Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-17
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NrEa EsTiNe NEWS raoM wAsniNo-
wAsnISoroS. August IL.


The alleged semi official announcement in
tbe Richmond papers that Admiral Dundas
intends to take his feet into CharlestoD,
regardless OF President Lincons blockade, is
of no practical significance, even II the state
ueut was true, for the var vessele OF any
patton with which we are st peace have
right to enter our ports, notwithstanding the
blockade, which is intended TO operate against
commerce With the dsloyslists.
A pumber OF the mos. distinguished army
officers Of Europe, and particularly 10 EDsland
and France, have rendered their services TO
the United States. but II is not kDosn that
any of them will he accepted. Gee Of them
10 bis letter says that he regards the contest
ss between civilization and batbsrlsm, ano
bis love for the formet controls b's actions.
Ex.Mi Minister Charles j Faulkner, who has
recently returned from France, was to-day
arrested and confined in the city prison. lie
10 charged With aiding the Rebels agents.
obtaining arms in Europe, and IN being about
TO assume the command Of q Rebel brigade
iu Virginia. There is considerable excite
nent in consequence. His carriage was
guarded by both cavalry aud Infantry to the
prison DOORS and guard OF troops lmmedi'
ntely posted 10 bis vacated room ut the hotel.
Nothing was allowed to be removed from II,
although he desired that his personal effects
shodld be seut to him. Whatever was ne
cessary for bis comfort, however. was readily
furnished. The evidence against him is said
So be strong, aud it 90 doubt is, as be is
confined in the common jail of the District.
Bocock, OF Jefferson county, Virgins, and
formerly u member OF Congress, is bis sonln
law.
The arrest Of Charles j Faulkner, ex'min'
iater to France, was effected to day by a
detachment OF the Provost Guard, who or
that purpose repaired to his hotel. He was
conveyed to the Jail under orders from the
military authorities, through the War De-
pertinent. He is not permitted to hold
correspondence or conversation with any OF
bis friends, at preseat. AS to the specific
charges under which he is held. they are, so
far as the public is concerned, mere matters
Of speculation, but something has been said
about his having "a commission as brigadier
general in the Rebel Army. formal ex'
animation into the case will, however, soon
take place. Shortly after his arr ct he
remarked that he was not aware of baving
done anything to justify these proceedings,
and but for them he would have had bis
accounts settled to-day at the State Depart
meut which be had visited the day after his
arrival in Washington on that business, us
well as to call on Secretary Seward, in &C.
cordance with the courtesy governing minis
ters returning from abroad.
The Territory of New Mexico is to be
protected by two volunteer regiments. raised
within its own limits. One it not both, ol
them will be mounted. Colonel Pino com
mands one regiment aud Col. ST. Frain the
other; Kit Carson and Manuel Chuver being
lieutenant Uolonels. The Territory will be
able to supply four regiments.
Batteries are now being erected at Quan
ticoke Greek, on the Potomac. position
which is ut right angles with Manassas
Junction. The Rebels intend them as aids
in preventing a flank movement OF Fedora
troops upon Manassas.
1t is estimated that the loss incurred by
the citiz MS of Hampton, by the destruction
OF their beautiful town. is at least $500, 600.
The statement made that Prince Napoleon
had an interview with Geu. NJ McCleileD, afte
his return from Manassas, is said to b,
untrue.