The news of the capture of Slidell and Mason, two of the most distinguished Southern traitors, who had escaped in a steamer from Charleston during a dark and stormy night, on their way to Europe, as ministers of the Confederates, has caused a great excitement, and gives almost universal satisfaction. Commodore Wilkes has performed great service by taking the responsibility without orders, and his gallant subordinate, Lieut. Fairfax, himself a Southerner and a relative of Mr. Mason, deserves immortal credit for his loyalty and patriotism in making the capture. The English will, no doubt, bluster, and ask to explanation for taking individuals from their vessels by force. In addition to these, the arrest of Ex-Senator Guinn and two other traitors, from California, will have the effect of opening the eyes of many to the danger of treason to their country.
Sunbury American, Sunbury, PA