Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-19
From the Norfolk Day Book, 18th inst.


we have before US Northern paper of Saturday,
which contain great deal CT European newspaper and
otner views OF the MasonSiaelll capture. From
hastygiance We are inclined to think thai the English
press are disposed to acquesce 10 the action OF the fed
erals. But clos inspection we find decline in
conscs from 9258 exdividend to 81 81 The London
Times money article alleging that large portion of the
pubic regarded the act in the worst light as conr-
nation OF the indications so long given by Mr.. Seward
OF his desire to involve this country in collision atany
cost
The Liverpool cotton men held an Indignation meet
ing Alter the resolution calling upon the government
to assert the dignity of the British flag by requiring
prompt reparation had been read, the Chairman re-
marked
When the news Ct the outrage reached this the feel
ing created of surprise, mingled with indignation
he remarked that We all had heard of the sacred dignity
the American flag That dignity he proceeded say,
means by which engaged in the nearious slave
American flag which fully enabled them to resist any at
tempt search such vessels He trusted would
De that men prosecuting Sc nearious trade should
be protected and that men peacefully proceeding their
own affairs undr the protection flag might be
e taken fro from cur ships On the contrary
any means, permit such outrage (Cheers) said in
having agreed to take the chair this OCCASION he did
without reluctance rget as he felt deeply that he only
expressed the feeling not merely of the meeting but of the
community in general when he said their duty TO
press on the government the imperative necessity of vnd
eating the honor and dignity of the British and flag
Cloud and continued cheerng)
After the chairman took bis seat several gentlemen
occupied the floor in the vain endeavor give another
turn to the expression of the ting, but their object
on being expressed met with the cold shoulder, and
they had to deslst. The resolution proposed to be
amended by the chairman, then put the meeting
and carried by large majority, and amid the most deaf
enIng and enthusiastic cheers. For the negative only
| few hands raised
he effect of the saitpetre, which appears to
have already gone up considerably was to increase its
price from Gus TO 4Os per cWt., and in little while
another advance to 43s And it is said that order
will be Instantly issued by the British Government to
prohibit the clearance Of such contraband OF war; And
has been recently discovered that large quantities of
arms have been shipped to the Northern Government
under the designation of "hardware" This has also
| been determined to be stopped
We have not all the light before that the North
ern papers have but probably take from their
tone, as fair criterion to judge by from most any
otter source. he Baltimore American don't seem to
take much comfort from what they have got appears
from the following paragraph with which they wind up
their remarks article from the London Times which
| will give readers tomorrow:
On the whole, the first burst of passion about what
might have been expected Considering all the anteeedents
indeed the explosion rather moderate than
Well aware az American sta esmen that this Gov
eminent has no taVors to expect we would have them
maintain veryhiog that has been courteousy of
course, but with the utmost frmnes No ether aglet
be rememberedhas hOwn itself often that of the
British flag alous our coast in RAINING the block4 eaooe
other has given mach real aid and comfort to the
belon. For mouths past vesseisas IN the OF the
Bermudahave fitted cut openly i'll British home ports,
craze med WITH cannon and munitions OF war aVoWedly TO
furnish rtb Iii IN with the to endanger national
y yet notice has been taken of such further than
to ST the power of this Government to them
Then IT, II such matters, he most vital to our e1
she insists the letter Of the law with reference
her position let her abide by what she has herself
bshed precedents instead of placing herself
outset been uDrendly We fighting for existence "
and in this and al other matters of like import the people
land or any other nation has still to learn that We are yet
Power cur citizens at least, not prepared to
| surrender their nationality.
LETTER FROM INTERCOLLEGIATE MENT OYER TEE TRENT
Liverpool. Nov. 2S.The excitement here the stop
page Of the Trent has been intense exceeding any
thing since the Crmean At first the public slow
to believe the surprising 'hem be exaggerated
but when The statement OF the purser made its appearance
the excitement and indignation knew bounds.
/ The cotton trade finn in he belief that this act
OF He commanGer OF the will result IN the active
interference Of England in the and the consequent
liberation of the cotton crop through the raising of the
blockade.
As The latter, the arrival OF the Nashville and bark
Helen both from Charles on, within week has caused
those heretofore disposed argne the question:
to dscare that Ia far from efficient, and hence not
BIN iue upon government to longer recognize it -
Meanwhile cotton maintains good degree OF Rrmness.
The funds have been very fiat the Trent and
spectators are q7ie at loss what course to pursue
The F,dr,"l Depurf".ent.-Ghe Treasury Report.
We learn that the report OF Secretary Chase may be
withheld several days yet. 1t will be looked for with
the deep>sa interest 1t will, as are assured be a
thorough exposition o the financial condition and pros
poets Of tie country and VIII recommerd measures CT the
gravest Importance. 1t is understood that the leading
feature Of bis report will be recommendation of tax
them from circulation and to supply in their place the
currency OF the United States The plan of the Secre
tary meets assured with the cordial approba
ton of the banks and capitalists SO that no difficulty
with the moneyed interest will grow out OF the subsu
ton It is probable that the question will be raised
to the consttutionay of banks created under State
laws and their right effect the value OF gold end silver
The advantage OF currency for which the faith OF the
nation with all its stands peged which
Deepen upon the laws of thrtyour different States, ano
faith 1ra6
/ will be urged.
Secretary Chase viii! take GROUND in favor of the
fscation OF the property OF Confederates means
Is revenue but will hold that slaves must form excep
tion inasmuch the National Government cannot be
come the owner of slaves He avors their release from
the authority of Confederate masters however, ant
their employment in various useful occupations, witt
compensation, which shall render them profitable
class OF population than they are il their present con
v ditiOn as slaves
ID We are informed that an additional duty upon tea
sugar and coffee will be recommended, and also ex
else duty upon all distilled liquors. stills, &c. and upol
tobacco. A tax upon bank notes, evidences OF debt
~ and upon conveyances, will also be recommended.
N The Secretary estimates that the public debt vii
amount in 1868 at the present rate of expenditure
6. about $6O0000000.
o. IMPORTANT ORDER FROM THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT
IN RELATIVE TO THE DISPOSITION PROPERTY FoUNl
70 WITHIN LINES TIE ARMY IN THE REBEL STATES
The Secretary OF the Treasury has just issued the TO
lowing general regulations relative to securing and dis
posing of the property found brought within the tel
m ritory hereafter occupied by the United State
or forces in the dsoyal States:
es TREASURY DEPARTMENT Nov 80, 1861.
10 order to the security and proper disposition OF tt
to productions of the soil and all other property foun
ia wh1 the limits of States parts of States declare
IT, be in instruction against the United States and
occupied to be hereafter occupied by the troops
he authorities OF the Union, the following regulations al
4, established
There shall be appointed by the Secretary of tt
he Treasury with the appreciation Of the President agen
to reside at such posts places or may be occ