, 1862-01-09
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.
QUINCY, ILL.,, Dec. 10th.

under the war power.
Senator Nesmith introduced bnl in the U.
S. Senate to provide for the protection Of the
overland emigrans to California and Oregon,
which was referred to the Committee on Terri.
tories.
The Norfolk Day Book Of the 9th learns that
battle is Immediately expected on the Potomac,
as the suffers were removing stores
There are $4,000 sick in the army of the Po-
tomac
The black flag has been hoisted at Columbus,
KY
General Prentiss captured 500 rebels in Nor
thern Missouri on the 9Th.
QUNCY, ILL.,, Dec II.
There was debate in Congress yesterd "
afternoon-in the House of Representatives
principally on the suspension Of the writ of
habeas corpus Petitions against the suspen-
sion Of the writ were tabled-1Os against 90
The death Of Senator Bingham, Of Michigan,
was announced.
Etheridge, Clerk Of the House, received a let
ter from Tennessee, stating that the rebe! lead.
ers had began to impress Union men, who were
fleeing to Kentucky for protection.
The rebels are said to be approaching our
lines on the Potomac in force. The rebels have
taken possession Of Springfield, near the Poto-
mac river.
QuNcY, Dec. II.
The question Of the exchange Of prisoners
seems to be fairly settled; the President,
Mcclellan and all the Cabinet are in favor Of
the plan. 80 prisoners were exchanged yes.
terday.
It is understood that the Legislature of Ken.
lucky will abolish slavery, re-imbursing loyal
masters.
Lansings resolution in relation to the return
Of fugitive slaves came up Thaddens Stevens
and LOvejOy made radical speeches and censured
Gen. Haleck and others for delivering negroes
back to their rebel masters.
The President has declined to send to Con
gress communications with England, France and
Spain, in regard to Mexico.
Exciting news lrom Fort Royal is expected.
QuINcY, Dec. l2.
The Republican members in Congress, YES.
terdAy, in caucus, resolved to insist on the con.
hscation Of all rebel property, and the emanci.
patton Of slaves.
The steamer Louisa, from Live pool, brings
further accounts Of the reception Ia England Of
the news OF the capture Of Mason aud Sdell.
Public meetings were held at Liverpool, and
resolutions passed cOndemning the affair, and
calling upon the British Government to demand
an explanation.
QUINCY, Dec. 18th.
Private johnson, of the Lincoln cavalry, is to
be shot at Washington, tomorrow, for desertion
News from Fort Pickrns has been received.
The cannOnading commenced on the morning of
the 2lst Nov. and continued TOR two days.
Fort MclIae was silenced, as also the water
batteries in reach Of the guns Of the Federal
steamer Richmond At 9 Pm, Vi the 23d,
Warrington was set on fire by our guns aud
that place and the Navy Yard were destroyed.
On the 24th one Of our guns exploded, killing
five men and wOunding others
,s.s QuINCY, Dec, IA.
A dispatch to the Cincinnati Commercial from
Cheat Mountain, in Virginia, dated to-day,
states that yesterday one Of the hardest and
best fought battles Of the whole war took place
Of Allegheny camp, near Pocahontas. Gen.
Mroy commanded the Union forces and Gen
johnson, Of Georgia, the rebels. In the battle
the Union forces last 80 men, whilst the rebels
had 200 killed, many more wounded and 30
taken prisoners. Gen, johnson was wounded
Atter sustaining so heavy loss, the enemy set
fire to their camp and retreated to Stanton, leay.
ing the Union forces master Of the field.
From various reliable reports we learn that
on the night Of the II tn inst, destructive fire
broke out at Charleston, which laid half the city
in ashes The burning is supposed to have
been caused BY the slaves who have risen.
QUINCY, ILL.,, Dec 10th.
The London Times says the principle on
which the Government rests its demand Is that
British ships, until their violation Of the neutrality
laws is fully proved, must be held to DO British
ground as much as if they were actual pieces Of
British soil, and the rights Of all persons on board
are as valid as on British territory No such
violation has yet been proved, or sought to be
proved against the Trent, consequently the seiz
ure Of persons, dragged from her deck, was en-
,trely illegal. Slidel and Mason were at most
civil servants to hostile power, and were trav
cling from one neutral power to another, in a
neutral vessel. If the Government at Washing.
ton declare them rebels, their right Of asylum
has been clearly violated.
The transport Melbourne would leave Wool.
wich for Halifax on the 9th, with $4,000 stand
Of arms, battery, and six Armstrong guns.
Mr.. Bright has made an eloquent speech on
the American question. In il he strongly con.
demned the warlike feeling, and secuted the
idea that the U. s. Cabinet had resolved 70 pick
aquarrel with England.
Sir Richard Golden has written letters Of n
pacific tenor, urging suspension Of Judgment
Gen. Scott has also written a letter in favor Of
maintaining friendly relations between England
and America, which attracts much attention.
The captain Of the steamer Illinois which ar
rlved At Old Point on Satul day night, says that
I passed within six miles Of Charleston, on
Thursday night A tremendous conhagration
was going on, and Charleston was evidently
burning up.
The Norfolk Day BOOk, Of the 18th, gives an
account Of negro insurTection in South Caro-
Ina, g Charleston The plot Of the negroes
was discovered and checked.
Washington dispatches say that notwith-
sanding the bOligerent attitude Of England, the
Oabinet and Congress are not frightened.
Tho demand for the release Of Mason and eli.