Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-12-25

Latest Ns,rs from Merteo- Facts and Rum
ors from the Capitai- Sebessio,ists say
lee miH Winter al Hanover c. H-Reb-
els send Commissioners TO Ireland. From
The Army Of the Potomac.
SAN FRAxcrsco, 2lst.
Dates from the City of Mexico, via
Acapulco, are to the Oath ut.
Great suffering for want Of provisions
prevailed among the poorer classes.
The fortifcations are constantly being
strengthened.
The French had advanced no further into
the interior SINCE occupying Queretaro,
The killing of Comonfort had aroused a
feeling OF intense bitterness among the ma
tive population.
Accounts from San Lois Potosi state
that a Mexican officer had returned from the
United States, where he had been sent with
a commission for purchasing and fitting out
vessels OF, war under letters Of marque, to
prey upon French commerce, and it was re-
ported that his mission was successful.
New York, 22i.
The TiiBune's Washington despatch says
the Gag of truce boat was to leave Point
Lookout to-day for City Point with 1000
prisoners in change al General Butler for
exchange.
Secessionsts in Baltimore profess TO have
information that Lees army is ing to
winter at Hanover Court House.
An att, mpt to launch the iron-elad Sau-
gus at Washington some days since failed
1t is stated that the rebels have sent COM
1nissicners to ireland to recruit the rebel
army.
1t is understood that the order was issued
do S,h,Eaij fr,pa bn do
partment of Missouri, and appointing Gen
Rosecrans to new department comprising
all the territory of the Missouri, except
Kansas, Colorado and lniian territory,
which are erected into n separate de-
lis. 'D1'' '1' 0''''''a u ''''
NEw York, 22l,
The Tmcs' Washington despatch says a
letter received here to-day, from a dstln-
guished officer OF the fleet of Cha lesion,
states that 50 FAR as visible the only obstruc-
tions in Charleston harbor are double line
of piles across the channel from Fort Pinek-
ney to the middle ground, and from there to
Fort johnson. There is an opening Of about
200 feet, The writer thinks the obstruc-
tions can be easily removed by the monitors.
The Worlds headquarters army Of the
Potomac despatch says-At the present
time the army is in the same position as 1t
has been since 1T re-crossed the Rapiian.-
An order to move for better quarters is ex-
pected, especially as the roads which for a
few days were rendered almost impossible
are now frozen bard.
As far as we can judge the rebels have not
changed their position. Our men have
unade for themselves most comfortable quar-
tiers, impcrvious to snow and frost, but with
the materials at hand they can repeat the
same thing with surprising quicknes> at any
other place.
zen. Augnr made trip to-day on the
railroad as tar az Bull Run for the purpose
of inspecting the road and provil:ng against
raids by the enemy. The bridges were all
found to be in good condition.
WASHINGTON, 90
1t has been enormously stated that all TIE
letters to member. of Congress must be pre-
raid The transmission Of mail matter by
them continues as heretofore under the
ranking privilege, namely-for all cores
pondence, however directed, to any executive
department or any officer. 1t must be pre-
paid, except official communications written
BY some officer under its control or response
bic TO it, aud in such case. under the word.
..offcial Business :, On the envelope the
oficar must sign his name, with bis official
designation.
CINcfNNATI, o2l.
Gen kimball, who recently commanded
in Little Rock, Ark passed through lndian-
apoiis yesterday for Washington. He rep
ressnts that immense Union meetings were
being held in all portions of the State, en-
dorsing with nut reserve all the acts Of the
Administration for the suppression Of the
rebellion, and recommended u State Conven-
ton to b. called for re-organlziny the State
Government,
A IN asscnger from the G vernon and Leg
islature of Kentucky left Frankfort yc.ter-
day for Washington, to request President
Lincoln to postpone the draft until correc.
tions are made in the enrolment plpers.
WAsuISGroN, 22l.
Information received tonight from the
army of the Potomac SAYS there are no ill.,
dications of retrogade movement towards
Washington, as have been reported, nor is
it believed that the enemy in their present
condition are able to give us much annoy
ance.
Tho probable number of re Establishments in
to the veteran corps from the army of the
Potomac is estimated at 10 900.
The delay in indicating the precise date of
tins 80 days furlough has caused many to re-
consider their first in tentions. The desire to
visit their homes during the holidays hns
proved more powerful than the liberal boun-
ties offered for re-enlistment.
- FAIRFAX CoURr HOUSE, o2l.
General Michael Corcoran died at half past
eight this evening from injuries received from