Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-12-19
TIE ENGLISH PRESS UNANIMOUS FOR AN
APOLOGY OR A FIGHT.
More from Ihe Battle of Allegheny
Mountain.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. lS.-A specisl dispatch to thu
PicdysRs from Norfolk 18th says. Queen Victorir
convened pFiEy council at Windsor, on the SOC
ultin,O, all the ministers were present 1t WA
unanimously decided that the act of the San Jaeintc
was clear violation Of the law of nations, and
that repAratiOn be demanded. The Ministers mel
previously at Pslmerssons lodgings, and fully dis,
eussed the questions when dispatches were sent 70
Southampton the same evening.
The London Times says Lord Lyons instructions
are c3uched in the Armest language. 1t presume.
the Federals will disregard them and must prepsre
for war. The British press support the Cabine,
unanimously.
The Post says the act Is fragrant violation Of
the law Of nations and direct and intentional in
suit to England
The Tines says the Federal policy is reckless,
but disbelieyes that the United States is ready for
war with England
British hest an the American waters number
ing thousand guns viii sweep all the San JaeinsOs
from the seas and blockade the Northern ports
and close the war now raging
The London Post announces immense sbinmsnt.
of cannon, rifles and troops to Canada. The latest
Post says the demand Of Lord Lyons viii be plain
aud brief, and If not complied with, diplomatic re-
latiOns will be Immediately suspended
| Naval volunteers were Offering to protect the
honor of the British flag. The people declare that
all persons aboard British ship under the British
flag are protected as if on the soil Of Great Britain
The Times says Great Britain will commence witt,
breaking the blockade of Southern port. set IN.
dustry free and relieve the cotton famine also onsn
trade with the Confederate States. who desire no
better customers.
Censols fell two per cent sDd shares five times as
much, with no cause for aiarn. as England was
nsvsr more ready for wax.
The Privy Council prohibited the export Coast
wise OF guapoWder, laitpetre. nitrate OF sod Ia and
birthstone. The Queens proclamation relative 10
the seizure OF the Southern ministers caused an
immense sensation. Franco communicated With
England And decided upon mutual policy.
The French Pres agrcs in oon5emniny the a.,
Of the San Jscinto and advise Eaglsnd TO send 70.
endorsements to Canals.
The German papers say the seizure Of the Soutf- |
ern Ministers was unlawful and pronounce the !
blockade Of the Southern coast Intellectual
The latest British papers are bitter and hostile |
to the federals. 81 -----E
The Tines says Stewards policy forces q q usrreI
with England and predicts the immediats blockade |
Of Northern ports and the destruction of the South
ern blockade, and the recognition of France. M
says France agrees with England, and the people /
are preparing for war Funds continue to decline !
RICHMOND, Dec. ls-It was amnounced in the
House of Delegstes this morning that dispatch had
been received from Norfolk, stating that special
English messenger arrived out in the Europa, /
which landed at Halifax, demanding the surrender
of Aessrs. Mason, Slidel, Eustis and McF arland. |
The Europa brought 5000 stand of arms and large
amount Of ammunition, which were landed at Hal.
fax. Dispatches received in high ofscial quarters
announce that England demands the unconditional
surrender Of Mason, sHden, Eustis and Mcfarland
Special dispatches to Lord Lyons demand of him
to call upon the United States for transportation
to England, of these parties or to demand his pass.
ports at once. France cooperates with England,
and all Europe is in bias Of Indignation at the
course pursued BY wilkes Of the San Jacinto
Behold how brightly breaks the morning.
CHARLESTON, Dec. Is.--The MerclYg this morning
says the Federals now Oecupy Beaufort and Port
Royal Island with 3 force supposed 10 number
5 600. They have erected battery near Port Roy
al Ferry of twelVe-pounders, parrot guns, and are
throwing up entertainments On Port Royal Island
It is reported that Federal launch was fred into
by our troops and seven Yankees killed.
General Evans arrived yesterday. az :
The English news gives great joy at Charleston
and Augusta. a--a
RIcHNOSD, Dec, lS-COngress passed and the
President approved an act providing for the pay
nent of carriers of the electoral votes Of the res
DectiYe States, also act providing that surgeons
assistant surgeons qusrtermssters assistant quar-
termasters, and commisssries. be paid from the 7
time of commencing service without regard to the :
iats of commissions. Also act providing for
the transfer Of certain appropriations.
Also resolutions Of thanks to Brig Gen. n. G. p
Evsns, and the officers and soldiers under bis Gem,
nsnd, for their gallant conduct at the battle Of
Leesburg.
1t is uncertain about Copgreess sdjourning many I
lays during the holidays. TEI
Vice President Stevens is much improved. Miles 7,
continue very a. Nothing Of interest from the 2
camps. 4
NV 0RLEasSs- Dec. .1s.-A special dispstchI to =
he Pieayg1,, from Norfolk 18th, says flag of
irucs steamer Erriyed from Fortress Monroe with
New York dates tbs morning which says that q
Ezgland has sent commissioner with special dis :
patches 10 Lord Lyons demanding the return of 3.
Aessrs Mason and slidelI On bvsrd an English YES
EEL or to demand bls paszp0rls which caused great
excitement in the North aud rejoicing hero.
RIenMoxD, Dec. TIA Lynehburg letter to the 4
Republican, from an oflcer in Camp Allegheny,
.ays our loss was two Cspssius three Lieutensnts
and fifteen privltss killed and q wounded. The !
Federal loss is fully 800, Gen NlIr0y commanded :
ha Federalz and il Is supDoxed he was killed from