The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1861-12-21


Europe. The American ehip Cointhian from
-C,riifr Tor Alicante, was ;ot~lly destroyed T.,
hrc on Nov. -.
England.
rnE CONFEDERATE STEAMER NASHVILLE.
III. TIMES Southampton core poulcut says
pnllic curiosity still rom. ius un>iti'h,i az TO
The future cf this IA p, O. TIE intentions OF the
british Government n r, Lion TO tho question.
An that can lie stated As certain at this mo-
rnent h. that the Nahyille still remains at her
berth In the dock, with her Confederate flag
and ponnsnt hoA,ing su,.ishly over ship on
boara Of which all appeafs a. quiet as the grave
and that no steps have bvcn taken towards re-
pairing her shat cred paddleDoNes or sup
ming any stores. In a-clnihnce with
request received from captain N'lfon'
who hsd previously gone to London,the wnole
ofthe crow OF the Harvey Birch wcre sent up
70 Lon ION on Saturday last. Captain Nelson
has since returned to Southampton, on Business
CONNECTED with the capture OF hi' vessel, the
nature Of which a. not publicly transpirod.
The TINEs Of Tuesday, Nov 2Gth, says On
Saturday, Capt. W. II. Ncl-sn, late comm indcg
cf the American ship Harvey Birch, ma 10
protest at the Uni,c : ates Consulate in Lon.
DON respecting the capture and destruction OF
his ship.
Capt. Nelson applied on Monday to the mag
is,ratss Of Southampton for q warrant 20 search
the Nashville, in orier TO recover the ships
charts and other articles, which ho alleges were
stol from tho Harvey Birch by the mon OF
the Nashville. The magistrates refused to
grant 4 warrant, AMI referred capt. Nelson 10
the Secretary Of State.
The nMEs says:-Captain p gran, OF the
Nashville, returned to Southampton from Lon
don on Monday evening, accompanied 10y Mr.
lsncey one Of the Southern Commissioners,
and the latter gentleman returns to London on
Tuesday. Mr. Idncey states that 1t has been
intima'od 10 him through a third party that
the Nashville is recognized by tho British Gov
eminent as a national vessel, add that she will
he allowed the igh, to refit and repair as was
the case with the James Adger, so as to cxer-
else a perfect neutrality beiwccn the two con-
tending parties. We believe the necessary ar
rAngements are made for the Nashville 10 20
into the gazing dock on Wednesday, In eonse-
querce OF her having been ashore.
The STAR of Tuesday says:-A numerous par
" Of loyal Unonists met on Monday in ST.
James street, London, to celebrate by dinner
the victory OF Port Royal. Tho company heart
lily approved that General Scott should be en-.
tcrtained at a banquet in London.
DREADFUL cAsTRoPIIK AT EDISBuRGH.
On Sunday morning last a buildin. OF seven
stories in height, in High street, Edinburgh,
suddenly fell, burying nearly the whole Of the
inmates in the ruins. The house was several
centuries old, the whole gave way at once coli
hpsing inwards; % bodies have been taken DOT
dead, and about IL injured. Tho Immense
block Of buildings was den.ely populated, aid
II Ia estimated that not less than 100 10 Dple
must have dwelt in IL.
DEEEFo0T AT HACKNEY WICK
Nearly 10000 persons assembled on tho race
ground, on Monday last, TO witness the contest
between Deerioot and Samuel Barker, of Lon.
hsxxx Co. al - 49,. A. ~
The Indian won easily, completing the whole
distance unier 81 minutes, and finishing "a fire.,
~ when he started.
The Paris correspondent to the TIMES says:-
The Emperor decidedly objects to any serions
reduction Of the land or sea forces. Tho Empe.
ror must have 400 900 mon, at he reyy kia,
under arms, :" TO be ready for ali contingsn
cies."
General Pim anil his staff have embarked AT
Alicante for the Havana.
The accounts from the manufacturing districts
of France are not favorable. Trade was never
In so depressed a state at 81. E'itnne as at pro.
sent. Serious commercial difficulties are spoken
Of ut RI uen and Mulhouse.
The Paris corn and flour markets were more
firm Last week
The price Of wheat rose from If. to 1L50c. the
sack Of 120 khos.
lno DOufbo was urn on MONDAY IN cOnBo-
quence Of the abolition Of tho admission iee.-
kentes 70f Zoe.
Itnly.
The Turin papers publish Gdribaldi's reply to
the address Of the Neapoitans, in which he says;
al regret that am unable to come to you, but
shall be with you when IL IL necessary L.
the same letter, Garibaldi exhOrts every Italian
TO have his sword ready. The Bauk has re-
duoed its rate of discount from 90 to 5G per
cent.
The bill for levying the war tax in all the
provinces Of the Kingdom passed. the Chamber
Of Deputies by l9l against 10 votes. Several
members gave notice OF their In cntion 10 put
questions TO the government relative to the
Roman question on the I'd December next.
Tho Turin papers announce that the differ.
enoes between Gen Cialdini and the govern.
ment having been settled, he will resume the
command Of the 4th corps ddrmee.
The statement tina, GariDaldi had been APP
pointed Commander Of the Volunteers Is incor-
rect, ~ Gen. Sirtori has been appointed, but in
the event Of a war breaking out In Italy Sirtori
would he replaced by Garibald.
Austria.
A dispatch from Vienna of Nov. 20 saws
There 10 no truth in the statement made by
some French papers that diplomatic relation,
Letween Austria and Servia had been broker
Uf on account Of the insult offered by som,
grade. The Austrian cabinet confined itself L
introducing greater reserve in its relation
With Servia.
switzerland.
A telegram from Berne, of Nov %, saws
The Federal Council has dcmandet. .atisfaciio
from the French Government for the fresh viz
lation Of Swiss territory by French gen d.
armes near Geneva.
Tho East.
In consequence of the late defeat Of the |
Eurgents by the Turkish troops at Pivl, IAN a
count which was published in the arrival of Il
last steamer. The European consul have pr
posed Nj armistice.
China und Japan.
A dispatch from Canton, Of October 1T
says The allied troops are leaving Ticn-ts
and Canton.
Trade at Nisepo and IIangchow is obstruct
by the rebels.
4, The French are in want of men aud guns
protect Choioo.
The state of affairs in Japan is reported to
more favorable.
RiaanciaI and Commercial
MONEY MARKET.
London, Monday Nor 25.-1he funds ha
again been very firm, and have closed with
strong appearance, at an advance ofan eight
C0Dsols closed at "a l Sil-i for money, a
% 7-0a93 for January 9th.
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