Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-27
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although couched in moderate language
are, nevertheless, infexible in their con-
illusions which demand the restitution of
the commissioners. If that is refused
Lord Lyons is to leave Washington with
all tie members of the Legation. The
same journal affirms that the English YES
sells which are being prepared would leave
for America in the beginning of January.
The Patrie publishes the following IN
der the head of latest intelligence 1t is
stated that the dispatch addressed by the
British Cabinet to Lord Lyons to be COM
munieated to President Lincoln, is based
exclusively on legal considerations.
This decision establishes that the com
mander of the San Jacinto, by acting as
he has done, has committed fragrant
breach of MARITIME law, and insulted the
British flag; that the only right that Of
fcer Wilkes possessed was to compel the
Trent to go to some American port, where
the case could have been brought before
the proper authorities, in presence of the
| British Consul; that if In his search dis
patches have been found establishing that
Messrs. Mason and Sldell were on a mis-
sion directly or Immediately connected
with military operations, the commander
would have been justified in Selling these
dispatches and arresting the ENJOYS, send
ing detailed report of the transaction,
with such notes and observations as the
English Consul might think fit to annex :;
that these formalities not having been full
filled, no charge can be established against
the two prisoners arrested that their ar
rest therefore must be regarded as null :;
that .he Trent being the victim of an ar
hltrary act, contrary to every principle of
right, England, acting in conciiatory
and friendly point of view, has asked as
the ONLY reparstion for this grave act the
liberation of NJ son and Slidell, and that
if she did not obtain it, Lord Lyons would
leave Washington with all the members of
the Legation,
We are assured that the dispatch is
drawn up with great moderation, and that
it carefully avoids any hurtful expressions,
but is firm in its conclusion.
From the information we have received
up to the present moment we do not be-
lieve it likely that Mr.. Lincoln will give UP
the prisoners.
The London Observer, ministerial ri.
dicules the idea of submitting the Trent
question to arbitration, and denies that
Capt. Wilkes would be justified in taking
the ship into prize court.
Hamburg, Dec. Sth.-Impression pre-
walls in the Hansiatic towns, that the
blockade of Southern American ports,
would be soon broken by England.
Washington. Dec. 81. Senator Chand.
Ter was seranaded last night. In answer
to the call he said the difficulties with Eng
land would be amicably adjusted, but we
would not yield to her arrogant demands
France would not 90 to war with US for we
supplied her with bread. Louis Napole-
on was not insane enough for that There
was no room on this continent for two Re,
publics, or Republic and Monarchy
aud the only way to insure peace with
England was to have grand advance OF
the army tomorrow and by July the war
will be over. England had great respect for
six hundred thousand bayonets. and if she
territory on North American soil under
British flag.
The horozon towards Great Britain is
not mere clouded than last night No of
fetal communication has been made by
Lord Lyons. It's understood that he has
arrived at q tacit understanding with Sec
rotary Seward, in their confidential infor-
NAL interview, that, in view of the gravity
of the crisis, no diplomatic correspondence
should be entered into for several days :;
so that both could calmly consider this
grave question. Lord Lyons conduct has
been cautious, and those who have the
best opportunity of knowing, next to Pres
ident Lincoln and Sec Seward, who are
remarkably reticent, say that no ultima
tum and no imperative demand will be
presented nothing in short that will not
admit of correspondence for three months,
and finally to a recourse to arbitration
The latest article of Lord Palmerston's
(London) Post looks the same way, and
speaks of France and Russia as mediators.
Further accounts Of the action near
Drainsyille increase the brillianey of our
CiAGJ bOulCo VI VAC . hil-
led have been found on the field, and ten
wounded, and eight unwounded prisoners
taken, with a large quantity of arms, am
munition, and clothing. The rebel loss is
estimated at one hundred and fifty killed
and wounded, and it is believed that Col.
Taylor of Frankfort, of the LIST. Kentucky
rebel regiment is among the former. The
rebel force was composed of the LIST and
18th kentucky, and the 10th Alabama re-
giments, regiment of cavalry, and bat
TALON of six guns, all commanded by Col.
John Fl. Forney of the 10th Alabama
We had five Pennsylvania regiments and
four guns. Our precise loss is unknown,
but the highest estimate is IS killed and
wounded. The engagement was brought
on by Gen. Nc Call, who sent Gen. Orr's
brigade to attack force, discovered near
Louisville by scouting party on previ-
Gus day. Two other brigades were post
ed at distance as reserves. They took
no part in the action. Gen. Ord was fred
upon by the rebels from piece Of woods.
Gen. Mccall soon arriving, took command,
and after an hours fight the rebels precip-
itately fed towards Fairfax. At nine
o'clock our force reached camp, bringing,
besides the spoils of battle. fifty Wagon
loads of forage. The prisoners are i'll
olothad md cav that tho whole rebel army