New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-21
TIE TRENT AFFAIR.

TIE TRENT AFFAIR.
Although Lord Lyons has not yet presented
my forua! communication from bis Government
30 the Secretary of State, it is certain that the
Trent affair was discussed in an informal con-
vcrsation at their interview yesterday. They
have NOT since met, nor has the Cabinet been
convened. although Friday is the regular day
for its meetings. None Of Lord John RussellS
diplomatic notes having been presented, moth
ing of their contents can be known. Bat the
opinion gains ground among those best informed
on the subject, AID is supported by private
letters from prominent English politicians, that
the question viii be presented in shape which
wH leave the door open to negotiation, and it
is believed in official circles that the diff
Guilty will he amicably and hOnOrab!y adjusted
without recourse to war. This is the complex
ion OF to-night's intelligence.
An important English letter by the Europa,
from. one familiar with English opinion,
especially in high political circles, suggests
emancipation and arning of the slaves, as cal
cu'ated 70 ccunteract the war feeling in En-
gland. No Enslishman would Willingly range
himself on the side of Slavery. They insist
now that both sides are for Slavery, with per-
haps oaly difference in degree.
IMPORTANT PROSECUTED TREATY WITH
MEXICO.
Among the papers relating to Mexican affairs,
transmitted to the Senate yesterday and referred
h the Committee on Foreign Affairs was The pro-
icct of a treaty with Mexico, sent home by
Minister COIwin, the provisions of which are
Of the utmost importance. Its cOnfrma-
tioa would, it is believed, cause the Withdrawal
of the English and French fleets from the Gulf
and leave Spain to fight alone her old Colony.
1t is understood that the proposed treaty provides
on the one hand for the payment Of 81, coo, 600
BY our Government to Mexico, applied TO The sat
isfsction Of TT lsh and French creditors and
on the other hand, for a grant to the United
States of extensive commercial privileges, as
well as the adjustment Of Ill our outstanding
debts, and 4 right Of transit across Mexican ter
ritOIy for our troops and munitions Of war. II
is thought that the treaty win be speedily con-
Grmed 50 that it can be transmitted to Vera Cruz
in season.
THE SECOND SURPRISE AND CAPTURE IN MIS-
souri,.
Tho following dispatch was received to-day:
HsAnQrAErEHs ST. Louis, No. Dee. 20, 1901,
Tot. B. MCCiEJLAN Major General Commanding Army
part OF Gen. Pope forces, under Col j. G. Ds-
Wis and Major Marshall surprised another camp OF
the enemy, the afternoon Of the 18th AT Milford
little north OF Nanensburgh A brisk skiFmish en-
suei, when the enemy finding bin sef surrounded,
surrendered Ut discretion. We took 300 prisoners
including three Colonies and seventeen Captains,
1900 stand Of arms 600 horses, 65 wagons, and
large quantity Of tents baggage and supplies. Our
Ices Is two killed and eight wounded. The enemys
los in not vet known.
Information was received last night from Glasgow,
tba. our troops at that plsce bad taken about two
,uus of powder, in kegs, buried on jackson farm.
Ias efec,ually cuts OF their supply OF ammunition
II. W. HALLECK, Major-Genersl
later telegram received this evening announ-
ces the capture of 100 more Rebels by portion
Of Gen. POpc's command. 1t is now believed
that we have more prisoners in our possession
than the Rebels.
THE FIRST CAPTURE.
The War Department received the following
dispatch from its telegraphic agent in the West:
CLEVELAND, o., Dec. ~, 1861.
ite ~. L'uis Democrat Of this afternoon says the
following |. from official sources:
Yesterday, an army in several detachmens, I'M
Ger ire general erection Of en-. Pope made series
OF concerted movements upon the enemy ~ Clinton
anu the surrounding country which resulted in drV
leg the rebels into one common center III or near
Clinton, where they were all taken and made priaor-
eIs OF war 10y captured III body; other little
squa0s Of IRON 10 10 ID were also duly cared for
An their baggage, arms, ammunition and papers
were secured. The loss OF lie on either side il not
Known
This brilliant affair was planned by Gen. Halleck.
and executed most admirably by Gen. Pope.
DISPATCHES FROM PORT ROYAL.
Flag Officer Dupont Transmitted to the Navy
Department by the last Southern mall interest
ing reports Of Reconnaissance, one by Com.
mander DraytOn in and above ST. Helena
Sound and further up the Ashepo than on the
previous occasion, the other by Commander
Rodgers Of the Dlets and sounds Of the coast
of Georgia below Tybee Island. The following
Is the report of Commander Drayton
T.. s. S. PAwSEr, Ponr RoYaL HAEnor, Dec. o 1861
SIR: In obedience 70 your order OF the lth inst.
proceeded TO at daylight OF The 9TH, panied
BY the gunboat Unacilla Lieutenant commanding
n. Collins; steamer Isaac Smith, Lieutenant com
handing, Nich0lson, and survey steamer Vixen
Capt BOutee and reached anebora0e of the iott ON
Otter Island, st. Helena Sound, at midday. In the
course Of tie afternoon, negroes coming Or
board, and reporting that there was a BODY of
soldiers AZ the entrance OF Mosquito Greek. rlare
W Ashepo, where the iniaud route 10 Charleston