The Lansing state Republican., 1862-12-10

picket. for Ave miles above along the river are
very friendly.
Yesterday three of the enemy's pickets. be-
longing to al Alabama regiment. came across
the river and take for m hour With ours They
endeavored 10 trade for coffee and oSercoau.
Two other rebel soldiers ford-i the river in
sight Of their pickets and gave themselves up a.
dsserters. They we're sent TO Burnsde's head
quarters. The rebel force across the river is sup
posed 70 be about 1000.
New York, Dec. 4.
The Tribu-s has the following from Washing
ton "Dr B.raey, . citizen OF Baltimore, va
recently taken By rebel picket, near Center
vile, and forwarded TO Rchnond. He has since
stated that be ven, in the var for the express
purpose OF being captured. While in Richmond
shere be has numerous acqaaiutances, he had
numerous in,erviess With members OF the Cen
tedera,e Cabinet, and Vas admitted into many
secret of the rebel programme. When the
time arrived for his departure north, be VAS sent
for by P. Benjsmn, Who handed him letters
addressed 70 Gov. Seymour. Of New York, Fer
nsndo and Ben. Wood. Vallandghsm and Cox
Of Ohio, Bayard Of Delaware, Reverdy johnson
of Marylard, and number OF other noted Dem
ocratic leaders in the North il the Border States
In the rebel instructions given to Barney no
terms we're asked for. Southerusrs told him
that they would accept Of no terms. That II no,
admitted into the Union again as equals the,
would not come in at oil.
What they ask 10 the granting Of An amnesty
to all military and civil leaders in the rebellion,
0, that an election for members Of Congress car
be made during the coming winter. and that
BODY be called together at least IS early as iD
April
New York, Nov. s.
At meeting Of the Chamber Of Commerce,
Yesterday afternoon, 81. 900 Was raised TO send
grain to poor English operatives. One person
contributed l,OCO lbs of -four and 500 in
money.
Washington, Dee s.
Gen. Scott in the National Inteiliseneer, brief
IL and finally replies to Mr.. Buchanan, saying
that be has not any resentment &c gratlfy, but u
vim ica,s justice and truth Of history is his par
amount obligation. He then insists aud shO~,
that certain Southern States received An undu.
proportion of arms, and many not condemned
| New York, Dec. S.
The United States subscription in aid of En-
si.h operatives. has reached $4O, 900, includin.
$40 900 from A T. Stewart.
| CAIRO Dec 6-From the morning paper
We learn that Gen. Hovey's expedition, twenty
thousand strong. which left Helena some day
ince landed at Friar's Point, twenty m lei
below, and marched to Grenada and took pos
session Of that place last Monday. numbe
of citizens fed.
The proprietor Of the Appeal removed tn,
establishment to Marietta. Gs before the Fede
raj occupation. The rebels burned flteeI
locomotives and 100 cars
New YORK Dec 6.-The Tribune's Wash
ington dispatch says that the statement in Bar
ney's letter, printed in TO days Tribune, tha
Barney has had an interview with Presiden
Lincoln. is contradicted on the highest author
ity. 1t 10 further declared, on the sam
authority that the President has no knowledp &
letter and no communication on that subiec,
or embOdying such information. has been mad
to him in any way. Leading Republicans den
all knowledge of the matter, AID the suppos
ton that this letter has any weight. from the
alleged attention to Barney's statements,
entirely erroneous. 1t may BE- added that q
recent communication from Fernando Woo
has been received ny the President and non
whatever On these or similar subjects.
Pr LADELPHIA Dec. 5.-Advces from Fol
tress Monroe, yesterday. announce the sailn
of United States feet of several transpor,
and two iron clads, with sealed orders; dest
nation unknown.
New YORK. Dec. 6.-Private advices fror
one of the most eminent friends of America i
France, represent that the recent offer of med
alton by Napoleon, is there regarded as tn
expression OF deliberate and mstured purpos
from which the Emperor will not recede, an
that it is considered q serious blow to ou
cause in Europe, and to the cause of freedom
IN Europe not less than in America.
NEw YoaK. Dec. 6.-The II raid has Hsl
pers Ferry dispatch stating that Geary, Wit
$500 infantry, twelve pieces of artillery an
ihy cavalry. marched upon Winchester On th
Sd, and demanded its surrender, which wa
complied with, the people exhibiting man
signs of joy at his arrival.
The reports to Gen. Sloeum cay that havin
eft Harper's Ferry, he first met the enem
cody under White, Henderson and Taylor, a
Charlestown. routing them. marched into Bel
ryville the same evening Again met the enc
my, and drew I'm into a trap, killed five an
wounded eighteen. The same evening b
oivouaced three miles beyond Berryville. Tb
next day be advanced beyond the Oguaguol
skirmish ng with rebel cavalry, and bivousce
in Ash Hollow, between Berryville and Wiz
chester.
Our troops captured one hundred horses an
mules and several wagon loads OF four belong
ing TO the rebel army at Wine hester. and too
twenty FIVE rebels who were unable to escape
They were paroled. Seventy Eve conscrip,
claimed protection, which WAS granted. FIT
of our own prisoners were released.
Gen. Geary, in pursuance Of orders. then re
tnrned to HArper's Ferry. though large deputs
tions of citizens begged him to remain. Gu
only loss was one man slightly wounded.
| WHEELING. Dec. 6.-The State Senate to-da
passed preamble and resolutions, setting fort
that Mr.. Carlisle had violated the instruction