Daily State sentinel., 1862-01-01
Night Dispatches.
Later trsa Europe. .

HALIFAX, Dec. Jl.-fas~cngcrs by the Asia
here report rumor that the blocki up of
Charleston ilarbor with stone j. likely to lead 10
difficulty with European ro~crs.
II i further remarked that Englands warlike
preparations will continue in view ihcfcoi. and
that the surrender of Mason and Sli,lcil are not
the whole Of England's demand
The steamship Asia will sail at Z. NJ for
New York.
Papers between the E,na and Asia contain no
real news.
The Paris correspondence IN general saw:
The belief that hostlilies bctsecn England and
America will not be arrested has become more
general
The Admiralty had been notified that nslruc.
tons hal been sent 20 protect British shipping in
the India and China seas.
! The London Morning Post reports that the In.
strnctions 10 Lord Lyons contain sach iudicious-
ness and temperance of procedure that the
American most tender of his prhle. will be una
ble to complain Of Engisnds course ss nenacing
and naughty.
A telegram of the Goth inst. from Berne. Swift
zerland. contains the following important AN.
nouncement:
The Federal Council has received the circular
addressed by the French Government 10 the Eu.
ropean Powers. declaring that the arrest of Ma.
son and Slide was contrary 10 principles which
are regarded essential 10 the security Of neu-
trail flags
The circular states that the French Govern
ment deemed il necessary 10 submit this opinion
to the Cabinet ut Washington In order 20 deter
mine II TO make concessions which the French
Government deemed indispensable.
A large meeting OF officers and masters in the
| Mercantile Marine had been held in London
They had resolved 10 heartily CO operate with the
Government whenever their services might be re
quired.
The Shipping Gazette says that either our mer-
chantmen must be armed, or the Government
must detail a number of the fastest and most ef-
fcient ships TO watch American privaieers
| Golden. in letter declining to attend public
meeting at Brighton. strongly advocates arbitra.
ton in the American dispute, and saws that the
object of all National men and true patriots
should be to enforce principles Of mediation on
the Government on the terms of agreement made
at the Paris Congress.
| Mr. Golden thinks that no question can he
more within the scope of the Paris resolution than
the pending one. and the true test of disposition
of the American people will be the expressed
willingness on the part of England To resort, If
necessary, to mediation.
Should such a conciliatory step meet with no
better response than desire by America TO insult
and wrong England, all the powers of Europe
would forthwith be ranged on England's side.
Mr. Golden says that the cry for peace is hard
ly enough at the present time. What is required
is peace on principles of impartial justice and this
can be obtained through an impartial arbitrator.
The London Times editorially disputes the
argument Of Mr.. Golden and says the course he
advocated would by no means tend to the preser-
vation of peace either in the present instance or
for the future.
The Iimes says we insist upon knowing clearly
whether in "a reign of or peace. If
the seizure of Mason and Slidell was an act of
the American Government originally, or il il be
:.
to be encountered by war. If they disown they
must prove their sincerity by repairing it. 1t is
impossible to negotiate in the former case and
the latter has not vet arisen. There is therefore
room for arbitration.
The Daily Netcs, while asserting that England
will be satisfied with nothing short of full salts
faction for her violated rights, says it would OBJ
viously be harsh, violent and unjust TO deny the
American Government all right of replying, and
positively to refuse to hear what she has to urge
on the legal points at issue. Should there be any
difficulty at Washington in at once meeting Eng
lands demands, little frank Intercourse and ex
PLANTATION between the two Governments would in
all probability remove it, and this would be by far
the best most digniied and honorable way of
settling the dispute.
Failing in this, il is for America to propose
arbitration, and England would not be justified
in refusing such invitation.
The article concludes by denouncing the tone
of menace and insult adopted by some of the
journals.
The Daily Nens, in another article, defends
the North from the charges Of the Times that
war was brutalizng the northern Suites.
1t also iustifies the projected blockade of
Charleston and Savannah by the stone ships as a
bona fide operation of warfare
The London Herald bitterly critcises Mr. Sew
ards foreign correspondence, charging him with
insolence, folly and wickedness as wanton and
mischievous any that history records.
The Times also has an article on Mr. Stewards
dispatches, and treats them with ridicue and
says Mr.. Seward assumes to instruct the entire
human race as to the origin of the rights and
prospects of the in America. and has co,,f
dent assurances as to the dimensions and duration
OF the war.
Movements were taking place between the
Government and the authorities of Liverpool
looking to the defenses of that port
The Posts Paris correspondent says that nei-
ther France non Russia have taken any steps as
medators.
The Paris Patrie, IN enumcrating the FIVE
French vessels at New York, says others are
shortly to be sent there.
LATEST VIA QUEENSTOWN.
LIVERPOOL, Dec 22--Tbe ship Ben Payson
from Charleston, had arrived at St. Nazare
LoSpos. Dec. 22.--It has been decided that
Parliament is TO assemble on Tuesday, the l4th
of January.
PARIS, Dec 2l.-The Temps asserts that dis.
patch has been received from Seward SAYING that
the American Government ready to guaran-
tee every facility to neutrrl Powers compatible
with the rights Of belEgerents. and would give
any satisfaction in the case of the infraction of
any rule that has been adopted.
This dispatch was dated before the Trent af-
fair. but il is considered showing the peaceful
intentions OF the American Government.
NJ. Fould maintained the correctness of his late
report TO the Emperor and said that it caused a
rise in the public funds which would have con-
tinued but for apprehensions Of war between Eng
land and America.
The Obserrer, Ministerial organ says England
wishes for peace, but will gain by war il en-
abes her TO rectify her American frontier. open
the ports Of the South and give lesson to the
United States.
From Missouri.