Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-12
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WASHINGTON, Dec. l0.--A. A. johnson, broth
or of.Ex Gov. Johnson of Pa, had his pocke
picked this morning, at the railroad station, O
two Government drafts, one for $4,000 and th
other for $500, check Oh the bank in Pitts
burg for $500, and $500 in cash.
Tribune DiSpatch.l
The Government has decided positively OF
the policy Of filling up the numbers of the reg
iments In the field to l046 men. II 1t shall b,
necessary to do this to break up the imperfec
regimental organization now in progress, takinr
the rank and file and leaving the officers, il viii
be done. The Government has no notion O
putting into the field an army of officers, or o.
putting them into the treasury either.
Worlds Dspatch.]
The question Of the exchange of prisoners
seems to be fairly settled. The New York
Executive Committee had several lengthy and
interesting interviews with the President, Gen.
House, all of whom favor It,
The committee's interview with General Nc.
Clellan was especially gratifying. He spoke Of
the subject briefly but warmly, and from his
conversation had evidently given the subject
much study. The Military committee in
both houses have reported favorably on the sub.
ject, and a joint resolution, which passed the
House, requesting the President to mako an ex-
change, will pass the Senate tomorrow
An exchange has been practically going on
Thirty prisoners we're sent from here Yesterday
to Fortress Monroe, and large NUMBERS have
been released from Fort Warren.
Times Dlspateh.l
Our Government has replied to the invitation
OF England, France and Spain, to take part In
the expedition against Mexico, declining to
have anything to do with IL.
A letter from citizen in the western part of
North Carolina to friend in Washington, has
passed the rebel lines and was tonight placed
10 the hands Of General Mcclellan. It brings
the clearest confirmation yet received, that
there is large snd determined organization of
Unionists in that State. They are putting them
eeves in Communication with the Unionists In
East Tennessee, and await only the dawn of
hope for a general uprising. They expect
Brownlow to be reinforced by the Government,
and will accept that movement as the signal for
their own action.
1t is currently stated that the Military com
mittee OF the House favor the treatment of the
privateers captured by our vessels as prisoners
of war.
A dispatch was received at headquarters late
last evening stating that two regiments of infan-
try and one of cavalry of the rebels, had made
their appearance in front OF Gen. Blenker's di-
vision. 1t was reported also that pretty large
rebel force had taken possession of Springfield,
place which had been abandoned by them
some time ago.
The rebels have been advancing quietly in
the direction of our lines for some days iu sew.
eral directions, evidently with view of ascer.
tanning our position.
All the small sloops and schooners that we're
below the blockade have succeeded In running
up safely.
The echo Of rebel artillery has been heard
all day near Falls Church, probably practicing.
At Centreville, near Alexandria, there could
be heard all the afternoon heavy and steady
firing down the Potomac, supposed to be near
Freestone Point.
The regular troops surrendered to the rebels
In New Mexico by Major Lynde, and released
on parole, consisting of one company of the Sd
cavalry and five companies of the 7th infantry,
are to be stationed on the Northern frontier;
and will probably garrison the posts of Detroit,
Fort Niagara, Fort Ontario, Sackett's Harbor
and Rouse's Point. Col. G. A. Waite, of the
let infantry, ls assigned to the command of q
district embracing the above named posts.
A copy of the New Orleans Delta of Nov.
gath, which reached here to-day, announces
that William L. Yancey and Clement c. Clay
were elected Senators from Alabama TO JEFF.
Daviss Senate on the 2lst ult.
The Houston Telegraph Of the 18th, announc
Texas' and that OLDHAM u VII .nS or 1Homnh;i ,LUm
we're csnddstsS N All tSs o.ha. rsoana" nu~ "pn''
A letter from Hnstin ' Nm T IA sts;.s .,o,
Gen. Heibert is making formidable preparations
lanes T.. Real. a msmhsr Of ono oe tho ed
rvsr reo;moDts II .ho s"soI u vno "a auS s 1seu
hung AZ a sOv, ' - ""O '''u
The Delta Announces that the messenoer of
the Sou,hsaa.a.n E. S VIZ Meaeo'ses y,
leave New oSIssns on Ss S1,S pSay ~ wIa,u
and that the proprietors have Sdvsnta ID ] oss wb;cb
must make the South indeDendsnt Of the nail
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AShlNeToN' Dec' 4i'-Ihere was an alarm
U1 s1s - ne h as Mgas' ana sne enemy was
supposed TO DC approaching In strong force. All
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