, 1862-02-24
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Later from Europe

1&846E 1xQA EUROPE
Hs11rA1, FEB. ga The steamship Niagara,
has arrived, bringing two days later newa.
Es6LAD.-Si1 set4 Of parliamentary papers
On the civil war In America have been lald be-
fore the British Parliament. About forty-dye
official COMMUNICATIONS passed about the
correspondence laid before Parliament, was
Earl RuseeI's declaration to the Southern
Commissioners, zaat England could not &C.
k,soso1edys tie Confederate aatsx, until the war,
Or further negotiations more clearly deternin-
ed their position.
blockade as mere paper one-
The Sumter was detained at Gibraltar, ow-
ing to the difficulty in obtaining coal
Cotton is ouoyant and firm. Breadstatzs
bad downEard tendency: ProElaions "ere
It appears that IN January, 1855, Earl Rus
sell Instructed Lord Lyons, II Lincoln's cabi-
net asked for advice, to reply that England de-
clined, unless both parties applied for counsel
Earl Russell reports the substance Of con-
versation with Yancey, Yost and Mann, who
federacy. His answer was, England would
observe strict neutrality; that her Majesty
could not acknowledge the Independence of
the Southern States, until the fortunes OF
war or peaceful negotiations shall more clear
" determine the respective positions Of the
two be1Ggtrcnts.H
In December, when war appeared probable
between England and America, Lyons was di:
rected to speak with Seward about letters Of
maIque, and say in case Of war, Great Britain
Easwillins to abolish priEateeFingg If the Presi-
dent will make similar engagement.
Indications in the British Parliament so far
were that the session would be 4 quiet one,
In the House Of Lords. Earl Carnaryon inquir-
cd as to the truth Of the arrest and imprison-
ment Of 4 Canadian subject named Shepherd,
ed severely on the conduct Of the United
States, if facts were correctly reported, es-
pecia!ly tie demand that Shepherd should
| take the oath Of allegiance Earl Russell was
| understood TO say that the main facts were
| correctly reported, but Seward stated to
herd under the belief that he Was an Ameri
| can citizen. Earl Caznaryon said he should
certainly move for the paper; he hoped tht
| Government wouldn't be content with re
| monstrances, but would also demand com
| peDsation.
Adyiccs from Gibera1tar say that parties il
the coalng business there resolved not II
supply the Sumter with coal except for cash
Tie paper offered was deemed unnegotiable
| Nautical men say the ship has no fight in her
The London Times says the American peo
pie iu the list ri1 months have contrlyed II
spend more money in shorter time and to les
purpose than any other people on the face Q
the globe, and that is literally all that In
been done; and argues that tho subiugation 9
the South and future reunion have become i'm
| possible.
The Official Gazette publishes an order {
the priry council removing prohibition Of til
export Of saitPetre, arms, ammunition, &c
Gloomy accounts are published OF th
British Columbia gold fields.
The Bank Of Frant reduced its rate q ha
| per cent.
Bourse iirm, rentes If 40c.
srA1E.-The Cortcz was discussing Il
treaty with Mexico.
London funds tiImer and advanced Is no
! ! Niths1audiDg unflyorable bank returns.
LATEsFFrench Chamber Of 0epnt;
passeda bill converting the rentee. Thcv clu
| firm.
Slidcu had arrived III Paris.