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New York News.
PRINCE NAPOLEON IN FAVOR OF THIS
COUNTRY.

PRINCE NAPOLEON IN FAVOR OF THIS
COUNTRY.
New York, Dec. ga letter has been
received from Archbishop Hughes stating
bis health has been greatly improved by his
voyage.
The news by the Arago confirms a re-
port thai Prince Napoleon has exercised an
influence favorable to this country since his
return to France. The London Times Pa.
ris correspondent states distinctly that the
Emperor and his Ministers have made up
their minds to countenance the Southern
Confederacy even to the extent of recogniz.
ing it at an early day, but have so far been
prevented from making their feelings known
to the Peers and nation through the infu-
ence of Prince Napoleon. 1t is said be is
preparing speech for delivery ia the
French Senate, taking Northern view of
our internal troubles.
NEWS FROM BEAUFORT.
NEW YORK, Dec 26.--The Arago ar
rived with Gen. Scott and j. Clancy Jones
as passengers.
The prize schooner Jane Campbell, cap.
tured off Beaufort, laden with salt and -four,
has arrived here.
The Charleston Mercury of the goth re
ports the repulse of Federal gunboat by
batteries at Port Royal ferry. Also that
the Federal force attempted to cross in fats,
bat were driven back with terrible slaugh-
ter:
CHASED BY A PRlvATEER.
New YORK, Dec: 27.--Schooner Olive
Branch, from Boston, at Aux Cages, reports
having been chased by brig showing
British colors. Saw great number of
men on her decks, and supposed her to be
privateer.
UNION FORCES NEAR CHARLESTON
RIDICULOUS RUMORS.
NEW YORK, Dec, ga letter from
Port Royal reports the occupation of Fen
wick Island by our troops and the extend
ing of our lines to Edisto river, thirty-fve
miles from Charleston.
The evening papers have ridiculous spe.
cials from Washington, that Lord Lyons,
instead Of making issue on the Mason and
S!idel! affair has reviewed the Maine boun-
Diary question, demanding the reiinquish'
ment OF a part of that State to England
EXCITEMENT IN THF STOCK MARKET.
The excitement and rise in the stock
market this P. NJ is attributed to the iul-
preston that a suspension OF extensive pay
ments in specie by banks, siil precede the
next large Treasury negotiations.
The House Investigating Committee left
Washington today for Cincinnati
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the LIST said, that after the battle of Pavia
all was lost but honor. He (Hale) would
pray that this Administration might not
sacrifice our National honor. Thousands
would yet come to the field to defend it. II
this surrender was made, the Administra-
ton would meet with such fire in the rear
that it would be hurled from power. five
had war with England, it would be for
the same cause that had sent one King to
the block, and another homeless and house.
less over the world, and one that would an.
peal to men wherever the English language
was spoken.
He believed too, that if Napoleon had
one desire more than another it was to
wipe out the stain upen the French arms at
Waterloo. All over Canada there were
thousands of Irishmen who would rush to
arms to sustain such cause as ours. Our
principles were our greatest strength, and
II war must come he would say let it come,
and thank God that we are the instru.
ments in his hands to work out his own
cause.
MIR. Sumner said his own belief was that
the matter would be amicably adjusted. 1t
was In safe hands and it would be better
Ior Senators to reserve themselves for facts
and not act upon rumors.
Mr.. Hales resolution was laid over
under rules.
Mr.. Davis gave notice that be should in
troduce bill for confscating every species
OF property OF all persons who have had
any connection with southern rebellion,
either in civil, military, or naval capac-
ity.
Mr.. Harlan introduced bill for estab>
fishing provisional governments in all se-
ceding states. Refused.
Mr.. Howe introduced a bill amending
the fugitive slave act. Refused.
Adjourned till Monday.
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were, not many weeks since, whole regi.

were, not many weeks since, whole regi-
ments OF cavalry on the Potomac without
sabres we trust they have since been sup
piled, but we do not know it. We do not
know that Gen. Mcclellan has all the field
artillery he needs, nor that he has full
supply of ammunition for his guns. Those
who decided off hand that Fremont ought
to have REINFORCED Lyon and relieved Null.
ligan, may know that Gen. McC lellan ought
to have advanced month ago we do not.
We wish those who are SO free in their
criticisms on Gen. McClellan's stratesy,
would tell US in what direction to look for
his successor in case he should be disabled
or should, from whatever cause, relinquish
his command. If we had Radetsky or
Mcmahon to put in his place, we might re.
gard with more patience the efforts to sup
plant him. But, since the confidence OF his
soldiers and countrymen is very impor-
tant portion of any commanders strength
and efficiency, we trust everything calculat.
ed to weaken Gen. Mcclellan in the public
estimation will be forborne.
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From Canada.

EXTENS ON OF THE TELEGRAPH.
MONTREAL, Dec. 27.---Ihe recent an
nouncement through Canadian papers t1at
the military authorities have decided to
build a telegraph between Quebec and Hal
flax, was at least premature, as no decision
has yet been made by proper authorities.
The existing Telegraph Comoany has, we
learn, in serious contemplation the exten.
sion of their farther point line some 200
miles to Cape Rozier on the Gulf of St
Lawrence via Campbellstown,at the head of
the Bay of Chaleurs. II this enterprise should
be carried out, the news by the Canadian
line of steamers will be received at least one
day earlier than heretofore by way of FAR
ther Point, and the extended wires will also
bring into telegraph connection several
very important fishing stations on the lower
Gulf shore. Should the line be extended
as proposed to Cape Rozier, it is understood
that the steamers to and from Quebec and
Liverpool will make that point of call
next season.
THE EUROPA AT HALIFAX-MASON AND
SLIDELL NOT ON BOARD.
HALIFAX, Dec. 27.--The Europa arrived
at five and sailed at seven A. M. Mason and
Slidell were not on board. The Persia
reached Bic yesterday. The Australasian
attempted to 60 up the st. Lawrence, but
came back on account of ice. She will not
land any troops, but sail for New Bruins.
wick to day.
The cd regiment will be sent to st.
Johns tomorrow. Brg a&
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From Port Royal.

Correspondence of the New York Times.
HILTON HEAD, Dec. IL, 1861.
"Better late than never" but now that
the government has come to a realizing
sense of the contraband character of cotton,
prompt measures are taken to secure it.
The fields are literally white with the har-
vest. Col. Mobiles, late of the Seventy.
ninth regiment, has resigned his commits.
sion for the purpose of acting as agent for
the government in collecting the crop. He
has visited St. Helena, Ladies' Coosaw,
Palla. Wana, Paris, Dolto (?), and Port
Royal Islands, and estimates the value of
the quantity to be obtained at 100000.
Negroes are employed to gather the cotton
they receive three dollars for every neat
lOO-weight which they deliver. For that
they work willingly and well. The little
Mayfower, Captain Phillips, is continually
running up the bayous for the staple, and
transporting it hither. Her first trip was
made to Jenkins Island, whence she brought
$50 sacks, which are equal to about fifty
bales.
The post Office at Hilton Head, in the
three weeks of its existecce, has sent North,
in round numbers, eighty thousand letters.
A stupid soldier belonging to the Round-
mead regiment, met with shocking death
the other day. He found in the woods an
unexploded shell, and, sitting astride of it,
lighted the fuse with his cigar. 1t burst
cutting his hands off at the wrists, and
tearing out bis stomach. He languished
two hours after the occurrence. Eight
others were slightly hurt.
General Stevens has taken quarters at
Beaufort in fine house, which belonged to
Mr.. John J. Smith This, like every other
building in the town, was left SO hurriedly
that the owner did not remove his effects,
consequently the General has every requi>
site of comfort, which not often falls to the
lot of campaigner. His staff officers fare
no worse. had permission to look into
the residences of the deserted village, and /
visited those of Colonel Means, Mr.. Sans,
Rev. Mr.. Barnwell, Colonel Elliott, and
MIR. Barnwell Rhett. Everywhere 1 saw
shocking evidences of the unrestrained liz
cense of war. Elegant furniture shattered,
mirrors broken, pianos and escritories over
turned, family portraits defaced, and libra
ries containing valuable books, and cherish
ed collections of years, despoiled, in sheerest
wantOnness, of their treasures.
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From Louisville.
THE VICTORY ON GREEN RIvER--GALLANTRY
OF THE GERMANS.

Spncial Correspondence of III Chicago Times.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 20--The fight at Nun
louisville, o. Green River, is precisely IN.
like the great Piketon gas. Further intel
ligence doubles the number OF rebels report
ed killed in The first dispatches. The fact
is Colonel Wllich's German regiment has
covered itself with glory; and their Spar
tan achievement on the banks of Green
River ADDS another proof to the accumuia-
ting mass, that the lberty>oving Germans
value our Republican form of government
more than many of those born upon the
soil. They alone. as an entire class OF our
population, seem TO breath spirit OF un
mixed nationality. They know how to
love American freedom, how to hate the
enemies of good government, and how to
deal death without stint to the barbarous
assailants OF the peoples rights.
Sc, eral from the scene of action have
even reported the number of slain rebels
lett upon the field as high as So. The force
of Willich's men actually engaged in the
fight did not exceed $50, and their reinforce
ments, though they came to the scene of
action with commendable promptness, did
not arrive till the bloody work was we'll
nigh, if not quite, finished. According to
all accounts, the enemy numbered several
thousands, and had several batteries for
support. One thing was clearly demon
strated, to the great JOY of some doubling
Thomases, that Texan Rangers can be killed
Just as well as auy other human beings, and
that they can fight and run away" Just as
gracefully as any other. 1t was the cur
rent belief among secession woman and
children that they could crawl inside of their
horses, like young possums, and elude ap-
preaching bullets, while their deadly aim
would infallibly bring down "Federal
hireling." I'D ire s9-
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Wanted..The New England Fisher.
men,
From the New York World, 18th inst.

From the New York World, 18th inst.
We have received from the efficient
Assistant Secretary of the Navy the follow
ing statement of facts, in reply to some
suggestions of ours, as to inducements for
obtaining the fishermen of New England in
the navy. 1t will be seen that the depart
ment now offers every advantage and in
ducement to that brave class of seamen
which is reasonably to be expected. They
can ship at any rendezvous for the war,
and only for the war; there is little or no
probability of their being sent on foreign
stations; there is plenty of active work to
be done at home, and to be done immedi>
ateiy. Several expeditions are nearly ready
to sail for the Southern coast-where there
sure to be fighting. The ships, steam
boats and bomb vessels are ready. 1t is
The men who are wanted. The fishermen
of New England have received bounty for
siXty-two years, because they trained sailors
who might DE needed for the nations navy.
The equivalent for that bounty is now due.
Let it be paid. New England fishermen !
the country calls for you.
We take the liberty of subjoining the
briet setter or the Assistant Secretary:
NAVY DEPARTMENT, Dec. l6, 1861.
To the Editor of the World-
In Saturdays issue you propose to offer
three inducements for obtaining the fishermen
Of New England in the Navy.
l. To allow them to enlist for the war.
2. To guarantee that they shall not be sent
upon foreign stations.
3. To give them an opportunity to take part
in the war.
The answer to these propositions are as fol-
lows.
l. They can ship at any rendezvous for the
war.
z. There is very little probability of their go.
ing upon foreign stations. If few of them
are drafted it will be but small proportion
of the whole number required upon the coast.
8. Several important expeditions are nearly
ready to sail for the States in rebellion and the
Department can assure all that will join, active
participation in the war for the Union.
The fishermen of New England, who have
received the bounty of Government for sixty
two years, are now invited by the Secretary to
come forward and fulfil the expectations
which induced that bounty. The ships, and
steamboats,, and bomb vessels are ready.
lam respectfully. your ob't servant,
CIV. FOX, Asst Sec'y Navy.
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General Mcclellan.

The New York Tribune has capital
article, called out by the recent publication
of a paragraph at Washington by CHARLES
ELLET, Civil Engineer, and which contains
many structures upon General McCLELLAN
Says the Tribune:
We object to all these structures, as we
did to those so freely showered upon Gen.
Fremont, during his brief season of COM
mans in Missouri. In so doing, we do not
at all defer to the assumption that civilians
cannot wisely sit IN Judgment on the acts of
military men. Il clear headed, intelligent
mar, well acquainted with history, and
blessed with common sense, may perceive
and comment on the mistakes OF Generals in
the field; but he Can only do so with any
safety when familiar with ali the facts.
Now, nole OF US know, or can know, some
facts essential to safe judgment on he
alleged inactivity of Gen. Mcclellan.
Of all absurd criticisms that are so freely
bestowed on the frequent reviews, parades,
and sham fights on the Potomac, seems to
US prepOsterOus These are no substitutes
for actual hostlities, but preparations for
io' AAoo suS wv uAOntuc piiOH W Duil 1Suu
been devoted by General McCelanis pre-.
decessors to such parades, the disgraceful
panic and fight of that memorable day
could never have occurred. Gen. McClellan
may or may not be great, but he surely is
diligent commander, Until ready to ad
vance, he could hardly be better employed
than in drilling his men in all the necessary
maneuvres, not only of the regiment and
brigade, but of the division, the army
corps, and the battle field.
Who knows how many thousond men he
has within fifty miles of Washington Who
knows to what extent be could increase
their number within q week if he desired !?
Who knows how completely his soldiers are
armed with the most effective weapons
We know that a good part Of our
soldiers at Balls Bluff had none other
than old smooth bore muskets, and
were shot down by the Mimic ritter OF
the rebels who kept carefully out, of range
of our soldiers guns. We know that there
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An Arrival from seoessia.
REBEL ARMAMENT AT BOWLING GREEN
SICKNESS AND DIsCoNTENT-BLACK FLAG
UNION FEELING IN TENNESSEE.

ONAON rE6L1NG IN TENNESSEE
From the Louisville Journal, Saturday.
We had an interview yesterday with
q gentleman who had just arrived from
Tennessee. He set out from Murfreesboro
on horseback, and made his way by way of
Tompkinsville, Columbia and Lebanon to
this city. His opportunities for observation
while in Tennessee, were excellent, and he
made the most of his opportunities. He
spent several days recently at Bowling
Green, Kentucky, and is thoroughly posted
as to the strength Of the army in that vicin.
ity and the immediate defenses about Bowl
ing Green. He assures us that to the best
of his knowledge, General Johnston has
fifty.two regiments under his command !;
that those regiments average about eight
hundred men that of the number about
ten thousand are untitled by disease for the
performance of military duty, leaving about
thirty or thirty-two thousand effective men
in that division of the rebel army. Of this
number, he says, only about fifteen thousand
are supplied with good improved arms.
he is of the opinion that the thirty thou
sand troops called for recently by Governor
Harris, of Tennessee, will not be raised
even through the resort to the system of
drafting that has been inaugurated. In
many of the counties the effort to draft had
been furiously resisted. A strong union
feeling exists in the upper counties Of Ten
nessee. On Thursday night, the 18th inst,
the union men of Macon county, Tennessee,
visited Lafayette, the county seat, and took
possession of one hundred and fifty stand
of arms that had been collected by the
rebels to be forwarded to Nashville for the
use of the army. About the same number
of guns were taken in the same manner by
the Union men of Gainesboro, Jackson
county, Tennessee, at the same time. Fully
two thirds of the citizens of Macon county
have joined the army of the Union in Ken
lucky.
Our informant, who is gentleman of in
telligence, represents the people of the Con
federacy, and of Tennessee in particular, to
be in state of terrible suffering, owing to
the cessation of BUSH ess, the absence of
money and the necessaries of life, anu the
constant fear of invasion from Kentucky.
He confirms the report that the black flag
had been carried through the streets of
Nashville, and that some of the regiments
had unfurled it at Bowling Green. Our in
fOrmant also confirms the rumor as to the
presence of Indians in the rebel army at
Bowling Green, as he saw one thousand
redskins in camp there about two weeks
ago.
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French Transport Ship Wrecked...6OO
Lives Lost.

NEW York, Dec. %. The steam ship
North Star, from Aspinwall 14th, has ar
rived. She brings $823OOO in treas.
ure.
The French transport ship, the Resource
bound to Caliao, was wrecked forty miles
south of Valparaiso. She had over six
hundred souls on board, only five or six Of
whom we're saved. rs 81 sae gr q a
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Thirty-Seventh Congress,
FIRST SESSION.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 23

. WASHINGTON. Dec. %.
SENATE.-After the executive session
the bill to increase the number of cadets at
West Point was taken up.
Wade and others opposed the bill.
Chandler said he was ready to abolish
West Point altogether. 1t WIS one of the
causes of the rebellion. He believed It
produced more traitors than anywhere else
since the days of Judas Iscariot.
The bill was postponed till tomorrow.
Adjourned.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The President
has approved bill to increase the duties on
tea, coffee and sugar.
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General Halleck's emphatic orders with
reference to all bridge burners are to shoot
down every one making the attempt.
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From the Richmond WAi9: 81
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From the Richmond Christian Observer
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18th and Grace Streets ON the 2Jd Inst, largo bay
HORSE, with black name and tail, q small star ii
She forehead and little white On one Of the hind
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Broad and Adams streets. one dark bay MARE.
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jy A-3t@ PATRICK CLARK.
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the detection Of the person vino rode my MARE last
night, and left her In damaged condition in the
streets. JAS " RROOKE
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The fafts Of Cen. Pope Il said to be audacious
sntsspnan4 and his falling naturally q want Of
Aissfstien- Our Generals may expect anything
Crown hin that b bold and dashing He Il Just the
0s b think thst be can snd the war by sudden
aad stunnipg blow Of some sort. But he has eyes
watching him that understand both his military
ssrias and his military failingA In his proposed
nsds Of conducting war. h Il the most rcmorse-
- and cruel Of al the Federal Gsnerals. We
tsuse that his career may soon be arrested, and
- - may inset ths panishment such tyrant