The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-12-19


CAIRO, ILL.,, Dec. 16.--A grand review and
inspection of the troops at Cairo, Birds Point
and Fort Holt was held to-day The troops from
all points performed admirably. The force re-
viewed at Cairo was 5000; at Birds Point g.
900 ; at Fort Holt 5000.
Accounts from Columbus confirm the report
that large numbers of anchors and heavy chain
cables had been received for the purpose Of
throwing across the river and obstructing nav
| igaton Torpedoes submarine batteries will
be planted in the river near Columbus.
| e. LOUISVILLE, Dec. l6.-Intormaton which is
! deemed reliable has been received here and states
| that the rebels have been making extensive
| preparations fer defence at Bowling Green
! The force at that point has been considerably
increased. All rolling stock roads from Nash
vile to Memphis are employed transporting
troops North. 1t is estimated that the present
force under Gen Buckner is 10000.
The present Indications are that great bat
tie must ensue shortly. Preparations are being
made by this Department of such characteras,
it is hoped, will insure victory TO our arms.
All is quiet OH the left wing. Cannonading
was reported at Somerset on Friday. No def
mite information has yet been received here.
| NEW YORK, Dec. is The steamer Cham
pion from AspinwaII 7th, has arrived with
large number OF army otfi -eis and nearly ST.,
| UUU,OOO in treasure.
She reports that on the l4th, in lat 1880 ;
long. "A. she was chased by three masted pro-
| peller, square 1igged Oh her foremast, round
! stern, smoke stack between main and mizzen
mast, had two la &c boats painted white hanging
midships, apparently a new iron vessel; heribot-
tom painted bright red. After al hours chase
she hoisted an English flag of which we took no
notice.
The ships Wyoming, Lancaster and Cayenne
were at Panama on the 5lh. The steamer Mar
ragansett was at Acapulco on the 18th ult,
Herald's special: The President has receiv-
ed no official information from Eng land relative
TO the Mason and Slidell affair The Cabinet
has been III session for several hours to-day, du-
ring which our difficulties with England were
discussed with great camness and tmness.-
| Whatever the demands from England may be,
and the English newspapers buster, it Is not
taken as any true indication OF the intentions OF
that Government Our Government has resolY-
| ed that Mason and Slidell shall never be given
up this may be relied upon a fixed fact, The
impression is that England would make de-
mand for the release Of the rebels seized but that
lengthy correspondence would settle the mat
| ter without war.
The Times special says that prominent
and influential citizen of Md, who has recently
been in Richmond, reports that the Union sen
timent in Eastern Va. is rapidly increasing.
He says that if Congress does not leglslate
untavoraby on the slavery question, that por-
ton of Va. is safe Tor the Union.
The rumor OF messenger arriving in haste
with dispatches for Lord Lyons is false.
No ullmatum from the English Government
| in regard to Mason and SlIdel is expected at
the beginning of diplomatic correspondence.
A gentleman just arrived from Missouri says
that Gen. Polk had gone over to the rebels and
| is taking counsel with them at Memphis His
treason has long been fragrant. as well as that
of Johnson, his colleague.
| ST. JOSEPH, Dec l5.-Forty OF Gen. Prem
tss command returned here last night. Most
of them are sick with the measles. They report
that the Federals had several skirmiohes with
the Rebels on their march, killing few otthem.
When at the river, opposite Lexington, they
were fired on by the rebels at that place, and
Gen. Prentiss dispersed them with she'll trem
three I2-poundeGs; but there being no ferry or
means o: crossing the river, oar forces were
compelled 10 return to Richmond for forage and
provisions.
1t was PGentiss' intention, however, to cross
the liver on Saturday at point above Lex'nG-
ton, and the forces from SedaIia and Kansas
City would join him.
The rebels are reported 10 be- about 2,OOt
| strong.