Litchfield enquirer., 1862-01-09

ALL eyes are now turned upon Gen. Burnside's expedition. It seems possible that the illness of Gen. Mcclellan may have delayed its sailing, as the subjoined would indicate that McC Clellan was expected before the expedition sailed:
 "General Burnside, dined with our Colonel on Christmas, and understood he remarked to the Quartermaster that he need not be anxious about timber for building, for we should soon be in a warmer climate, where there would be plenty of houses. We expect Gen. McClellon here to- morrow. and are all on the qui viue for his arri- val. The men are generally in excellent health and spirits but will be glad to be of, as they are to be in active service"
 ANOTHER decided success has attended our arms in Western Virginia. Huntersville, de pot for rebel supplies in the mountains, between Huttonsvlle and Warm Springs, was attacked by our troops oh Saturday, and all the suppli.a [ there were captured and destroyed. The Ma. tional troops engaged were detachments of the Fifth Ohio, the Second Virginia, and Bradsin's Cavalry, some TAO in all. The rebels had 400 cavalry and $50 infantry. Two miles from Hun- tersvie our troops were met by the rebel caval ry, who were driven from point to point, and at last the whole rebel force beat nasty retreat from the town as our men charged through it, Their less is reported at 80 killed and wounded, while, strange to say. not asman was hurt on our side. The Stars and Stripes were left flying over the Court House as Hauterss1lls.
 LATE adyices from the Upper Potomac are to the effect that Jackson at the head of consid- erable rebel force, made his appearance opposite Hancock, on Saturday, and threatened to shell the place unless the National force there evacu- ated it. Gen. Lander who is now in command there, sent a suitable response, and Jackson on Saturday night commenced his bombardment which did very little injury to the town, and none whatever to the troops. The rebels also tore up the track of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail. road opposite Hancock. At last accounts, 6 sufficient force of National troops was being concentrated to drive Jackson back.
 THE AGENT who was intrusted by Secretary Seward with the duty of delivering Mason and Slidell into British custody has returned te Washington and made his report. They were both at first very insolent and ungentlemanly but Mason subsequently, became more civil Sli. dell, however, persisted in his insolence to the last.
 GEN. FREMONT arrived in Washington on Sat urday night, unannouneee, and occupied the residence engaged by him on E-street.
 THE Wheeling lnteligencer in alluding to report that Gen. Kelly has been superseded by Gen Reynolds in his command at Romney say; that the change was effected at the General own request. His continued ill-bealth and suff .erings ever since he resumed command on suffi ciently recovering from his wound received al Philppi,would have deterred a less zealous and ardent patriot from again attempting the perfor nance of field duty and laterly the injuries which he received there have been 80 aggrava ted that he has been confined to his bed Un.
  native than to ask that he might be relieved from duty for the present.
 BR1G.-GEN. SHIELDS arrived on Saturday morn- ing by the Northern Light, to accept the posi-. ton tenlerel him by the National Government He is in fine health and spirits and full of en thusiasln for the cause He proceeded to Wash ington Monday morning.
 The only Connecticut prisoner returned in those who were publicly received at Baltimore Saturday was w. R. Mouton, sergeant il the 3d Connecticut, and who was captured al Bulls Run.
 A DAsBuRY debating society is to discuss thu question whether Mason and Slidelrs surrender is expedient or not. If they decide that it ii ine1pedient will the English Government re turn them?