From Norfolk.
the arrest of Ministers Mason and Slidell--Exchange of shots between the British steamer and the Federal man-of-war — descent upon a gambling House — Court Matters, &c.
[special Correspondence of the Dispatch.]
On Saturday night a prompt and successful descent was made upon a gambling establishment on Main, near Church street, by the police officers. The surprise was terrible among the money- making proprietors and their numerous patrons. The affair was well arranged by the officers, who deserve great credit for discretion and vigilance. Washington Worsham and Charles Reed were hurried off from their comfortable nocturnal quarters, and are now in jail awaiting an investigation, which will take place to-day, at 12 o'clock, before his Honor Mayor Lamb. --The roulette table, (which is of superior finish and very handsome,) faro bank, &c., were taken from the beautifully furnished apartments and are now in the Court room, in the City Hall. One of the men concerned in this noted gaming house has not been arrested.
August Bourgnin was indicted for the larceny of an ox. The trial of young Hughes is expected to take place to-day or to-morrow.
The remains of Charles K. King, recently Quartermaster in the army, were brought down yesterday, and the funeral will take place this afternoon. He was a native of this city and a son of the late Miles King, who filled several offices of public trust, who was for some years Navy Agent at this station; represented Norfolk in the State Legislature, was for a long time Mayor of the town, and in earlier years commanded the Norfolk Light Artillery Blues.
