The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-15
SPECULATIohS OF THE ENGLISH Pre-
The Great Crisis i'm the Uni
States Without q Parallel
in History.
Arrival Of . Bearer Of Despatc,
to the Confederate States.
ADVANCE IN Ton
&c., &c, &c.

The steamship Arago, Captain Gadsden, from :
ampton on the LIST inst, arrived at this port yest
afternoon, bringing an average cargo, 500 00e in
and 337 passengers among whom was Dr. Holland, /
OF dispatches to the government of the Southern
federacy.
The steamship Kangaroo, Captain hierhouse Sro
verpool on the LIST, via Queenstown on the I'd ms.
arrived here yesterday afternoon. She brings 81
in specie.
The steamship Europa, from Liverpool on the 4.h
via Queenstown on the 5th arrived at Halifax yess
morning. The Europa sailed at three O'Clock p
Boston, where she will be due on Wednesday night.
In the Liverpool cotton market the gales Of the
were 90, 900 bales, the market being firm at an al
Of one eighth to once quarter Of penny on all qual
Breadstuffs were steady.
Provisions ruled steady.
Consols closed on Friday at 011, 9l2x for both d
and account
Ia the House Of Commons Mr.. Ewar. had asked whi
seeing the possibility Of prvateering being perd
and encouraged by the Southern confederacy the I
rican government had placed q sufficient naval 10!
the Gulf Of Mexico for the protection OF British prd
in American ships, and il privateers sailing undi
Tag OF an unrecognized power would be dealt "
pirates. =
Lord John Russell said that her Majesty's goyg
bad directed that naval force for the protect,
tish shipping be sent TO the coast OF Ameri
government had received, from day to day, mosf
able accounts Of the progress Of the war in the g
America. The government beard the other day tn
States OF the Southern confederation had issued lett
marque, and that II was intended by the United !
government that there should be blockade Of q
Southern ports. There were some points Of
on these questions and they have been refer'
he law officers Of the crown for their o
in order to guide the government In its instructions
Minister 10 America, and the commandment Of the |,
quadron The government has felt that II was iii
Q use every possible means to avoid taking part 4
protecting British interests, in they are a.t
jdttfes the government In Interference at all vi,
not been involved In any way in that contest by an
or by given advice In the matter and for Gods 81
Us, If possible, keep out Of IL.
The civil war In America continued to be the prs
subject OF discussion throughout England.
The london Times specuates on the probability
Great Eastern being ken up by the American q.
ment for purposes
TIE London Times, in an editorial, says that the
ment In the Northern aud Southern sections of An
apparently, has had no parallel since the early 6
the French revolution.
The underwriters ask higher rates OF lnsuran
British vessels from American ports-say 2Os.
from New Orleans, los TO l5s. from New York: a
TO two per cent extra is demanded Of American
from India, China, &c.
War ritks on American vessels detained in Sol
ports have advanced from five TO ten guineas.
The London Globe says that Mr.. Golden hig an
the offer OF Baronetcy and the distinction OF
Counsellor. =
In the House Of Commons Lord John Russell anpt
that there had been no disur Dances at Corfu, an
we're apprehended.
The budget was then discussed. I.
Mr.. Horsfall moved an amendment in favor Of 1
duction Of the duty on tea from October next in
renee to the repeal OF the duty on paper
debate w Cd Nv
2Sl-goverIment majority, Is.
In the House OF Commons lord John Russell ga
government did not think that the events OF "
called for diplomatic Intervention, although theI
deeply TO be regretted. BE also said that The Eu,k
Powers we're negotiating between Denmark and HlA
and hoped TO terminate the difficulties there NJ
The betrotbal of the Princess Alice to Prince M
Heise had been formally announced by the minstn
both housts, and an address OF congratuaton ha,
voted 10 the Queen.
The steamship Persia, from New York, arrii
Queenstown on the 4th.
The steamship Edinburg, from New York, asriij
Queenstown en- the Sd inst