Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27
Clothing for the Federal Prisoners
Federal Echooner Chased by n
Brig under English Colors.
ETribnna Cores pondence. |


The statement of Mr.. Hurd, concerning
the escape of Colonel Corcoran, published
in the New York Times of Wednesday
morning, is a romantic fable, at least so far
as it relates to the asserted arrival at Fort
Iess Monroe, under a flag of truce, Of the man
Hurd. No such person has been heard of
there. IL is probable that the entire story is
a fiction.
General Scott arrived by the steamship
ATago last evening. He has not yet com.
municated any thing in reference TO the
cause of his hasty return from Europe
Whatever communication be intended for
the immediate use of the government was
dispatched on his arrival. He looks more
cheerful ard less careworn than when he
lett the country few weeks ago.
MIR. Ely reached this city last evening.
Especial Dispatch to the New York Trlbuue.1
WASHINGTON, December 26-Dr. Marcy,
brother Of General Marcy, reached here to-
day, having come on expressly from New
York City to attend General Mcclellan and
bis Chief of staff, who have been confined to
their beds for several days. He reports that
both are getting along well, and that Gen-
eral Mcclellan will be in the saddle by Sat-
uIday or Monday next.
Adiutant Thomas urged upon the Presi-
dent the justice of reorgapizing Colonel Mu-
lieans regiment and Colonel Marshalls First
Illinoia Cavalry, which were captured at
Lexington. His representations prevailed.
The officers and men are restored to their
commissions and pay, and will again take
the field in Missouri.
The Financial Bill, which the Committee
on Ways and Means are preparing, will, tits
believed, create large demand for United
States Stocks, to be used for banking pur-
poses The bills issued on hypothec ltion of
these Stocks will have the faith of the Gov.
ernment pledged to that extent for their re-
demp,iou. These bills are to be receivable
for texes and all other public dues to the
Government, and also for all salaries and
other debts and demands from the United
! States for services rendered and for material
and supplies furnished.
Mr.. Stanton, brother of T. P. Stanton, of
| Kansas, has been arrested for completely
| with the rebellion, in Tennessee. He has
taken the oath of allegiance, and has been
released from Fort Lafayette.
Letters received here from Havana state
that two rebel steamers, the Theodore and
the Isabel, were there. She was some days
at Nassau, coslirg by permission of Her
| Msjesty's vessels, at the Government yard
The same letter states that our vessels
were not permitted to coal from our own
ships at that point. Inquiry has been insti
tuted to know whether such is the fact.
New York, December GA letter ha
been received from Archbishop Hughes stat
ing that his heslth has been greatly i'm
proved by his voyage.
News by the ATdgo confirms the report
that Prince Napoleon hasexercised an influ.
eDce favorable to this country since his re-
turn TO France.
The London Times's Paris correspondent
states distinctly that the Emperor and hi!
Ministers have made up their minds to coun,
tenance the Southern Confederacy, even tC
the extent of recognizing it at an early day
but have so far been prevented from making
their feelings known to the press and natior
through the influence of Prince Napoleon
1t is said he is preparing speech for deiv
cry in the French Senate taking Northern
view of our internal troubles.
Tsp, cial correspondence to the New York Herald
WASHINGTON, December 26.-The Cabine
at Washington had long consultation yes
teIdsy, on the affair of the arrest of Masor
and Siidell. Although the proceedings arr
nect ssarily withheld from the public, we
have good reason to believe that the conyic
ton has b en- come 10, that the belligeren
attitude assumed by the English Govern
ment on this question arose from the fac
that the dispatches conveyed by the Trea
under the charge of Mason and Slidel, tend
cred 10 Great Britain protectorate over th
Southern States, and if necessary, to max
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stated on high authority that the whole mat
ter, so far as has been developed, will be lai,
before the public in a few DAYS withou
reservation, although the fual decision of III
/ Government will be reserved until the ar
rival OF General Scott at Washington, whicl
he will probably reach to night.
FORTRESS MONROE 26 ala BALTIMORE 27 =
A flag of truce took an immense quantity @
clothing 10 Norfolk this afternoon, destine
for the Federal prisoners South.
The gun-b boat hey Stone State arrived her
this aiterno DON from Bermuda She has bee
in pursuit Of the pirate Sumter, but has nc
seen her.
The brig Empire from Boston via Newpor
arrived here this afternoon. She had an as
sorted cargo of apples, preserved meats, an
such articles, destined for Port Royal.
WAsHEGToN, December 27--Judge Arm,
has arrived from New Mexico, bringing dis
patches from the Federal army iu New Mex
leo to the Government. He reports a stron
Union feeling in the Territory. Colont
Candy, in command of the military depart
ment of New Mexico, has Ietsken Fort
Craig and Stauntop, on the Messila border
driving the Texans away, aud was, at tb
latest dates, en- route for Fort Fillmore, I
dispOssess the enemy there, that post havio
beeR tTaitorously surrendered by OOlonG
LyLde to an inferior force of Texans Theme
ne lnIenOS mhICnluB INTO hrlAOnhI 70 uflV
off the rebels. Having sufficient force, theT
can be DO doubt of bis success.
The Indians for the greater part are peace
able and friendly 10 the Government.
Judge Army, on the way hither, passed i
the Big Bend of the Arkansas the camps
the Confederate troops of the Plains, con sis
ing OF sbOpt six thousand Arapahoes, XII
was, Camanches, Cheyennes and Prair
Apaches.
i They desired him to say, when he reach,
Washington, that they would fight for Il
Great Father. The defender of the Unio
Governor COnnally, has recommended to tl
. Legislative Assembly the repeal of the slal
code enacted two years ago, aud from Il
|, tone of public feeling an act for that purpol
will be passed.
Kit Carson is Colonel commanding a reg
ment of mounted rangers, south of the X
I GIande, making his head quarters at Alb
querque
NEW YoRK, December 27.-The schoon,
/ OliVe Branch, from Boston, at Aux Csye
n reports having been chased by brig she =
ing British colors. She saw great numh
Z ofmen on her decks and supposed her to