New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-09
GREAT BRITAIN.

When the Canada lett Liverpool state OF sus-
peuse prevailed, and the greatest anxiety was
felt relative to the ndvices per the Africa, then
due, in response to those from Engla land by the
Europa
Deputations from relieo denominations includ-
ing the Congregational Union, the Baptist Union,
and the Baptist Board bad an Interview on the 9th
of December with Earl Russell on the subject OF the
threatened war with America.
The English papers continue 70 TEEN with articles
on the American question, but as they are mostly
confined TO speeulatons the eve OF solution it 10
not essential 10 give them.
As the nearest precedent yet quoted TO the Trent
case The LO.dOa Times draws attention 10 the af
fair of the Dutch brig IIendlic and Aida, captured
by the British in F77, while she was bound to
neutral port. She bad board five officers for tie
American army. The ship and officers were released
by the British Admiralty, the Judge ruling that
although the officers frankly admitted their positions,
yet As they passengers on neutral ship wLi'
sailed from u neutrul port for another neutral port,
the proximate destination OF the passengers was en-
titled 10 be regarded innocent destination, and
they were cot sequently set at liberty.
The London Iimcs claims that this ease IIainy
establishes the principle that between one nentr;
port and another, all pe'sons aud things whatever
NAV be legally carried.
IN, London Daiiy NeFs, in letter from Ham
burg, gives an account OF a meeting OF English ner-
chants there, at which Mr.. Ward, British Charge
d'Ahairs read a pa yer purporting 10 be Earl Rus
affair. This note is wOrded with great moderation.
describes the seizure OF Messrs. Mason and slide
tho southern Commissioners, in the terms vi CAT.
Williamf's report TO the Admiralty. IL makes no
mention Of the opinion % the law officers OF tie
Crown o. which so much has been said In the papers
bu, .mply and explicitly oiiaracterizes tie capture
Of the Co missOners AS an infraction VI the law oi
naiio. aud an intult to tho English feg II declares
THAI The Cabinet AZ ST. ia considering the cordial
and friendly character Of the relations existing be-
tween England aud the United States cannot doubt
for an instant that the captain II the san Jacnto
muti have acted without authority from his Govern
foeut IL then adds that tie British Government
fecs con fdenl that the Government OF the United
States will not hesitate to take the only step p0ssibe
under the circumstances namely, tue release of tie
prisoners Messrs Mason and Sidell, and making, NJ
the same tine. suitable rcparation for the insult
fiered To the British flag.
Every regiment in the camp at Aldershott had
been medically inspected. 90 that they might be IN
perfect readiness 10 embark Immediately for Canada.
A body of trained nurses on Mrs Florence Night.
ingales Ian were TO proceed at once 10 HALIFAX.
The ArNg and Nary CARTE Gays that there IL
prospect of trouble with the Skhs The batteries OF
artillery Ut Bombay, on the point of embarkaion to
England, were stopped by pressing telegrams from
Bengal.
Tue English funds were Hat on the 9th Of De-
C, mber, and a lower. The beayiness was caused
by the tone OF the New-York journals per the City
OF Il fillmore, which It Wa argued rendered the
prospects OF peace less favorable.
The Board Of Trade returns for November show a
falling oil IN the exports II per cent ~ compared
with the same month in 100, almost entirely made
no of cotton manufactures. Tie decline OF tho eleven
months If 4 per cent.
il stated that the only consolation she can hope to
find IN the rect of her lie, under her sad and hope
Les bereavement, il To endeavor TO carry ont the
wishes and intentions Of her beloved husband.