The Sun.
London, England, 1864-09-12 00:00:00

Canada—Arrival of the North American.

LIVERPOOL, Saturday.
The Canadian aerew steamer, North American,
Capain Kerr, which sailed from Quebec on the 27th
ult., arrived at a late hour last evening.
The Quebec Mornzng Chronicle publishes an edi-
torial on the proposed Federation of the British
North American provinces. It says—" The Even•
ing Globe of St. John, N. 8., conceives that those
English newspapers which have discussed the Fe-
deration movement in Canada assume that its suc-
cess must result in separation from the mother cone.
' try. We really don't perceive how our New Bruns-
wick contemporary has fallen into this error. The
most we have yet seen in the English journals has
been a sketching of the prospective destiny towards
which they believe Confederation is a preliminary
step. There is nothing either novel or alarming in
this. No one for a moment supposes that the Canadas
will for ever remain a dependency ; but it is not,
therefore, a consequence that the abruption of our
Bz itish connection is at hand. Indeed, judging from
the policy of the Imperial government, and from the
doctrine of that school of politicians which it has
affinities with,it appears far more probable that se-

'melon will be forced upon us than that we should
hastily seek it. And, supposing, for the sake of
argument, that the home government, adopting the
converse of its policy towards the old American
provinces, should give us notice to quit, would it
not be well that we should be somewhat provided

to assume our new position: Would it not be well
that the infant had found its legs before the leading
strings were withdrawn ? This necessary self•reliance
would bs found in the c3nsoions strength, which a
Confederation of thewhole North American provinces
would afford. The position would be greatly improved
under either aspect, and immensely so when that
event shall arrive which every one acknowledges
is only a question of time. Oar confrere says that
one of the first steps of the confederate colonies
would be to secure for themselves the right to make
commercial treaties with other countries.' It is
probable that the attempt would be made, but it is
much more certain that it would be disallowed.

"Our contemporary thinks that when the.right

to make commercial treaties is secured, the other
privileges or rights that pertain to sovereignty will
follow. Yes, we believe so too; but we well know
that this particular order will not obtain. If ever
we get the first it will be after the latter is con-
ceded to us, and when we shall not have occasion
to seek it. The Evening Globe assumes the Eng-
lish view of a Confederation, and asks whether wt
are sufficiently advanced to walk alone, whether
we can do without the tutelage of England,
whether we are willing to do without it, whether a
closer connection with Canada will compensate for
untying the bonds that unite us to England. Who,
for example, thinks of separation from England in
connection with Confederation ? Not Canada or Cl-
- certainly. There would be as few amongst
us here as there would be in New Brunswick to
answer in the affirmative; there would, we can as-
sure our friend, be as few persons in Canada who
would be willing to give up our British connection
for one with his province as would be found there
to make a similar sacrifice towards Canada. The
proposition is absurd, but because absurd and wholly
imaginary not the less dangerous. It is one of those
extraneous issues calculated to do much harm witt.-
out the possibility of rendering the slightest ser 111
-
vice, the one being in no wise dependent on the
other. There is, however, a much graver
question for the lower provinces as well as the
upper, than that put by the Globe, and which
when the • Federation matter is fairly presented to
the provinces' should form a part of the whole.
The question of absorption by the American Repub-
lic—whether that be accomplished by annexation
or by usurpation. To defeat the Confederation of
the provinces is to endanger their British connection
by American intervention, in a very far greater de-
gree than any tendency supposed to exist in their
projected union. It is impossible to gainsay the
fact that the separate colonies are more assailable in
their isolated condition than they would be if welded
together in Confederation. It ought not, moreover,
to be forgotten
that the retention of the lower pro-
vinces would be impeosible if Canada were Ameri-
can; and no greater service could be rendered the
United States in any designs upon these provinces,
for a general than by rejecting the overtures which the Cana-
dians are now making Confederacy.
In such a union We
believe to exist the integrity
of the empire, and the best future of British North
Americas In a Confeder Con of the provinces we
nationality, obtained strength, a and the elements
of a brilliant career. Isolated, our socJPlPljsal*
will make us
easy prey to t
an the of our
neighbours."

The Seizure of the
Georgi
a,

Mr. Bates, the owner ot the Georgia,
the following communication :"--
" Foreign-office, Sept. 9.
"Sir,—l Am directed by Earl Russell to inform
you, with reference to your letter of the 27th ult.,
that her Alajesty'b Government arc of opinion that
tic CABO of the Georgia must
go before the prize
court in the United Statte, and that you must be
prepared to defend your interest therein.
" I am, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,
"11. IlAmmas D.
`` Edward 13:tten, F„q.,
Liverpool."

has received

Prince Imperial, Prince N':,
THE PRINCE ImpERIAL....—The ' Emperor and
Ilumbe.rt of Italy are surely hewed at St. Cloud. The Im-
Itopprial Prince rope after dinner at the eArnp, and actirr
mg the 0,19nel of the 97th said " Mon colonel, I come to
report myself. I have orders to join y, ur regiment. Shall
Napoleon, and Prince
I fall in at once ?" His Imperial Highness
g
gave them— also " added
to the harmony of the ovenin by volunteer:ng a song. He

" 'Ficus, void ma pip©, voila mon briquet;
Et (viand La Tulipe' fait to noir trajet,
(4,10 to soil la seute duos IE3 16ginient
Avec la brale-gueulo du toucher ainant,,,
with great applause.
It " entering young"
Napoleon IV, should be worthy of his greatmakes a soldier,
historic name.
—.Paris Later in the .Daily rev, 01A.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

A M E It I C A.
(From the Times' Correspondent )
(Per the Asia, vice Cape C!ear, Sept. 12.)
NEW YORK, Aug. 30.

On Thursday last the Confederates made repeated
assaults upon Hancock's corps near Reames, on the
Weldon Railroad, without important advantage
until 5 p.m., when, by a furious onslaught, they
broke hid lines, scattered the troops in all directions,
capturing 'many prisoners and cannon, and recover
ing possession of all but four miles of the railway.
Shortly afterwards Ward's' s:h Corps came to the
rescue, when the battle ceased.
The losses in killed and wounded were estimated
at 5,t►00 on tither side.

Oa the 28th General Sheridan advanced to
Charleston and discovered that the Confederates had
disappeared from his front. They are reported to
have retired towards Martinsburg.

Generals Grant and Sherman have transmitted to
Washington extracts from Richmond and Mobile
journals of the 27th which report the occupation of
Fort Morgan by the Federals, without stating
whether it had been surrendered, blown up, or cap-
tured.

The National Democratic Convention for the
nomination of President and Vice-President as-
sembled at Chicago yesterday.
To-day Governor Seymour was elected Chairman
by acclamation, and made a long speech in favour
of peace, reconciliation, and a return to the prin..
ciples of the Constitution.
No nomination is expected before to-morrow.
The certificate necessary to obtain the Govern-
ment warrant for the extradition of Muller has
been sent to Washington.

Gold market very irregular and lower, owing
partly t) the Chicago Convention, the anticipation
by tho Treasury of the interest on the Gold Bonds
and various other causes. Yesterday it declined to
235 and rallied to 239; to-day it fell to 231;, but
dosed 234.

Sixes, It'gistered 1831, 1084 ; Five-twenties,
Coupons, 1104 ; Seven-thirties, 1114 ; New York
Centrals, 128; Eries, 1084; Illinois Centrals, 1074.
Caton, 1852. Produce market generally unset-
tled, in sympathy with gold.

(Via Halifax.)

September 1.

The Chicago Cmvantion on Tuesday adopted a
platform which resolved upon the preservation of
the Union and Constitution by conciliation and
compromise, and demanded an immediate negotia-
tion for the armistice and Canvention of the States.
It also resolved to resist by force any interference
by the military at the approaching elections.
YeEterday General AVMellen was nominated for
President and the Hon. G. Pendleton for Vice-
President by acclamation.
Mr. Stanton announce E—first, that there have
been no late operations at Petersburg, that Sheri-
dan is still at Charleston, and that the Confederate
Generals Forrest, Wheeler, and Morgan have joined
forces, and' are operating upon Sherman's aommu-
nica'ions.

September 3.

The evacuation of Atlanta by Hood, and the
occupation of the city by Sherman, were yesterday
officially, anoounced ; also a battle between Hood
and Sherman at Eist Point, with a heavy loss to
both sides.' No details given.
Hood is believed to have retired to Macon.
Gold, 2C-1.

QUEENSTOWN, Sept. 11.

Great interest was excited here to-day by the
rumour that Muller would arrive by the Asia,
which came this evening. Crowds assembled on
the quay to catch the first intelligence of the fact,
but were disappointed by his non-arrival. He was
formally surrendered to the British authorities in
New York on the 28th ult., and will arrive in the
'steamship Erns, which is duo in this port on Tues•
day evening next.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

The Royal Mail steamship Asia, from Boston on
the 31st ult., and Halifax on the 2d inst., arrived
at Queenstown on the 11th inst. at 5 25 p.m. She
brings 86 passengers and 21,892 dols. in specie ;
landed all the mails and seven passengers, and pro-
ceeded immediately. All well.

NEW YORK, Aug. 27, Evening.
Another severe battle has been fought on the
vireldon Railroad. The result was indecisive.
Gold, 24Si.

Aug. 29, Evening.

In the severe engagement which took place on
the Weldon Railroad, the Federals lost four miles,
but still retain possession of three miles of the line.
The losses on both sides were heavy.
Admiral Farragut has captured Fort Morgan,
Mobile, with the garrison.
The nomination of Gen. M'Clellan by the Chicago
Convention, on the platform of an armistice and a
convention of the States for the adoption of peace
measures is considered certain.
The Circuit Court of Now York has surrendered
Muller to the British authorities.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Gold, 238. Exchange on London, Bankers
Bills, 258.
Stocks steady. New York Centrals, 1281 ; Illi-
nois Shams, 1281; Eric, IC9I. ; Uuited States' Five.
twenty Bonds, 110 a.
Cotton, middling upland,lB6c. Breadstuffs heavy
Petroleum, crude, 52c ; rained, 85c.
Aug. 30, morning.
A panic has taken place in the money market,
gold hal i ig d:ol,n, d to 2331.

Evening.

Oa Thursday the Confederates attacked Hancock
at the south of Reames Station, on the Weldon
Railroad. A severe engagement ensued, in which
the Fdderals were forced to relinquish four miles of
the railroad. Their loss is estimated at 2,000 men
and nine guni, while that of the Confederates is
said to be 5,000 men.
Atlanta papers announce that Fort Morgan and
the garrison, including Gen. Paige, with all the guns
and ammunitioa, had surrendered to Farragut.
Farragut has obtained the services of the men
who were engaged by the Confederates in setting
the torpedoes, and is now occupied in raising them.
Sherman is moving his army to a position on the
Macoa (Georgia) Railroad, in the rear of Hood's
form.

It is reported that Gen. Sherman has occupied
Hood's lines of supplies. Col. Kilpatrick has de-
stroyed 14 miles of the Macon Railroad.
Gen. Early has withdrawn from Sheridan's front,
retreating towards Richmond. Gen. Sheridan is in

pursuit.
It is reported that Gen. Butler will supersede
Gen. D-ritorri-
Rumours are still current that the Administra-.
tion is making efforts for peace.
It is reported from Washington that proposals
have been received from Germany for a loan of
1,000,000,000 dots., for 75 years, at 3 per cent; 20
per cent of the loan is to be paid in coin, 10 per
cent in currency, and the balance in outstanding
United States' obligations.
The destruction of 22 fishing vessels by the Tails..
home is denied.
The Edinburgh and New York have arrived out.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Money easy. Gold, 2351.
Storks dull. New Y ork Centrals, 1281 ; Illinois,
127 ; Erie, 1081 ; United States Five-twenty
Wthds, 110 k,

SEPT. 1 (Evening).

The platform adopted by the Chicago Convention
is fidelity to the Union, and that public welfare
demands the institution of immediate efforts to
bring ehnut a cessation of hostilities with a view of
summoning► a convention of the States, or employ-
ing other pacific means to restore peace to the
country on the basis of the Union. Direct military
interfvrence at the approaching elections to be re•
garded as revolutionary, and resisted accordingly.
General Early is reported to be still in Sheridan's
front.

The Fct?orc►ls have 4,000 men on trio mainland at
Grant'a Pass, Mobile.

The Secretary of the Treasury has advertised for

bids for 31,000,000 dols., the balance of the 6 per
cent, loan of 1881.

The Democrats have enthusiastically celebrated
the nomination of McClellan.
It is officially announced that the peace mission
of Jacques and Gilmore to Richmond was not
authorised by the Administration.
Juarez is reported to have arrived at New
Orleans.

The Tallahassee has safely entered Wilmington.
Gold declined yesterday at 236, but has SiIIC3
recovered, and is now quoted 2471.
NEW YORK, Sept. 1, Evocing.
The Chicago Convention has nominated General
M'Clellan for the Presidency, and Pendleton, of
Ohio, for the Vice-Presidency, on the Union and
peace platform.

A severe engagement has taken place on the
Weldon railroad, tte roault of which was undecisive.
Fort Morgan, Mobile, has surrendered.
Muller has been surrendered to the British
authorities.

(Per the Asia, via Crookhaven.)

Sept. 3, Morning,
Secretary Stanton reports that a corps of Genera
Sherman's army had occupied Atlanta.

Sherman's main army had a severe engagement
on the Macon road, in which he is reported to have
been successful.

ARRIVAL OF THE PERUVIA.
(Via Greencastle.)
NEW YORK, SEPT. 2 (Evening).
The Confederate cavalry are actively operating in
Sherman's rear.
10,000 Confederates with 12 guns are reported to
be within 17 miles of Nashville on the Murfrees-
boro'-road.

Inspector Tanner has received permission from
Washington for the extradition of Muller,
The Heola, Jura, and Europe have arrived out.

ARRIVAL OF PRINCE HUMBERT OF
ITALY,

SOUTHAMPTON, SEPT. 12.

The Imperial steam yacht Jerome Napoleon,
Priucess Clotilde, and Prince Humbert on board,
arrived here this morning.
The Royal party landed at the docks, when
Prince Humbert left by special train for London,
and the Princs and Princen embarked in the steam
barge for the Jerome Napoleon.