New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-19

RIcHMoHD Dec. 1S.-It was announced in the |
House of Delegates this morning that dispatch |
had been received from Norfolk, stating that |
special English messenger arrived out in the |
Europa, which landed at Halifax. The messenger |
comes for the purpose Of demanding the surrender
of Mason and slidell and their Secretaries, Eustis
and Mcfarland. '' |
The Europa brought eight thousand stand of |
arms, and large amount of ammunition, whioh |
were landed at Halifax.
Dispatches received in high official quarters here
announce that England demands the unconditional
surrender of Mason and sidell, and their secre-
taries, Eustis and Mcfarland 4.g,=s n. ... -
Special dispatches to Lord Lyons demand of
him to call upon the United States for the trans
fused to demand his passports at once. ., .,'
France heartily cooperates with England in the
matter, and Europe is in blaze of indignation at
the course pursued by Wilkes, of the San Jaeinto.
- Behold how brightly breaks the morn" .e -
RICHMOND, Dec. 49, The Norfolk Day Book
contains extracts from the Baltimore Sun aud
New York Herald of the 10th, each paper pub
fishes late foreign news. 7's saa, geF
~ HALIFAX, Dec. 15.-The Europa has arrived
from Liverpool 3Oth, via Queenstown the 3D. where
she was detained till Monday I'd by the Govern
ment. She has the Queens Messenger on board,
with dispatches to Lord Lyons. On the 30th her
Majesty held Priyy Council at Windsor, three of
her Majesty's Ministers being present. Previous to
whiehthe same three Ministers attended Cabinet
Council at Lord Palmerston's official residence.
The London Times has no hope that the Federal
Government will comply with the demands of
England, and the English journals are very bitter
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able insult. Lord Lyons instructions, in which
the Cabinet is said to be unanimous, are explicit
and determined. The London Post says the
acknowledgment of error and surrender of the
prisoners would be received with great joy, but
if the Federals fail to do SO, no man in England
viii blind his eyes to the alternative that England
must do her duty. The Times reasserts that it has
been Stewards policy to force a quarrel with
England, and calls for energetic military move
ments in Canada. The Times predicts three things
will Immediately follow the outbreak of war, viz:
The destruction of the Southern blockade and
complete blockade of the Northern ports, with
recognition of the Southern Confederacy. The
Paris Patrie argues clearly that France win side
with England, and recognize the Southern Confed.
eracy. The Liverpool Times gives rumor that
Napoleon has been proposed as arbitrator between
England and the United states. .
LIvERPooL, Dec. 2.-Cotton declined id. and
| inactive. .-{ n' 0... SIS
| re-, Still Later. r-
CAFE RACE, Dec. l5.-The steamship City of
Washington has arrived, bringing Liverpool dates
via Queenstown, of the 5th inst. r.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 5.-The excitement in refer
ence to the Mason and Slidell affair continues un-
abated. .......
The Paris Temps repeats the statement that
Napoleon has rendered his services mediator.
The Paris Patrie has an official article foreshadow-
ing the disposition of France to recognize the
independence of the Southern Confederacy, if
England sets the example. - ' >@-
A large number of English naval vessels have
been ordered to be got ready for immediate COM
mission. Several of them were loaded with mill
tary stores destined for Canada. The Queen has
proclamation forhiddng the expectation of arms,
powder and lead, and all materials for making
powder. .. .,''''sT
RIcHMoND, Dec. 1s.-The New York Herald
urges the North to put the harbors and coasts in a
thorough state of defense.
Cotton has advanced in New York to SO cents for
Middngs.
NORFOLK Dec. lS.-All were full of excitement
and joy last night at the reception of the European
news. Bontires rockets, etc. gave expression to
| their feelings.
The priyateer Sumter has escaped the Iroquos,
and is again at sea.
Gen. Sherman, successor to Anderson in Ken
tucky, is pronounced insane. - ...
From Charleston.
I CHARLESTON, Dec. 1S.-The Mercury of this
| morning says the Federals, now occupy Beau
n.
posed, numbering 5000. They have erected q bat
| terry Of 12pounder Parrot guns, and are throwing
up entertainments on Port Royal Island. 1t is re-
ported that Federal launch was fred into by our
troops, and seven Yankees killed. Gen. Evans ar.
rived on yesterday. The English news gives great
joy at Charleston and Augusta.
From Richmond
RICHMOND, Dec. ls.--Congress passed, and the
President has approved the following acts: An
act providing for the payment of tue carriers OF
the electoral votes of the several States. An
act providing that Surgeons, Assistant Surgeons,
Quartermasters, Assistant Quartermasters and
Commissaries, be paid from the time of commenc-
ing service, without regard to date Of commission.
An act providing for the transfer of certain appro-
priations. -%-r
Congress passed resolutions of thanks to Brga-
| dier-Generai W. g. Evans, and the officers and
soldiers under his. command, for their gallant con-
duct at the battle of Leesburg. .,
1t is uncertain about Congress adjourning many
days during the holidays. Vice-Presdent Stephens
is much improved, and Pliny Miles continues very
ill., Nothing Of, interest fromthe camps.
Heavy skirmishing at Bowling Green.
| - NASHVILLE, Dec. lS.--PFivate dispatces from
Bowling Green, dated last night report heavy
| skirmish between the Texas Rangers and large
| body of Federals that had crossed Green river
| yesterday afternoon Col. Terry and one other
Ranger were killed in the fight, and eight wounded,
The enemy were driven hack three times across
the river and Gnally repuIsed.
The Gazette is reliably informed that twenty.
eight Federal soldiers entered Gen Hocofer's
fines few days ago, under flag of truce, and
| explaining that after reading LncGlp's message
they could no longer bear arms against the South
they were ready now 10 fight the Abolition tyruut
BowIMG GREEN, Dec Yesterdaytwo hun
dre4 Texas hangers, uuder Col ferry, came upUl