The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-12-25
FROM VIRGINIA.

 York, and addressed several thousand persons. In his speech he said that if Mason and Slidell were not delivered up. England would declare war with the United States ; and that if Lin coin does surrender them, the fanatical abo- litionists would overthrow the government.
 There is great rejoicing here.
 Chas. J. Faulkner arrived this morning. He was met at the depot by Gov. Letcher, Mayor of the city and large concourse with music, and escorted through portion of the city; when the crowd increased to thousands. La dies from windows, and crow led balconies, saluted the procession with smiles, waving handkerchefs and cheers from thronged side walks Grand procession along the route to the City Hall.
 Mayor Mayo introduced Faulkner, and Faulkner made spirited speech detailing his captivity, imprisonment and position on parole and referred to the position of the United States. He said if Lincoln recedes from the present status of the Mason and Sl- dell affair; the force of the abolition sent- ment will overwhem him, if he does not, they will be involved in a war with Eng land.
 Faulkner said he was fellow prisoner at Fort Warren with Mason and Slidell, and that they never wavered, but that they feel confident that England will promptly vindi cate the outrage on the flag.
 Letcher made a few remarks, welcoming Faulkner to Virginia, and the immense crowd dispersed.
 The Enquirer, this morning, reports, onthe authority of passengers by central cars last evening, battle at Leessburg on Tuesday. Four Hundred yankea prisoners taken.
 Passengers this morning from Fredercks- burg report heavy firing Tuesday, and believe Adirtant Generals office has no report of any battle.
 To-day Congress passed and the President approved the act, supplementary to an act authorizing the issue of treasury notes, and providing war tax for their redemption; also, an act for recruiting service in the provision al army
 Nothing from camps.
 RICHMOND, Dec. 20.-Spacial Richmond despatch, dated Norfolk. yesterday noon, re- ports the reception of New York papers of the 18th. Steamer Africa detained a few days to take ont Lord Lyons. in response to from the British Government.
 The Queens messenger and messenger from Minister Adams left Tuesday for Washing ton. English despatches sent in haste to the Admiral of the North American squadron, at Havana.
 Privateer Snmpterhas been overhauled. Ship Montmorenc, for Bath, Maine, was ran- somed for twenty thousand dollars, and allowed to proceed.
 The New York Herald says in three weeks not dollar will be left in the federal treas- ury, no provision having been made to replen- ish 1t. Wall street in confusion, stocks have greatly declined, entire stagnation i'll the bu- siness of the city. The Herald urges the i'm mediate enrolment of all able bodied men in the city.
 A report was brought to Richmond this morning that two Yankee regiments mistoo6 each other, near Fairfax, on Wednesday, and killed some hundred or more, and wounded many. Both retreated, and CanEederates coming up took sixty prisoners. The woun- ded will be brought here.
 FROM TENNESSEE.
 NTEMPHIs. Dec. 2o.-Special despatch to Memphis. dated Columbus the l9th, says the Chicago Tribune, of the 18th, received here to- night, containing adyices from Washing ton of the 17th, which state that the Lincoln Government had received no official informa tion from England in relation to Mason and Sldell.
 The Tribune says there was a full cabinet council yesterday, in which our difficulties with England were discussed with great calm ness and firmness. It was determined that no matter what nature of demand EngIan might make. Mason and Slidell shall never be given up. This may be relied upon as a fixed fact.
 The impression al Washington is that Eng land will make a demand for the surrender of these gentlemen, but that lengthy correspon- dence will settle the difficulty without war.
 The Tribune takes grounds that the demand is only preteXt on the part of England, and that the most ablect submission on the part of the federal Government would not prevent war, as she is determined to inaugurate war at any cost.
 FROM MISSISSIPPI.
 JACKSON, Dec. 19 Bank bill just passed the Mississippi Legislature, in which it pro vides that Banks shall receive State treasury notes in payment of debts, and that notes of Banks shall be receivable for all public dues, except Confederate war tax.
 Special despatch to the Argus, dated Bowl 1 ing Green the 20th, says that the federas are in full retreat across Green river. It is thought, however, they will recross, and that we will soon have heavy fight.
 FROM WASHINGTON.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 15-Senator Wilson | gave notice of his intention to introduce, to- bill to abolish slavery in the Dis Lrict of Columbia; paying loyal owners the value of tn slaves.
 4 general baa&fupt law under consdera- lion in Congre
 WAsHINGTois, Dec. -Vallandigham in- sroduced the fo owing resolutions
 Resolved that it is the sense of this house and the duty of the President to maintain the stand taken, of approving and adopting the act of Wilkes, in spite of any threats of the British Government, and that this House pledges itself fully to support him, in uphold ng the honor and vindicating the courage of he Government, and the people of the United States against foreign powers. Vallandigham moved the previous question, but the House lecided at last to refer the resolutions to the m m ittpn m fOraipu affaire