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Portland, Me-, Dec. 1S.

Portland, Me-, Dec. Il.
The steamship Jura, from Liverpool,
ON the afternoon of the 9th, and London.
derry on the 9th. arrived here this morn
ing.
The excitement relative to the Trent
affair continued undated. Stock mark.
ct on the 4th was more heavy and unset
tied than ever.
The T. s. Consul at Paris had commu-
nicated to the French papers letter from
General Scott, in which he declares there
is no truth in the report that the Cabinet
had ordered the seizure of the Southern
Commissioners, even under the protection
Of neutral flag. He is quite ignorant
of the decision Of his government, but
says it is necessary to preserve good re-
lstions between America and England,
and he hopes both governments will
agree. on solution Of the question weth-
er the prisoners were contraband or not
If they were agents Of the rebels he says
it will be difficult to convince impartial
minds that they were less contraband Of
war than rebel soldiers or cannon. In
conclusion Gen. Scott expresses the con-
viction that war between Americas and
England, without more serious proyoca-
ton than is at present given, is impos-
sible. The London Star thinks General
Scott . letter will receive hearty response
in England as a message Of peace. The
Times says that Gen. Scott, like his coun-
trymen, is rather more inclined to disavow
the conception Of the outrage than to re-
pudiate it.
It is reported that the rebel and feder-
al privateers are cruising at the entrance
Of the British Channel
1t is said the Admiralty ordered two
ships to protecd Immediately to the West
Indies to act as = convoy TO the mail
steamer.
The Paris correspondent of the Daily
News states that SlidelPs dispatches
were entrusted to his wife us he was leav-
ing the Trent a--
The Paris Patrie learns that the San
Jacinto, in November, searched French,
Danish and Portuguese vessel. These
facts, says the Partrie, are Of some i'm
portance, as implying that the Washing
ton Cabinet fancies it has power to exer-
else the right OF search to the full extent.
Speculations from France represent the
predominant tone of feeling as favorable
TO reconciliation between England and
America 1t is reported that. Ahe French
Minister at Washington reported to his
government refusal on the part Of the
Washington Cabinet to deliver up dis
patches addressed from Paris to the
French Consuls at Charleston and New
Orleans
Hostile demonstrations we're made in
various parts of England on the occasion
Of the departure Of an Armstrong bat.
terry thence for shipment to Canada.
In the Italian Chamber of Deputies
Rattassi explained the failure of negotia-
tions relative to Rome, stating he was con-
WINGED the French government wished to
terminate its occupation of Rome and was
n sincere friend to its ally
LIVERPOOL, 6th.-Breadstuffs steady !;
provisions steady; Erie shares 24(a23.
Latest intelligence via Londonderry.
An Admiralty notice was issued yesterday
requiring all men absent to return imme.
diately to their respective ships. The iron
clad frigate Warrior is coaling for service
on the North American coast, if needed -
There vas quite a rise yesterday in sugar
and saltpetre. No charters are now being
taken for American vessels.
! Several of the morning papers have
leadsfs on Mr.. Bright's recent speech. -
The Times says let Americass Judge by
the speech of her greatest admirer how
little can b. said for her outrage upon .
friendly although neutral country.
liverpool, Dec. 8 .-Warlike prepare
tions continue to be made. A considera-
BE number OF troops are under orders 10
leave fot Canada The steamship Persia
has been chartered BY the Government, Is
we'll rs the Australian. The London Daily
News thinks that if the American Govern
ment win treat the difficulty in the spirit
Gen. Scott urges, the war may be averted.
The American shipping interest is already
disastrously affected.
London, jth.-It Is reported that Mr..
Adams regards his recall AZ inevitable -
Several leading Paris papers blame the
English Government for having yielded
70 the pressure Of public opinion as repre-
scented merely BY Manchester and Liver.
pool, and for having acted too hastily in
the Trent affair.
New Ysrk market.
New York, Dec. II.
Flour-Very quiet. without decided
change. Sales 1T &5, 4O@5.6 Super
State; IS. 7O(15, IS western; 10, 70@5, 80
common 10 medium extra western.
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