The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-22
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81, 1901
rHE MAsoN-SLIDELL AFFAIR.

Seymour were undoubtedly complete, ANA covered tia
WHO'D case OF the seizure Of Mason and Slidell Their
capture not surprise 10 the British government.
except in tn, single fact that they taken from on
board the without carrying the vessel into port
b, cord mned by an Admiralty Court 1t was known
here that boz thu arrival Of the Trent the qucs
tion OF her seizure had been submitted to the
law officers OF the crown, who unanimously agreed
thai her carrying the rebeCommssoners would subject
her to seizure and condemnation. After her arrival a
fact developed and the sagacous ursts OF the
English government promptly awaited themselves of tho
absence of any precedent Bytish authority for the
taking OF the conabands from tho vessel before she had
baen submitted tho adjudication OF court the
foundation of complaint aud demand for reparaton
The instructions the British Minister cannot so beyond
this point
Private letters received from the distinguish
ed sources positively assert that the blood and thunder
article the London Moni,g tho Both Nov
which published In the New YoRK HERALD
Of 10th of December does reflect the opinion of
majority Of tho British Cabinet. From these advces
1t is probable that the London Times Of the same date
which rcpudates tho demand for restitution speaks
only of repara,on spoke nearly the views Of the
Cabinet,
Tho offence stated by the British writer's does not
amount legitimatey to be and Ii only subject
for negotiation and diplomatic correspondence The
tor IS however, viewed here with slightly gravity
than It yesterday The adyices from relia-
BILE sources represent thai tho English nation Is
unusually excited. The opposition party endeayoring
10 intensity this feeling The party although
DESTROYS to avoid collision, is obliged, in its defence
to avert tho charge of ncgccng protect the British
honor, and, TO itself. may DO driven assume an
attitude OF hostility.
These considerations give more Importance to the affair
put theta d;uv
tho war spirit thus engcndercd, II is certain that Great
Britain however "spoiling FOR fglt,' decline
reference to arbitration which will be independent Of the
popular camor Of England, and will view the whole sub
iect from just, international standpoint
UNION SUCCESSES IN MISSOURI.
The following received to-day from 81. Louis
To Major General GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN
Captain Woods scouting party has returned from, Ro
t. pursued the enemy south ot Houston killed one OF
them, and brought in n Major as a prisoner Of war
About che hundred Of Prices captured and re-
leased on parole, the scouting party not being able
bring them along
r. W. HAILEcK, Major General
how Ex-MlNlsTEE JONES CANE TO be ARRESTED.
The arrest Of G. W. Jones, ex-senator, Minister &c.
based upon the positive Information that be is moi
only traitor ut heart but his written record turned
up against him the day before he had his long interview
with Secretary Seward. Some Of his official papers
tanning his accounts opened, when a aed letter
Of tho southern confederacy. 1t recommends and
dorscs gentleman for high military position in the Con
federate army closing with the remark 81 have
IN the Southern army the only place where patriot
Snould DO found fighting against tyranical and despoc
government. AS soon "a settle my accounts with the
federal government shall also join the Confederate army
myself" Mr. Seward immediately upon making the dis
coveiy notified the Treasury department pay Mr.
Jones the balance appearing to be due him by the 60
vcrnmcnt. BY some mistake, however, the amount
paid Mr. Seward afterwards received Jones, and
vsrsed with him, but did alude to his treason not
wishing alarm him. but learning that Jones going
New York put d. ective on his trail and caused his
errest az already sta cd
CONDITION OF GENERAL SUMNER.
General sumner mprov slowly from the effects Of
ais fall He Is still confined his bed in house his
division camp grounds. Drs Palmer and McDcrnott,
Brigade surgeons Of General Towards and General
Ersnchs brgades, are unremttng in their attendance
upon him. His wife is constantly with him. II is diff.
cult TO separate the General from his command When
portion Of his division went:out Edsals Hill the
night. expecting brush with the enemy he had
buancs At the door, ready take him tho field
had engagement commenced At his request Or.
Mccormick, OF the regular army, who his staff
California, visited him yesterday. The Doctor advised
him be removed Washington the removal
fore he possibly his duties. He has requested
General Mcclellan to temporarily relieve him from the
command O. his division General Howard, Senior Briga
ste will .obably command the division during the alb
renee OF General Sumner.
CONDITION OF LIEUTENANT JANEwAY.
Lieutenant Janeway, OF Company L. First New Jersey
NSvalry who shot few days since while scontine
beyond picket lines is improving fast The strongest
bopes are entertained for his recovery lie was struck
~ buckshot and rifle ball. the la'tcr hitting
him in the shoulder After being stripped OF everything
cauabe by the rebols he crawled two miles back to
where his advance guard stationed and thence he
was conveyed to the camp Of the Third Maine regiment
His horse, and that o! The Sergeant who accompanied
bin, found yesterday at farmers house beyond
Poheick Church All the equipments the horses
indicating that the rebcls have since been in that
vicinity.
SCOUTING NEAR FAI,FAx CoUET HOUSE.
Night before last, Major Mascot. OF the Sixty first
aiment, went with small force Fairfax Court
House. Rebel scouting parties occasonall, visit tho
place, but the enemy have no fo-ce tlere.
SICKNESS y THc REBEL ARMY.
rebel prisoner, named Beach and contraband were
brought inside the lines Of General Heintzsmans III
vision yesterday The coutraband had been the
OF an Alabaman officer They conhrla the statements
that there IL sti much sickness and great ,ssalsacon
in the rebel army.
1NTEgEsTrNG EXPERIMENTS or TIE NEW YORK IN
GiNEEi. CORPS.
This afternoon President Lincoln, party ot
eren6s, and lusdreds Of other spectators
witnessed OK crime t. IS the Fugiucsr Corps,
Che New York Fifteenth, the Navy yard.
a pont bridge five hyu rtd leet long was thrown
a rear the Ntw YORK. compsny's camp. and
subjected to The NEST thorough tests. 1hc bridge was
ooastroctc BY companias an i. under to direction