New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-22
PARADOX OF GENERAL PRICES SON.
ARREST OF REBEL SMUGGLERS.
Special Dispatch to The N. Y. Tribune.

mistakes the character OF AOfah"ih LiHV"i", al"
will be grievously disappointed Direct evidence
that this il 60 is not wanting. The President, in
the course of general conversation yesterday WIZ
several intimate friends, said distinctly, as we are
informed BY one of the gentlemen present that his
views on this important question had in no wlfe
been modified by the result Of the recent elections
tha, be had Issued the Proclamation of September
sfter long and thoughtful deberatiou, and that he
should stand by it up to and the LIST Of January.
Mr. Lincoln introduced the subject himself, and
spoke with postiveuers that WAS unmistaksble.
THE RECENT STORM.
The recent rains, which may possibly retard tie
advance Of Gen. Burnsides army, are beneficial
20 our troops in the West as they RAISE the rivers,
enabling Rosecraus to get his supplies by the Cam
berland ard orr gunboats 10 30 down the hissis-
sippi Gentlemen who have recently arrived here
from the West say iba. rain was the one thing
needed there for the successful prosecution Of the
war.
THE NEWS FROM MEXICO.
Sem-oflcial advces from tie City Of Mexico by
the last steamer from Havana have been received
here They are regarded as extremely favorable TO
The prospects Of Mexican success. The general I'M
preston conveyed by letters both from the capital
and from other towns, coming from various persons
mon whose statements reliance Is placed indicate
that the Mexican people are determined 10 fight to
the last and that they have good hopes Of final
cess. The Notifications al PGebla have been CORR
peted, and the garrison is deemed strong enough TO
hold i; against any attacking force; but should il
be Loaf. tie capital, the Notifications Of which arc
almost finished, will be defended to the last cx-
,remity and the people are determined tina; even if
The French should succecd in occupying the City Of
Mexico. they will discover that they are merely AT
tie beginning Of the war.
The difiereD. States are promptly sending in their
contingens of troops. Gen. ComoD!or. alone had
lee 5000 men from single frontier State 70 the &c
teuse Of the capital. Gen. RQjas brought 1000
more from the State Of Jalsco. all the resotionary
chiefs eXcep, one have cent 10 their adhesion 10
Juarez and their services have been accepted. Oh
der have been issued for tie fertilization Of every
defensible town. Tie Congress is not behind the
Executive branch Of he Government, IN devotion to
The county, At its meeting On the <h Of October
al the STATES were represented.
On the 9th law was passed giving President
Juarez suco exIaordiuary powers 10 resist lhfasl'H
ss make him virtually Dictator for six months o.
during the war, beng similar 10 those which were
conferred at the lsst sesson on Gen. DoDlaIo, VINO
has since retired. The Mexican Government expecls
70 have a month aud half more for preparation
which they expec; TO improve By raIymg IN army
double that OF the French, who, although 3O,VVo
strong have not moved an inch, and vii! not make
auy serious advance az ID believed, until tie end Of
December. al which time their transportation
which lie getting ready panty ia Cuba and partly II
New-York-will al have arrived.
The French army IL now absolutely without any
Mexican allies, since Almonte WIS abandoned. He
followers 1900 strong, deserted, and it wss expected
that lie would coon leave the country. The bG1isl-
ment Of Jecker and FIVE others in spite Of tie pro-
test Of the diplomatic body including Minister Cor
win, was resolved upon il consequence Of the inter-
esptng Of letters addressed 10 him by Paris fIends,
which dsc!osed how much the Jecker claim had 10
do with tho invasion, and what means were resorted
10 10 .Dnuence Napoleon to undertake it.
GIN. PRICES SON PARDoNED.
The President las given Brighten. Edwin r.
Price, son Of Majof-Cen Sterling Price, both of the
Rebel army, free and full pardon Of all treasona-
be. ie onious and other crimes and msdemeanors
whatever against the United States, committed mp
70 the 18Th Of November. Gen. Price was taken
prisoner some time since, paroed by Gen. HalIeck,
gnently lie resigned his commission in the Rebel
army, and bis friends appealed for lie pardon.
While On bis parole and residing in Charlton
County, No., he is said 10 have exerted himself to
maintain peace and order by driving of the guersi-
ias' and II is though, by soue Of the Union men Of
1issouri that his pardon will have beneficial elect
in Missouri.
TIE CASE or GEN. PORTER.
~
Inc Military Commission, in the case Of Gen. Fiz
John Porter, d.d no business to-day, and adjourned
over toTuesday next. Il il understood that Reyerty
johnson rs 70 be associated with Mr. Arnes az coun-
Sc! ior Gen. Porier.
sEiZrRE OF CONTEABAND GOODS
An important seizure made last evening al
VLupucu, Nd, Of conirabaId goods On their way 70
Richmond, consisting Of military trimmings, slbs,
medicines, AID other articles of prime importance 70
The Rebels
THE RETicENCE or LORD LYONS.
We afe assured tbst Lord Lyons, who is alv ays
remarkable Tor his reticeDce, has been even more
Silent than usual with respect to State matters since
asreIum. Several efforts by prominent men 10 IN
aeee him to open bis mouth met with marked failure
EFFORT TO RENsrATE COMMANDER PREBLE.
hs said that strong effort will be made by the
hends Of Commander Preble, recently Dismissed the
service for permitting tho Robel steamer Oyiedo to
fuo the blockade in open dey at Mobile to induce
0ongrets 70 take such action as sal cause bis rein
raiemeDt Ii is also said that since hs dismissal
as officers Of our blocladiug fguadrous have been
very much more vigilant.
AaBULANCl.s FOR THE YOUNG MEMS CHRIS
TiAH ASSOCIATION.
~ suangsmeat bas just been effected with ;hs