Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-19

that the Committee on Judiciary be re-
ouested to provide a law Ia prevent a d.
ers of treason from bringing suits for
collection Of debts in the y. S. courts
Agreed 10. i,
Wilkinson offered resolution 70 expel
Jesse Bright. Referred.
Dispatches from 81. joseph. Missouri
state that a Latlle was expected soon be-
tween rebel forces at Lexington aud
troops under Gen PrentIce. Il was
Prentice's intention to cross the river Al
a point above Lexington, aud attack The
rebels.
FederaIs have 1000.
Excitement runs high over the English
news. Markets depressed IN conse-
auence.
Bark Agnes, arrived at Baltimore, re-
ports a fight between Privateer Sumter
and U. S. Ship Irroquois off Martinique.
Heral's dispatch says the Cabinet has
official information from England, rela-
tive to the Mason and Slidell affair.
The Cabinet have considered the mat
ter, and thinks the newspaper buster not
a true indication of the intention of that
Government.
The impression is that England would
make demand for the release of Mason
and Slidell, but lengthy correspondence
would settle the matter without war.
The Union sentiment of Eastern Vir-
ginla,is rapidly increasing.
Senator Polk of Mo-, has gone over to
the rebels, said TO be now in Memphis.
Ben. McCulIock is SAID to be now in
Richmond.
Steamer Connecticut arrived at Old
Point, reports that Fit. Pulaski has been
vacated by the rebels, and is now occu-
pied by the Federal troops.
~SENATE.-Military committee will re-
port tomorrow against abolishing the
distinction between regulars and volun-
teers.
Vallandingham offered resolutions that
the acction of the committee with refer
ence to Commodore Wilkes be sustained,
Notwithstanding the beligerent attitude
of England. Laid over.
Bill to ralse 10000 soldiers more for
Kentucky was opposed by Lovejoy and
Thad. Stevens. PASSED.
In the Senate, Hale offered a r%esolu-
ton that committee on Military Affairs
inquire into the e~xpediency of providing
a uniform plan FOR deeling with slaves of
rebels. Agreed to.
Norfolk and Richmond papers of the
18th give full particulars of the great fire
at Charleston. 50 buildings were des-
troyed, including the Roman Catholic
Church, st. Peters Episcopal, the Cum
berlan street Church, Methodist and the
Circular Church. Fhe loss will be from
100000 to 100000.
The steamer Champion arrived at New
Yerk on the 10Th. She reports being
chased by ~privateer on the 18th.
Ships Lancaster, Wyoming and Cyane
we're off Panama on the 9th.
QUINCY, Dec. 1S.
In Senate yesterday Latham offered
a resolution hat the Secretary of War be
requested to inform the Senate by what
law and reason passports are required
from passengers from N. Y. to Sanfran-
cisco. Agreed to.
Sherman offered a resolution hat the
Secretary Of War furnish the Senate a
copy of all correspondence between Gen.
Scott and General Patterson. Agreed
to.
In the House AHcott's resolution pro-
posing the emancipation of the slaves of
rebels, caused a warm debate. Harding
of Kentucky made a strong speech in OPP
sition.
Dispatches from Upton, Mo, say our
troops received orders yesterday TO hold
themselves ready at a moments warning.
Gen Pope, at the head of his forces,
is already marching toward W~arrensburg
for the purpose of cutting off Price, who
is trying to winter with Rains and Stein
at Lexington. A battle is expected
soon.
Gun Boat Connecticut has arrived at
Fl. Monroe from Port Royal
The reported occupation of Fort Pulas-
ky by the Federals, is not true but it is
expected it will fall into our hands very
seen,
The troops now occupying Tybee Is
land will operate against Fl. Pulaski.
Information has been received at Cal
70 that New Orleans had been attacked
by Federal forces under Gen. Phelps,
from Ship Island.
Reinforcements have been sent down
from Columbus.
Sec. Cameron has submitted 10 Con-
gress a report in favor Of the appropria-
ton OF 4,7lO,OOO for putting the coast
defences in order, from the lakes around
TO S~anfrancisco.
Steamer Jury arrived OF Portland yes.
terday from Liverpool. Things look
warlike in England.
A large number of troops under orders
leave for Canada.
The American shipping interest disas-
trously affected.