The New York herald., 1861-12-07
ONE DAY LATER FROM EUROPE
Movements OF the Rebel
steamer Nashville.
What the British Press Say Relative to Her
Visit and Designs.
REDUCTION OF THE FRENCH ARMY.
DECLIN H In OTTO N,
&c., &c., &c.

PORTLAND, Dec 9, 1851.
Tho Canadian Company screw steamship North Ame-
rican from Liverpool 21st ult via Londonderry Friday,
22d has arrived at this port.
The North American reached her dock at halfpast
eight P. M.
The dates by the North American are one day later
than per City Of Baltimore.
The Of the rebel steamer Nashville and the ship
Harvey Birch burned by the Nashville attracts great
attention. The Nashville remained at Southampton for
repairs
The captain Of the Harvey Birch had gone London 70
consult the American Minister The Of the Harvey
Birch were vowipg vengeance against the crew of the
Nashville they placed in irons for refusing to
take the oath Of allegiance to the rebels Tho officers Of
the Harvey Birch declare she soundugs when the
Nashville bore down upon her.
Colonel Peyton OH board the Nashv lie mission
from North Carolina, and with Commander Pegram had
gone to London.
Commander Pegram wants tho Nashville made into a
ship Of at Southampton, but legal difficulties are
raised Questions also raised whether the neutrality
proclamation has not been infracted by the landing
prisoners Of war.
1t is reported that tho Nashville has spare officers
board for rebel ships preparing in England.
The London Times, in audng to the case points to the
recent visit Of tho United States steamer James Adger
them both out Of her harbors but this cannot be done
thoy must both be let In alike.
Tho London Star although wishing the commander Of
the Nashville TO be punished, says II ho car
produce a commission from the Confederate States
tho government must let him 60, they have recog
nized those States as bslligerents.
Commissioners Mason and Sdel were expected al
Southampton in the steamer La Plata due the Goth. II
is reported that the James Adger cruising to intercept
the British steamer and capture her, having contra
band Of board THE James Adger arrived at
Baltimore several days ago-ED. HERALD
1t is reported that the Galway steamer Adriatic has
been sold and snttng for the West Indos but there
strong impression that she 10 destined for the Confe-
dcrate States.
Tho underwriters raising the risks on Ameri
can vessels.
There tdngs Of the North Brton, and the Anglo
Saxon is also overdue The insurance has been ad-
vancod-on tho former to thirty guineas, and the
latter fifty shiilings demanded.
The steamship Glasgow, from New York, arrived
Liverpool on the 22d
The North American spoke November 49, in lat 4s TO-
lon 80 west ship Rattler from New York for Havre
Saw, November 10, ship Minerva, from Liverpool for
New York, lat. $3.50 west, lon. Is 80 north
November %, lat. Al west, on 80 south ship Atmos-
phere from Liverpool for New York. ship Molucca Bos-
ton from Liverpool, ~ days out.
Frances
The Bank Of France had reduced the rate Of discount
to FIVE per cent.
reduction Of from eighty to hundred thousand men
spoken Of tho to return home furlough ono
year.
reported that the Minister Of Marine declares that
he cannot agree to reduction Of his department OF
single centime.
The government would not raise o loan at present.
General Caldini had arrived at Paris