The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-20
Startling News from England
BELLIGERENT TONE OF THE
PAPERS.

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A privy council was held at Windsor, on
Saturday. The Observer, ministerial
journal, states that special messenger by
Europa carries demand from the British
Government to Lord Lyons insisting on an
apology and restoration to British flag OF
Mason and Slidell.
The same paper says large reinforcements
will be sent Immediately to Canada. A
large ship is now loading with guns and
ammuniti0ns for there.
The Observer says there is no reason why
the commissioners should not be restored to
the ship of British admiral in the face of
ten or twelve British men of war on the
Potomac.
Nearly all the papers treat the question
in the same spirit, and agitation increases.
The privy council he'd by the Queen was
to issue an order prohibiting the export from
the united Kingdom or the carrying coast.
wise of gunpowder, saltpetre, nitrate Of
soda and birthstone.
The Times has but small hope of such
disavowal, and says it becomes US to pre-
pare for an unfortunate issue in Canada, in
case of war with the Northern States
The Times advises Canada to prepare at
once by discip'ining her militia and drilling
a volunteer army. Canada should not rely
too much upon us or too little upon herself.
The Liverpool COurier's extra says that
private telegram received there states that
the Warrior proceeds forthwith to Annap.
oils with the British Cabinets @ltimatunp
for the delivery Of the prisoners and full
reparation.
The Post says that it has been decided by
law officers of the crown, that the action of
Capt. Wilkes was unjustifable ana fla
grant violation OF the code of nations, and
a direct insult to this couutry, and it is the
duty of the government, to demand repara-
tion. We can hardly suppose, reckless as
the American policy sometimes is, that the
Northern States are seriously disposed to
accept war with England, and says in one
month we could sweep ali the San Jacinfos
from the seas, blockade all the northern
ports, and turn to speedy issue the war
now raging. This is so obvious that we
find it almost impossible to suppose that
the Cabinet at Washington can commit an
act so madly as to reject our positive de-
mands.
The NswS says there exists an appreheH-
sion that the American Government madly
contemplates desperate policy OF seeking
to fasten quarrel on England in order to
gain ground for abandoning the design of
subjugating the South.
The Times of the Both makes the impor-
tant announcement that the Cabinet came
fha hot IF toiv
Wilkes is clear violation of the law of
Nations, and one for which reparation
must be at once demanded. Should this
jast demand not be complied with, We can
not doubt that Lord Lyons will be with
drawn from Washington.
The Times also says that it was the de-
liberate purpose of the American Govern
ment to seize the commissioners, and it is
understood that Gen. Scott since his arr.
val in Paris has declared that their seizure
had been subject of Cabinet discussion at
Washington before he left.
The Shipping Gazette believes that if the
demand is not complied with, declaration
OF war by England is inevitable. There is
no confirmation of the report that one hum
dred thousand troops are to be sent to Can
ada. French journals universally look at
the Trent affair with English eyes. The
news caused immense sensation at Paris,
the first general impression was that ample
reparatiOn must be made to to prevent COL
lissiOn.
Communications took place between the
Governments OF England and France, and
a good understanding on the subject it is
believed exists.
The Paris PatTie asserts that they had
10 right to take the Commissioners while
on the British mail steamer, and gives a
report that Admiral Miness will detail
three war vessels to escort mail steamers
between st. Thomas and Havana for the
protection of SOutherners travelling
The Pays and Constitutional also censures
the action OF the San Jacinto.
BY CITY OF WASHINGTON.
The transport Melbourne would leave
Woolwch for HALIFAX 9Th, with 10000
stand CT arms. large amount of amnni-
tion and battery of 6 Armstrong guns.
She will be conveyed by the Orpheus, a
81 gun irigate.
The Warrior would be ready for foreign
service Immediately. Her destination de.
pends on the answer from Washington.
Mr. Bright made an elaborate speech on
the American question, in which he de-
clined to give any decided opinion on the
Trent affair. He believed if the act was
illegal That America woulu make fitting
reparation. He strongly condemned the
war like feeling and secuted the idea that
the American Cabinet had resolved to
pick quarrel with England.
He made an eloquent peroration in fa-
vor of the North. A letter was read from
Sir Richard Golden of pacific tone urg.
ing suspension of judgment.
A letter from Gen. Scott in favor of
maintaining friendly relations between
England and America attracts much atten>
ton.
The expectation of arms, ammunition and
lead has been prohibited.
In Liverpool breadstuffs have an upward
tendancy with slight advance on all de-.
scriptions. Flour firmer at an advance of
Cd per Dbl. Wheat still advancing with a
rise of I'd per GENITAL. Red western IL a
IL and 10. Provisions firm.
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