Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-21
Later from Europe.

Sr. JOINS, August 20-The steamer Canada
passed of Cape Race Yesterday afternoon with
Liverpool advices Of the 10th inst.
The steamer Saxonia arrived out on the 5th.
European political affairs are unimportant
The aspect Of merican affairs claims undivided
attention. DR.. Russell, In another letter to the
Times, the battle Of Bull Rum asserts that there
were no daring deeds on either SIDE and no des-
perate struggle, exec pit by those who wanted to
get away.
The London Daily News defends the Northern
army.
The London Times In an editorial takes the
recent speech of Mr.. Vallandigham as evidence
Of the charges that will be brought against Presi
dent Lincoln IL the South is successful II says
that only a victory by which the Stain Of Manassas
may be sffaced and the South induced to come to
terms can secure the President from the conse-
quences OF having begun civil war.
The London Globe observes with regard to the
blockade question. that a blockade is right Of
war; but by what right whether Of war or peace,
can Congress empower the Executive to desist
from the blockade, and substitute the levying Of
ohcial duties on goods about to be landed in ter
rltories where that Executive can afford pro.
lection to them from further execution or specu-
lation in any shape.
The Shipping Gazette complains that the block
aiding squadron on the coast Of America appears
determined 10 Interrupt marine commerce In de-
hance Of the best understood maxims of nterna-
tional law, and at the risk Of a collision with the
forces Of the maritime powers.
The London Post, In an editorial on the block
ade question, saws IL unfortunately England
should be compelled into quarrel, the blame
will not rest with England, but with the govern
ment which has endeavored to effect the ruin Of
innocent commerce to enforce the validity Of a
blockade which 1t il manifestIy incompetent to
maintain.
The Times Of the 10th instant remarks that
Americans OF the North even take pleasure in the
sensation caused by their recent unparalleled de-
feat.
Another letter from Mr.. Russell says, he having
acquired further information respecting the dght,
hu to I'll
was not bayonet charge made by the Federal
Infantry during the day. There was not a charge
OF any kind made by the Confederate cavalry
upon any regiment Of the enemy until they broke.
L here was not a hand to band encounter between
any OF the regiments There was not a battery
charged or taken by the Federalists There was
no no masked batteries In play by Confederates.
There was no humiliation of rebel horse by the
Zouaves or others volley fired by one battalion
emptied three saddles among a BODY of horse who
approached at some distance, and the infantry
there were no desperate struggles except nv those
who wanted to get away -
he then alludes 10 the approach Of the Con-
ieaerates towards Washington, and says the Union
troops were complaining Of nothing having been
PAID them, and about 50, 900 Of the three months
men nad LETT. or were about to leave.
Inc Daily News warmly defends the Northern
army rom the mali gnant attacks made on account
OF the retreat from Manassas-the estimate formed
on the Hight Of mere panic stricken mob fcamp
followers and eulogzes the gallant:y of the Union
troops. In the same article the News saw that
the aim OF the South is to extend and perpetuate
slavery.
COMMERCIAL.
Ltrerpoof, Aug. 10 DISQUALIFICATION is dull
at2es Wheat is quiet and prices barely main
talned; red Western 9s 3dalls Southern Is 3da1Is
% white Western l2s; Southern 13saI3s Sd Corn
Is hrm mixed 3Osa3os Cd; yellow 3Os 6ds3Os Cd !;
white 3ls Cd. N'
ProVlsions-Beef Is steady with decline for
lower qualities. Pork has downward tendency,
Bacon 2d3s. Lard is dull
The LATEST VIA QUERNsTowN
Tbe Asia arrived al Queenstown on the 1Cth
The Liverpool cotton market closed Quiet on
Saturday, but firm, with sales of 6, 900 bales
The breadstuffs market closed heavy. The
weather has been favorable for the crops
Provisions closed dull but prices unchanged
Consols closed at 81 1a9OA