Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

ST. JOINS, N. F., Dec. l5-The newsboat OF
the associated press has arrived from Cape r ace
with the sdvces Of the steamship City OF w ash.
inston, from Liverpool via Queenstown on the 5th
intercepted OF that point.
The ship Lady Franklin, from London fer New
lorkt put Into Plymouth on the Sd instant, and
took hre the same night, and was scuttled some
southerners among her crew are pected Of firing
the ship.
The Australasan has been chartered to carry
troops and a battery Of artillery to Canada She
was ~ sail on the 18th.
THE LATEST.
QUEEssTowN, Dec. 5.-The excitement in ref
erence to the Slidell and Mason affair continues
undated.
poleon has rendered lis services az a mediator
II 10 rumored that the steamer Persia has been
Chartered to convey troops to Canada. This how.
ever, Is pronounced premature.
The Australasian was advertised Ia, sail for New
York on the 7th, but the America has been sub.
stituted
At the banquet given at Rochdale, Mr.. Bright
made an elaborate speech on American affairs
He declined to give a decided opinion in the
TIent affair He said he believed that IL the act
be illegal, America would make fitting repara-
ton He strongly condemned warlke feelings
In reference to the matter, and secuted the idea
that the American Cabinet had resolved to pick a
quarrel with England. He made an eloquent per-
Grafton in favor Of the North.
A letter was read from Mr. Golden, of the Pa
cine line, urging suspension of jude ment
tetter from Gen sc Oft 10 favor of mai ntai ming
friendly relations between England and America
attracts much attention
The expectation of arms ammunition and load
are prohibited
The Paris Patrie has an editorial fors sbad owing
the disposition of France to recognize the South,
ern Cenfederacy IL England sets the example
Inc Daily News IeJoices that Congress meets
before the English demands can get out to Amer.
lea, and hopes that IL will act with honor and
dignity and that the golden opportunity will not
be Lost.
A large number Of naval vessels have been o,.
dered 70 be ready for Immediate commission
The transport Melbourne was to leave wool
witch on the 5th for Halifax, with 30 900 stand OF
arms and large quantities Of ammunition, and sir
Armstrong guns. She will be conveyed by the
orPheus, OF II guns:
The frigate Warrior will be ready for foreipn
service immediately Her destination will de.
pend on the answer from Washington.
The shipment Of rides from England for New
York continues
The funds fell x per cent on the I'd.
Appearances indicate that the French papers
can tone.
GonsEAcIALaLir.rpOoI, Dec. Son the I'd
day were steady az the advance.
Provisions closed quiet
Consois for money 9Jx SOY, ex.divideudi.
THE VERY LATEST.
ihk ToNE OF THE FRENCH PRESS MoDERA.
aNs-A PEACEFUL SOLUTION OF THE QUESTION
THOUGHT NOT lMPossIBLE
LONDON, Dec 5-The tone Of the French pres.
Is changing. The Moniteur considers that a
peaceful solution Of the question is not possible
IL says that Fuohc opinion Ia tue United states
10 very powerful, but also very d kle; and says II
Will DC best TO awaita solution Of tue question
TheJournal Debats, approved and re Vie wed the
Mohitsur's article, and adds that the French gov
eminent IL In no hurry 10 recognize the southern
Confederacy Other French papers sxpress the
same opinion.
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