Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-01-03

arms, ammunition, etc.
The Richmond Examiner says a painful
rumor was circulated, that a gentleman
of that city holding commission in the
army Of the Potomac had committed sui
eide.
New York. Dec, 29.--The Empire City
arrived from Beaufort and Port Royal,
with dates to the 25th inst.
The 18th regiment made q reconnaissance
fifteen miles from Beaufort, capturing sew
eral rebels. Our troops were still building
entertainments on Tybee Island, while Fl.
Pulaski kept up continual fire on them
without doing any damage
A rebel gunboat came down the War
saw channel from Savannah, to see if the
way was clear for the English steamer
Fingal to get out with her cargo of cotton.
She WAS chased by one of our gunboats
and was run ashore. her crew escaping to
the woods, except two who were captured
and put aboard the Wabash.
Washington. Dec. 29-The settlement
of the Trent affair affords much gratifca-
tion among all classes, whatever their pre-.
vious opinions, believing it has saved us
| from war with Great Britain, and possibly
with France. Secretary Serard's Dispatch
es are considered Of the highest statesman
like ability.
Boston, Dec. 29.-The surrender of Ma
son and Slidell creates little or no sur
prise, having been generally anticipated
and considered the most direct means of
avoiding foreign war.
Boston. Dec 30-The Presidents and
Directors of the banks of this city held
a meeting this forenoon, and resolved to
suspend specie payments forthwith.
Philadelphia. Dec. 30 The banks of
this city have resolved to suspend specie
payments in consequence of the suspension
in New York
St Louis, Dec. 27,-The folluwing is d
resume of recent military operations in
Missouri. obtained from reliable source
within the past two weeks. Union army
captured $500 rebels, including about 70
commissioned officers; 1900 horses and
mules /; 100 stand of arms two tons
powder. 100 wagons and an immense
amount of commissary stores and camp
equippage. The large foundry at Lexing-
ton used by the rebels for casting cannon,
shot and shells, NEST Of the rebel craft in
Missouri including ferry boats have been
destroyed or captured A clean sweep has
been made of the whole country between
the Missouri and Usage rivers, andf Gen
eral Price, cut eff from all supplies and re-
cruits from North Missouri, is in full re-
treat for Arkansas with his whole army,
having passed through Springfield Monday
last. Our loss in accomplishing these i'm
portant results has not exceed 100 kill
ed and wounded. These are the fruits of
the brilliant and strategic combinations
of Gen. Hallcck. which have been so ably
executed by Generals Pope, Prentiss and
McKeon, Colonels Jeff. G. Davis. of Fort
Sumter fame, Fred. Stone of the 1lth
Regular Infantry. and the bravo officers
and soldiers Of our army, regulars and vol
unteers.
New York, Dec. 30.-At conference
of our city banks Saturday evening. by a
unanimous vote, they resolved upon the
immediate suspension of specie payment.
The heavy drafts on their coin, caused by
THAR largo advance to the government,
rendering this step, in their Judgment nee
cssary.
We presume it will be quite generally
followed in the large cities, through the
drain upon our city banks results from
causes which tend rather to strengthen
than weaken the banks of the interior
Palmyra, Me-, Dec. 2S.-Yesterday
Gen. Prentiss. with $50 troops, encounter
ed and dispersed body of rebels 900
strong. under Col Dorsey, at Mount Zion,
Boone county, killing and wounding $50
OF them. and capturing thirty FIVE prisoners
ninety-fve horses and one hundred and
fifty guns.
Our loss was three killed and eleven
wounded
The rebels burnt another train on the
| North Missouri Railroad on Saturday, and
say they intend to destroy all the cars on
the road, and prevent the road from being
used during the winter.
Baltimore, Dec, 90, Top. M-Mason
and Slidelrs surrender caused considera-
bic excitement here and in Washington,
but the feeling quickly subsidized, and their
release was generally approved secess-
ionists are greatly disappointed, as i hlssts
their hoi es of war with England.
1t is understood that friendly relations
will be observed hereafter between the
two governments and France.
New York, Dec. 27.-The excitement
and rise in the stock market this afternoon
is attributed to the impression that sus-
pension of extensive payments il specie by
the banks, will precede the next large
treasury negotiation.
Washington. Dec. 27-The Richmond
Examiner of Tuesday greatly fears the
United States will surrender Mason and
Siidell to the British authorities. 1t adds
the United States will submit to a shame
yet unrecorded in the annals of the histo-
ry of any nation. rather than disturb their
internal purpose to grind into Il earth the
liberties of the South By the abiect sub
mission demanded of the United States.
they may avert. but only for a while,
war with Great Britain.
The Examiner says that a feet is now
the most exigent desideratum with the
South. and censures the confederate gov
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