New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-27
GREAT BRITAIN.


TIE attitude Of and PREPARATIONS by England show
ne change.
lEe Times editorislly reports the following story;
"During the visit Of the PRICE Of Wales to America,
Mr.. Seward took advantage OF an entertainment To
the Prince, TO tell the Duke OF Newcastle he was
likely to occupy high of6ce-that when he did SO,
IL would become his 6aty 10 Insult England, ana be
should insult her accordingly
The Times accumusa,es evidence OF long c1er-
ished intention On the psrt of Mr. Seward 10 90 In
gland an injury.
In another leader on internal afiairs and the
civil war, The Times advises the Federal Govern
rnent to make peace an time before 1t Is committed 10
treble war; VIZ: with the CoDiedefates, Tie BRUSH,
and liz own Abolitiouists.
telegraph from Brussels, Of the 18th, to TIE
Tunes, says:
"There is rumor in diplomatic circles that media
tion in tie American conflict will be offered by king
Leopold The Secretary Of the British Legation has
Tie Moya,ag Post says there is no truth in the
rumor.
General Soott's eudden return home was the theme
of much speculation. II generally reported that
he had some sort cf mission from the French Gov
eminent to the Washington Cabinet.
The Heraids ,paIis correspondent eevs he had q
long interview with Al. Tbouyenel before hs depart
ure.
The general impression in financial circles was
that he carried "a nOmentous communication from
The French Government.
II is estimated that about twelve thousand troops
are 10 be sent to Canada, to be ready TO take the
field immediately on landing
The British Government continued to charter all
availsble steamers.
Two battalans Of the British Guards were ex-
pected TO saR OIL the 18th inst, 10 the steamers
Adrstic snd Psrana, under the command OF Lord +.
Paulet
Orders have been issued for the hasty manufacture
Of 1900 pacS-saddles, and proportionsie number
Of embulance-wagons and cars, for dispatch to
Canada.
COL T. K. Wetherill is gszetted as Chief of the
staff in Canada, and Mai Gems Prunlley and David
Rnssell are ordered to embark forthwith aud JOIN
the staff
English sb;p-owrers were adopting system fo
then oatruard-bouna vessels Tn communicate Il
passIng English ships that there was u prospect o.
with the United States. They had also resolved
10 form q society for mutual assurance against wa
risks.
The United-Prayer Meeting at Exeter Hall tool
place the 18th inst, announced. The Hon. anc
Rev. Baptist Noel and other Minister'S partic
pated III tie proceedings, ana fervent prayers were
offered up for peace.
Lord Shsftesbury declined to attend tbs meeting,
stating in his reply TO invitaion to do go that ii
would be interpreted by the bulk Of the press and
by Americans, ss cloaked rebuke of the British
Government, and favor the opinion that the country
was not united on this serious question. lie COM
mepded the purpose Of the Ineeting but thought it
would be better carried into effect by private and
congregational meaDs.
At meet NJ Of the Congregational Board resoln-
lions were adopted GeprecaDg hosliities and calling
for srbi ration If diplomacy fails to secure peace.
A circular issued by the Minister Of Commerce to
the mercantile bodies says measures are to be
adopted for protection Of merchant vessels in
hostites break out between England and the
United States.