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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-12
FROM GEN. BANKSS DIVISION.


'FErpsRIGK, Md, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1861.
There are advices Of any further bostllities Of
Dam No 5. After retrieving their guns, under cover
Of the night, the enemy withdrew TO safer distance
and sent few harmless iron compliments to our
friends. after which they disappeared. The Union
soldier who was shot at that time has since died
The battery was commanded by Capt. or Col. Pen.
deton.
A Quarermasters Office is to he opened at Hagers.
town tomorrow, under the superntendeDce of Capt.
G. A. Flagg. The object Of this 10 understood to be
10 supply the troops at and around Williamspor,
well as to prevent the swindng operations ofspecu-
lators in forage in that vicinity. Capt. Fagg is
from Connecticut, and has had large experience in
matters pertaining 10 this department. lie enjoys
the reputation Of being an excellent executive
officer.
Ye,terday a man named J. T. Monroe arrived here
from Winchester. From all | can gather, lie was q
private in the rebel army, but having come nnder
ban Of their arbitrary military code, he lied, anC
found refuge within The lines. Tie information he
brinqs is not Of high Importance.
Gen. Ja,kson's force consisted of one brigade
-four regiments Of about 700 each,) and was 10
Gated FIVE miles east Of Winchester. His men were
principally residens of the county, were pieni
fully supplied and clothed and were generally con
tented.
Ashbys Cavalry were aourishing about in The
negbborhood, and Pendletons Battery was under
stood TO be on it, way from Bath to Winchester.
I There were many Union men in ard around Win
chester. but they were afraid to openly avow thei
sentiments.
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Pepnsylysn's Volunteers, and will be received for
the regiment ~ Representative Kelly Of Philadel-
phis.
RFPI YIJCAN CAUCUS.
The Republican Mem ben of Congress held an ad-
journed caucus at the Capital tonight. Senator
Clark of New-Hampshire was Chairman, and Mr..
Campbell of Pennsylvania Secretary. There was
An interchange of views, contiu uing over two hours.
About sixty gentlemen were present. Finally, the
pending resolution of Representative Bingham was
unanimously adopted. 1t provides for the coniisca-
ton of all property Of rebels in ariuS, and all who
aid and abet them, and the unconditional einancpa-
ton Of their slaves.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-12

WHEELING. Wednesdsy Dec. H. lt6l.
In the Legislature to-day Mr.. Clarksadon Of liamp-
shire introduced u resolution to prohibit any peron
engaged in the rebellion from ever holding Office in
this State.
Mr.. Linden of Monongahela introduced a resolu-
ton modifying those parts of the code which pro-
hibit writing or speaking against Slavery 70 as to
make them conform to the spirit and genius of our
institution.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-12
ESCAPE OF THE PIRATE SUMTER.

From letters received BY Maitland Phelps & Go.
Of this city we learn that the Sumter m,de her es-
cape from Martinique on the night of the 23d. fhe
following extracts embrace the news
"Sr. THoHAs, Nov. %, 1851.
ave hesr this morning shst the Sumter l. st Martinique
aud thai he u g. steamship Ioquos 1. ing OF the port
wbiiing ios her" -
"gr. rHOsAs. Nov. Is, 1861.
The steamer oqv0is arrived here ast night, The sumter
had escaped"
THIS ieMer wa. received Doc. IL, 81 noon.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-12

--"Ah am very sorry for this rebellion; it pre-
vents my going South" said an Epglishman tho
other day, dining at club in Philadelphia BY invita-
ton. "They tell me-" he continued, that tho
American gentleman is only to be found at the South
How is that, prayl Can you explain it = ~
can't" replied his host; sit is no more TO pe eA1
planned than the statement 90 often made that there
are gentlemen in England, but that none Of the~
ever come to this country
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-12
BRIDGE BURNFD IN KENTUCKY.

LOUISVILLE, KY, "wednesday. Dec. II. 1861.
The report that Capt. hewitt, with 40 men OF Col.
Burbridges regiment, burned the bridge at Whip
poor will, five miles from Russellville, on the Mem
phis Branch Railroad is confirmed. They attacked
the rebel guard numbering Is, killing 2, and taking
the remainder prisoners.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-12
SAILING OF THE STONE FLEET.

BosTos Wednesday. Dec. ii, 1901.
Five vessels of the Stone Fleet have sailed, but
anchored in the Roads.
The ships Geo. Green and Bulletin Of Gen. But
ler's expedition sailed to-day.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-12
EX-MINIsTER FAULKNER.

BOSTON, " ednesday, Dec IT. 1901.
Ex-Minister Faulkner, released from Fort Warren
on parole, has gone to Richmond to endeavor TO ex.
change himself for Mr.. Ely.
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KENTUCKY AFEAIRS.

LouisvILLE. Wednesday Dec. H. 1901.
Gems. Rosseau, Negloy, and Jobnfcn's unior
brgades crossed last Tuesday, to the southern bani
of Green River, near Mumfordsville.
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pRroEA. Ria re,dapee Dosors Glen Cove Long Island,
oo Wednesday Dec H. George james Price, eldest son y
Ire late 1hon son Price. aged W yean
Funs1k troR bis resaenes, y IL O'Clock aa euaas o@ss
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plantation bring In the foreign markets enhanced price. over
ANAL os ssd therefore the entire crop OF
should in the absence Of reasons to the contrary
be 30 offered. -. --.-...t.. "A
You are erpocsd to procure upon the most eesnome'
terms and forward 10 the respective agents upon thSt TO
uuou, proper b.ss bsEgng bsleoPe twine needles OF
oter articles T-onred the preparation OF the cotton nee
or other productions for and also blank os o. 4os
blsuk hooks and other stsoery 10 reasonable ano proper
their u,e and you will advise them ron 'e 70
me of anv deficiencies making W the ba. or o,heI pacl
age or IN their marks and numbers, or IN the
and oer such suggestions in your oInlon WI 70 AZ
creas. the market value Of the articles TO De "soeo sno
rive effect 10 the wishes sn6 intentions OF tue
You will make q special deposit with the
rer al NewYoik the ored, Of the Treasurer OF ne Unrcd
Stass OF the goss proceed. of all sss taxing duplicate e
ces therefor which you will retain - your voucher Tor uch
naynept Your accounts must Be rendered monthly IN du
oicae and transmitted 70 the Secretary OF the Treasury
You will report weekly your general TRANSACTIONS under this
ennnineui specf ing any receipts sasg or articles aud
he .eceIt and filing any requcns made upon yen BY
the agents Of tho Department
copy OF instructions 10 the agents 10 inclos-d or
further Information.
Before entering The duties # ycur oacs you VII
cute an official bond the United States n he -
$4,000 sgeeatly 10 the fern accompanying hse hrre
tions and lake the oath Of office sod ssisfr rrFfrtsd
therein. following the dec IONS g. the afs.nf.H a hs
bond and other requisite acts noted ~ ~ fn0 of hs i
You will be slowed counsrtliI0r ~ iha fsia # ~
per snnum. Respectfully fnHfs
8 y. CHASE hecfesTf Hf fIf I.FasUIF
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kindred In their efects-each producing an instant
present Unprecedented holding crowds IN suspense
and each kndlmg entbusasuc admiration: mean
that Of the orator. and OF the soldier. Each Of these
when successfnl wins Immediate honor aud reads lis
praise in nations eyes. Baker was orator aud
soldier 10 him belongs the rare renown OF this
double character. Perhaps he carried into war
something OF the confidence inspired bythe conscious
sway OF great muttndes-as he surely brought into
speech something OF the ardOr OF war. Call him, II
Won tlease, the Prince Rupert OF battle he was also
the Prince Rupert Of debate His success in lie at
tests not ony his own remarkable genius, but the
benign hosI itality Of our institutions. Born on
for n soil he was 10 on. country only stepson; but
were be now alive / douh, not that he would Crate
fuIy declare thai tie couutry was never ~ bun an
uupertle stepmoher. The child of weaver, he was
brought while yet in tender years 70 Philadelphia,
where 10 lost bio tAlaer by defsh hiSeariiesi
DAYS were passed IN the loom rather than at school,
and vet from this beginning, he achieved the highest
poets of trrst, and honor, being et the same time
senator aud General Ii WAS the boast OF Porcles,
IN hi. Funeral GRAFTON al tho Ceusrnieas over the
dead who had fallen III botte-that The Alhenians
were ready to communicate to all the advantages
which they enioyed-that they did no, exclude
the stranger from their walls-snd thai Athens was
a city oyen 10 the Human Family. The same
boast may be repeated by US, with better reason, AZ
we commemorate our dead fallen in battle. From
Philadelphia, the weaver's orphan was carried 10
the West where be grew with The growth oil that
surprising region. lie was OF Ito children, and
his own manhood was closely associated with It's
powerful progress. The honors OF the Bar aud OF
Congress soon were his. But his impatient temper
led him from these paths into the Mexican war,
where b. calamity took the place of Shields, torn
with wounds ana almost dead at Ceuo Gordo. Blu!
the Graf West beginning TO teen with population,
did not satisfy lis ambition and he repaired to CI
toryiia- Tie child, Whose infancy Was rocked on che
Waves Of the Atlan,ic--whose manhood Was f9rlod
In the broad, open expanse q the praidee--nov
sought hvms Oh the shores Of the Pacific Their
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-29
NEWS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL,

ALBANY, March 2s-S y. NJ
We have had a. unusual amount of life before the
veral committees Of the legislature this afteruoooa
spicy time sl around. The swearing over the Harlem
Bridge bin was continued The only difference is, the
lobby did not present themselves with their bibles In
then pockets TO swear by but beloved forth without
any such restrictions. The controversy continued
interesting 70 the end. One member OF the
Legislature could not see how . person could be
permitted TO draw . salary Of $4,000 from the city
treasury, and spend all Of his time in Albany
lobby ing for this bill A Senator responded that he
could not understand how person could receive salary
mend eyerv winter here obbyns suS Occupy The same
room with the member who had just spoken. And thus
the sharp hootng went controversy TO exhibit the
dhty hnen ON both sides, 70 the general amusement Of
The fight, as it appears, is not whether the bridge
shall b built or whether this or that party
and shoud they continue In the same strain that they
have during the last day two they viii succeed In oon
Tho Committee ON Ways and Means heard the parties
for and against the Quarantine bill that passed the senate
NJ. Epgwcod appeared 10 behalf of the o and ma ali
the Arguments Of the other side Devlin ahd Bliss
the advocates In behalf Of the Quarantine Commisston
and johnson for the Commissioners Of Emigration.
sshs sf 4 the factions sals nothing @ would be done
The New York city delegation, In connection with the
judiciary Commitsee had up waterburys bill authorizing
ten Judges from the country hold the Court Of Oyer
and refmmer in the city OF New York, and no
Court to be held without country Judge presdng each
Of the ten to spend month In Court In the city;
also providing that the Grand Jury shall not bring IN an
indictment against any person without instructions from
the District Attorney direct charge from the Judge
At nrst NO person was willing father the BILL but pre-
tended 70 look upon It as "what isf Ms' Mr. Hardy
the only member of the joint committee that sup
ported It. Waterbury In town, but did not appear
In It's behalf. The committee finally decided 70 report
adversely TO II by unanimous VOTE except one That
corsigns II 70 the tomb, along with other criminals
Aldermen Bradv Cornell looking after the
interest Of the "Rpg apparently on the tax levy but
really 70 prevent the bill taking the confirmation OF
tracts from the Aldermen from being passed. The Com
hands for several weeks Why do they not act upon 9
Do they intend TO hold until the close Of the session.
70 defeat ~ so the public win consider that they
have got the twenty I'VE hundred dollars with which
Alderman Brady says that he buy up the whole As
eemby.
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UNITED STATES SENATE.
EXTRA SESSION.

WASHINGTON, March 20, 1851
Mr. TRrmurI, (rep) Of nl, offered resolution do
carng that the opinion Of the Seuate the true way TO
preserve the Union 10 enforce the laws Of the Unon
that resistance their enforcement whether under the
name Of anti.ooercion any other name, disunon,
and that is the duty OF the President 70 all the
in his power 70 hold and protect the public pro-
pery Of the United Sates and enforce the laws thereof
as well in the States Of South Carolina Georgia. Florida,
Mississippi Alabama, Louisiana and Texas, AZ within the
other Statee Of the Union.
Mr. TRunurL said he offered the resolution as expres-
sve Of the views he entertained. He desired 70 have IL
printed and would be glad he could have vote on H.
Mr.. BRoT, (opp) OF Ind--An on this side Of the
Chamber VIII be glad 70 have vote now.
proceed TO the consideration OF executive business.
Mr.. BREcSrsRrDoE, (opp) Of KY, 70 Mr.. Sumnor-Did
you hear the resolution read
Mr.. SuMxKR-T did not.
Mr.. BRxcKnnpex--Perhaps II you had you would not
Mr. BRIGHT wished 70 vote the resolution without
debate as he presumed every gentleman on his side OF
the Chamber did.
Loud calls here on the democratic side for the
yeas and nays On the resolution.
Mr.. Hale, Qep) OF NJ H.. wished 10 say, while he
member OF Me Senate he was ready 70 give the
President exactly that advice which belonged 70 the po
sition which his constituents had assigned him. In the
form and mode proposed by tho constitution and agree
ably 10 the usages OF the Senate Therefore he was NOT
prepared at this very late day Of the session. 70 inter
poec hN advice 70 the President the great question
which presents itself 70 the country.
Mr.. POWELL, (opp) of KY, referred 70 the Presidents
recent message, In which the latter said II would be M
the Senate the dispatches OF Major Anderson the War
Department His object In calling for the information
to vindicste Major Anderson's reputation which
had been assaled By an article In prcni-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-29

TnE IN NASSAU sraKn-Shorty after Twelve O'CLOCK
this morning Are was discovered In tho fourth noor OF
the Elk story building No. ia Nassau street, dense
smoke issued from the windows and In the space Of lees
sbaun twenty minutes the flames broke through
The roof The nremen early at work, Tho
premjses where the Gre appears 70
have orignsted is occupied by Ellis starr Co, book
binders These premises stand over I16 The first floor
is occupied by II. Gtinn a Son. importers OF book
binders materials At rear ocloc- the FIRE is stu
Burning, and bears every appearance Of disastrous
con0agration
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Markets.
PHIL ILADELPHIA STOCK B0AnD.
PmADuPMA, March -, 1851.
Stocks firm. Pcnnsyvania ssase Ss, Ssk; Reading
III; Pennsy ivania Railroad AZ. Sight sxchangs on
New York at par lilo per cent discount
Cotton firm Sales Of 900 bales to day, mddlng 12c.
26c. Flour duh; Ohio, IS. Oon-hixed b6c. $40.
Freghts-Cotton 70 Liverpool, coo,
Uotton-saies to-day 200 bales, with fair demand;
prices unchanged
Cotton-sales 10 day 1900 bales: middling at l2c
CnARInsros, March 27, 1881.
Cottop-saes to-day 500 bales at prices ranging from
Ike. 70 l8c Market hrm 49,,
Cutton-Market unchanged and little offering.
NoRyorK, March 28, 1851.
Corn-Reoeipts 100 900 bushels Market active; white,
o2c. &C.; yellow CSC 63kc- mixed, ooc. Cotton Us
12kc. select 12kc; inferior dull st 10Kc. no.
Naval stores In limited demand tar dull At 81 30 81 co.
Slaves active: red oak hhds, 81; white, 66. Flour
quiet; family brands, ~ 10 $s %; superhne, 10
80 90.
Bnmoxx, March %, 1861.
Flour steady: Ohio, HaSI2k. Wheat steady red,
57c; yellow 56c bSc Provisions dull and unchanged
Coffee advanced 40. Rice at 12s<c. 1870. whskey
dull At 17c.
PmrlDnrrnA, March 2s, 1851
Flour quiet. Wheat firm: sales 900 bushels red,
81 % 81 30; Kentucky white, III 45x Corn active:
Southern yellow, sc 60c. Mess pork SIT rs, prme
sis Lard, 1ec. whiskey dull, 17hc a 1Sc
FlourThe market In excited and unsettled, and holders
demand an advance: "a GO per barrel was asked A. tne
close. whiskey has declined 10 100. a13Ac Provisions
dull. Money unchanged
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Surrender Of the Citadel ct
Messina.
THE PAPAL QUESTION.
The English View sf the MoFriln
TarilR.
British Policy Concerning The usssslitios n
New Government
STATE OF THE MARKETo,
ss., ~, ~

The screw steamship CITY OF Baltimore Captain rszss,
which sailed from Liverpool at the i3th, nd
from Queenstown on the 14h instant, arrived hsrs yss
terday morning.
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AcApnY on Musc-BkSurr TO rms rHrs1fx soorsT'-
BY mistake We announced this benefit for last evening
II really comes of tonight concert rs 70 DC added 70
Mr.. Andcrson's entertainment
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THE POLICY OF THE ADMINISTRATION.

The resolution of Senator TrumbuL Of Illinois, intro
duced into the Senate this morning. declaring the duty
Of the President 70 al his power TO hold the pubc
property and enforce the laws all the seoedsd States,
ia regarded blow eveled at the administration and
intended 70 intimdate and possible force TO change
It's peace policy The radical war wing Of the repub
lican party using their utmost eorts 10 bring
collision They earessy and openly deuounce the evac
uaton Of Fort SUMTER and have informed the admins
tration that it surrsnders iota the party
gone TO the dogs and that they ready and are deter
mined TO make open war upon II.
The Southern Commissioners have most positive AZ
surances from the administration that attempt would
be made reinforce Pckcns This has been repeated 70
them several times They feel bound 70 take these
sursnces They have right 70 60 behind this II the
administration have decided, then Of course the
sponsbiity Of precpta.ing collision, and plunging the
country into civil war, win rest solely with the powers
that be.
republican Senator stated to-day that there was
doubt that the abandonment Of Fort pckens would take
place in than twenty days. The hesitancy Is said,
OF the administration In regard 10 this point rs from
the same that has created the delay In the Of
Fort Sumter namely desire 70 avoid It's effect the
New England elections. There Is doubt, however, Of
the ultimate purpose Of the administration.
The article in yesterdays Tribune, in favor virtually Of
the Fabian policy Of the administration was written BY
Greeley after interview with Secretary Chase. The
latter finds necessary TO pursue this course in order TO
carry on his department He that II the admins
adopts coercive policy the treasury bankrupt
and he a disgraced dnancer. Hence Mr. Chase ia ca-
morous for peace.
deputaton or bankers is expected 10 the morning,
10 what II Ia 10 be the Of the President be-
fore they put for the loan. to be coercive
thev will not bid for n but gill take other nj high
rates.
The statement that United States troops have boon
dered land at Fort Pickens untrue No such order
have been or Will be iseued for the present
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THE MOVEMENTS AND OBJECTS OF THE
SOUTHERN COMMISSIONERS.

The Southern Commissioners In constant oommuni
cation with the government At Montgomery, and act
sccord with IL feelings, which primarily 70 exhaust
every possible mode Il obtaining peaceful solution Of
the questions growing ost Of the late secession They do
not desire recognition by this government They have
erected independent nationality and feel able 70 Do
fend II against al Their business here 70 70
procure the peaceful evacuation Of The forts
within their limits held by federal troops, and TO
treat fer an amioabe arrangement Of their complicated
relations with the federal government They acting
with sonsummate prudence and ability and aacrinc-
ing all technicalties and forms 70 secure tho substantial
purpose Of their miason
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NEW YORK LEaIsLATURE.



Albany, March 20, 1851.
The bin relative 70 certain proceedings taken by the
Central Park Commissioners the enlargement Of the
Park was sent back the Committee Of the Whole hav.
ing been formerly advanced TO third reading. This,
probably, is fatal to the bill this session
Mr. MSKRRE presented petition asking an nvestiga-
ton into the action Of the Mayor and Common Council re-
tng the late street cleaning and moved that the New
York Senators conduct such investigation during the re-
cess and report to the next Legislature.
The motion required unanimous consent ana Mr.. Ses-
sions objected, thus preventing its reception
Tho Grinding Committee reported number o. biS q
at TO bs reported complete.
The following bills were reported favoraoly rom co-
10 amend the act relative to the proof Of Wills
Subectng banking associations In case or insolvency,
70 the proceedings authorized by title 4, chapter and
part Of the Revised Statutes.
TO promote agriculture and civilization among the In.
In relation 70 the FordhAm Railroad
Mr. CONNOLLY introduced resolutions asking for nfor-
nation from the Comptroller Of New York. whether there
has been any dispute sscus the title 70 any portion
Mr TRUMAN introduced resolution requesting the su.
Of the State that they proceed % make pro
Per Congressional apportionments Adopsed-
Of Notaries Public In the city Of New York.
MIIs PAsHD.
70 amend the Brooklyn Broadway Railroad aCe.
Concerning the navigation Of tho canals and tho coec
tion Of tolls, a amended by the Assembly.
The bill for the relief Of Madison University vAs after
spirited debate, moved forward 10 the first Committee
Of the Whole
considered in Committee of the Whole.
Assembly.
ALBANY, March o. 1881.
The morning session was occupied In the passage d
bills number Of which had Accumulated on tho tabie.
The following bills passed
In relation 70 the sale of land
Requiring foreign insurance companies 10 6le annual
statements of the condition Of their affairs.
10 submit the question calling convention 10 revise
the constitution and amend the same 70 the people Of the
State.
To incorporate The Ioaners' Association In the city d
New York.
[CoRRpCnoS BY an error made in copying yesterdays
ported In the House. instead Of the 6enate Tho bill
advocated by Mr. Robertson IN the Senate and NOT
by Mr. Robinson, and was ordered 70 shird reading
EVENING SESSION.
The bill granting exclusive Jurisdiction 70 the chiefs q
head men on the Tuscarora Reservation the actions
between such Indians involving the title 70 real estate,
was lost.
TO extend the time for construction a the railroad
the BERNIE side Of the Chenango Canal
To provide for the appointment OF Janitors FOR the
District Courts In New York, and their compensation.
In addition the act relating 70 the foreclosure Of the
sale of the New York and Erie Railroad.
TO authorize the divisions Of the terms into elestiou
districts.
Several private bills were passed.
The House adjourned 1t halfpast nine p. N.
Lake Navigation Opened.
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Lake Navigation Opened.
To1xpo, March 28, 1851
The New York and Erie propeller Portsmouth arrived
this morning from Cleveland-he frst ON the season.