The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-12-27
ST. Jony, N. F., DIST.

ST. JOIlN, n. r., list.
The steamship Arago from llayre via South.
ampton, lth inst, passed Cape Race at q
O'Clock this Saturday evening, enroutc for
New York, where she will be due Oh Thurs.
day.
The Tines Paris correspondent says that
the official opinion among the Foreign Minis
tiers OH the outrage perpctrated by the San
Jacinto on the Trent Is positive, namely !:
That the violence committed by the Captain
of the San Jacinto is Indispensable; that by
regarding the commissioners, Mason and
Slidell, as cOntraband, Mr.. Lincoln and his
Cabinet contrudicted themselves, for they re-
fused to admit they were aware OF their
presence. The Emperor does not materially
dissent from tho views of his Ministers,
The various military stations in Ireland
had been ordered to complete the strength VI
the 60 regiments of the line.
The British Government is negotiating for
steamers to transport troops to Canada.
The times Of the 10th inst, says that the
Niagara 5 adyiccs encourage the hope of o
disavowal by the Cabinet at Washington OF
the San Jacinto outrage, and II surrender OF
the Southern Commissioners. y 'sar.I
Gen. Scott is passenger ON the Amgo,-
His health is much improved. ..r
The iron clad Warrior has been ordered to
be supplied with eight Armstrong lOO.pound.
ers, and to change her 4O-poundcrs for 90,
and will be ready for three years service on
the lltli. The Black Prince is to be got
ready Us rapidly us possible. The Chanti.
cleer, II guns, has been ordered on immediate
foreign service. ... ....
The LIST and Sd battalions, 600 strong, and
tho 9th battery Royal Artillery have been
ordered to be ready ut moments notice.
The entire French press, the Alonitcur ex-
cepted, says that in the event of a war,
France will remain neutral.
The transport Melbourne sailed FROM Wool
witch on the 9th, with troops, arms, alnmuni-
ton, etc., for Canada. a
The Hero, sc guns, sailcd on the 9Th, to
Join the North American Squadron.
The Sutler, SO guns, will be despatched
for the same destination Immediately.
The Persia and Austraaslan will leave on
the 18th with 100 soldiers, 5000 stand of
arn,s, 800 tons of stores and u field battery
each. Other steamers will follow shortly.
A large staff of medical officers have been
ordered to Canada, also large number OF
sergeants, US drill instructions for the Cana
dian militia.
The 9th Dragons will embark Immediate
ST. JOINS, n. F., ODD.
Steamship Saxonil, from Liverpool nth.
via Queenstown 18th was intercepted off
Cape Race last night, by the news yacht OF
the Associated Press, and the following
dispatches obtained. rg.a- ...,
Gen. Scott, who embarked for home in the
Araco, had long interview with Prince Ma.
poleon. 1t il reported that no carried the
expression of the Emperor's desire to bring
about a peaceful solution of the San Jacinto
affair. ...-
There is no abatement Of the warlikc Pre-.
partitions. -'," :. ....'.
additional news by the Americal n we'd
Parliament has been further prorogued
till the Sth OF January.
It is stated that orders for the purchase OF
half million quarters Of wheat have been
sent to the Black Sea ports, from London,
within the last few days FOR present and fu-
turc shipment.
The Warrior was taking in go tons Of
coal, preparatory for service on the North
American,coast. .rftlis la lisia D.. ..s., lIi.
The Constitutional, Partrie, Debats, and
other French journals, says that France will
remain neutral in the event Of a war between
England and the United States. I'D a5bp +.
The ship Silas Grecnman, for New York,
was stopped in the Thames, having 100 tons
of lead on board, the export Of which is pro-
hibited. '. "-"" '''