Talking of our registers, a story is current about town which, from the blooming reputation of the person principally concerned in it, has caused a great deal of laughing at his expense. It appears that on Thursday the officers of the Shenandoah were taking some refreshments at Scott�s Hotel, surrounded by a large company of their admirers, when an American merchant, who is very stout and largely interested in the kerosene trade, took occasion to remark in their hearing that they were a "d____d set of piratical scoundrels," when one of the Southerners quietly left his seat, took the Federalist gently by the nose, and led him to the door, where her turned him round in the most artistic manner, so as to present his rear to the company, to which portion of his person he administered several hearty kicks, which sent him down the stairs at a pace which Volunteers call the "double." It may be presumed that the Northerner retired, like the generals of his country, solely for strategic reasons, for it is reported that he did not offer any resistance against hi forcible expulsion. And yet it is singular that a citizen of the mighty Union, about � as he was wont to say � to annex Canada and Ireland, should allow himself to be so used by a "____ pirate."

"The officers of the Confederate steamer Shenandoah are expected to arrive by the first train in the morning, and as a contradiction to public rumour, I may state that their visit is purely private, and that they will only be accompanied during the day by about half a dozen gentlemen who term themselves "Sympathizers with the South." A ball has been dispensed with, and a dinner at Craig�s Hotel will wind up the day�s proceedings."

"Although the hero worshippers were doomed to disappointment on Friday last about the non-arrival of the officers of the Shenandoah, still, I am informed, that one gentleman has invited them privately to visit Ballarat next week, and that a reply is expected on Monday to the invitation. With regard to their coming considerable differences of opinions exist, and in one of our first-class hotels where a few northerners reside, and one or two "sympathisers" as they term themselves, the question is discussed in loud tones."

"A very sensible letter appeared in yesterday�s Argus in re the Shenandoah, which I would commend to those of your readers who desire to obtain an insight into the true facts of the case. In the same issue there is a leading article upon the same subject, which is so stupid and so difficult to understand that I almost fancy it must be a contribution from the late editor who is rusticating in Geelong, and has probably become infected with the local complaint � excessive stupidity. Mr Berry, the Minister expectant, was fearfully snubbed the other night by Mr O�Shanassy, and the Attorney-General, when Mr Berry made a long speech, and asked the Government whether they intended to confiscate the Shenandoah. Mr Berry did not succeed in getting a single hear, hear, but Mr O�Shanassy who made a speech which may be considered favourable to the southerners was continually interrupted by cheers from all parts of the house. Messrs Duffet and Grant are the solicitors for the American consul, but it is plain that they have no case.

"It is well known that the Confederate officers are to visit Ballarat on Friday next, and that their reception will in every way be purely private. They will be taken to some of the principal mines, and afterwards entertained at a ball, at Craig�s Hotel in the evening. Invitations have been olready issued to about one hundred ladies and gentlemen, and as I am informed the whole affair has no public pretension."

"The officers of the Shenondoah are expected to arrive by the last train this evening. To-morrow they will visit the mining claims, and in the evening be present at a private ball."

"There was a great excitement this afternoon. A body of the military and police were despatched per railway to Williamstown. It was supposed at first that the Government had received a private despatch, by the mail, to seize the Shenandoah on the slip. The real cause appears to have been an infringement of the Foreign Enlistment Act. The Government is determined to maintain neutrality. On second thought, the military were countermanded. The order, however, was forwarded after a portion of the detachment had started. No collission occurred."

"The Shenandoah at last took her departure from Hobson�s Bay this morning, and now that she has left our shores, it is to be hoped that all the illfeeling which previously existed between those who held opposite views as to the American war, will be gone also. No doubt the mission of Captain Waddell was a painful one: but at the same time he had a duty to perform, and even his enemies must say that he has acted with sufficient firmness to protect the honor of the Government he represents. I saw as gentleman this morning who dined with him yesterday on board the ship, and he says that at first the Captain was much pleased with the reception he met with; but at the last moment he was treated disgracefully; and I have no doubt he will take out his revenge on the first "stars and stripes" that he falls in with. I am informed that a schooner sailed yesterday evening with seventy men on board, who will be transferred to the Shenandoah when the requisite distance from our coast. From all I can gather from those who have had conversations with Captain Waddell, my opinion is that he will hang about this coast for some months, until it becomes too hot for him, as no doubt a Federal man-of-war will be sent to these seas as soon as possible."

"A letter published in the Telegraph of this afternoon, which says that the chief mate of the C S Shenandoah is here enlisting men."

This is from Adelaide in South Australia.

"The four men who were arrested in the attempt to escape from the Confederate States steamer Shenandoah, on Tuesday night last, were brought up at the Williamstown Police Court on Thursday (says the Herald) charged with infringing the Foreign Enlistment Act, by entering or agreeing to enlist themselves in the service of the Confederate States on board that vessel. The court was crowded during the whole day, and considerable interest was manifested in the proceedings. After some discussion it was resolved to take each case separately, and that of Davidson, alias Charley, to search for whom the warrant was issued, was first proceeded with. It was shown by several witnesses, who were until lately members of the Shenandoah, that the man was not seen on board until after the vessel arrived in these water; that he was employed as cook except when visitors were on board, during which time he was locked up in the forecastle; that he had been told by the first lieutenant to keep out of sight, until the vessel was out of the port, when he should be enlisted, and that he had spoken to witnesses of his desire to join the vessel. He was committed for trial at the next Criminal Sessions, as was also Mackenzie, who, when called on to speak in his defence, added evidence to that previously given against him. Glover, who when arrested declared himself an American, was discharged, it being stated that there was no evidence against him. Walmsley, a boy of about 17 years of age, was brought up on remand yesterday, and committed for trial. The evidence for the defence went to show that the prisoner had been seen going to and fro from the vessel, and that the excuse at the time was that he went to see a friend of his who was on board. The Bench considered that the statements for the defence corroborated the case for the prosecution."

The news of the sailing of the Shenandoah has caused some excitement amongst the American shipping lying at the Port."

It is reported that the Shenandoah lays under King�s Island, completing her repairs, and fitting bow and stern guns."

"Arrived: - Ocean Eagle, from Boston, and escaped Shenandoah."

Arrived: Bueno Vista, from Puget Sound. She was bound to Adelaide, but being informed in the Straits of Shenandoah�s presence in these waters, put back again to Sydney."

"The captain of the Queen Bee reports having seen the smoke of a steamer to the westward of Kangaroo Island, which it is conjectured must be the Shenandoah."

"The trial of James Davidson or "Charley,� (says the Argus) as he has been generally called, for endeavouring to enlist into the service of the Confederate States of America, during the stay of the Shenandoah in the port, was proceeded with on Friday, at the Court of Criminal Sessions. The evidence adduced by the Crown was substantially the same as that given at the Police Court investigation, and no new facts transpired. A lengthened discussion, however, took place at the conclusion of the case for the Crown, upon several legal points raised by Mr Aspinal on behalf of the defendant, and the learned judge reserved his charge to the jury until to day. There are three other cases of a like nature awaiting trial."

"From affidavits taken in Liverpool we learn the facts with regard to the transfer and outfit of the Confederate cruiser Shenandoah. The steamer Laurel cleared from Liverpool with guns, powder, stores, men, and officers on board. The Sea King at the same time cleared from London for Bombay in ballast. The vessels made their rendezvous off Madeira, when the armaments from the Laurel was transferred to the Sea King; the latter was re-christened the Shenandoah, hoisting at the same time the Confederate flag, and setting forth on her mission to prey on the commerce of the Federals. Such is the history as told by two men who were offered engagements on the Shenandoah. The say that a bucket full of sovereigns were brought on the deck of the cruiser to tempt the men. Captain Corbett, who took the Sea King out to Madeira, hid himself on his return, but was traced and brought before the magistrates on the charge of infringing the Foreign Enlistment Act. He was committed for trial, but admitted to bail."

"The Crown has obtained a conviction (writes our Melbourne correspondent), against the arch culprit "Charley" for the crime of having attempted to serve the Confederate cause. The counts which charged him with enlisting, serving, &c, could not be sustained, but the jury appear to have no doubt of his attempting. Cooking on board a fighting ship would probably, in the eye of the law, be "constructive fighting," so poor little Charley (for he is a diminutive chap) must be held to be guilty of intending to annihilate the whole northern marine, if he could. As it was understood that the sentence would be a nominal one, Mackenzie, another of the prisoners, was advised to plead guilty of also "attempting.� The third prisoner (a mere youth) was at the request of the Attorney General set at liberty. Charley and Mackenzie were then sentenced, each to ten days imprisonment which the Attorney General admitted to be an ample punishment. So ended the great trial about the battle of the Shenandoah."

"The announcement of a three-masted paddle wheel steamer off Cape Schank on Monday afternoon, induced a belief that it was the Iriquoi, Federal steamer, in search of the Shenandoah. The vessel, since arrived at the heads, is the New Zealand steamer intended for the Panama line. The arrival of American vessels, at the different parts of the colony, is a proof that the Shenandoah has left the Coast."

"The Government announced that the despatch was received from the Imperial Government, relative to the Shenandoah�s visit to these waters."

"It is stated in a Sydney telegram that the British war steamer, Darestation, has been sent out after the Shenandoah, with orders to capture and treat her as a pirate. The United States war steamer Suwanee has been sent out on the same errand."

"THE SHENANDOAH AGAIN.
(From the San Francisco Bulletin, 3rd August.)
The whaling barque Nile, Capt. Fish, of New London, arrived here last evening, bringing portions of the officers and crews of elelven more vessels that have fallen a prey to the pirate Shenandoah. The Nile left the pirate the 29th June, two days after the General Pike, which arrived the night before last. In that interval of two days the Shenandoah captured the following vessels:- Hillman, Capt. Macomber; J Howland, Capt Ludlow; Nassau, Capt. Green; Brunswick, Capt Potter; James Maury, Capt. -----; Waverly, Capt. Holly, Martha, Capt. Macomber; Congress, Capt. Wood, of New Bedford; Favorite, Capt Young, of Fair Haven; Covington, Capt. Jenks, of Warren; and Nile, Capt. Fish, of New London. The remaining two were "bonded" and despatched withthe crews of the captured vessels - the Nile to San Francisco and the James Maury to Honolulu. As on previous occasions a few among the crews of the captured whalers joined the priate. All of the above ships were captured in the vicinity of Behring's Straits. The last ssen of the Shenandoah by the Nile she was steering south-west toward St Lawrence Bay. The officers who came by the Nile all tell the same story with regard to their mode of capture, and they way they were treated by the pirate. All of their personal property of any value was taken from them, and they have arrived entirely destitute. The Nile reports that on the 29th June, after leaving the pirate, she saw ships burning in the Arctic, and the work of destruction was no doubt continued. The following is a list of the passengers brought by the Nile: - Captain Green and 21 men from ship Nassau; Captain Wood and 24 men from barque Favorite; Captain Holly and 12 men from Barque Waverly; 16 men from barque Martha 2nd; 11 men from barque Covington; 6 men from barque Brunswick - balance of ship's company gone to Honolulu in ship James Maury bonded.
The following ships were reported leaving the ground, and may have escaped:- Europe, Milton, of New Bedford; J P West, Tinker, of New Bedford; Arnold, Hawes, of New Bedford; Eliza Adams, Fish, of New Bedford; Minerva, Peniman, of New Bedford; Canton packet, Allen, of New Bedford; William Gifford, Fisher, of New Bedford; Splendid, Cleveland, of Edgewater; J.D. thompson, of New London; Vineyard, Carwell, of New London.
General Summary
We have now had three arrivals of "bonded" vessels from the Shenandoah, bringing us the news of her operation down to the 29tho f June. She commenced her ravages among our whalers by capturing and burning the Edward Carey, the Harvest, the Pearl, and the Hester, at Ascension Island on the 1st April. since that time she has done a good stroke of business in behalf of her English backers and has run up a nice little bill for them to settle at some future day. It is always well to keep the books posted as we go along, and we therefore give the following list of victims thus far received, which may be denominated her English bill of fare:- Burnt - Edward Carey, Harvest, Pearl, April 1st; William Thompson, Jirah Swift, june 22nd; Susan Abigail, June 23rd; General Williams, June 25th; Nimrod, Willam C. Nye, Catherine, June 26yh; Gipsey, Isabella, June 27th, Hillman, J. Howland, Nassau, Brunswick, Waverly, Martha 2nd, Congress, Favorite, Covington, June 28th. Bonded - Milo, June 22nd, General Pike, June 27th, Nile, James Maury, June 28th.
PRESENT WHEREABOUTS OF THE PIRATE
The barks Milan and Vernon, lumber vessels belonging to Pope and Talbot, of this city, arrived last evening from Puget Sound. The Milan left Puget sound on the 23rd of July. She reports that at the mouth of the Staits of Fuca she saw a sthree-masted steamer, with all royal yards up. The Vernon left Puget Sound the day after the Milan, and she reports having seen near the mouth of the Straits of Fuca, that night, a three-masted steamer with her royal yards all up, and that the steamer ran round her in a circle three times. The captain of the Milan and Vernon both say the steamer was nothing like any of the British war steamers around Victoria, and the description they give of this strange vessel corresponds with that given of the British pirate Shenandoah by the men of the whaling fleet. We do not consider it probable, however, that the pirate has ventured to approach this coast after sending three vessels here to report her operations. After destroying the whale fleet in the Arctic she has doubtless gone in an opposite direction from that to which her "bonded" vessels were sent, and the next heard of her will be in Australia, hob nobbing with her English friends. The vessel seen by the Milan was probably the British ship of war Chameleon, which as we are informed by the British Counsul was at that time cruising on the west coast, last from Esquimalt."