The Express.
London, England, 1863-02-16 00:00:00

No. 5,154.)

LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 16, 1863.

Feb. 1 twenty blockading vesaels wars off Charles-
ton bar.

NEW YORK, Fn. 5, Entan.

The Richmond papers assert that the Confe-
derate. Secretary of State has notified to the Bri-
tish 'and French consuls, that he has received offi-
cial information of the opening of the Charleston
blockade.

The Richmond Dispatch says :—" It is under-
stood
that, official notification having been given
of the opening of the blockade, it cannot be renewed
by the Federal's until sixty days' previous notice
has been given to the neutral governments."
The same journal, however, does not think that
Earl Russell will insist on any notification if the
Federal's restore the blockade without notice, as
Earl Russell has yielded to all claims of the Federal
government on international questions.

The Northern papers consider the Southern ac-
counts of the Charleston affair exaggerated, pre-
pared especially for European circulation.
The New York World thinks that it is no proof,
because no vessels were in eight for several hours
on a very foggy day, that the blockade was raised
for a illpgie instant.
The New York Herald has no apprehension that
the Oonfederates can establish legal grounds for
what they claim.
The New York Tribune says :—" If it be true
_that the blockading fleet was driven off, or its ope-
rations disturbed for a single day, the Federal
Government should at once notify to the world the
resumption of the blockade."

&he New York Tunes, discussing the same Rib-
", considers the validity of the present blockade
in no way affected.
The Federal steamer, New Ironsides, was off
Charleston on the 3rd inst.

Omani- Foster's expedition from Beaufort is
supVosed to number 70,000 men, and to be destined
for an attack on Charleston.

The Confederates have attacked Fort Donneleon,
and have captured one battery, which was after-
wards retaken by the Federal..
The Confederates are reported to have been re-
pulsed with considerable lose.
General Grant has arrivod at Vick:shun. The
work on the canal progresses.
The Confederates have planted a battery com-
manding the lower end of the canal.
In the Senate, the resolutions denouncing French
intervention in Mexico were laid on the table by a
vote of 34 against 9.

NEW YORK, Fr.B. 5, limmairr.

Washington official despatches regard the en-
counter off Charleston as greatly exaggerated by
the rebels. They declare that there has been no
interruption of the blockade, and that no such
assumption will be admitted by the government.

A telegram to-day from Fortress Monroe mentions
the reoeptiou there of news from Charleston of the
3rd Mat, when that port was thoroughly blockaded,
the Federal iron-clads then lying inside the wooden
vessels. The iron-clads were not with the fleet
when the attack is said to have been made.

The 'Federal attack upon Charleston was mo-
mentarily expected on the 3rd, and the official
account was hourly awaited by the despatch boat
when the Arabia left.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

NEW YORK, Fan. 5, Evistitc.
Money tighter ; gold 571 per cent. prem. Ex-
change on Loudon, 173}. Stocks steady : New
York Centrals, 1183 ; Illinois, 90 ; Erie, 73k.
Cotton dull; middling upland, 86c. to 88c. Bread-
stuffs quiet and unchanged. Provisions steady.
Coffee and molasses quiet. Sugar very firm.

MEXICO.

NEW YORK, Fn. 5, Evrinro.

News received here from the city of Mexico,
dated January 4. states that the French were
rapidly advancing upon the capital.
The French were also advancing upon Puebla.

They had reached'and occupied a position near
Acultzingo, with 3,000 men and 30 pieces of artil-
lery.

6,000 French troops, with 27 guns, had reached
Tecomachaleo.
The French forces which cover Peyote were also
advancing.

THE POLISH INSIIRRECTIOE.
LEMBERG, Fla 15.
The Russian forces have withdrawn from Przes-
tanek.

The battle near Oycow, which had been expected,
has therefore not taken place.
The insurgents have captured Jarnogrod.
Thirty-nine out of 200 Cossacks garrisoning that
place were killed. The remainder withdrew to
Zamosc.

The insurgents have also captured Hrubeszow,
which bad been evacuated by the Russians.

THORN, Fla 14.

General Annenkoff, governor of the provinces of
Podolia and Volhynie, has been empowered by
the Emperor to order a state of siege in those pro-
vinces if circumstances require.

LEMBERG, FEL 14.

The Pope has sent instructions to the Bishops of
Galicia to exert their influence over the people of
that province, with a view to causing the authority
of Austria, as a Catholic power, to be respected.
The pickets of the insurgents and of the Russian
troops were last night in close proximity near
Oicow (IMichow).
A battle is expected to take place hourly.

ITALIAN SYMPATHY WITH POLAND.

GENOA, 711. 15.

A meeting in favour of Poland took place here
to-day, but was not numerously attended. No
military precautionary measures were taken by the
authorities. The speeches made were moderate in
character. One speaker, however, having proposed
that the Italians should aid the Polish insurrection
by material means, the police ordered the dissolu-
tion of the meeting, which took place without any
disturbance.
The city is tranquil,

NAPLES, Fla 14.

A meeting in favour of Poland, which had been
advertised for some time previously, was not held
to-day as announced.
Last evening about a hundred individuals raised
shouts of "Poland for ever," but at the first
summons of the police, the assembly peaceably
dispersed.

FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE ITALIAN
GOVERNMENT.
THE NEW LOAN.
TURIN, Fa 14.
In to-day's sitting of the Chamber of Deputies ;
the Minister of Finance brought in a bill requesting
the authorisation of parliament to contract a loan.
of 700 millions lire.

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011.DIIBB OF THZ DAY.
Poet-oelea remain Ruske—report thereupon : Customs Ade
kTOi/aCCO Deities.—report thereupon Births and Donato Bente-
*ration ilrelandi btil--emiend reading: lllegLLnoate Children
(Ireland) Bill—commitiee Supply-committee: Drainage (Ire-
Billand, IStampel—e•report thereupon: Drainage of Land ilreland)
l—Commfte _ _

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NOTICES OF MOTIONS.
Mr. SeotLaw -To ask the Secretary of State for India whether
he has made any farther concessions or given a guarantee for
further Interest on the capital of the Madras Irrigation Company
beyond the sum of one million sterling to which the wants
of interest was previously limited.
Mr. LOCI! -To ask the First Commiedoner of Works whether
It is intended to convert the Queen's Bench Prison into& military
prisonrespect . and.
to the if not,site of that building. what are the intentions of the government
with
Mr. Runge-To oak the Secretary of State for the House De-
partment whether he le prepared to bring In a bill for the better
protection of life and property *phut tires in the metropolis;
and, If so, when he win intrestuce It.
Mr. HorwooD-To ask if government intend to bncg In a bill
on the subject of church rates this seesieu.
Colonel Seeftd-To ask the Under Simetary of Stale for Foreign
Again whether any information, Metal or werise has reached
the Foreleutece to the effect that the Russiandiplomaticauthorttiss Ohm e entered into arrangements with the
I Tartar sovemotat to aid In taking the cities of Nankin, Soochee,
and Easteettew, on condition of having ceded to the Russian
Chem sod the adjacent islands In the mouth of the
ehAsma llaktiog ; whether Unionist of Ningpo hes Issued a pre-
elmagglea isressolv fiat barracks were to be prepared ter
11=111•011140=1: agave ; whether it true that the
land at Ningpo ; are raising a body of
Chineeerroope under Preach colleen ; and whether the enemas
duties at Ningpo are being collected by san°Meer of tloc
na .
Kr. Mkormg-To ask a nuestion respecting a new postal am'
eke between Ass calla snd New 7walaod and the mother country
via ; and, If so, whether there is any objection to lay
such on the table of the bootee.
maw -To ask the booteloty of State for India what
steps hopiq to adopt in order to carry oat the pledges
which hkve to ems parliament to adjust theelaims of the
several the late MUG of Dade.
Mr. Cowritl:-.Lmamrs hankreent Street-Bill for making a
new street from to the Mansion-house, 16 the City of
London, in coeuesion with the embankment of the River Thames
on the northern side of that river ; and for other purports.
Mr. WILD-lonia Islands-Address for returns.
The CluseceUxte of the &tango/a-Bill relating to matt
credits.
Mr. ltonrcc-Changss of Names-Addreeefor returns.
Mr. Illiggessr -Amendment for farther *hum.
Mr. lorßtxx-Collese of Arnie-Addroseo returro.
Mr. H. Browell,- Printing-Select committee. .
Mr. Hein-mese Circalttis-Addrees for
Lord C. PAGET-Navy Promotion and Retirement;-Copy of a
memorandum by the Duke of Somerset, dated the 13th day et
Febrnary, 1131111, on the promotion and retirement of °Steers of
the Royal Navy.
Mr. Annult-Bill for the remuneration of jurors In certain
peek _ _

Colonel MlSS—Crown Lands areland)—Boturn.
TUESDAY, rgs. 17.
OILDEB Of
AfilrmatAmmonsßUl—moond readingTHß DAY.
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NOTICES Of MOTIONS.
Mr. Alderman Smenotte—To ask the )loaf Lord of the Trea-
sury if the government ars prepared to bring In a bill for ra..king
commercial engagements falling due on the wedding-do of the
Prince of Wales payable as la by law provided for brlctioarday,
sc:as to enable all her Majesty's subjects to enjoy the day of than
suspicions event as a general holiday.
Mr. Trra—To ask the first t ommissioner of Works, whether
it is the Intention of govemment to Institute any inquiry into
Urnature of the rations railway projects which propose to le-
tamed the metroPde, or to subject to any control the architec-
tural character and oonstruction of bridge. erawlnt: the Weer
Thames, or the street• and roads which are interfereu u nth.

WEDNENDAY, PIM lA.
OHDEIS OF THE DAY.
Qualification for °Sees Abolition bill—emond nedir.g Awes-
voted Amanita OD Women and Children Hill—second reading.
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THURSDAY, Pm 19. -
ORDRES 01 THY DAY.
Corrupt Practices at Werth= 11111—atoond readbut:
graphs 1411--oecood readings: Halm Relief Ald Act (1150, Low
tinuAnco BM—socattl may.

THE DEVONPORE ELECTION.

(From the Observer.)
We have no wish to deny that the Devonpork
election was an "untoward event." Mr. Ferried a.a
undoubted chszopion of toryisnt, and note pleastitt owe.
He is a persevering candidate, and he has won the reward
of persevenumn

It seems odd that Mx...Ferried, who was soundly beaten
by Admiral Boynton, and Mr. Arthur Boller when Lord
Derby was in office, should succeed now, when be is opposed
by an wind sad existisg Lord of the Admiralty. But we
believe that this was the real cause of his success. far
Frederick Grey is a Lord of the Admiralty—nay, the senior
naval lord. In the old time of corruption this was the
most imposing position for • candidate far one of the naval
porta. But it is so no longer. The present Board of
Admiralty is a reforming hoard. Reforms are good. Bat
they are epeoi•lly unpalatable to the several classes who
profit by cceruptioe. Qertarn boroughs were mined govern-
ment boroughs in the olden time. It is creditable to the
government that they are so no longer. 11 the timid of
Admiralty will consult the interests of the country more
than of the voters, they must make enemies amongst the
classes that bye by corruption in these ports. If the Duke
of Somerset will prefer to pay the on monthly wages
instead of "paying off" a great ship in a favoured port, be
mast lay it to his account to offend a large class of pub-
licans •rid traders accustomed to profit by the proverbial
profligacy of the recently discharged man-of-war's man, who
threw away his money broadcast amongst the tradesmen—
and tradeswomeu—of the town.
If we add to this the refusal of the government to saddle
the country with a large amount of additional pry, we will
find an amount of constructive discontent; of which Mr. W.
B. Fenand was not slow to avail himself, and to turn his
minority of 100 into a majority at 90.
'fiber& of Admiralty want to win elections,. they must
not "reform overmuch." Pas de :elle was • maxim of
Talleyrand, useful in more than one of the departments of
the public service.

(From the Spectator.)
The truth is, there is u terrible want of party organise-
Jim Ever auice Mr. C'oppock died everything baa gone
wrong, and while the Carlton never muses its blow the
Reform Club never succeeds, neglects the registration,
leaves the "safe" borpughs to eldest eons—that silliest of
mistakes—sod allows in.pudest " tb!rd men," as in North-
ampton and Devizes, to interrupt every local arrangement.
Some new blood is wanted at head-quarters, unless the
Tories are to walk over the noun, and compel the Whip
to beat clever intrigue by enlarging the constituency.

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