, 1862-01-09

IN the senate MI. wade presented petition
from the citizens Of Ohio, asking that John O.
Fremont be appointed Lieut.. General No ac-
ton was taken thereon.
George S Fisher, of San Francisco, has been
appointed u. 5. Nicc.ConSul at Kanagawa,
Japan, vice Dorr. Salary, $1,000 per annum.
Capt Robert Haley, of San Francisco, has
been appointed U. S. Consul at Mauzanillo,
Mexico, vice A. Garrill.
The dispatches of the British Minister, re-
ceivcd at Washington, are reported to be more
sensible and more moderate than the represen-
tations Of the British press would lead to the
belief Nothing peremptory or imperative is adj
dressed TO our Government, and no difficulty
presented to their view, but which can and
will be settled by diplomacy.
Quincy, Dec 21.
Gen. Burnside's expedition, consisting Of ten
regiments, is at Annapolis and ready to go
South.
In the House, yesterday, Julian, Of Indiana,
offered resolution that the Fugitive Slave Law
be so amended as to forbid the recapture or re-
turn Of any fugitive from labor, without proof
that the claimant is loyal. After much discus.
sion, the resolution passed.
Major Hubbard, Of the LIST Missouri cavalry,
captured over GO rebels, day or two since, to-
Geo. W. Jones, ex-Minister to Bogota, was
arrested in New York yesterday, by order Of Mr..
Seward, and sent to Fort Lafayette.
A great negro insurrection is reported in Mis-
sissippi, and an immense amount Of property de
stroyed-$l50, 900 on the Quitman estate alone.
The New York Herald has the following WASH
ington dispatch, dated the Goth:
Gen. Ord started on fOraging expedition this
morning. wit the 4th Regiment Bucktail Rifles,
Lieut.. Col. Kann, and Eastons battery. Gen.
Mccall, thinking they might be attacked, sent on
alter them two brigades; Mccall and staff also
followed. When Gen. 0rd's command was near
Drainsville, it was attacked by the enemy in am-
bush. A brisk engagement ensued. Easton's
battery was planted alongside Thornton House,
and poured terrible volleys into the enemy. Gen.
Mccall came on the ground and conducted the
battle 1t continued an hour when the enemy,
finding our fire too hot for them, retreated in the
direction Of Fairfax, leaving a large number Of
dead and woundedOn the field Our troops pur-
sued for a short distance, and picked up the
wounded and prisoners. Gen. Ord captured a
large amount Of arms, clothing, &C., which the
enemy left behind. Their loss is estimated at
100 killed and wounded Our loss is killed and
s wounded. Among the rebels killed was Col.
Thiler, Of Kentucky. Their force consisted Of
three regiments Of infantry, company Of cav
John II. FOrdy, Of Alabama. At Pm. our
troops returned with 81 wagon loads Of forage.
Private letters, received from distinguished
English statesmen and other prominent individ
uals, give every assurance that it is foreign to
the interests Of the English Government to make
any demand for the release Of Mason and Slidell,
but it is probable that they will ask for such ex-
planation as the United States Government can
hOnoably give.
The Federal troops now occupy Beaufort, S. O.,
and are fortfying themselves.
The steamship Attdntic has arrived at New
York from Port Royal with 10000 pounds Of Sea
Island cotton. Over 100000 pounds Of Sea Isl
and cotton had been secured previous to her de-
parture.
Dec. 23d.-Later news has been received from
Europe. The question Of the arrest Of Mason
aud Slidell continued to occupy the attention Of
the press.
Armstrong guns Of large size were being dis
tributed among the ships preparing for sea. This
is TO be regarded as precautionary measure
against Mexican privateers, and not a consequence
Of any apprehension Of a rupture with the United
States.
ireland strongly sympathizes with the Federal
Government.
Dispatches from Baltimore to Philadelphia say
that Fort Pickens had opened FIRE on Fort McIaae
three times since Nov. 22d-with what effect is
not stated.
The 1Fibune's dispatch from Washington says
Lord Lyons has made his first official eommuni-
cation in relation to the Mason and Slidell affair,
we presume to the Secretary Of State. The
contents are not known.
Government has received intelligence that Gen.
Scott will Immediately return. He will undoubt-
edly bring important news.
Gen. Halleek has issued orders making death
the penalty for cutting down telegraph wires or
iRjuring railway bridges. Secessionists and their
slaves will be required to repair all damages done
to railroads, ETC., wnere they live.
Dec. 24th.-In the House, yesterday, Wilson's
resolution was lost, prohibiting United States
officers from using any Of their force for the pur-
pose Of returning fugitive slaves.
Morrill, reported bill increasing the duties on
coffee, tea and sugar. The proposed increase
will yield a revenue Of $s,OOO,O0 should the
importations be the same as in 1850.
Mr. Fenton introduced bill granting lands for
railroad from the Missouri river to San Fran
cisco.
A private dispatch, received last night, states
that Gen. Halleck has ordered the Secessionists
to repair the damaged portion Of the North Mis-
souri, Railroad. Forty bridge burners have been
arrested and have probably been shot