Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-12-17
Later From Europe.
AND INTERESTING
MEMS.
Great Excitement in England Caused by
the News of the Capture of Mason
and SHden.

the News Of the Capture of Mason u OS
and Slidell.
Sandy hook Dec. 10.
The Steamer HAUsA (?) from Bremen via
Southampton, Nov. 81, has arrived.
The steamship from St. Thomas arrived
at Southampton on the 9th of Nov. with
the intelligence that the Southern Commits.
sioners Mason ami Siidell were forciblv
taken from the British Steamer Trent.
The Federal Council of Switzerland had
demanded satisfaction from France for n
fresh violafi of Swiss territory by French
gend arms near Geneva.
Garabalii is rerorted to have replied to
the Neapilitan address that he regrets be-
ing unable to 90 to them, but will be with
them when necessary He expects ali
Italians to have their smords ready.
Capt. Nelson had entered his protest
az inst the capture and destruction of the
ship Harvey Birch" by the rebel steam
er Nashville" The Southampton magis-
trates refused Captain Nelson a warrant
for the search of the Nashville" aud re,
ferred him to the Secretary Estate
Capt. Pegram and Mr. Yancev hal re-
turned firm London together. and the lat
ter states that it has ben intimattd to him
by third paity that the Nashville" has
been recognized by the British Govern
ment rs national vessel, and will be all
lowed TO refit AMI repair at Southampton,
as was the case with the "Jas Adger." so
as tn exercise perfect neutrality between
the two contending parties
LATEST By TELEGRAPH To SOUTHAMPTON
Liverp oil, Nov. -.
Mos. intense excitement exists here to-
dav, under the intelligence to the taking
Of the Southern Comm issioners, Mason AID
Slidell, from the British mail Steamer
Trent" An indignation meeting was
promptly held, anl resolutions were car
riel hv acrlamation, denouncing the insult
and calling upon che Government to main
tain the dignity Of the flag. Some Vrnmi-
nent merchants were against precipitate
action, aud said the matter had better be
left to the Government. The feeling of
Indignation however was general.
"Shep Helm" from Charleston. arrived
here to-day with cargo Of rosin and tur-
Ienune.
ST, Louis, Dee l2-Tbo following Cen
eral Order will be issued tu~morrnw morn
ing:
Head QUARTERS, Department Missouri.
st. Louis Dee. II, 1861
The suffering families driven by the
rebels from Southwestern Missouri, which
have already arrived here, have been sup~
piled by voluntary Contributions made by
Union men. Others are on their way, to
arrive in few days. These must be sup
piled by charity from men known to be
hostile to the Union. A list will be pre-
paired Of the names of all persons of this
class who do not voluntarily furnish their
quota, and contributions will be levied on
them of ten thrr5lnd d)llirs in clothing,
provisions, and quarters, or in money in
lieu thereof. This levy will be ms de upon
the following classes of persons, in pronor-
ton to their guilt and the property of each
person. First, Those in arms with the
enemy, who have property in this city {;
second, those Nho who have furnished pe-
cuniary or other aid to the enemy, or to
persons in the cnemvs service: third,
those who have verbally, in writing, or IN
! publication, given encouragement to the
! insurEents. Brig. Gen. Curtis. B. c..
Farrar, Provost Marshal General and
Chas. Borg, an assessor % St Louis county
will constitute the Board of Assessors for
ievying the afOremen toned contributions
Ae soon as any part of this contribution is
assessed, the Provost Marshal General will
notify the parties assessed, their agents, or
| representatives, stating the amount of pro-
visions, clothing, or quarters, and the
money value thereof. required of each. and
If not furnished within the time snecified
in such notice, he will issue an execution.
and sufficient property viii be taken and
sold at public auction to satisfy the asse-s-
ment. with cost, ana a penalty OF twenty
five per cent, addition. If any person upon
whom assessment shall be made, shall file
with the Provost Marshall General that
he is loyal citizen. who has been true to
his ALI glance to the United States, he will
lie allowed ore week to furnish evidence
{ the Board 70 viudicate his character:aud
If, at the end of that time he shall not be
able to satisfy the Board Of his loyalty,
the assessment shall Ice increased ten per
cent and levy Immediately made. sup
plies 50 collected will be expended for the
object desi grated, under the direction of
the Provost Marshal General with the ad-
vice Of the State SANITARY Commission.
Where money IS had instead Of supplies. it
will be expended for them as required and
any money not so expended will lie turned
over to the Sanitary Commission f,r the
benefit of sick soldiers Any one who shall
resist, or attempt to resist the execution
ofthose laws will he immediately arrested
and imprisoned, and will be tried by mills
tarv commissioners
(Signcd) MAI. GEN. UALLECK.
JSo. c. KALToN, Asst Adj. Gen,