Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-17

General Sumner was thrown from his horse
this morning while reviewing his troops. A
rib was broken and other iDi0ries suffered, but
telegram TO General Mcclellan this evening
states that he is better, aud will be able to re-
sumo his command within q few days.
The rebels have an immense force, and are
erecting large battery a. the mouth Of Occo-
quon Creek, so they can Ere at vessels plying
between this city and General Hooker's di ,
vision.
Herald Dispatches.1
The reconnaissance made o few days ago
from General Summers division established tie
fact that the enemy had retired from Ansndah.
Upon abandoning it they burnt a few houses
belonging to persons suspected of Union pro-
cliVities.
RoLLA, Mo. B., Sunday, December Is.
Several citizens from Arkansas have reached
here during the past week, aud enlisted in the
Arkansas Company, under Captain Ware, late
member of the Legislature from thai State.
These men say there was a Union society in
Isard, Fulton, Independence and scarey Couu-
ties, numbering $500 men, which could have
made an organized stand in two weeks more
time but it was betrayed by recreant nom
ber, and broken up aud scattered. Many of
these Union men have been arrested and taken
to Little Rock; some had besn hung, and a
large number are now in the woods, trying to
effect their escape from the State.
WASHINGTON, Monday, December 10.
The excitement which was first caused By the
somewhat belligerept tone Of the European
news is rapidly subsiding, and there is a gem
eral belief that war with England can easily
be avoided without dishonor. The President,
il is known, is strongly opposed to the sdop,
tion of a warlike policy against any forsik ku
pp~er under the present circumstances of the
country.
II is understood here in diplomatic circles
that Mexico is prepariog to make q vigorous
resistance to the invasion of her territory by
Spain, France and EngIsnd-mors vigorous
than the allies at one time anticipated.
20 BALTIMORE Monday, December I6.
The bark Agnes has arrived. She reports
speaking the English brig Mary Morton, which
reported that the Sumter and Iroquois had. "a
severe engagement, aud one of them, she did
not know which, had put into Martinique to
repair. .-o
NEW YORK, Monday, December I6.
The Express says the excitement on Change
was intense and beyond all description. Bread
stuffs were favorably affected, and all dsscrip.
tons very firm, and maUy lots of common are
Withdrawn from the market. Saltpeter ad.
vaneed from eleven to fftcsn cents per pound,
and few holders would name auy price,
Birthstone was kept out Of the market Chem
icals advanced: Bi carbonate Soda up one cent
Coffee and tea all Withdrawn from the market,
or only offered at enormous prices. Sugar
offered sparingly. Sterling exchange advanced
to ITO.
DETROIT, Monday, November I6
The European news created a deep feeling,
and the probabilities of g war with England
are freely discussed. There is general desire
for our Government to place itself right as re
CARDS law, when it will be sustained at every
sacrifice.
CLEVELAND, Monday, December I6
HI,n e. =
sensation in this section. The general seni.
ment is that our Government must maiutain its
right and dignity, regardless of English
bluster.
ST. JosfrH, Sunday, December IS.
Forty of General Prentiss' command returued
here last night, most of them sick with measles.
They report that the Federals had several skir-
mishes with the rebels on their march, killing
a few of them. When az the river opposite
Lexington they were fred on by the rebels AZ
that place, and General Prentiss dispersed them
with she'll from three 12.pounders, but
there beipg no ferry or means of crossing the
Iiver, our forces were compelled to return to
RichDopd for forage and provisions. It was
General Psentiss' intention, however, to cross
the river Saturday, at point above Lexing
ton, and tba forces from Sed ALA and Kansas
City would join him. The rebels are reported
to be 1000 strong. ..a
o. . ST. LOUIS, Monday, December I6.
All claims against the Department of the
West which originated prior to October I4eh
must be filed before the Exsmining Commits.
sion, now in session in this city, previous to
January lOJh, or they will not bs paid by the
War Department.
AN commissioned city officers and all county
officers except nine have taken the oa'h Of al.
legiance prescribed by the State Convention.
None of the Judges ofthe Supreme Court, and
but one S'ate officer, Colonel Mosley, Auditor,
have filed their Oaths.
The Sscessionists here opeRIy avOw their
joy at the prospect of a war with Eogland,
while the Uniopists seem generally to hope the
Administration Will firmly adhere to their al
ready proclaimed position, and not deliver up
the rebel ambassadors.
John Hogan, who was arrested on Saturday
for embezElement, in card published this
evening, says his arrest was caused by a disa-
greement between him and the auditing officer
of the General Post. Office, which might have
been prevented BY prompt examination of his
accounts.
..-. PTTsBURG, Monday, December I6.
The news from England is received with
general astonishmeDt aad profound indignation
at the tone of the English press aud the alleged
policy of the British Government. One sen,i-
ment only here, that IL that the honor of our
country must be maintained, and no concession
W -sANosAf
II. -... PHHAPELPHIA, Monday, December l6.
The money article of the Bulletin says the
foreign news caused a feVsrish and excited
stock market to. day, With down ward ten
dency, particularly in fancies.
.-.. TORONTO, Monday, Decembes I6.
The English news causes intense excitement,
and the action Of the Home Government Is
strongly approved.
BALTIMORE, Monday, December I6.
Me effect Of the English news In Baltimore
has been to call forth warm sympathy of the
position Of the President, while the rebels are
r'joiciDg at the prospect Of the aid Of Eagland
TO overthrow the Union.
VS. Nearly all Of the ITishmen in Baltimore
have been SscesiOnists, but they are now rally
ing for the Union against England.
MMwAUKRE Monday, December l6.
There seems but one feeling here as regards
the EnRIiph news; thst Is the hope that the Ad
ministration, II right, will maintain the pasi,
tion taken with hrmneSs, let the issues be what
they may. No. one frightened but wheat
buyers. '.i? -i f-a.h
- gc.'' oAmO, liz, Monday, December 49,.