THE SEIZURE OF MESSRS. MASON AND SLIDELL.
The Particulars of Their Capture
THE PRISONERS GO DIRECT TO FORT WARREN

       The United States steamer San Jacinto, cruising in the Babama channel on the 8th November, in the forenoon, overhauled the English mail steamer Trent, and placed her under her (the San Jacinto's) guns.
       Lieut. Fairfax was ordered on board the Trent to ascertain if Messrs. Slidell, Mason, McFarland and Eustis were on board; with directions, in case he found them there, to cause them to be brought on board the San Jacinto.
       They were found there, and declined to go on board the U.S. steamer unless force was used; whereupon Lieut. Fairfax placed his hand on Mason's shoulder, and with other assistance, quietly took him to the Trent's gangway, and from thence into the San Jacinto's boat.
       Mr. Slidell making a similar assertion of his purpose, was taken to the gangway and carried on to the San Jacinto's boat in the same way.
       They were all well treated on Captain Wilkes' ship, which immediately started for the United States with her important prisoners, reaching Hampton Roads yesterday-Friday-morning.
       Capt. Wilkes sends to the Navy Department voluminous papers on the affair, including written statements concerning their capture, from all the male prisoners named above.