The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-12-12
Northern and Foreign News.


the 4th inst. have been received by the
Richmond Association. They say the
Confederates are puzzled as TO Burnside's
plan of campaign; that the fact that
Federal army has remained quiet near
Fredercks burg for week IS taken by
Lee as an indication that he is not to be
moved onward from that point.
Washington Correspondents doubt the
report that Burnside has been superseded;
they also predict warm work at Freder-
lcksburg before many days.
The proceedings of the Yankee Con-
gress were unin>portant.
The steamer China had arrived at New
York, bringing Liverpool dates to the 23d
ultimo
There is increasing distress in the man
ufacturing districts, which attracts much
attention from the Government.
The elections in Americas was theme
of general comment. The prevailing inn
preston was, that the Democratic sue
cesses were the first steps toward peace.
The London Herald says the relations
of France and England have assumed arr
unsatisfactory character
Cabinet councils we're frequent.
1t was rumored that France had adj
dressed another note to England, in re-
Spouse to Earl Russel's reply.
The Saturday Review thinks Napoleon
has movements afioat which donot appear
on the surface of his mediation scheme,
and that the express mention of the
name Confederate States" which they
selected for themselves, virtually involves
recognition; and the proposed armistIce
implies an opinion which may shortly be
uttered in language more Ineligible than
words.
The same GaPe5 hln{s at ,. RtoOa 40 al
nection with the Emperor Napoleon's de-
signs on Mexico.
There was slight advance on cotton
at Liverpool.
Richnlond Dec. 6-The London Times
SAYS: We cannot look upon the proposal
of the French Emperor as wholly use
less, as it called forth such cleal opinions
from the two leading nations of Europe,
and also gives reason to believe that
Europe, which the Republicans affect so
much to admire, is equally opposed to
the policy at Washington.
The morning Herald says: OF all polit-
ical acts since history began, this which
has Just been commenced by the English
Government is one of the most foolish
and objectionable, for cold blooded cruel
ty and pusilanimous betrayal Of all duty.
Lord Russell and colleagues are hardly
to be matched among statesmen, dead or
living. If evils and guilt are to be found,
they must be sought amongst the Gener-
ais and Ministers of Lincoln, and agita-
tors and selfstyied preachers of the Cos
pei, who urge them on to deeds of wick
edness, unparalleled IL the history of civ
ilized warfare.
The Daily News shows that the propo-
sal of France would benefit the South
and injure the North.
Richmond Dec. 6.-The London Times
comments at length upon the French
proposition for mediation. 1t remarks
that France is standing alone and sees in
this proposition. not only mediation but
Intervention, the forci5ie removal of the
with Mr.. Golden that it would be cheap
er for England to keep all Lancashire on
turtle and venison than plunge into a
desperate war with the Northern States
of America. even with all Europe at her
back; and is doubtful if Virginia belong
ed to France as Canada belongs to Eng
land, the Emperor of the French would
be SO active in beating up recruits in this
American mediation.
The Liverpool shipping houses have
declined longer to convey 10y their yes
sells packages Of rifles shipped as hard
ware" for the use of the Federal Govern
ment.
The steamer Orizonia, which sailed
from Liverpool for Havana and Nassau,
was seized by the Government officials at
Queenstown, for taking on board ammu-
milton for the Confederate States. The
Liverpool journal condemns this action
as unjust for the Government had openly
allowed the Federals to obtain unlimited
supplies.
France Ledger Ia French journal)
thinks that the cabinets of London and
st. Petersburg will have great difficulty
IN Jusufying the opinion of the world,
IN their refusalto join in the proposed in
terposition.