The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-11-27

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svme Responsible Post.
." Sv0u after tue announcement Was made oil
The contemplated intervention BY nslaud,
France aud Spain in Mexican affairs, our Gov
ernment dispatched ship OF war, commanded
By an experienced officer, to the Cult, to lock
after our interests. Another vessel was also dis
patched 70 the coast Of Tampico, to prevent the
tral cit Of passengers from the rebel Government
across that county, and also 70 prevent the
shipment Of cotton, &c, from the rebel States.
This wise precsution, it is said, has suddenly
put stop TO An extensive traffic which was
ABOUT being in4ugurated. About the same tu.e
cation TO DglADd, France and Spain respecting
the alleged intervention Of these Governments
10 the affairs Of Mexico, but up to the last advl
ces from Europe no satisfactory sns"er had been
received BY our Government. They appear to
be quibbng upon this matter, and seem disin-
clined 70 state their real objects and designs
Our Government is keeping . most vigant
watch, and will not permit this formidable Euro
pean combination to make any advances or az
gresson On this continent.
The Times says: We have reliable informa
ZION that when the news OF the capture OF Port
Royal reached the Confederate camp at Msnss
sas, three South Carolina regiments demanded
permission and declared their Intention to return
81. rft hair SsSf.
o, dsrs we're Issued from head quarters to pre-
vent their departure at all hazzards. The doc
Urine of State Sovereignty aud OF the right OF
secession, does not seem to 6nd a. much favor
With the Confederate authorities a. it did at the
outset Of the rebellion"
The Herald says: 1.-The Fifth, Sixth, Seventh
and Eighth regiment Of New Jersey, forming
the Second New Jersey brigade, have been or
dered to Annapolis, from whence they proceed
TO poluse the sacred soil of South Carolina"
Four thousand Federal troops we're preparing
to 60 into Virginia. On their way up the POGO
moke boat WAS sent ashore with Dix's procla.
nation. 1t Was read to large number of Viz
ginians, in farm house, who declared it entirely
satisfactory, and claimed the protection Of the
Government from secessOnists, who we're forcing
them into the rebel ranks agaius. their will.
The gun. boat Resolute had been giving them
protection through the day, but at night they
would have to seek shell.r IN the woods Moth
ing new from Fortress Monr".. All quiet.
The Richmond Enquirer Vt the 18th gives
the names Of thirteen hostages To await the re-
suit OF the trial of the privsteers at the North
they are Colonels Corcorsn Lee, Cogswell.
Wilcox, Woodruff, ard NeH. Majors Potter,
Reeve, and vogdes. Captains Rockwell, Bon.
man, Keffer. The cargo of the steamer said to
have arrived at Savannah, Consisted Of ten rified
cannon, %, 900 stand of arms, and a large assor
ted cargo of medicines, clothing. blankets, &c.
The vessel cost f3s, 900. and is regarded as un-
surpassed in speed. Her commander is J. d.
Bullock, formerly Of the U. S. Navy.
By the Cosmopolitan from Havana, We learn
that Mr.. Savage, U. S. Vice Consul, at Havana,
who had been to Key West, and returned Oh
the 10th inst, reports l 800 rebel troops were
discovered by Union patrol, some 20 miles from
the fort, on Santa Rosa Island. The patrol iIn-
mediniely informed the commander Of the fleet,
wbo sent force and shelled them of the Island
With g'e.s loco. Thor object WIS to get to-
gether some 5000 or more rebels and make an.
other night attack on Wilson's Zouaves.
The old 69th Irish regiment left New York on
the 18th for the seat Of war az the lst Regiment
Of brigade.
90, hi, Inv has hoo soi.
zed for running the blockade, and the Captain
committed to Fort Lafayette.
The National Inte!ligeneer of Nov. 18th, con-
tains an elaborate article, flu ly justiying the
capture Of Mason and Slide 1t cites authori
Ties to show that under the acknowledged Law
Of nations, Capt Wilkes was authorized to board
the English steamer and demand the delivery OF
persons charged With rebellion against the Gov
ernment 1t is believed here that this article
ioreshadows the ground which will be taken by
the State Department on this question.
A gentleman who has just arrived here from
Richmond, brings 900 letters from the Federal
prisoners in that city, all ranked by Congress
man Ely. The people of Richmond are reported
,ous for the future. The rapid and heavy plans
Of the Government lead them to sautary reflec.
ton.
The steamer E. B. Hale, of which A. c. Win
ter Of this city is paymaster, was at Washington
on the 18th Nov.
The Globe and Leader, published at Toronto,
Canada, have severe articles on the seizure OF
Mason and Slidell The Globe says it will add
to the strength and dignity Of the American
Government, il the captives are liberated with
out remonstrance from Britain. The Leader
says it 10 an insult which the meanest Govern.
ment of earth would not submit to.
The War Department will soon issue a circu-
ar to the Governors Of the loyal States, request
ing the Withdrawal of their agents for the pur
chase Of arms at home and abroad, the Govern.
ment having received advices that efficiency
Of arms will be received through its own agency
70 meet all demands.
The President he's apPoiated Captain ronte
Gag officer of the Federal feet in the Western
Military Department He thus ranks with the
Major Generals. This obvates toe possibility of
conflict between the commanders of the land
and naval forces.
The Richmond Wig Of the 9th says the Con
federa,e army in Virginia is recognized. The
State is constituted a department., comprising
three armies of the Potomac. The valley and
Acquia 10 under the chief command Of Gen. John.
atom. Gen. Beauregard commands the army ef