegraph operator on one of the wilit sonie
was confined for three months for giving stant°llof Vi l a
his impudence over the wire one day. instcnacila Cal'it''
prom} tly dismissed, he
.was confined in the '.-"
dungeons."
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novel
nourrnhcoed,.,atthe dramaticVietort.a
' Miserables" is d d it
to bo prc uce /
DO
.11 ~g
HIGHER LAlV."—Judge ScvaYn't 1,,, IP'
chargeo_ to the grand jury at Memphis, maintained the tDe
general
the State in relation to slaves, and laid-it doWn tThif"
,1 Government has no power to disturb th°ss of i'
1 :heais , version earis:::::i
n---0. f his
.alisor
,nd stated that in his belief the result to the it the
change will be want and poverty, idleness and vice,
an ocet
shapes of depravity and wretchedness from which/ a,9_, ,uort'
they have been materially reclaimed in the South; 1,7; th°
a relapse into their original abyss of degradation, aliumi°,oll
State a burden of taxation, thefts, insurrection/ ' that
butcheries, and all the forms of crime and inanacralitlrio'
The
break the peace and blacken the face of society. no th°
volt-Marshal made short work of this charge, and I'v fit'
next day, the 11th ult., issued a proclamation that orders of
tempt to execute State laws at variance with the orav:00
the President and military commanders will be WI t co'
punished; adding, however, that "so far as the Cour and
fines its business to punishing murder, arson, burglafn/
crimes viola in. sc., the Provost Guard is to co-openav"