New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-11-26
,r PURCHASE OF ARMS.

quested to-day to withdraw tnU-r pafcnhsln
agents from the arms market. The SecTetar
of War gave them the assurance that bis pf
partmeut would supply them quicker an
cheaper If they would relieve the Government
from the unpatriotic competition which tn
spectators in arms have successfully excited.
TIE MISSOURI CLAIMs.
The Fremont claim commission, now sttin!
in st. Louis, will examine and settle oil dc
mands upon the Government arising in the
| Department Claims sent here are instantly
referred to the commission there. The moneJ
to be paid will be paid there.
THE REBELS STILL ABOUT MANASSAS.
Doserters recently arrived from Manassas
say there is no material change in the rebe
forces or position. Their advance pickets BY
day are at Fairfax COurt.IiOuse, by night, al
Centreyillc, where are earthworks with field
pieces, aud small force, but no guns in posi-
tion. The main body, massed at Manassas
Junction, i, well provided with tents, but with
on insufficient supply of clothing. Prince
polignac is on Besuregsrd's staff
THE ARMY RETIRING DOARD-MiJoR LOWELL
RETIRED.
The Army Retiring Board has at last ad-
journed sine die, or until called together by the
Secretary of War. On Saturday, Major Chris
TOPPER s. Lowell, of the Sd Infantry, was re-
tired.
FoRTIFIcATIoN OF TIE STRAITS OF MACK.
INAw.
The Hon. j. N. Arnold of Chicago District
is here. IIe has been authorized by the Gov
ernor of Illinois to confer with the President in
regard to certifying the Straits Of Mackinaw,
and the establish nent of Naval depot at Chi
cagO.
RAILROAD COMMUNICATION BETWEEN WASH
NGToN AND BALTIMORE.
Government will recommend to Congress to lend
its credit for short time 10 the construction OF
new railroad between Baltimore and Washington,
upon the condition that it carry passengers and
freight at stipulated rates greatly below those
charged by the Baltimore aud Ohio Road, and will
also ask for means TO accomplish the prolects,
fully determined on, Of new sidings and more
double truck from here TO Annapolis and of
railroad from the Navy-Yard to Georgetown,
through Pennsylvania avenue aud across tie PO-
tomac upon the Aqaeduct Bridge.
WASHINGTON. Monday, Nov. IS. 1861.
PASSPORTS POR BRITISH SUBJECTS.
Joshua X. Giddingr, Consul General for the British
North American Provinces, has accomplished the
object Of bis visit TO Washington, namely, the re-
moval Of the delays and inconvenience attending
passports to British subjects on taking passage for
Europe at Portland, Maine. Heretofore passports
were required TO be oountersigned a, the State De-
parmen,, but that business is now TO be performed
by Government agent.
ITALY AND TIE REBEL PIRATES.
The Government of Italy has adopted the stringent
rule Of France in regard 10 rratcal vessels cugaged
in depredaling ON American commerce.
THE PIRATES At MALTA.
TIE American Conruls are keeping sharp look
cut TO- the suspicious vessels lately seen at Malta
consul At PERNAMgUco.
TlomRs Adamson Of Pennsylvania has been ap-
pointed Consul at Pernambueo, Brazil.
PASSPORTS.
The following notice was issued to-day from the
State Department;
"Osrar Irving, Jonathan Aimory and +. T.. o.
a ans at New York Boston, and Portland respect
lively. as authorized 10 countersgu passports Of
"W. II. SEWARD"
MILITARY APPOINTMENT.
J. Howard, jr., has been rendered the position Of
Assistant Adjutant- General to Gen. Germans brig.
adc.
RELEASED FROM FORT WARREN.
Tie following named persons belonging to Nary
land have been released from Fod Warren:
John J. fIeckart, Leonard j. Quinlan, w. q. Her.
,isop. Geo w Landing. Thos. Shields, Geo. Thomp-
sou, a. Williamson. David Sncchesi, Geo a. Apple
ton Mchoel j. Grady, John l.. Douldon, Robt. Rae,
o. A. French, Robt. a. Carter, S. u. Frost, ard
!. a. ma."2.
GEN. FREMONT tQinSG 10 washington.
Gen. Fremont recently obtained psrmission from
the proper authorities 10 visit Washington. Y tho
opinion in military circles that there will be Cour!
Of Inquiry in his CAGE.
ESCAPE OF AN IMPRESSED UNiOSISr.
Last night youth Of about Is years VIM. Weei.
ron Of WIN. West Of the Treasury Department, who,
being al Winchester, was some months since p,essed
into the Rebel service, made bis escape from The
enemys camp, opposite lines, meeting our iirst
pckets ut Annadaie, whose protection he claimed
ard received. lie was formally conducted to Gen.
BenAers camp and BY that officer was sent to lead
quarters this 70 eno,n. His position was that Of
Gen. Ekoys orderly.
SERIOUS LOSS ny FIRE.
by the loss OF Pettibones bindery by IRE to-day
20 600 copies of tie Mechanical portion O! the Patent
OTce Report, which Yves ordered by Congress Tor
distribution among their constituents were destroyed
SUCCESSFUL FoRAGiNG.
4 foriging expedition from Gen. McDoweiPs d.