The Sun.
London, England, 1863-04-09 00:00:00

AMERICA.

ARRIVAL OF THE NORWEGIAN.
(REUTER'S TELEGRAM.)
QUEENSTOWN, Wednesday.
The Inman steamer Edinburgh, from New York
on the 281 h ult., arrived here to-day.
She brings 42 cabin and 131 steerage passen.
gers, with 692,000 dollars in specie. She proceeded
at four p.m. for Liverpool.

NEW YORK, March 27, Evening.

It is still doubtful how many of Admiral Farra-
gut's vessels passed the Port Hudson batteries.
Southern journals mention two Federal vessels, the
Hartford and Mononghmla, as having passed War-
renton and arrived safely at Vicksburg. They also
say that General Banks failed to make a land attack,
and that Admiral Farragut went in alone and
passed the Port Hudson batteries at night.

General Banks had fallen back to his fortified
camp and manifested no disposition to advance.
Northern accounts state that Admiral Farragut's
vessels recaptured the steamer Indianolo without
resistance. The Canfederates had been working
upon her, and she was nearly ready for service.
The steamer Queen of the West was up the Black
River out of reach of the Federal gunboats.
The Southern journals assert that the Federals
have been driven back from Fort Pemberton, and
are in full retreat to Yazoo Pass.
It was rumoured in Cincinnatti that Haines'
Bluff had been flanked through the water route.

The Confederate advance forces in Kentucky are
variously estimated at from three to ten thousand

men.

Skirmishing is reported near Camp Dick Robin-
son, and a general engagement is expected shortly.

General Burnside has assumed the command of
the Department of Ohio.
General Price is reorganising the Confederate
army in Arkansas, and will shortly take the field.
The Memphis Bulletin asserts that three of
Admiral Porter's gunboats have reached Yhzoo
River through Sunflower River, and arrived at
Green wood.

The Federals at Greenwood had abandoned the
attempt to pass Fort Pemberton, and were return-
ing to Yazoo Pass, when they met Quimby's rein-
forcements. A consuitaticn was then held, the
result of which was not known, but it was sup-
posed that, in consequence of Admiral Porter's
arrival, they would return and renew the attack.
A coal barge, with 1,000 bushels of coal, had been
floated past Vicksburg Batteries for the use of Far-
ragut's vessels.
The Hartford, with Admiral Farragut on board,
anchored off Natchez on the 16th, and the admiral
informed the authorities that if the Federal vesse:e
were fired upon he would bombard the city. Ad-
miral Farragut left the following morning.

Southern journals assert that the steamers Hart-
ford and Monongahela approached within 400 yards
of the Confederate batteries at Grand Gulf, when
an exchange of shots took place. The vessels
were struck a dczen times, and persons were seen
taking wounded below.
Vague rumours are current in Boston that Gen.
Banks was compelled to fall back from Port Hud-
son, with the loss of two or three regiments, but
this requires confirmation.
The reports concerning the Confederate invasion
of Kentucky are still confliaing.
The Southern journals assert that the fleet at
Port Royal has been increased to 150 vessels. The
_Richmond Examiner thinks that all possible in-
ducements should be held out to the North-West to
join the Southern Confederacy, as the interests of
the North-West are entirely with the South.
The New York Times asserts that the Confede-
rates are preparing to abandon Richmond as the
capital of the Confederacy.
The forts round Richmond are being prepared to
receive Lee's army, which is falling back from the
Rappahannock.
The New York Herald asserts that a leading
house in Amsterdam has offered to loan Mr. Chase
100,000,000 dollars in gold, to be exchanged for
Federal Six per Cent. Bonds, at the current pre-
mium, at the time of the draft of any portion of the
amount.

Advices received here from Barbadoes to the
15th instant, state that the governor had invited
Admiral Wilkes to dine with him, but tie admiral
refused, because the governor had entertained Capt.
Maffitt, of the steamer Florida. Admiral Wilkes
has transferred his flag to the Vanderbilt.
The steamer Aries and another vessel were at
St. Thomas on the 16th instant. Admiral Wilkes
threatened to seize these vessels it they left port,
on the ground that they were blockade runners.
The captain of the Aries applied to the British
steamer Phaeton for protection, which was granted.
The Vanderbilt then sailed out of port, and the other
vessel was convoyed out by the Phaeton. The com-
mander of the Phaeton has communicated with
Admiral Wilkes regarding the captureof the steamer
Peterhoff.

NEW YORK, MARCH 28, EVENING.

The latest reports from the Mississippi do not
mention any other vessels than the Hartford and
Monongahela as having passed Port Hudson.
The steamer Peterhoff has arrived at New York,
and reports that during the night of the 24th, when
within 18 miles of Charleston, heavy firing was
heard, and may bombs were seen flying. As the
attack on Charleston is not expected before the lst
of April, it is supposed that the firing heard may
have been caused by an attack on a blockade runner.
The City of Manchester and Edinburgh sailed
to-day for Europe with b 76,000 dollars in specie.

ARRIVAL OF THE EDINBURGH.
NEW YORK, MARCH 27, Afternoon.
Refugees from Richmond, who have arrived at
Fortress Monroe, say that the opinion prevailed in
that city that it would soon be evacuated.
The New York Times says the majority of the
Cabinet oppose the issue of letters of marque.
The British steamer Georgiana has been run
ashore at Charleston to prevent capture. A large
quantity of water was let into the hold to prevent
the Federals securing the vessel or cargo.
It is reported that the Federals have since burnt
the Georgiana.
The British steamer Nicholas has been captured
while endeavouring to run the Wilmington
Blockade. She previously made an effort to enter
Charleston.
The Saxonia, Etna, and Bohemian heve arrived
oat.

NEW YORK, MARCH 28 (MoRNING).
(Per E linburgh.)
It is reported that President Lincoln will
shortly visit New York and the principal cities of
the Union.
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GREENCA STLE, WEDNESDAY.
The Canadian steamer Norwegian, which arrived
hererou t
this afternoon from Portland on the 28th ult.,
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7,000 dollars in specie.
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COMMERCIAL INCELLIGENCE.
NEW YORK, MARCH 27, EVENING.
Money easy. Gold, 41k per cent. premium.
Exchange on London, bankers' bills, 155. Stocks
lower. New York Central, 1084; Illinois, 86k;
4
Erie, '7sa.
Cotton Dull. Middling Upland, 62c. Flour,
wheat, and corn in good demand. Provisions quiet.
Coffee lower. Sugar depressed. Molasses good
inquiry, Crude petroleum, 20c. to 21e.
NEW YORK, MARCH 28, EVENING.
Money easy. Gold and exchange fluctuate
hourly. The last quotation of the former was 421
premium, and of the latter 155 to 157. Stocks im-
proving. New York Central, 1101 ; ;
Erie, 75i.

LIVERPOOL, Aram 9.
The Inman oteamer City of Alanoheater (roan

New York on the 28th ult, direct for this port
arrived here this morning. She brings 175,000
dole. in specie. Her news has been anticipated.

MEXICO.
NEW YORK, MARCEI 27.

The New York journals publish advices from
Vera Cruz to the 14th inst., stating that the French
had not yet captured Puebla, sad that their advance
did not appear to be rapid.