Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-18

The steamer, Australasian was advertised 70
sail for New York on the 4th, but the America
was substituted.
At the baokQues at Rochdale Mr. Bright made
an elaborate speech On American affairs, but de-
clined to give a decided opinion in the Trent
affair. He believed that if illegal the U. S. will
make fitting reparstion. He strongly condemned
any warlike feelings and secuted the idea that
the American Cabinet had resolved TO pick
quarrel with England, and made brilliant
peorrati0n in favor Of the North. isl<-l 80
LoxDoS, Dec 5--A letter from Gen Scott in
favor of the maintenance OF friendly relations
between England and America attracts much at
tention. ~ - lre'fs s4- -sia e1i -aci- - srs
The export Of arms, ammunition and lead TO
America Is prohibited - . ieatas r1zfst u
The Paris Pafrie has en- editorial foreshadow-
ing the disposition of France 20 recognize the
Southern Confederacy IL England sets the exam
pie. -as.efs isliset ~ ~ 80 .s'f
when the Europa sailed there was a more
hopeful look and coiisols aud cotton slightly i'm
proved, but after digesting the tone Of the Amer
lean press, reaction took place, and fears were
entertained that the Washington Government
would justify the seizure of Mason and Siideli
The English journals are very hostile ond bit
ter, continuing treat the affair as an intolera-
BILE insult 49, sr - , fta ~ l
The instructions to Lord Lpons on which the
Cabinet was unanimous, are explicit and de
termined ae sasfFFf aqE
The London Post says that an acknowledg-
ment of the error and surrender of the prisoners
viii he received with great joy but If the Federal
Government fails TO comply no man in England
will blind his eyes TO the alternative that England
must do her duty. eEj 80 - pesof -
The London Times continues to assert that IL
has been Mr.. Stewards policy to force quarrel
with England and calls for enlarged military pre-
parations in Canada. 80
A serious decline is taking place in Canadian
securities, amounting to II per cent.
The London Times predicts three things to
Immediately follow an outbreak with the United
States, namely: The destruction of the Southern
blockade, the complete blockade of the Northern
ports and the recognition Of the Southern Confed-
eracy by France and England.
The Daily Nescs says the American Congress
meets before the English demands can get out,
and hopes that it will act with honor and dignity
or the golden opportunity will be lost.
A large number of naval vessels are ordered to
be ready for immediate commission.
The transport Melbourne was to leave Wool
wich Arsenal on the 5th for Halifax with 10000
stand of arms and large quantities of ammunition
and Armstrong guns. She will be conveyed by
the Orpheus, of twenty-one guns.
Pa The iron plated steamer Warrior is to be ready
for foreign service Immediately, and der destina-
ton viii depend on the answer from Washing
ton. l ait
The shipment of rifles from England to New
York continues
The English funds fell one half per cent on
the Sd.
Appearances indicate that the French paper:
have been instructed to write in an anti American
tone. s.nF'
The Patrie organs pretty clearly says thai
France win side with England recognizing the
South, and take decided attitude in the inter-
national question.
The Liverpool Post gives rumor that Napo
leon had been proposed as the arbiter of tbs
question. e4t So -
The Americans in Paris paid complimentary
visit to Gen. Scott, Mr.. Dayton acting as chair
man.
The Paris Bourse closed dropping.