St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-12-26
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GREAT SUCCESSES IN MIS-
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.
No official communication has vet pas
sed between Lord Lyons and tho Secreta-
ry Of State. ,,..J ..>..
Private letters received from distin.
guished British statesman assert that the
British Government viii not demand the
release of Mason and Slidell, but will re-
quire such reparatiop as the United States
can honorably grant. This is also con-
frmed by other private correspondence of
Americans. who have facilities for learning
the intentions of the British Government
A special Washington despatch to the
World says the Government dispatches
concerning the Mason and Slidell difficult
ty will be of dignifed but conciliatory ma
ture. They viii satisfy the English Cabi-
net that no insult was intended. There is
not the slightest doubt but that affair will
be speedily, honorabiy and amicably ar
ranged. ID, .4
TIE general feeling appears to be that
we must avoid war with England if it can
be done consistent with honor. Appear
ances seem to indicate that Mason and Sill
dell will be surrendered, should the exig-
enc,es OF the case demand such action.
e.. -r:. t...> WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.
Gen. Ord started at six o'clock this
morning with his: command, consisting Of
two four poupe: and two twelve pound how
tiers. They proceeded on foraging OK
petition in the direction of Drainsyille.-
Gen. Mccall anticipating that they night
be attacked, ordered the first and third
brigades to follow at s a. NJ. Two hours
later General Mccall with his staff and an
escort Of cavalry followed on the same
route. Meantime Gen. Ord advanced to
near Orainsyille, when his command was
Suddenly fired upon by force lying in
ambush in dense woods adjacent. This
was the signal Of battle and brisk en-
eagcment promptly epsucd. ..:. -.
The rebels, Sho had battery and six
pieces, returned the cannonading and re-
piled to rifles with mvsketry. :.
Firing was kept up some. three quarters
Of an hour, when the enemy retreated rap
idly, our fire being too heavy for then:
Their loss is estimated at $50 killed,
aud wounded. The: loss on our side was
six killed and eight wounded. 1... ,,;t
3: NEW YoaK, Dec. H.,
The President in. his special message
communicated to the Senate yesterday, re-
ferred the whole subject of the tripartite
expedition to Mexico, and asked the Senate
to advise him what course to. pursue.
Fort Pickens has. opened FIRE again
though with what result it is not known.
,.>. .~:.; .JSr. Louis, Dec. 20.
A. train Of 70 wagons laden with cloth
Tag aud supplies for Prices army, was
captured, in addition to articles previous,
ly mentioned. $50. :..,4.
Further information has been received
from the West this morning to the effect
that in addition to the expedition under
Gen. Pope against the enemy at and near
Clinton another, part Of his forces under
Col. JEFF. G.. Davis and Max Marshall sur
prised another camp of rebels on the after
noon of the 10Th INST, near Milford, lit
tie north Of Warrensburg. A brisk skir-
mish ensued when the rebels finding them
selves surrounded surrendered. Col Da-
Wis took 1900 prisoners, including three
colonies and seventeen captains; 1000
stand Of arms and 1000 horses, IS veg
ons and large quantity Of tents, baggage
and supplies. Our loss was two killed and
eight wounded. The rebel loss va. not
yet known. .u,,, ....,...'
Information from Gaii Glasgow states that
our troops captured about two tuns Of gun.
powder BURIED on Clalb Jackson 81 farm.
Major Hubbard captured sixty rebeas a
day Or two since in johnson County. aw
The Information from the, West and
North H. to the effect that no efforts have
been spared to send Price an ample supply
Of clothing for winter. all or nearly oil Of
which has tallen, or will fall, into, our
nan hands: Nearly two bundled heavily. Ia
don wagons are already in our possession,