Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-20


Government dock yards. ..asr-. -.
1t was rufiorcd that the Australian had
been chartered to take. troops to Canada.
It's stated that the James tAdgar captured
rrivSteer off Fayal on the 18th ult
The Times continues to assert that it has
been Seward's policy to force quarrel with
England.
4 serious decline was daily taking place in
Canadian securities. They had already fallen
2 per cent.
The Times says three things. Vfi, follow
an outbreak and DESTRUCTION, III the Southern
blockade; com,y,tr Blockade Of Northern
ports, and recognition OF the Southern Con-
ied,racy by England and France. ,..
An article in the Paris Intrie attracts at.
tpn'ion. 1t argues that France will side With
England am, recognize the South n, tSnftd
eracy. The statement IS made that NapOle-
on rendered his services as mediator.
HOW THE NEWS FROM EUROPE WAS RECEIVED.
Washington, Dec. l6.-The excitement
which was at first caused by the somewhat
siding. and thnre is general belief that war
with England can easily be avoided without
dish"nor. The President is known to be d.
rertly opposed 70 the action Of Var policy
against any foreign power under the present
circumstances Of the country. 1t is under
stood here in diplomatic circles tina, Mexico
is prepared tn make very vigorous resist
ance to the invasion of her territory by Spain.
France and England; more vigorous than
was at one time supposed.
Cincinnati. l6.-The English news created
profound sensation in commercial and tinan-
cial circles. and the impression ems general
that thtre is great danger Of a war with Eng
land but whilst all admit that # Wilkes did
wrong in the Trent affair due apologies
should be made hat If right. no hrmliating
concessions ought to be entertained for mo-
ment to England or any other power. The
news greatly unsettled the markets and pro-
duced temporary cessation Of business, so
that there was but little done in any depart
mcnt. .r .
New York, Dec. 16.-The Express says
the excitement on Change was intense and
and beyond description. Breadstuffs favor
ably affected and all descriptions very firm
Many lots of t.otton are withdrawn from the
market. Saltpetre advanced from / to Is
cents per pound, and few holders would not
name any price. Birthstone out Of the mar
ket Coffee and tea all withdrawn FROM The
market or emily offered at enormous prices.
Sugar Offered sparngly. Sterling exchange
advanced to 81 90.
Detroit, Dec. 16.-The European news
creates deep feeling. and the probabilities of
war with England is freely discussed There
is general desire for our Government to
place itself it right, and regard law when it
will be sustained at every sacrifice.
Cleveland, Dec. l6.-The news from Eng
land produced decided sensation in this
section. The general sentiment prevails that
our Government must be sustained regard
less of English buster
FORWARD MOVEMENT in MISSOURI.
Upton; Mo-, Dec. l6.-The correspond
cnce Of the st. Louis Democrat says: Yes
terd ~ orders were received here for all the
forces at this post to hold themselves in read
mess to march at moment. notice. At the
same time Gen. Pope commanding the de-
partment of Central Missouri, at the head of
nearly all the troops IN winter quarters at
Otterville, marched Westward towards War
renShurg for the purpose. as is generally be-
lieved here. of cutting off Price, whom our
scouts reported making forced marches to
reach m. Rains and Stone, now in the en-
trenchments at Lexington. Everybody is on
the 9ui cipe for startling and goud news, as
universal confidence is felt in the ability and
bravery OF Ten. Pope and his army.
a REBEL SENATOR.
A gentleman just arrived from MiSsousi,
states that Senator Polk has gone over to the
rebels and is taking council with them at
Memphis His treason has long been fla
grant as well as that Of johnson his col
league.
UNITED STATES STEAMER russEs By PslvA
TEER.
NV York, Dec. l6.-Thc steamer Cham
pion from Aspinwall the 7th arrived with II
hrGr number OF army officers and nearly one
million in treasure.
She reports that ON the l4th inst. in lat.
81 ~. long. r., she was chased by three
inaStc.l pf''rnllr; Squire rugged on her itite-
maSt. rO,,,is Steft,, sfti0kc stacks l"t*eett the
main and nizz sIi-mast; had two large boats
painted white hanging amihships; apparent
~ NV IRON vessel, her bottom was painted
"A very bright red. After an hours chase
she hoisted an English fig. of which We took
no notice.
FROM THE SOUTHERN COAST.
New York. Dc. IA private letter FROM
Beaufort says that tire stone fleet sailed from
Savannah for Charleston in companH with n
man of war. The ships were to be s,rk
IN Charleston liarhr on Saturday hast:
The Tybce Island is occupied by 10000
men, who are to throw up batteries for use
against Fort Pulaski if necessary.
The Sloop of war Savannah and three Or
four gulb boats were off Tybee. Tn: steamer
Baltic with ,OOo troops left Port Royal for
Fcrdinande with BeinvIle and another gun
boat. The Notifications there consisted of a
battery of five guns, manned by two or three
hundred men. 1t is thought that it would
fall into our hands after brief struggle.
Nothing new had taken place at Fort Pick
ems.
A detachment Of troops from For. Royal
had landed at Twice:
FURTHER PAETICuLARS OF Tns GREAT FIRE IN
CHARLESTON
Fort Monro, Dec lG--Norfolk and Rich
mond pap RS give full particulars of the ex-
tenSive conflagration in Charleston, s. G.
The fire broke out on the llth inst. in a
sash and blind factory. at the foot Of Haze!
street, extending to the machine shop OF
Cameron & Co. Before midnight the fire
had assumed an appalling magnitude, and
Meeting street from Market to- QreeL was d
mass of flames. As tenement OTTER tenement
was envcloped in flames the paric became