Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-11-20
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WASHINGTON, Nov. Is.

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The National Inteiligencer, of this
morning, contains IN elaborate article
fully jnstifying the capture of Mason and
SideIl 1t cites authorities to show that,
under the acknowledged law of nations,
/ Capt. " likes was authorized to board
the English steamer and demand the de-
livery Of persons charged with rebellion
against the government. 1t is believed
here that this article foreshadows the
ground which will be taken by the State
Department.
4 gentleman who las just arrived here
from Richmond brin. S 200 letters from
the federal prisoners in that city, all
franked by Congressman Ely. The peo-
pie of Richmond are reported to be in
great alarm, and arc exceeding ly anxious
for the future. The rapid and heavy
plans of the government lead them to
salutary reflection.
Col. Kerigan's regiment having been
thoroughly weeded, is now in excellent
condition.
Several clerks in the Land Office have
been no'ifiei of charges Of disiayalty
against them by the Potter Investigating
Committee.
Col. Harding, of Missouri. has made
All announcement by which the three
months home guar of that State, mus
tered into service undor authority of Gen.
Lyon will be paid.
George d. Kellogg, of Chicago has
been appointed Assistant Adjutant Gen
eral OF Volunteers, with the rank of Cap
tain, and ass 'gnel to Gen. SANKEY'S
staff
The steamer L. B. Hale has arrived.
Several vessels have run the blockade Of
the Potomac.
General Sumner has not yet been MS
signed any command, bat in view of his
long experience and service in California,
Gen. Mcclellan, who was formery a
Captain under him, will detail him i'm
med lately to some responsible post.
ToRoSTo, Nov. is.
The Globe and Leader newspapers
have severe articles to day on the seizure
of Mason and SndoIl. The Globe says
it will add to the strength and dignity of
the American government ii the captves
are liberated without remonstrqnce iom
Britain.
The Leader says It is an insult which |
the meanest government on earth would |
not submit TO.
New YORK, Nov. IA.
l. 1o4o :, fHhoSn in
tends appointing q Collector for Port |
Beaufort, as government will make it a
port of entry.
Senator Simmons viii send ship to |
Beaufort with an assorted cargo to ex-
change for cotton.
Gems. Banks and Stone are in consul |
taton with Mcclellan to day.
Secretary Cameron has declared sol |
diers shall not be used rs slave -catchers, |
and army officers will not be permitted to
engage in the business, or order subor
dinates to cstch or return fugitives.
A letter from Gen. ViIliers states that
several of the rifed cannon taken at Port
Royal were lately imported from Eng
land
WAsHINGToN, Noy. 16.
The Associated Press reporters account
of the recent victory and movements Of
our feet is substantially the same rs 9TH
crs, but gives n few more particulars.
The Winfield Scott reached the rendez-
vous on the evening of the 81 inst, with
loss of masts aud bow stove in. She
threw overheard three rifed cannon, ail
her muskets, equipments, and NIL but her
rotions, to keep from sinking, AMI but for
the efforts of tho soldiers in bai;nr, the
fires would have been put out, and moth
inc then could have saved her.
The Bienvi'e vert to her assistance,
when her chief engineer, his assistant,and
l3 seanen jumped aboard the Bienviie,
and left the Scott to her fate.
Their action nearly crea'ec panic, and
the soldiers gave up all for lost.
The captain of the Scott put the en-
eirecf in irons, and brought him and the
recreant crew back, when things went on
much better.
Col. Clark. Of the 9Th Penn. regiment
who was on board the Scott, describes
the night as one cf horror. The gale
was terrible, and the vessel mere
shell.
The Scott was taken in tow by the
Vanderbilt. which had cut clear from the
Great Republic.
In the gale the steamer Governor went
down with twenty men, the Pembina
taking all that could escape.
The Seminole had five shots in her
hull, and the Wabash had her machnery
disabled.
Five of the twenty guns Oh Hilton
Head were dismount d.
There were 1880 rebels on Hilton
Head, and 1900 on Bay Point.
We have captured 55 cannon. 5000
muskets, and large quantities of ammu-
ton.
The chief engineer of the Susquehanna
was killed.