New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-11-18

act honorable to himself or beneficial to the country
On the Fugitive Slave, the Kansas-Nebraska bill
and all other measures involving the question ano
the interests Of Slavery he has always been fore
most in debate, making himself conspicuous by hif
loudmouthed advocacy of the EXTREMIST Pro-Slavery
doctrine the most insolent abuse of the North, and
especially Northern workingmen, by that offensive
manner toward all who came in contact with him
which he brought from the plantation. To these
distinctions be has added for year or two past that
of wearing coarse suit Of gray clothing claimed to
be home-spun in Virginia, indicative of his extreme
Southern views, but which was covered all over
with Connecticut buttons-a sham and bravado
characteristic of the man. From the beginning he
has been Secessionist. AS long ago as 1850 lie
said in letter written for public occasion IN
South Carolina, that but course remains for the
South-immediate absolute, and eternal separation.
In March last he sad, in the Senate, that he recog-
nized mo allegiance 10 this Government" lie
nevertheless remained to occupy his seat and draw
bis pay as long as was safe for him to do soa SPY
and marpot in the counsels of the nation, and a
fraudulent dependent upon her Treasury His social
position alone has probably continued hun under
Jeff. Dayis's Government, as it has for so many
wears under ours, in post meant to be one OF
honor and trust, but he is, a; last, thanks to the
good sense and energy Of Capt. Wilkes, put where
he can do no further mischief.
JOHN sLIDELL.
John Slidell, unlike his companion, ia ct least
man of parts. He is native of this city where he
was born tn 1898. Early in life he went to the
South, having been detected in an Infamous eflme'
from the immediate consequences Of which be es
capped by gliding down water-piPe from chamber
window. A duel afterward followed, and having
nearly added murder to adultery he fed.
I'm New.Orleans he became, we believe, first
gambler and then lawyer That he dropped the hrst
profession for the second all evidence of the shrewd
sense which has always characterized him, rs 1t
opened to him wider field for the display OF hs pc
cur abilities, without cutting him off from the use
Of those talents in which he excels. Fraud is ms
element, and even Of home he is known as Baron
Plaquemine" in allusion to the election frauds by
which. in 1871, he defeated the election Of Henry
Clay, and secured that of Polk. The Houmas
Land Grants. a later and even more gigantic
swindle, gave him a reputation which even
New-Orleans could hardly tolerate. lie has
been for many years in public life, US a
member Of the Louisiana Legislature, member Of
ihe Hou.e Of Representatives and of the Senate at
Washington. Once before he has been accredited
M a Minister Plenipotentiary. having been sent to
Mexico at the time when war was about to break
on, between this and that country. But Mexico re-
fused TO receive him. lie was man of weight IN
Mr. Buehanan's Administration, where he used bis
power and influence to prepare the South for seces-
sion, aud 10 cripple the and resources oil the
incoming Administration.
slidcl is remembered in his youth by many old
renioiaen in this city. lie was the son of lallow
chandler, pareniage Of which be had the weakness
to be ashamed, and which was source then, and
probably is now, Of continual modification. IL is
related Of him that one occasion IN conversation
with a lady, noted and dreaded for her wit, he ex-
pressed n desire for foreign travel. "Ah said the
lady, IL have no doubt you would find yourself
very much at home in Grccoe!" Slidell withdrew
preciritately from tie encounter. "Tbat young
man. said his persecuior, as he retreated, needs
% be 21Pci OYER again, for he has not been wei
n,clled." lie will now be put where be can reflect
IL, Lii. leisure upon the peaceful and respectable
qualities Of tie f,ther and grandiatber-who was
also u allow-cbander-of whom hcshas always been
ashamed.
GEORGE EUSrs, JR.
George Ens,is, jr., the Secretary Of shdell, wa
born in Lousiana, aud educated at Hazard College
lie practieed law in New-Orletns, aud was mem
Ter ofthe XXXIyth and NXXVth Congresses, serv-
inc a, one time on the Committee Of Commerce. He
married the daughter Of Mr. Corcoran, the Secession
ist banker of Washington.
TRANSFER OF The PRISONERS TO FORT
WARREN.
The inchoate Rebel embassy seized ~ frrHs,fn by
the gallant Capt. wilkes, left Fortress Monroe on
Saturday for this port in the United States frisae
san Jacinto. and up to a late hour last night we bad
m; been appraised Of their arrival. They were to
tarry here only long enough for the transaction OF
certain legal technicalities which being attended TO-
they were to proceed on their journey to Fort War
rem. The frga.e was 10 come "a little way inside OF
Sandy Hook aud lay to until Il steam-tug with United
States Marshal Murray Gud Deputy Sampson Oh
board were TO 70 slongside. The prisoners were TO
be formally delivered into the custody of Dir. Muir
raw. who was to receive them the agent of the
Government, and then inform Capt. Wilkes that the
fgate was to proceed TO Fort Warren, Boston liar-
bor TO which place be had been directed TO convey
them The prisoners will probably reach their Sc
enre onarten OF Fort Warren on Wednesday night
bu, rs they are likely TO remain there for IN indefn
lie period, the delay Of day or so will hardly make
An apprecable difference.
THE CAPTURE OF MASON AND SLlDELL