The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-12-25
FROM VIRGINIA.


 Baltimore Sun and New York Herald, of the 18th. Each paper publishes the following late foreign news:
 HALIFAX, Dec 15.-Europa arrived with Liverpool dates of the 30th ult., via Qeens- town, 2nd; where she was detained until Mon- day by the Government. She has the Queens messenger on board, with despatches to Lord Lyons.
 On the 30th, her Majesty held private counsel at Windsor, where three of her Ma iesty's Ministers were present at the previous meeting, which the same three Ministers at tended the Cabinet Council at Lord Palmers- toms official residence.
 London Times has no hope that the federal government will comply with the demands of England
 English journals are very bitter and hostile against continuance of friendly relations.
 The French papers say that the Trent af- fair is an intolerable insult.
 Lord Lyons has instruction, in which the Cabinet is said 10 be unanimous, that are eX plicit and determined.
 London Post says an acknowledgment of the error and the surrender of the prisoners will be received with great joy, but if federals fail to do so no man in England will blind his eyes to the alternative that England must do her duty.
 The Times re-asserts that Stewards policy will force quarrel with England. and calls for energetic military movements in Canada.
 The Times predicts that three things will immediately follow an outbreak: The destruc- ton of the Southern blockade, complete block adc of Northern ports, and recognition of the Southern Confederacy.
 The Paris Patrie argues clearly that France will side with England, and recognize the Southern Confectionery.
 Liverpool gives a rumor that Napoleon has been proposed as arbitrator between England and the United States.
 At Liverpool cotton inactive, having de- clined half cent.
 CAPE RACE. Dec. 15.-Ihe City of Wash ington, fiom Liverpool, via Queenstown, of 9th, reports the excitement in reference to Mason and Slidell continues unabated. The Paris Times repeats the statement tn at Napo- leon has rendered his services as mediator. The Paris Patrie has an official statement foreshadowng the disposition of France to recognize the independence of the Southern Confeteracy, if England sets the example.
 A large number of English vessels have been ordered to be ready for immediate com mission Several were loaded with military stores, destined for Canada
 The Queen issued proclamation forbidding the exportaton of arms, powder, lead, and all materials for making powder.
 The New York Herald urges the North to .-put her harbors and coast in state of defence.
 Cotton advanced in New York Middlngs 36 cents
 Great excitement and joy in Norfolk last night at the reception of the European news i; bonllres, rockets, etc.
 Privateer Sumter escaped from the lilquols, and is again at sea.
 Gen. Sherman, successor of Sumter Ander- son. in Kentucky, has been pronounced insane.
 RICHMOND, Dec. 19-Wm. P. Byrd of Augusta, Georgia, arrested here early in Sep ternber. as spy. was released. The Examiner. says from favorable representations Tn his be- half, by II. c. Burnett, member of Congress from Kentucky.
 Enquirer has special despatch from Nor folk, this morning, announcing the suspension of specie payment in the North.
 Minister Adams demanded his passports upon the issue of the Queens proclamation.
 The effect of the news at New York pro- duced great call for three per cent. stocks, and depreciation of five to six per cent in all stocks. Federal securities fell two. Mis- souri securities fell three. Sterling advanced to one hundred and ten to eleven. Breadstutfs much frmer Cotton generally withdrawn from market. Mdding forty two cents. Saltpeter advanced fifteen cents.
 The tone of the Northern press universally for war They say England must be hum blsd. War inevitable.
 Faulkner is in Norfolk. He Will be IT Richmond tonight.
 FROM GEORGIA.
 AUGUSTA. Dec is.-The Savannah Repub- ilcan this morning says cargo Of 1250 sacks op coffee arrived at Confederate port this week. The News has dispatches from Char leston that four of the enemies gunboats as- cended North Edisto Inlet Tuesday afternoon, and anchored opposite Rockville on St. Johns Island, thirty miles from Charleston. They shelled the camp of the first South Carolina regiment, and under cover of tIsrf fire, fa7r'ed~ a large force. The Carolinians fell back Four miles to b. ick church.
 FROM TENNESSEE.
 NAsHvuLr, Dec. 19.-Nothing reliable from Green river to-day. Private despatches report general skirmish yesterday; termin- atieg with dark
 The enemy in considerable force this side of Green river.
 Passengers from Bowling Green report that general engagement is regarded imminent Hessan prisoners brought here N day from Bowling Green. Among them are JS1n Frain, Col. Grdiey's Quart ma ster, and eigN or ten dutch. The balance Kentucklans.
 Tn Bowling Green correspondent ct the BanneA of the 18th, says the federals, in large numher\ are pouring down upon Green rlver. The Ralsoad bridge has been repaired. pontoon bNdge has been tNc6wn across the river. Five thousapd of the enemy are in position this side of thAsiver.
 Johnson and BAclsner hsstened forward, yes terday, with Ksntucky brigade, and End. Mississippi RegmeAt. Seveial batteries moved forward thrs mornins,.
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