Litchfield enquirer., 1862-01-02
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rebel prisoners and putting them under the pro- lection of Lord Lyons on Friday-but not with. out much debate.
 The correspondence which is published in the
 New York Monday papers is so very voluminious that it would cover eight columns ot our paper.
 The following is brief notice of them.
 The first document is Q note from Mir. Seward
 to MT. Adams, in which the case is briefly men, toned, and in which Mir. Seward says that the
 action of Capt. Wilkes was without any instruc- tions from the Government, and he trusted that the British Government would consider the sub- ject in friendly temper. Then follows 0 note
 from Earl Russell to Lord Lyons, dated Nov. 30, reciting the English version of the case-de-
 claring that the act of Capt. Wilkes was an af-
 front to the British flag. and violation of in ternational law :; and announcing that the li-
 beration of the four gentlemen named and their
 delivery to your lordship," together with suit
 able apology for the aggression, alone could sa- tisfy the British nation. To this Mir. Seward responds in paper, addressed to Lord Lyons, under date of the 26th inst, in which he analy-
 res at great length the principles of public law involved in the case, and arrives at the conclu-
 sion that the Government of the United States
 would be wrong in refusing to comply with the
 British demand. so far as relates to the disposi- tion that shall be made of the persons captured
 He closes by saying that the '' four persons in question would be cheerfully liberated and your lordship will please indicate time and place for receiving them" No apology" how ever, IS offered, because no offence was intend- l ed. To this Lord Lyons responds by amour cling that he will forward the communication to
 Her Majestys Government, and will immediate ! y make arrangements to place the four gentle men" again "under the otec;ien of the British flag" Beside these documents on the Trent case, there is dispatch from NJ. Thouvcnel, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, to NJ. Mer- cier the Minister of the Emperor at Washing
 ton" in which Thouvenel pronounces the con duct of the American cruiser unj justifable, but 1 hopes for pacific solution of the difficulty. To this Mr. Seward responds in Q note to M Mer- cIer, In which he corrects error of the Minis 1 ter ef Foreign Affairs, refers to his corrcspon- dence with the British Government, and ex- changes assurances of friendship.
 l The general feeling throughout the Country will be that of relief, that WAT with England is to be avoided just at this time, but very firm determination that the cause.-the rebellion- must De crushed out, at once aud speedily.- The most disappointed persons with the result l we imagine, will be Messrs. Jeff Davis $ Co., down in Secessa.
 GEN. ScorT ON FOREIGN ArrA1Rs.-The New York Post states that Gen. Scott intended to re- main abroad several months, but feeling that his free communication with this country was like ly to be interrupted by hostilities, he hastily came home. He is profoundly impressed with the danger of war with England at an early day, and he is satisfied that we shall receive no countenance from France, indeed that the latter will operate against us. The General only re- mained in Paris fifteen days He had pro 1 tracted interview with Prince Napoleon who ex- pressed cordial friendship for this country, but thought that England would demand the re- stituton of the rebel emissaries, and that the wisest course for our government would be to disavow the responsibility of the seizure, course, which alone. in his opinion, could avert war. The General also had an interview with NJ, Thouvenel who gaven no opinion on the 'Trent" affair. except passing allusion as to the proba- ble course of England Napoleon was not in Paris and the General had no communication with him. The General is much gratifed with what appears to be the position of this country now, and regards the prospect of peace much better than it seemed in Europs.
 THK ILLNESS OF GEss. MCCLELLAN AND MAR :cr.-Docors Leon and Marcy, brother of Gen. i Marcy, reached Washington on the 2Gth. having l come on expressly from New York City 10 at tend General Mcclellan and his Chief of Stan who have been confined to their beds for several days. They report that both are getting on we'll, and that General Mcclellan will be in his saddle by Saturday or Monday next.
 WE HEAR from Missouri a full confirmation of the report that Price and his rebel army are again on the full retreat in the direction of Ar kansas-this time, probably, to make his final exit from the State His command is stated to have been thrown into the greatest consterna- tion and confusion by the news of Gen. Pope's successes, and the retreat commenced almost immediately. So fearful was he of pursuit that he burnt all the bridges as fast as his army had crossed them, and placed obstructions in the roads. He was last heard from at Springfield DISPATCHES from the National army officers in New Mexico, have been received at Washing ton, which indicate that the Union cause is pros pering there. Forts Craig and Stanton, on the Mesilla border, have been retakcn from the Tex. ans by Col. Carey, in command of that Military Department, and Fort Fillmore was expected to be in his possession soon. Thence Col. Carey intended to march into Arizona with sufficient force to drive out the rebels. The Indians for the greater part are peaceable, and friendly to the Government. There is prospect that the Territorial Legislature will repeal the Slave Code passed two years ago, Gov. Connolly hay ing recommended such action.
 Ar THE latest adyices from Kentucky, force of not less than 6O,O00 men, the advance of Gen eral Buell's army, had crossed Green River, and was within five miles of Gen. IIindman's advance. We shall look for great battle in Kentucky the present week.
 IT IS thought that Mason and Slidell will sail for Liverpool on board the Niagara, on Wednes. day next.
 TIE New York banks suspended specie pay ment on Saturday. The drain upon them has been not for specie to go abroad, but by parties in tine country. This drain has amounted to over sl6OO0,O00 in the past two weeks The banks close with S22,OOO,oOO in their vaults. THE enrolled men of Connecticut subject to military duty, number 54,349. The State mili- 1 tia, ls companies of infantry numbering 485