The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-12-25
IMPORTANT
FOREIGNNEWS
Arrival Of the EurOua.

Liverpool the 3Oth, via Queenstown, arrived
here today. Speculations on the San Jacin.
to affair are rlre, but generally believed there
is less cause to fear a rupture between the
Governments.
Cotton opened frmer.
Tis rumored that the cabinet were modi-
tying their instructions to Lord Lyons, which
accounts for the Europa's detention at
Queenstown.
privy council was held at Windsor on
Saturday. The Observer, q ministerial
journal, states that special messenger by the
Europa, carries demand oil the British Gov.
ernment to Lord Lyons, insisting on apollo
gy and restoration to the British flag of Ma
son and Slidell. The same paper SAYS, large
re endorsements are to be sent Immediately
to Canada. A large ship is loading with
guns and ammunition for there.
The Observer says there is no reason why
the Commissioners should not be restored to
the ship OF a British Admiral in the face of
ten or twelve British men. Of war on the Po-
tomac
Nearly all the papers treat the question in
the same spirit. The agitation increases.
QUEENSTOWN, Dec.2. The Times city
article Of November 30th, says the fail of
Censols 2per cent, and 4 to in shares,
while the question of actual war is undeci-
ded, is not justified by the nature of the case,
and makes comparison Of the state OF al.
fairs ut the commencement ofthe Russian war
and says the position of the Federal Govern
ment is almost identical, in every CONNER.
cial point, with that occupied by Russia to.
warda us.
Russia had hostile tariff, while we look
ed to her for large portion of our bread
stuifs; but in the present case, the COM
menceme MT ofhostilites would be by break
ing the blockade of the Southern ports, set
free our industry from anxiety of a cotton
famine. and will open trade with eight mill.
ion people in the Confederate States, who de-
sire nothing better than to be our customers.
The article concludes by saying the contrast
is all in Europe's favor.
+ The priyy councils held by the Queen was
o'issue an order prohibiting the exports
from the United Kingdom, or carrying coast
wise, OF gun powder, saltpetre, nitrate OF So
da and birthstone.
The London Times understands the dis.
patches to Lyons though couched in the
tirmest language, presumes the Federal Gov
ernment will not refuse to make an honora-
an lltepdl ACT.
The Times h,s but small hope Of such dis
avowal, and saps it becomes US to prepare
for an unfortunate issue in Canada in case OF
war with the Northern States. 1t adverts
to Stewards recent instructions to the peo.
pie near the Canadian frontiers, the only in
terence was, that he was about to force
quarrel with England.
The Times advises Canada to prepare at
once, by disciplining her militia, and drilling
volunteer army.
Admiral Eiine's feet on the North Amer
can stations, amounts to eight hundred and |
thirty seven guns.
The French journals universally look at
the Trent affair with English eyes. The
news caused immense sensation at Paris, and |
the first general impression was that ample |
reparation must be made to prevent a colli-
sion.
A communication took place between the
governments of Epgland and France and
good understanding ON the subject is beley.
ed to exist.
The Morning Star declares the statement
that instructions to Lord Lyons, demanded |
restitution of the rebel Commissioners or
take his departure from Washington, was
premature, and so exaggerated as to be vir-
tually untrue.
The Post says it has been decided by the
law officers of the Crown that the action of
Capt. Wilkes was unjustifiable and a fragrant
Of the code OF nations and direct in
suit to the country, and it is the duty of the
government to demand prompt reparation.
We can hardly suppose, reckless as Ameri-
can policy sometimes is, that the Northern
States are seriously disposed; and says in
one month we could sweep all San JaciDtos
from the seas blockade all Northern ports
and turn to speedy issue the war now ra.
ging. This IS SO obvious that we find it
almost impossible to suppose tho Cabinet at
Washington can commit an act so madly
suicidal as to reject our positive demands.
The News says there exists an undercur-
rent OF apprehension that the American Gov
ernment madly contempates the desperate
policy ofseeking quarrel with England in
order to give ground for abandoning the de-
sign Of subjugating herself.
The Times OF the 26th ult makes the i'm
portant announcement that the cabinet came
10 the conclusion that the act Of Capt. Wilkes
is clear violation of the law of nations, and
one for which reparation must at once be de.
handed Should this just demand not be
complied with, we cannot doubt Lord Lyons
will be withdrawn from Washington.
The Times also says it was the delibera te
purpose Of the American Government to seize
The Commissioners, ard it is understood that
Gen. SCOTT, since his arrival in Paris, de
,lared that their seiznre had been a subject
If cabinet discussion at Washington, before
he lett.
The Shipping Gazette believes il the de-
nand is not complied Win. declaration oil
var by England is inevitable.
There is no confirmation of the report that
en- thousand troops will be sent to Canada.
The Paris Patrie asserts that Wilkes had {
10 right to take the Commissioners while on
| British mail steamer, and gives report
hat Admiral NJ line forthwith de tailed three
war vessels to escort mail steamers between {
st. Thomas and Havana, for the protection
u travellers.
The Pays and Constitutional also censure {
he action ofthe San Jacinto.
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Effects Of the Foreign News. '
CINCINNATI. Dec, 16.-1he English news
Produced profound sensstion in commercial
md financial circles and the impression seem
ID general that there was great danger OF /
var with England; but while all admit that.
{ Wilkes done wrong in the Trent affair, due
apologies should be made, but il he was right q
10 humiliating concess ons ought 10 be en- 4
e,tained for moment to England or any '
'ther power.
The news greatly unsettled the markets $
nd produced q temporary cessation of bust
less, so that but little was done in any de- !
,artment.
DErRoIT, Dec 16.--The European news
reates deep feeling. and the probabilities Of
var with England are freely discussed. - a
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