Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-11-19

ENGLISH PRESS ON THE Lyons.
SEWARD LETTER.
From Warrington

FROM WashshRton.
WARRINGTON, Nov II The Secretary of the
Treasury has made the following decislons un.
der the tariff act OF March last: Lithographic
hand bills or show bills are liable to entry duty
at rate of fifteen per cent, as printed matter; ;
woolen jackets not made on frames, but hand
knit, open in front, With buttons and sewed but.
ton holes and pockets, were properly charged a
duty at the rate of twelve cents per pound, and
an additional twenty five per cent. The decis-
ion OF the Collector of Boston, assessing duty
of forty cents per pound, In addition to the ten
per cent. ad valorem, on cigars costing eight
dollars per thousand, is affirmed by the Secre ca.
ry OF the Treasury. T..
lHeralds Dispatch.
General Sumner has not yet been assigned
sny command, but In view OF his long expert.
ence and services in California, Gen. McClel-
Ian, who was formerly Captain under him,
will detail him Immediately to some respon 81
BILE post.
Soon after the announcement was made of
the contemplated intervention by England,
France and Spain In Mexican affairs, our Gov.
ernment dispatched O ship Of war, commanded
by an experienced officer, to the Gulf to look
after our interests. Another vessel was also
dispatched up the coast to Tampico, to prevent
the transit of passengers from the rebel govern.
ment across that country, and also to prevent
the shipment OF cotton, etc, from the rebel
States. This wise precaution, it is said, has
suddenly put stop TO an extensive traffic which
was about being inaugurated.
At about the came time Secretary Seward
sent respectful communications TO England,
France and Spain respecting the alleged inter-
venton of these Governments in the affairs of
Mexico; but up to the last advices from Europe
no satisfactory answer has been received by our
Government. They appear to be quibbling
upon this matter, and seem disinclined TO state
their real objects and designs. Our Govern.
ment is keeping most vigilsnt watch, and will
not permit this formidable European combina-
tion to make any advances or aggressions on
this continent.
Especial to the Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 6-HeintzeIman's pick.
cts extend to Accotina Creek, down the river.
No rebels have been seen by them since the re.
connoissance. "
The President has appointed Lieut.. Henry
A. Wise, of the navy, acting chief clerk of the
Bureau Of Ordnance and photography in the
Navy Department, during the temporary abb
sence Of Capt. A. Harwood. .. -.
Itisnot believed at headquarters that any
considerable number Of the rebel troops have
been withdrawn from the rebel army opposite
South Carolina. Beauregard has not gone to
Charleston as reported. The rumor, however,
which imputes to him an inclination to resign
unes, a more vigorous policy be adopted in the
conduct OF the war, is not without foundation.
On Sunday morning our guns at Budd's Fer
~ sent thirteen shells among the rebels behind
Shipping Point battery, driving them from the
Notifications.
This afternoon FIVE hundred seamen, under
Commander Wainwright, took the cars for Cairo
where they will join Commodore Foote'S flo-
tilla. - = '- ~ 9al'.ls
The National Intelllgencer this morning con !.
tains an elaborate article fully justifying the
capture Of Mason and Slidell Il cites author.
tiles to show that under the acknowledged law
Of nations Capt. Wilkes was authorized to
board the English steamer and demand the de-
livery of persons charged withrebellion against
the Government. 1t Is believed here that this
article foreshadows the ground which will be
taken by the State Department on this ques-
tion. 70 - actH %
A gentleman who has just arrived from Rich.
mond, brings two hundred letters from Federal
prisoners In that city, all franked by Congress
man Ely. The people Of Richmond are report
ed to be greatly alermed, and are exceedingly
anxious for the future. The rapid and heavy
plans of the Government lead them to salutary
reflection ~ isI l.ol s.3 ~ stEsi :.
Col. Kregan's Regiment having been thor.
oughly weeded is now in excellent condition
eighteen of its officers have been dismissed.
Several clerks have been notified of charges
Of dislcyslty against them by the Potter Inves-
tigating committee. - 'sSp,d 4 .si,r Ia.
Col. Harding, of Missouri, made an arrange.
ment by which three months' home guards,
mustered into service under Gen. Lyon, will be
paid. e.t,-s 4ssg ,r,sgy
Geo. D. Kellogg. of Chicago, has been ap.
pointed Assistant Adjutant- General of Volun.
teers with rank of Captain, and assigned to Gen.
Stanley's staff. 'e- .a 70. i,lo
The steamer E. B. Hale has arrived Sever
al vessels have run the blockade of the Poto-
mao. ~
Ephraim Ellsworth, father Of the late Colonel
Ellsworth, has been appointed military store
keeper by the President, but is not yet assigned
TO duty. fr-rslf
The heads of the departments have been 60
much annoyed by visitors that they have not
been able to commence their annual reports -
They have, therefore, been compelled to resolve
to exclude oil visitors till after the meeting of
Congress, and, in view of the determination,
parties who contemplate visiting Washington
for the purpose Of an interview with the heads
OF departments, are advised to defer their jour.
ney hither until after the assembling of Con
gress. >sU ias.{ ol %. rrla a|
Tho ERohol.