Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02

i following: The steamer America has arrye( from Liverpool with dates to the Tth, via Queens town, 8th. She put in here this morning, shor i of coal. Her dates are two days later War ! like sentiments and preparations were unabated large anti>war meeting had however been hei( at Dublin. The British government had sent { letter approving the course of Commodore VII Hams, the mail agent, aboard the Trent. ParlE papers assert that the British government in an swer to petitions from Manchester districts haC stated that the cotton ports of the Southern States would be opened by February at the latest. The British parliament had been further prorogued until the 7th January Itwas stated that an order for the purchase of half million quintas of wheat had been sent to the Black Sea ports from London within the last four days for present and future use.
 The British frigate Warrior is taking 760 ton, of coal preparatory for service on the North American coast. 4 considerable number ot additional troops were to be sent to Cana da French journals say that France will re- main neutral in event of war between England and the United States The Hero, carrying 85 guns, was to leave Portsmouth on the 18th for the North American coast. The ship Silas Green man, from New York, having 1000 tons of lead on board, was stopped in the river Thames, the export of that article having been prohibited.
 ST. JOINS Dec 2l.-The Arago has arrived off Cape Race from Havre the llth, via South ampton. l2th Gen. Scott is a passenger on her. His health is improved The Warrior would be supplied with eight Armstrong l00- pounders, and would change her 70 pounders for 75pounders. She would be ready for three wears service. The Granader guards are to hold themselves in readiness to embark at a moment 5 notice Other troops have been ordered to pro creed immediately to Canada. Tho French press, except the Moniteur, say that France will remain neutral if there IS war between England and inc T. Dited States large staff of medical officers have been ordered 10 Canada. Capt. Williams. of the Trent, received letter from the British government approving hls condnct' At I.loYds risks on American ships have been refused. Cotton firm, and slightly adyanced.-- Breadstufs dull. Gen. Scott previous to en- barking ou the Arago had a long interview with Napoleon. There is no abatement ln England of warlike preparations.
 WAsulxGroN, Dec. 2l.-A special dispatch to tbe New York Commercial says: Large numbers of our volunteer troops, some suffering from sickness. and others disabled for life by wounds, are leaving the city and returning to their respective homes to recupcrate, having IoDr fur0urhs for that purpose. Others have obtained honorable discharge from the service" It Is generally believed tGat Congress on Mon day. will take a recess until the 9th of January. The Times Washington correspondent says ex- Minister Jones. of Iowa, has been arrested on a charge of writing letters from Bogota to Jeff. Davis. Notes haze passed between Lord Lyons and Secretary Seward about the Trent affair.
 ST. CHARLES, Mo-, Dec. 2l.--Three hundred rebels burned a bridge on the North Missouri railroad laat night, destroyed mile of track, fore dGgn the telegraph for some distance, and tour other bridge. reported burned.
 NEw YoRE. Dee. ZZ.-i The Herald Fortress Monroe spepial dispatches states that 1 steam boats, propelier5 and lIrge launches are being built at Norfolk navy yard 10 attempt to recap ture IIaueras
 NFw OclrAxs. Dec. PA special dispatch s9 the Delta from Norfolk ZIt says, nOTinerA paners have been received dated the 25th. They do not indicate what the precise policy ot the federal government will be in relation to the surrender of the commissioners. The general opinion appears to be that they will be snrren' dered. Fears are entertained that should the federal government surrender tn commissioners and make an apology t0 Englandj she would still i23ist on tue blockade being lneihclent ma illegal. The Paris correspondent ot the \. .. Times says tho universal feeling in France IS against the United States, and in case of war, between the North and England, France will inevitably join the South. La Patrio' says Wilkes act was a gross outrage and that the tc- deral government ln authorizing and approving 1t must be insane. France will join England in recognizing the Southern Confederacy, and cbastising the North and re-establshing trade with the South The Press takes sides with the South. The Debates says Wilkes act was reck- less and impolitc. The Constitutional declares that Seward intends to provoke var with Eng land with 8 view of relinquishing the present war and seizing Canada to compensate for the territorial loss of the South. Decrease Of spc' cie in the New York banks last week amounted to $2, ,600,000. No agreement has beeh made between Secretary Chase and the northern bank CTS. The Charleston Courier of this morning says the enemy's gunboats exchanged few shots with the Coles Island battery yesterday. Dispatches state that q fleet of = 2guub0ats have passed White Point and made 8 demonstration on Gen. Evans. Endorsements have gone to the latter. A fight there is imminent. Demon strations have been made on other points. A North Carolina battery disabled federal gun boat on Tuesday. Five steamers anchored of Coles Island last night, and battle IS expected to>day.
 AUGUSTA, Dec 27.-It is reported here that the steamship Gladiator has arrived at confe- derate port with 9 large amount of arms and ammunition on board. The schooner Prince of Wales from Hussau was chased by the Lincoln ties and run ashore al Georgetown and burnt by the captain.
 RIcIMoxD, Dec 27-PhiIlip St. George c. Cook, brigadier general n the confederate army, accidentally or designedly killed himself at his residence in Powhattan county yesterday. He was wealthy public spirited gentleman, a brave and accomplished officer.
 MOBILE, Dec. 27-The schooner Break o. Day, from Havana, the blockade this morn ing loaded with coffee, birthstone and sundries She was pursued unsuccesstully by a bockading vessel, until Ft. Morgan guns opened apon her pursuer
 NASHVILLE, Dec. 27.-A dispatch to the Gin cinnati Commercial from Frankfort 18th, con tains advices from Somerset, which state that yesterday morning at daylight, Gen. Schoep with all his fierce marched out to attack the rebels under Zollicoher, in position at Fishing Creek, with 5000 meH and some artillery Schoepfs force consists of two East Tennessee regiments, Hoskins l7th Ky, the 3lst, 34tt md 38th Ohio regiments, SlandortS Ohio and Hewitts Ky. batteries of ten guns. Schoep was confident of whipping Zollicoifer, and witf some hope of capturing all his men. A battle probably took place yesterday or today h' St. Louis Republican of the 20th says Gen Haleck this morning received a dispatch iron Gen. Pope, stating that after q forced march, ht cantured l5O out of some 1900 rebels recruited at Lexington, together with their baggage an( camp eouipage The Louisville Courier to- 1,. savs inc federal authorities notified the