Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-15
TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.
LATER FROM EURopE.

NEW YORK, March THE steamer Africa has
arrived from Liverpool with dates TO the 1st inst
Gibraltar advices say 1t was the lieutenant, not
the captain, Of the Sumter who was arrested
The final official dispatch of the British govern
ment relative to the blockade has been published
In the papers. Lord Russell to Lord Lyons, da-
ts1nformation shows us that notwithstanding
the presence OF a sufficient blockading force Of
ChaTleston and Wilmington, various ships elu-
ded the blockade. Government are OF the opinion
that IL suficient ships are stationed at ports to
prevent access or to create evident danger to YES
sells leaving or entering, and provided such ships
do not voluntarily permit violations of the block
ade, the fact that various ships may have success
fully escaped will not of itself prevent the block
ade from being effective. Adequacy Of force
being always matter Of fact and evidence, a
neutral State to exercise the greatest canton
with reference TO disregard Of de facto bloc X
ade, and ought not to disregard it except when
10 entertains conviction, shared by other neu-
trails, that the power of the blockade is abused
by State either unable TO institute or maintain
IL, or unwilling, from come motive or other, TO
do soD
In answer to an inquiry Lord Russell said there
had been no formal communication with foreign
governments. The representatives Of France and
other powers had frsm time to time asked him
what the British government intended TO do, but
he had referred them TO his dispatch to Lord
Lyons.
Lord Russell was also understood to saw that he
had received word from Lord Lyons that Mr.
Seward had Informed him that no more stone
ships will be used.
In reply to inquiries relative to the withdrawal
of American cruisers from the coast of Africa,
Lord Palmerston said representations had been
made at Washington on the subject, but the ex-
igencies Of the war occasioned a withdrawal.
He admitted that Ii was not satisfactory answer
to say that the cruisers had been Withdrawn,
when the object Of the withdrawal was to ac.
complish something quite Injurious TO CON-
rnerce AS to British vessels being flowed, in
the absence cf American vessels, TO ascertain the
nationality of vessels that could only be done by
consent of the Senate.
Mr.. Miner Gibson, IN reply TO an inquiry, said
the government had entered into no negotiations
relative TO the Atlantic telegraph. The American
government had expressed In general terms a
wish that, by some means or other, telegraphic
communications would be established.
Prince Napoleon, in the Senate, made a speech
demanding that the French troops should evacu-
ate Rome.
A committee Of the Russian Chambers of Rep.
resentatives have passed resolutions recognizing
the kingdom Of Italy.
vIENNA, March f-The journey Of the Arch.
duke Maximilian to Paris and London has been
postponed.
TURIN, March lit is rumored that the minis.
try have resigned, but their resignations have no,
been accepted
Tangiers the lieutenant Of the Sumter has been
released Federal ships are watching the Sumter
which remains stationary at Gibraltar.
THE LATEST, VIA QUEENSTOWN.
LIVERPOOL, STANDARDIZATION closed quiet and
unchanged. Sales to- day of 600 bales, Including
1900 TO speculators and exparters
Breadsuis are dull. Wheat is quiet but steady
Provisions are steady but unchanged, except that
bacon and pork are rather easier TO purchase
Consols closed at 93% a93k
American securities firm
POPULAR DEMONSTRATION AT ROME
RoME, Feb. 2o There was an imposing pop.
ular demonstration on the 26th at the carnival
The Corso was empty, but the Forum, Coliseum
and Botanical Gardens were filed. The police
were obliged to remain inactive
PARIS, March 2-The discussion In the French
Chambers has excited the greatest interest Prince
Napoleon asked the suppression of the tempora
powers Of the Pope GuerEoniere well known
conhdant of the Emperor, spoke In favor Of the
temporal power The ministry declared that they
will explain the policy Of the government en-
future occasion.