Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-19
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MORE OF THE MASON AND
SLIDELL AFFAIR
MEETING OF THE BRITISH MINISTRY!
The Voice of John Bull
for War!
FRANCE AND ENGLAND TO ACT In
CONCERT
The Spirit of the English
Journals

New ORLEANS, December l6.-A special
dispatch to the New Orleans Picayune, dated
Norfolk, Va, the 18th, says that Queen Victoria
convened her Privy Council at Windsor, on the
18th ult., Immediately on the receipt of the intel
ligence of the capture of Messrs. Mason and
Slidel. All the ministers were present, and it
was unanimously decided that the act of the
Federal steamer San Jacinto was a clear viola
ton of the recognized law of nations, and that
reparation should be Immediately demanded.
The Cabinet ministers met previously at Lord
Palmerston's lodgings, and fully discussed the
question involved in all its bearings, when dis
patches for the British minister at Washington
were sent to Southampton the same evening
The London Times says that Lord Lyons in
structiOns are couched in the frmest language;
but it preSumes that the Federal authorities will
disregard the demands he will make, and must
prepare for war.
The British press support the position taken
by the Cabinet unanimously.
The London Post says the act was a fragrant
violation OF the laws of nations, and characterizes
it as a direct and intentional insult to Eng
land. 1t terms the Federal policy a reckless
one, but disbelieves that the Washington gov
eminent is ready for a war with England. 1t
says that the British feet in American waters,
numbering one thousand guns, can sweep all
San Jacintos from the seas, blockade the north
ern ports, and close the war now raging. 1t
also announces immense shipments of cannon,
rifles, troops and munitions of war to Canada.
The latest Post received says the demand of
Lord Lyons will be plain and brief, and if not
complied with, diplomatic relations will be i'm
mediately suspended.
Naval volunteers were Offering to protect the
British flag, and the people declare that all per
sons on board British ships, sailing under the
British flag, are entitled to the same protection
as if on the soil of Great Britain.
The Times says Great Britain will ommence
with breaking the blockade of the southern
ports, set industry free, relieve the cotton famine,
and also open trade with the Confederate States,
who will desire no better customers. Consols
had declined two per cent, and Shares FIVE, but
the Times sees no cause for alarm, and thinks
England was never more ready for war.
The Privy Council had prohibited the export,
coastwiso, of gunpowder, saltpeter, and brim-
stone.
The Queens proclamation relative to the
seizure of the Confederate ministers, caused
an immense sensation. France communicated
with England that she had decided upon a mu-
tual policy regarding American affairs, and the
French press agree in condemning the act of the
San Jacinto and advise England to send rein
forcements to Canada. The German papers de-
clare the seizure of the ministers unlawful, and
pronounce the blockade inef ctual.
The latest British press are bitterly hostile
against the Federals. The Times says Stewards
policy will force a quarrel with England, and
predicts an immediate and complete blockade of
the northern ports, the destruction of the south
ern blockade, and a recognition of the Confede-
rate States government by England and France;
that France agrees with England, and her peo-
pie are preparing for war.
Funds continued to decline.
RICHMOND, December lS.-It was announced
in the Virginia House of Delegates this morning
that a dispatch had been received from Norfolk,
stating that a special English messenger had az
rived out in the Europa, which landed at Hall
fax. He was the bearer of dispatches demand
ing the immediate surrender of Messrs. Mason,
SIidell, Macfarland and Eustis.
The Europa also brought eight thousand stand
of arms, and a large quantity of ammunition,
which were landed at Halifax.
Dispatches received from high official quarters
announce that England demands the uncon-
ditional surrender of Messrs. Mason, SIideIl,
Mcfarland, and Eustis.
The dispatches to Lord Lyons, direct him to
call upon the United States government. for
transportation to England of these parties, or to
demand his passports at once.
France co-Operates with England, and all
Europe is in a blaze of indignation at the course
pursued by Commodore Wilkes, Of the San
Jacinto
behold how brightly breaks the morning."