The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-25

ARRIVAL OF MEssRs. SLIDELL AND MASON
AND THEIR SEcRErARIEs.-The Confederate
Commissioners, we understand, were placed
on board Fl. NJ S. Rinaldo, Commander w.
Hewett, in Boston bay, where she had gone
to receive them. The Rinaldo then shaped
her course for Halifax, but in consequence of
the extremely cold and excessively bcisterous
weather experienced on the coast, she was
compelled, after hard struggle to get into
port. to bear up for these islands, where she
arrived on Thursday last, with the commits
sioners on board. On that evening the COM
mssioners were the guests of Sir Alexander
Milne, the naval commander.in chief On the
following day they left for ST. Thomas in the
Rinaldo, where they intend to take the home
ward steamer for England, whence we hope
soon to hear Of happy meeting between
them and their friends.
We learn that these gentlemen speak in
the highest terms Of the kindness and atten-
ton shown them by Captain Hewett and his
officers whilst on board the Rinaldo.
They also say that during their confne-
neat in Fort Warren, nothing could exceed
the attention paid them by the Bostonians,
particularly the ladies'; and tp their friends
III Baltimore they will ever feel grateful for
the unbounded kindness shown them in sup
plying every comfort and luxury their posi-
tion would allow them to enjoy.-Bermuda
Gazette, 10Th inst.
During the present season 436, 508 hogs
have been received at Cincinnati. On this
the Price Current, Of that city, says: "This
is about 5000 ahead of the whole number
packed last season. There is no doubt, that
there are several lots of hogs still scattered
through the country. but it is likely that
packing will be closed here the next two
weeks"
The Louisville Journal learns that Gen.
Hardee has arrested Gen. Hindman for burn
ing houses at Cave City and other places on
the Nashyille--road. The same paper also
learns, aud credits the statement that Gen.
Buckner has resigned his commission.
Col. Dsitzer, of the Kansas LIST regiment,
in command at Lexington, announces, by
general order, that as rebel assassins Turk
in the ambush and fire upon soldiers" he has
therefore ordered to be arrested large mum.
Der Of wealthy and influential secessionists.
who give aid and comfort to Prices armv.
whom he will hold responsible, and the as
sassination of one man Of his com mand in
this manner will be followed by the shooting
or hanging of five of these"
The Washington Star of Friday says;-
While the jury empannelled to try the case
OF Daniel Roberts, charged with the murder
Of John Wolf, were about retiring from the
National u)tel, where they had taken their
meals, one ofthem. Mr.. S. Sylvester, was as.
saulted and beaten by lieutenant, said to
be an officer Of Gen. Buffers Staff. Mr.. S.
unprepared for any such attack, was rough
ly handled before be could be rescued. The
assault was wholly unprovoked, and it was
matter of wonder among the jurors what
imaginary offence has caused it. Last night
a warrant was issued for the arrest of the
lieutenant, but The officer failed to find him.
The affair will be reported to headquarters.
The nominations Of Judge Swain tor the
Supreme Couri, and Mr.. Watson as one of
the Assistant Secretaries of War, have been
confirmed by the U. S. Senate.
The U. S. House Committee of Commerce
have before them the question of the Recip-
rocity Treaty between the United States and
Great Britain.
The small pox prevails to such an extent
in the lower part Of the county in which
Wilmington, Delaware, is situated that the
Mayor of the city has felt it his duty to issue
a proclamation forbiddng any infected per-
sons TO be brought within one mile Of the
city limits under heavy penalty.
The Washington correspondent of the Bal.
timore Sun ssys:-" New York papers hold
out the idea that real estate has not fallen
off in price, as compared with former valua
tions. Butt is we'll known tina, rents have
fallen there. and that there is not much sale
for real estate. New York has lost NOR Q
than half of her great importing trade, and
her great trade with the Southern States