, 1861-10-17

Tough before there will be any interference with
his command.
The State Department has made satisfactory
explanations to Lord Lyons, with reference 10
the new passport system. The omission to in-
form him of the adoption Of the new plan was
merely accidental.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 90.
A letter from Paris, received to-day, says that
the French Government has respectfully declined
to inform the Mexican Minister of the object of
the fleet to be sent to Mexico; that the Govern
ment Of Mexico will be duly apprised of it
through the French Minister. So far as appears
from the letter, the movement Of Franco ard
England is not necessarily hostile.
Spain is to join in the AnglO.Franco expedition
against Mexico.
Nearly $4,000, 900 are already subscribed for
the Z $40 per cent loan.
FRANEFoRr, Ky, September 90.
II il said that John c. Breckinridse and VII.
liam Preston escaped from here through Mont
gomery county on Friday.
New YoRK, Sept 90.
About 10 o'clock last night, the police discov-
cred that large rocks had been placed on the
rails Of the Hudson River Railroad, from lO2d
TO llsth streets, distance Of sixteen blocks.
At this point there is very high embankment,
and As the express train from Albany was due
at 12 O'Clock, they would have caused fearful
loss Of life.
The Journal Of Commerce says: "Secretary
Chase has prepared an exposition Of the law re-
lating both to cOniiscatiOn Of Southern balances
and the prohibition Of commercial intercourse
with the insurgents. II gives positive assurance
that money OH deposit in banks and elsewhere,
IN loyal States will not be disturbed, unless there
is sufficient reason to believe that 1t is to be used
to aid the rebellion. The matter Of fact that 1t
belongs to resident Of the States declared to be
in state Of nsurrectiOn, is not to be considered
a reason for its arrest, and it may remain on de-
post as undisturbed as il it were owned in this
city,
PHILADELPHIA, Sept %.
The ship Nation, with cargo of salt, was
seized here, being owned ia New Orleans.
Three persons were sent to Fort Lafayette,
charged with furnishing goods to the rebels.
WASHINGTON, Sept "a.
II is estimated that 2UO slaves belonging to re-
bel Virginians have been made free men here,
and are now at work on entrenchrients, or aIe
at liberty.
A Committee Of Mechanics appointed by the
Cincinnati Chamber of Coz mercc, to examine
into and report on the cause Of the late accident
Of the Ohio and Missouri railroad, after careful
examination, report that the accident was not
caused by any insutticirncy Of tinbcrs or iron
work.
EX.Prcsident Fillmore, through the Buffalo
Courier, cOntradicts the statement made by the
ST Louis correspondent of the Tribune. saving
that he approved Of Fremont's Emancipation
Proclamation. He does not approve of it, but
cordially endorses the Presidents position.
The Postmaster. General has issued orders that
no newspapers or printed matter can be admitted
to the letter pouches destined for the Pacific
coast They are for letters exclusively Of all
printed matter
The Federal disaster at Lexington is the sub
ject Of discussion in the Cabinet. The oppo-
nents Of Gen. Fremont charge that he could
have prevented the necessity Of Col. Mulligans
surrender by sending rcinforcements to Lexipg-
ton.
Fremont's friends state that he had no troops
to spare, and that Il was impossible for him to
strengthen Mnlligan's position. The liveliest
discussion Of the matter is going on at Washing
ton, and indeed in all quarters.
The subscriptions to the National loan at Phil.
adelrhia, on the'2lth Of September, amounted
10 $4,000.
CAIRO, Sept Goth.
Capt Stewart. with IS Cavalry, to-day, en-.
countered 40 rebel Cavalry at Lucas's Bend,
whom they pursued into jeff ThOmpson's
camp at Belmont Four rebels were killed, five
captured, and many wounded. The remainder
escaped. No Fede ais were injured.
JEFFERSON CRY, NO., Sept. 90.
A special dispatch to the Missouri Democrat
SAYS, Gen. Sigel arrived early this morning,
and has gOne forward by Railroad with his for.
ceS.
The information Is now, that Mccullough has
formed junction with Price, between Warrens.
burg and Georgetown. Their forces are now
40, 900 men.
The rebels have not got the money from the |
Lexington Bank, as reported. It was safely Sc
cured before the fight
WASHINGTON, Sept. Goth.
The advance movement. yesterday, is ro.
garded by the highest military authorities as
one Of considerable importance.
Our army is supplied with excellent forage.
The Goth n. Y. went into Centreville. and
occapied position within $50 feet of where the
rebel batteries were stationed. The Highland.
ers behaved with great gallantrv. Griifin's bat.
terry was worked with great effect, and II is be-
lievcd caused great disaster in the enemy Camr.
The Fast was observed with great propriety,
to-day
New Yorker, who deserted from the rebels
at Freestone, says, the enemy is 10000 strong,
and 80, 900 between here and Manassas and large
number along the shore to Matthews. They
have plenty Of cannon and food.
Yesterday, Lieutenant from one Of our rcgi.
mcnts deserted and went over to the rebels,