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The New York herald., 1861-12-29
THB COMMERCIAL ASPECT.
WAR RISKS ON BRITISH sHIPs--MEETING OF SHIPOwN


From the London Herald, Dec 1911
An influential and numerously attended meeting Of
shipowners held yesterday at the Jamaica CO1Ss
House, Cornh for the purpose Of forming assoca-
ton with view OF nsurng British ships against war
risks. Mr. William Phillips took the chair, and among
Tndal, Mr.. Anderson, Mr. F. Somes, Captain Hunter,
and many others.
The CHAIRMAN briefly explained the object OF the
meeting, which was TO establish o mutual ass,l-
rance association, to be composed exclusively Of
British shpowners for the purpose Of nsurng their ships
against the risk only Tho present aspect OF pot
cal matters showed the wisdom Of that step. There
was great dsncnation the part Of companies and
underwriters to take the risk and they had to 20
10 other sources aud at serious disadvantage was
proposed that the shipownsrs should form themselves
into mutual association and insure their own ships
against the war peril On joining the association the
shpowncr would declare the value he desirous of
f10 000 and the first premium deposit would be 5s
per cent on the value declared and which would covor
the risk for twelve months except in certain attudes
number Of shpowners had already given in their sup
port to the association and he believed that much adva
tage would from its establishment. At present IL
had not been decided whether the association should be
Of permanent character The state Of affairs which ex
listed between this country and America had suggested
the formation OF some such company, In which they
could protect themselves.
Mr. BAGrEuolE, tho Secretary then explained more
fully the object of the association which be called
1e British Shpowners Mutual War Risk Assurance As.
sociaticn and to afford the sipowners of the British
empire the OF protecting themselves against the
risk of war in respect Of their vessels the principle
mutual assurance II was well known that already, in
anticipation Of hoetites between this country and the
United States OF America, the marine insurance compa.
MOS and underwriters Mt Loyd's were asking and oh.
gaining high prcmigns for insurance OF British ships
The New York herald., 1861-12-29
GENERAL MANsFIELD's DIVISION.
OUR NEWPORT NEWS CORRESPONDING

OUR NEWPORT NEWS CORRESPONDENCE.
CAMP BUTLER, NEWPORT NKws, Va, Dec. %, 1861.
Briuiont .Skirmish at N~rmarka Bridge-Nsyro Sol
disrs DC, dc.
sharp skrmsh took place near Newmarket Bridge
Yesterday and resulted in another victory for arms
At ten o'clock yesterday morning about 100 men, belong
ing to the detachment OF the Turner Rifles Twentieth
New York State Volunteers encamped at this post under
the command of Major schnepi went ont scouting
expedition towards Newmarket Bridge, about five miles
from camp accompanied by Lieutenant De Kay, Of Gen.
MansHeids staff Arrived at Newmarket Bridge, strong
reserve posted and Lieutenant De Kay, with forty
men, pushed on towards Little Bethel They had not
gone far before they discovered strong force Of the
my consisting Of about hundred infantry and one
hundred and fifty cavalry, when the latter who In
advance charged the Turner's who took 10 the woods
upon each side OF the road and poured into their assa
ants such Calling fro ~ 70 throw them into confusion
The New York herald., 1861-12-29
THE HON. H. BRAND. M. p, ON THE AMERI.
CAN QUESTION:

from the Manchester Guardian Dec. l2.1
A. the dinner which followed the Iewes Fat Stock
Show Tuesday the Earl Of Chichester presided his
immediate supporters being the Hon. H Brand NJ. p.
and Mr.. Bensowe, II. r.. the other member fos Lewes
The health Of the borough members having been pro-
posed, Mr.. BRAND said
One hardly met man who did not put the question,
els there TO be war with Amsricas" That question was
not to be answered by England, but by America
(Isar.) And if any one could tell him whether the
American government in their councils were guided by
passion by reason, he would then be able to say
whether there would be or peace. (Hear, hear.)
II the councils OF the American government guided
by reason, we should have peace; II these coun-
war. ear hear Of ths he was quite sure, that that
England regarded with the most friendly feeling the
people Of the United States. They looked at the civil
war between the States themselves great calamity.
They would look upon between England and Ameri-
greater calamity. (ear, hear.) but the great
est calamity Of all would be national dshonor (Great
checring) That England could not submit to- (Cheers)
Peace was the greatest blessing the earth and we
ought to make great sacrifices for IT, but forbearance had
its limits. cloud eheers.) Peace, although great
blessing may be bought too dear. He had had much
intercourse with Americans They had friendly feelings to-
wards England England had towards America But un-
fortunately, there small section in America Of noisy
and excited politicians who having nothing to lose might
wish involve the two countries in (Hear hear
Heaven grant that they might not have the upper hand
Heaven grant that peace might DO maintained between
these two great nations. (Cheers)
The New York herald., 1861-12-29
THE BOSTON BANQUET TO CAPTAIN WILKES


Massachusetts, Of the most respectable States In
the Union and the Governor OF Massachusetts,
nltng over the fact that insult had been offered to the
emblem OF this country Boston Is tho chief city OF that
respectable State and the Mayor Of that city In that
insult the resurrection Of the fallen gores OF tho Republic
The Judges subject to periodical re election might have
trembed for their positions and trucked to the popular
voice. but their preference Of force TO expOstons Of law
showed at least the temper Of the audience they ad
dressed Boston claims 10 be an intellectual city, II is
the seat Of a1terary cliquc Is hefocus Of ransatlan
tic small talk. There salons where men and women
talk carefully and there societies such "a Moers RI
diculed. Boston is In America what Edinburgh ID here.
IL Is last the place to which should have looked
for such coarse extravagancs and such vulgar insult
as that have transcribed from the mouths Of judges
and governors and heads Of corporations II s bad
symptom 10 find such noxious folly 80 rife in such
place. On the other hand, may perhaps comfort
selves with the reflection that In great crisis these cir
ces and cores have been found exercise much
influence over the general public In the days OF tho
0rlsansts Paris was ruled by Its saos But where
Theirs and Guizot and all their train Of takers and
writer's, when the revolution Gamer That event swept
them all away like grass and discovered, TO the
asonishment Of all that they had root in the SOIL II
may be SO In this case. This Boston banquet may be
merely the chatter Of little sect magned by the echoes
OF large hall Offensive and in bad taste as the de-
monstration was under any circumstances-for the
demonstration was partly made against captives held
In prison, but chiefly against neutral and unoending
people-t may still have root in the great popular
mind Of the country.
The New York herald., 1861-12-29
WILL EUROPEAN EMIGRATION GO TO CANA.
DA TO OBLIGE ENGLAND?

The "practica freedom Of Canada fascnates nobody
while the liberty OF the United States has for eighty
years attracted to its shores emigration which can
only be compared TO that great removal Of the human
which preceded tho fall OF the Roman empire Ame-
rica had nothing to offer but her freedom-a fair start
for all in the for advancement-ths that
or the establishment and perfection Of another But
this WIS enough to people the desert with crowds
full OF life and hope and eagerness. The vigor
OF the people OF the United States springs from the know
ledge that their interests in their keeping.
Everybody is interested in the government because he
'takes Jealous interest in the affairs Of his
ship, his county and Of tho whole State they
his own, because every in his sphere takes
active part In the OF society Therefore the
traveller hears everywhere the sound Of the hammer
a the saw and secs new homes spread over tho West
failure the census returns tell every years Of in
crease without example in tho history Of our race
Canada teo viii be great and populous day but she
must fist learn the great lesson Of self reliance
The New York herald., 1861-12-29

tent 10 oraa NE reply Ohtch the Washington 0occ7mess
lvl MAKE Lod Lyons, and Of which must DO III post
session before the close Of the year.
From the London Times, Doc. IL
Mr. Horsnan tounds his anticpations OF peace on two
distinct grounds He holds that II not tho interest OF
the Northern Americans TO to with aud that it
Is consistent with their character and honor TO AVOID
that extremity. The first assertion s indeed ncontro-
yertble The Americans were always weaker than
selves, ana they now weaker than We happen
TO be prepared for 10 extent before known
while the oderalists unable TO gan any material
advantage over an enemy already confronting them
IN tho field. If IL is said that foreign war
VIII AZ any rate enable them 70 escape with
less humiliation from hopeless cvil war and
indemnify them by conquests in the North for
losses in the South Mr.. Horsman replies that this
frontier also, they quite iy lose TO gain, and
thai Canada may gam territory IN The States instead If the
States gaining territory C,nadd. Then at their
navy will be unable for moment to cope with ours
While the days OF priyateerngthe old OF the
Americans-nust be considered gone. Not TO men.
tion that steam would drive all old fashioned cruisers
from the ocean II s plain that American privaees could
neither leave their own ports which would be closely
blockaded nor bring their prizes II they made any into
any ports Of Europe which would be all closed against
thsm. Erery tuord of this is true.
The New York herald., 1861-12-29
ENGLAND'S NAVAL DISPLAY.

The London Shipping Gosee Of the 11h of September
evenng) states that four iron clad first class steam
beam, projecting stem under water is to be twenty
feet advance OF the stem above the line. These
fresh additions TO the royal navy have thirty
Armstrong hundred Founders gun deck and twenty.
spar deck two pivot guns At bow and stern to
throw two hundred poun, shot AS compared with the
Warrior, they will be eighty feet longer, and only
eighteen inches broader. Their tonnage will be 6SI5
tons.
BRITISH NAVAL INsuLTs TO AN AMERICAN SHIP.
MASTEu.
From the Manchester Guardian, Dec. 12.l
The captain of an american ship writes from Greenock
TO the Glasgow Hcrdld-
Can you inform me if there any discipline on board
OF her Maesty's ship Hoguef While towing past her
Yesterday number Of on tho forecastle and
well aft. Their language to me very insulting
owing, suppose to the flag had at my peak-the Stars
and Stripes.
The New York herald., 1861-12-29

objected TO being TOO sided his views 20 instrc
young prince in the most important branch Of his edu
cation.
Tho Emperor takes great pains instiing just ideas
into The mind OF his son. and nds time from his
rons occupations to greatly occupy himself with his odu
cation.
THE EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA AND HIS SON IN VENICE
Venice letter gives details OF the Emperor OF
Austrias visit 10 that city
The Emperor arrived here ia the middle OF the night
q circumstance which proves that he knows what are
ihe sentiments Of tho population, and for whom their
hearts beat The podesta, Count Bembo, however, bad
ST. Marks square illuminated the next night giorno.
some malicious persons pretend that his doing so was an
epram destined TO demonstrate the complete solitude
Which existed everywhere, notwithstanding TN excellent
military band for more than two hours played the most
popular overtures. But these venetians obstinate
and incorrigble in their hatred the one hand and
thor love on the other They also absent from the
Apollo theatre when visited by the Emperor and like
wise from the review which he passed in the Campo
Marte, accompanied by numerous staff.
His Majesty had on his right hand the little Archduke
Rodophe--a circumstance which reminds Of Napo-
leon Ill inspecting his troops with the Prince Imperial
by his side In fact since Solferno, the Ausrians copy
the uniform, bearing and habits OF the French army in
many things.
THE PRINCE OF THE AsTURIAs AND THE HOPE OF
SPAIN.
Tho birthday Of Alfonso Prince Of the Asurias, was
Is four years old. Ho must have countsnance singu-
ary endowed with the power Of expression for in Of
the Madrid journals supposed to enjoy Ministerial favor
occurs the following fcrvid passage
On the face Of this young prince already beam
ing those eminent virtues and qualities which shone in
in Alfonso H.. Tho Great in Alfonso w. sThe Cou.
rageous' in Alfonso VII The Pious" in Alfonso VII.
"1hs Nobe;' In Alfonso x, "The Wise; In Alfonso XI.
"Ihe Avsnger." I,.genui ralsus ruer indeed.
The New York herald., 1861-12-29

Clinton stipulated abide by decision In the eferd
cse, wheroupon DIR IOwonberg remanded TO prison
GEoRGi,
Indicted for tho murder OF Joseph Justa in Baxtes
street April IT, pleaded guilty 10 mansaughter thu
nrst degree He viii be sen fenced on Monday.
The New York herald., 1861-12-29
The Rebel Army of the South
to Aid the British Navy
Against the North.
Canada Likely to Annex a Portion of
the American Territory.
THE EXPEDITION AGAINST MEXICO.
Address Of the French Admiral tc
His Men,
Co., &C.. &c.

The malls Of the Nova Scotan reached this city from
Portland yesterday morning. Our European files
dated on tho 18th Of Dccemberons day later than the
papers received by the Edinburg-aud contain the fol
lowng important details Of the news.
The New York herald., 1861-12-29

against war risk, which doubt would be largely
Increased on the announcement OF an actual decara.
ton OF In the uncertainty that at present existed
To the nature and extent T the risk there could DO
little doubt that tho underwriters IN fixing these pre-
mums, made their calculations TO leave u consider
ablo margin in their favor The plan OF mutual as
proposed by this association would save tho ship
owner any unnecessary outlay under this head and So
TO him perfect indemnity at the lowest possible
cost 1t proposed 10 admit vessels sailing under the
British ag and b0a Eds owned the vaue OF each vessel
to be declared at time OF entry. Vessels sailing az any
time during tho year In waters adjacent to the eastern or
western OF the United Satosthat was to say within
tho following boundares60 deg north latitude, on the
north; the equator the SOUTH so deg west longitude
the east $50 deg west longitude, on theswesshoud
be chargeable with an extra premium Of per cent In
order to provide fund for the payment OF claims each
vessel should pay entrance premium OF 5s per cent
and the committee should thereafter have power TO evy
from the members from time to time such additional
sums by way OF per centage on the amount severaly
entered by them should be found necessary; all
claims would be adjusted according TO the usage Of
Loyd's, and whom passed paid within one month.
The Chairman then submitted formal resolution, ap
unanimously adopted. II stated that the rules would
be submitted at tho next meeting and also the question
whether the association should be Of permanent
character.
shipowner suggested that operations should be com.
menced as early possible. The Americans very
quick people, and in the event Of being declared they
might send out their small vessels to intercept our
homeward bound merchant ships.
The chairman explained that they might be able to ake
two per cent the value of the tonnage No time would
be lost in completing the arrangements.
An influential committee then appointed and the
meeting adjourned for week to admit OF tho rules
being submitted and approved.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-07-19
From a soldier of the Fifth Regiment.

A letter from soldier in the ffth regiment,
to his father in Saco. dated July -, received
on Tuesday evening. gives the position Of the
6fth regiment at the time Of writing, as fol-
lows:
elf you will take = "bird's-eye view OF the
seat Of war" Il suppose you have them) and
look at point nearly half way between Alex
andria and Fairfax Court House, you will see
the place of our present encampment. We are
about ono mile nearer the enemy than any 9th.
err regiment, the 81 and 4,h Maine. Ellsworth's
Zouaves and Vermont regiment being about
that distance in the rear. Our most advanced
picket is miles from here, and consists of one
company from our regiment and one from Els
worth's Zouayes. They are instructed to hold
the place until our regiment can come up. and
our regiment is instructed to hold the place
until the other regiments come up. II there is
an attack, there will be a great fight. The
place is a railroad bridge, four miles from Fair
fax Court House, 1--WE are now in the town OF
FairfaI) which has been burnt by the rebels,
and rebuilt by the Zouaves.'
The letter also says that Col. Howard is act
ing as Brig General.
The writer says that one Of Capt Noyes'
Company, "named AlOnro Eutter. Of Bidde-
ford, shot himself through the left hand. and
surgeons were obliged to take of his second
finger"
The Saco boys were all we'll.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-07-19

TmE NATIONAL LoAS.-Mr. Chase, IN his ad.
mirable Treasury report, proposes to raise Mt
least one hundred millions Of dollars by great
national loan. He is evidently Of the opinion
that more than this can easily be obtained in
the manner he has specified; and he has good
reason for this belief. lie proposes to issue
Treasury notes or Exchequer bills for sums Of
$50, 500, $500, $1,000 and $4,000, to bear In
terest at the rate Of 7 $40 per cent. per an
mum, and to be redeemable at the will of the
Government after three years.
Seven and three tenths per cent per annum
is just one cent per day on every fifty dollars.
Thus ithe calculation Of interest is within the
ability Of any man who can count on his fin.
gers; and while the holder VI a Treasury note
can tell in moment how much his money has
earned him, the Government saves considera-
bic sum in clerk hire. BY doing away with frac-
tons.
When We bear In mind, further, that the Sc
curity Is the best that can be got, and that the
interest will be provided for, not by loans. but
by revenue. as the Secretary wisely suggests,
we shall see that he has good reason for the
belief that the sum which can be raised in this
way may greatly exceed 500. ooo, 900.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-07-19
FEDERAL LINES. ALEXANDRIA,
,July llth. 1861,


Mn. CowAx-SR:-We struck tents on
Meridian Hill on the 9th, and with three
cheers for the Uuion; with light hearts and
loaded muskets took our departure for Alex
andria.
The second, third and fourth Maine regi-
ments had proceeded us few days, and We
were getting anxious to follow them, when
the order came, quite unexpectedly to strike
tent, at . IL A. NJ, ON the 9th. and pro-
ceed across the river.
There are few scenes more stricking and
picturesque than that OF striking tents at
night time. There is in il u strange admir-.
ture OF the solemn and the Wild, the joyful
and the sad.
OF course no ono thinks Of sleep, and from
tattoo to reveille, the camp fres brightly
burning, are surrounded by groups Of men,
some grave, some enthusiastic, some looking
thoughtful and pensive, as though sweet
memories Of home and friends far away were
rising like visions before them, Others, yield
ing to the inspiration Of the moment, venting
their feelings IN joyful shouts in anticipation
Of the "fan" in the prospect, dillooking for.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-07-19

Y The Democrat, in foolish and false
article made upOf assumptions and surmises,
relating to the policy of the Administration
in rcference to Fort Sumter, says, "They [the
rebelsl had for long time RETAINED from
attack upon the fort only on account Of the
assurance that the garrison would soon leave
it for want OfsprOvisiOns."
That SANDER Of "assunnces" has been e1-
ploded. None were given unless they wero
by Mr.. Buchanan. Mr.. Lincoln's Admins
tratiOn uniformly and persisiently refused to
have any communication with the rebels eI-
cept to notify them that efforts would be
made to provision the fort. We should like
TO ask the Democrat when il made the re-
markablc discovery that the landing of Uni
ted States provisions and United States troops
into forts in the possession of the Govern
ment, was an indication Of a war pOlicy'-
Such nonsense WON'T 80 down.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-07-19

Tue NEw SrEAKER.-The following Is from
the Boston Transcript Of July 5th "Mr. Ga
lusha A. Grow, who was yesterday elected
Speaker Of the House of Representatives for the
Thirty-Seventh Congress, is comparatively a
young man. though he has been in the Nation
al Council, since 1850. lie is native Of Ash
ford, windham county, Connecticut, and was
born August 81, 1898, so that he is in his 3sth
year. He graduated at Amherst College in
1874, and is lawyer by profession, though,on
account of his health, he engaged in surveying
wild lands among the mountains Of Pennsylva-
MIA, previous to his election to Congress, elev-
en- years ago. Mr.. Banks made Mr.. Grow
Chairman Of the Committee on Territories, in
which position he was brought prominently be-
fore the country, and sustained himself with
great ability in the discussion on Territorial
questions lie has since visited Europe, and
spoken on political subjects before many large
audiences in different parts Of the country
Mr.. Grow is a man OF great hrmness and solid
ity Of character, of ready and vigorous intel
lect, Of large resources and intrepid bearing as
a debater. and he enjoys the universal conf
dence Of his party"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-07-19

The NEW LlTK OF TIE MARION. Mrs. II.
B Stowe has a very timely and noble article
in the Independent. from which we take the
following extract:
"There is one direction where We can
scarcely look for the tears that blind u.s.
When we see the whole hearted, unselfsh
devotion Of our Northern people, we thank
God that we have country. We thank
God for mothers that cheer on their sons, for
Young wives that have said ego" to their
husbands, for widows who have given their
only sons. II Is our solemn belief that since
the Proclamation Of the President. there has
In this country moro earnest, unsel6sh hero
ism, moro high.minded -elf-dcvotion, in one
week, than In years ofordinary life. IL war
be an evil, Il Is less evil than many Others,
ane ond attended by many and high forms OF
good"