New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-29
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE WAR.

as the Two Hundred and Ninety. III seems tnat tnls
British buccaneer, sailing under flag belonging to
no recognized nation is on the lookout for the AS
pnwan steamers that bring California gold to New
York-iust as the famous Engishman, William Nor
gan, two hundred years ago, operated in the same
region on the Spanish galleons. The Ariel was
overhauled on the 9TH inst, when passing the east
ern cape of Cuba. At that point she saw bark
rugged vessel clOse.reefed, lying under the high
land AS there was nothing in her appearance ndi-
eating her TO be a steamer, her smoke.pipe being
down, no suspicious were aroused, till in a short
time she had fured her sails, raised her smoke-stsck
and was rapidly nearing under steam, the American
flag flving at her peak. Such was her speed that in
half an hour she had come up within half mile
when she fired lee gun, hauled down the American
ensign and ran up the Rebel flag. No attention was
paid to the summons, and the Ariel was pushed to
her utmost speed She then sailed across the Aries
wake, took position the port quarter, and fired
two guns almost simultaneously -one shot pass
ing over the hurriCaue-deck and the other
hitting the foremost, and cutting it half away.
Captain Jones gave orders to stop the ship and haul
down the ensign. a boat then put off, and the board
Ing officer came aboard demanded the keys to
the specie.ocker, together with the ships papers
and letters and informed the Captain he must be in
readiness to 90 on board the Alabama with him,
where he was detained as hostage until the next
day. The money in the ship, amounting to $500,
was taken off, and prize crew put on board. The
officers and marines on board the Ariel were paroied,
ard their arms taken. Both vessels lay of the Cape
during the night and part Of the next day. On the
afternoon Of the 9th the ATiels sails were thrown
overheard, and the steam-yalve taken away, in
order TO prevent her escape should the pirate give
chase 70 any other vessel they were expecting to
capture the Champion also, and had been lying in
wait for several days for that purpose. Both vessels
were then beaded for Kingston, and the 9th inst.
arrived off Point Moant Near this point the Ala.
bama gave chase and boarded vessel from which
some information was received which induced Capt.
Semmes 10 again change his mind, and take bonds
for the Ariel and Cargo, permitting her to resume
her voyage. The bonds given were for SOS, 600,
payable in 80 days after the acknowledgment of the
Southern Confederacy. The Ariel then continued
her voyage to Aspinwall, and returned in safety,
but did not bring the treasure there ready for ship
neut.
More detailed accounts Of the battle al LexiDg
ton, KY, state that the Rebels crossed tie Ten
nsssee River, at Clifton, IS miles east of jackson,
and advanced 20 miles to Lexington. At jackson
their approach was made known, aud the llth Hi
nois Cavalry, part Of the 9Th Ohio Cavalry,
part of the % Tennessee Cavalry, aud two
pieces of artillsry-the 18th IDdana-siarted on u
reconnaissance. They reached Lexington on Friday
morning; a three hours fight ensued, in which the
Union forces were worsted Our loss is killed 10
wounded two pieces of artillery taken, l2i men,
Col. Ingersol, Major KuT, Capt Sheppard, Adju-
tant Harrison, and LieC,s. Cornell aud Mcclure
taken prisoners. Rebels lost about IS in killed and
wounded They then marched to the railroad
reaching il q few miles above jackson, and taking
stations as they came 10 them. At Humboldt fag
Of truce was sent in with the demand for surrender
The Lieutenant in command replied that he would
fight tTf but during the parley, pu. tie most valu
able things into the depot, SET fire TO it,, and left
The Rebels, however, captured 80 prisoners They
have taken at various stations, and at Lexington,
80 prisoners On Sunday morning Humboldt was
retsken by the Unonists, and several Rebels made
prisoners Caissons belonging to two pieces Of their
artillery We're retaken.
Some further particulars Of the Rebel capture Of
Holly Springs are at hand Jacksons Cavalry
numbering 1909 or 5000, and commanded by Van
DoFD, attacked the place at O'Clock Saturday
morning They completely alarmed our sleeping
forces, who made but feeble resistance Only about
80 escaped; about 200 were either killed or
wounded and the Of the force taken prisoners.
The number taken is given at from one TO two
thousand. Most OF the force had been sent up the
road to reinforce jackson and Bolivar. The Rebels
burned 1000 bales Of cotton 22j wagons and about
half million dollars worth of Government stores.
On Saturday afternoon the Union force came up
from Abbyville, and the Rebels skedaddled toward
Grand Junction.
The Banks Expedition arrived at Newt rleans
on the 18th instant, and on the 10th Gen. Banks
superseded Gen. Butler, taking command Of the
Department Of the Gulf Gen. Butler toreport imlne-
dstely at Washington. The change took the New. |
OieauU people by surprise, but is readily ac1uie,ced
In. Gen. Banks has an ample force, and action is
the word. The opening Of the Mississippi may be |
looked for at once and quick and heavy blows will
De expected at the vital points Of the rebellion in the
SOUTHWEST A portion Of his feet took possesson
Of Baton Rouge on the Eth, the Rebes having
pesceably retired. We give elsewhere the full ana
interesting letter. Of our Special Correspondents with
tie Expedition.
--New-Jersey has the honor Of being the first
loyal State to attempt to send men 70 State prison
for being opposed TO treason. Grand Jury in
Union County recently indicted certain persons for
disturbing Democratic meeting" This meeting
was simply rum-hoe gathering, VIGOROUSLY for the
purpose of breaking up Union meeting to be held
in the same village. The so-calIed Democrats got
the worst Of it, The trial under the indictments
took place last week. the Judge Of the Court did
his utmost against the defendants, but the Jury dis
agreed with bis Honor and returned verdict Of not
guilty