The Express.
London, England, 1862-12-08 00:00:00

THE EX-ROYAL FAMILY OF GREECE.

A despatch, dated Munich, Saturday, in the
Debata of to-day, says that a family council, at-
tended by fourteen members of the dynasty, has
been held under the presidency of King Louis. Prince
Adalbert peremptorily refused to intermeddle in
the rights of King Otho. His wife, an infanta
of Spain, pronounced resolutely against any change
of religion. King Louis then proposed to choose as
successor to King Otho one of the sons of Prince
Luitpold, who should embrace the Greek religion ;
but the mother, the Archduchess Augusta of Tus-
cany, was opposed to any such act of apoetacy.
Nothing was decided, and King Louis was obliged
to delay his journey to Nioe.

(REUTZEt'S TELEGIULMIL)

AMERICA.
NEW YORK, Nov. 25, Evionao.
(Per Europa.)

The Federal government has issued an order for
the release of all prisoners held in military charge
for discouraging the enlistments and opposing the
draft.

All persona arrested in the rebel states for hos-
tility to the Federal government will be discharged
on parole, or allowed to leave the country. This
does not, however, refer to persons who have been
in arms against the government.
The Federal expedition for op2ni'g the Missis-
sippi will consist of about 40,000 men and 40 gun-
boats. The Confederates have erected very exten-
sive fortifications at Port Hudson, on the Missis-
sippi, 150 miles from New Orleans, commanding
the entrance to the river.
Federal reconnaissances have been made from
Fortress Monroe up the peninsula as far as the
Chickahominy River.

President Jefferson Davis has ordered the Con-
federate general commanding the Mississippi de-
partment to demand the surrender of Federal
General Wlceil for murdering ten Confederate
citizens of Missouri. If this is refused, and the
charges are proved to be true, the Confederatz
general is instructed to execute the first ten
Federal officers that are captured.
President Lincoln has ordered the Attorney-
General to take measures for carrying out the Con-
fiscation Act.

Mr. G. Brown, the newly-elected abolition mem-
ber toCongresa from Missouri, has issued a propoeal
urging the Northern States to agitate the question
of a gradual emancipation of the slaves in Mis-
pouri.

The British steamer Kelsie is reported to have
been sunk by a collision 50 miles from Nassau.
It is repot;.ed from Peru that the loan eff:cted in
England would cause some uneasiness, the Presi-
dent requi-ing the money and Congress zwfusing to
touch it.

The future financial policy of the government
continues to be discussed. It is supposed that more
legal tender currency will be issued.

The Fadersls have extended the time for the in-
habitants of Fredericksburg to remove their women
and children until the morning of the 23rd. No
news has yet been received of any bombardment,
all being repot tal quiet.
Confederate General Lee is at Fredericksburg,
and, it is supposed, will resist the passage of the
Rappahannock by the Federals.

The Confederates remain in the immediate front
of the Fedorala at Harper's Ferry.
The reports of Stonewall Jackson's movements
are still conflicting.
All sorts of rumours are current conoeraing the
destination of the large Federal expedition preparing
under General Banks. One report states that the
expedition will proceed to the Peninsula, and will
co-operate with the gunboats in the attack on Rich-
mond by way of James River.
Earl Russell's refusal to co-operate with France
in mediation is variously interpreted, many regard-
ing the question of mediation as only postponed.

The New York Times thinks that the official ap-
nounoement of proposed mediation will give a de-
finiteness to American policy, which will leave
European governments no room to doubt what will
be the result when they shape and indicate their
own course.

General M'Clellan has refused a public recep-
tion in New York.

The Africa passed Cape Race yesterday.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
NEW YORK, Nov. 25, EMING.

Money easier. Gold 29} per cent. premium.
Exchange declining. Barkers' bills on London,
1434. Stocks steady. New York Centrals, 1021 ;
Illinois Centrals, 74 ; Erie, 62. Cotton dull ;
middling Upland, 66c. Flour heavy and sc. lower.
Wheat dull at a decline of lc. Corn heavy.
Provisions steady. Coffee and molasses quiet.
Sugar steady.

(Per Europa via Cape Race.)
NEW YORK, Nov. 24, Evaruto.

Rumours are current that General Burnside's
threatened attack on Fredericksburg is merely a
feint to cover the transportation of his army from
Acguis. Creek to the Peninsula. It is impossible
to ascertain if the rumours are well founded. The
general impression is that an advance on Richmond
by way of Fredericksburg is impracticable.
A force of 60 Confederate cavalry made a dash
into Poolesville, Maryland, capturing the telegraph
operators, whom they permitted to telegraph their
capture to Washington.
The Federal Congress assembles on Monday
next (Dec. 1).
To-morrow being Thanksgiving-day, no business
will be transacted in New York.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
NEW YORK. Nov. 26, Enamors.

Money easier. Gold 29 to 291 per cent. premium.
Exchange on Loudon, bankers' bills, 1421 to 1431.
Stocks dull. New York Centrals, 102 ; Dlinoia
Centrals, 791 ; Erie, 61. Cotton quiet, Middling
Upland, 660. Flour dull, and fic. lower. Wheat
dull ; prices have declined lc. Corn, good inquiry.
Provisions dull. Coffee very firm. Sugar dull.
Molasses quiet.

NEW YORK, Nov. 87, Mourn/a.

The Confederates are strengthening their posi-
tion at Fredericksburg, the condition of the roads