Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-12-25
WAR INEVITABLE
ENGLISH OFFICERS ORDERED To
THEIR POST.
Mr.. ADAMS EXPECTING HIS RECALL IMME-
DIATELY.

| PORTLAND Dec. lS.-Tha steamer Jura from LiV-
erpool, afternoon of the 9th, and Londonderry Sth,
arrived here this morning.
The excitement relative to the Trent affair contin-
ued undated. The stock market on the 4th was
more heavy and unsettled than ever. The U. s.
Consul at Paris had communicated to the French
papers letter from Gen. Scott, In which be de-
clares there is no truth in the report that the Cab-
net had ordered the seizure of the Southern Com
missioners, under the protection Of q neutral
/ flag He is quite ignorant Of the decision Of his
Government, but says 1t il necessary to reserve
/ good relations between America and England, and
| he hopes both Governments will agree upon So
luton of the question whether the prisoners were
eJntrsband or not. If they were SCENTS Of the
rebels he says it will be difficult to convince even
the impartial minds, they were ieas cOntrab&nd of
war, than rebel soldiers cannon. In conclusion
| Gen. Scott expressed the conviction that war be
| tween America aud England, without more &C.
rous proVocatiOn than is at present given is impos
nble.
The London Star thinks Gen. scott's letter will
receive harty response in EaglGnd, ~ q message
Of peace.
The Times says that General Scott like his coun-
trymen Is rather inclined to disavow the concep>
ton of the outrage than to rePudiGte it
It is reported that rebel and federal priva-
teers are cruising at the entrance of the Eaglsh
channel.
It is said the Admiralty has ordered two ships
to proceed Immediately to tbs West Indies, TO act
as conveys to mail steamers.
The Paris PqtT.B learns that the San JacintO in
November sc lrched French, Danish and POrtu>
gese vessel These fscts, says the PGiTid are Of
zone importance as proving that the Washington
Cabinet fancies il has the power to exercise the
right of search to the fullest extent.
speculations from France represent the predom>
inant tone of feeling as favorable to q rsconcils
ton between England and America.
Il is reported that the French Minister at Wash
ipgton reported to his Government refusal on the
part of the Washington Cabinet to deliver up dis
patches addressed from Paris to the French Con
suls at Charleston and New OrIeans
Hostile demonstrations were made in various
parts of England on the occasion Of the departure
Of an Armstrong battery THENCE for shipment to
Canada.
In the Italian Chamber of Deputies RattaIzj ex
planned the failure Of negotiations relative to Rome
stating he was convinced the French Government
wished to terminate its occupation of Rome, and
was q sincere frierd of lay.
LATEST VIA LoSDoNDE8Ry.
An Admiralty notice was issued yesterday re-
curing all men absent to return Immediately to
their respective ships.
The iron clad frgste Warrior il coaling for ser
vice on the North American coast, If needed.
There was quite rise yesterday in sugar and
saltpetre. No charters are now being taken for
American vessels.
Several Of the morning papers have leaders on
Mr.. Brights speech. Ths Times says: "Les Ameri
cans judge by the speech Of her greatest admirer,
how little be said for the outrage upon friend
ly and altogether neutral country"
LTVERPOoL, Dec. 6.-Warlike preparations con-
tinue to be made. A considerable number of
troops are under orders to leave fer Canada.
The Persia hss been chartered by the govern
ment, well as the AustrsIssisn.
The London Daily Ne103 thinks that if the Amer
lean government will treat thu diff Guilty 10 the spir
it that Gen. Scott urges the war may be avoided
The American shipping interest is already disas-
trOusly affected.
LONDON, Dsc. 6 1t is reported that Mr., Adams
regards his recall as inevitable.
Several leading papers blame the English govern
ment for having yielded to the pressure OF public
opinion, as represented merely BY Manchester nd
Liverpool. and for having acted too hastily in the
Trent affair.
Epssial Dispatch ts the New o leans Picsyuue
NORFOLK, Dec, 2O-The accounts by the Jura
report consOls in London, on the 9Th at gOl1gOT
Cotton closed at decline of ldG2d. The srsck il
Liverpool waa 607 900 bales of which 203 900 were
American. BreadstufJ and provisions were
steady.
LrvERPooL, Dec G-The Brokers' Circular re-
ports the sales Of the week 90 600 bales. Specuss
tors took 600 and exporters 1000. Sales on Fra
day 5000. Fair Orleans lid, Middling Orleans |
I03d., Fair Uplands lid , Middling Upaods l0Id !
There was decline of two cents, but tia market |
rallied.
London money market quiet. Best bills q to p |
American securities forced at low rates to AVOID !
loss from apprehended stoppage OF dividends.
notice from the Admiralty orders al absentees 70
return to their ships
Bright had made another pacific speech. The |
Times says his labor is futile as little can be said
for the American people.
The feeling IN Canada continues warlike insistina
upon immediate military organizItio and prompt
redress to the insult to the British flag.
The excitement among Americans in Europe re- |
latve to tle action of England is unparalleled The
object of Gen. Scott's letter was TO allav IL Us
pretends that the quarrel is small fair and very
easily settled. In Scott's opinion, Mason and Sldel
we're as much contrsband as soldiers bat If Sew ard
does not convince Russell, the latter will convuce
Seward. and 80 the affair ePds.
The London Times ridicules Scott's reasoning ard
says that the commissioner went to Washington net
to open controversy, but to demand restitution
that made, discussion can be opened. Should the /
Federal claim be admitted says the Times, uniVer-
sal piracy would be the consequence.
The Times also takes up the precedence cited BY
the Boston jurists in support Of the seizure, and
ridicules them
The excitement throughout England and France
continued undated.
When the Jura left, the London stock market
was more unsettled than any preceding day.
ETAe Times is sarcastic upcn the United States
navy. There Is scarcely q dOZaa vessels in it. &C
cording to the Tines that be considered worthy
antagonists, and yet the United States are impu
dent, despite their weakness. When hostile demon
stations are made American ships give heavy
squadrOns a wide berth and concentrate on single
vessels
Bristol and other British ports were shipping
Armstrong guns to Canada
Throughout Europe the indignation against the
United States was universal.
Intervention in Mexico BY the allied powers, the
London Post says, will be bloOdless.
The French journals declare that if E1glaad does
not demand reparaon, relations change, sod France
takes up the question.
E1glish letters from Canada are firm and encour-
aging. British West India is also iufamed aRd for
war. The Jamaica Guardian says it is unavoidable
if the United States persist N retaining the aubas-
sadeTs. The Guardian calls for immediate atten-
tiOn to the dsfenses of the island.
Jhs Paris Bourse was gtated, end the feeling in
PsF.s wss strong against the United States. In
The journals pronounce the insult TOO grave 70 be