Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-02-25
RumOred Occupation of Nashville
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Arrival OF the Niagara

HALIFAX, Feb. 2l.-The steamship Niagara,
with Liverpool dates 9th, via Queenstown 9th,
arrived this evening, bringing two days later
news.
Six sets of parliamentary papers, on the civil
war in America, had been laid before the British
Parliament
About forty five official communications pass
ed out on the Tuscarora and Nashville.
Among the official correspondence laid before
Parliament was Earl Russell's declaration to
the Southern Commissioners, that England
could not acknowledge the Confederate States,
until the close of the war, or further negotiR-
tions more clearly determined their position.
Mr.. Gregory, in the House of Commons, de-
nounced the blockade as mere paper one.
The Sumter was detained at Gibraltar. She
had difficulty in obtaining coal.
Cotton buoyant and firm; Bfeadstuffs have
downward tendency; Provisions declined; Con-
soils 9211S @93 for money.
II appears that in January, 1862, Earl Russell
instructed Lord Lyons that ii Lincoln Cabinet
asked for advice, to reply that England desired
both parties to apply for COUNSEL
Russell reports the substance of conversa-
ton had with Yancey, Yost and Mann, who
urged the recognition Of the Southern Confed-
eracy. His answer was, "EDgland would OBJ
serve strict neutrality; that Her Majesty could
not acknowledge the independence Of nine
States, until fortune, war or peaceful negotia.
tions, shall more clearly determine the respec-
tive positions of the two belligerents."
In December, when war appeared probable
between England and America, Lyons was d.
rected to speak with Seward about letters Of
marque, and say, in case Of war, Great Britain
Ia willing to abolish privateering if the Pfesi-
dent will make similar agreement.
Ind fiona IN tho RPitiah Parl moi an for
were that the session would be a quiet one.
In the House of Lords, Earl Carranvon in
quired as to the truth of the arrest and imprs-
onment Of Canadian subject, By order of Sc
cretary Seward. He commented severely on
the conduct of the United States, if the facts
we're correctly reported; especially the demand
that Shepherd should take the oath OF allie
glance.
Earl Russell was understood to say the main
facts were correctly reported, but Seward stat
ed to Lyons that the oath was rendered 10 Shep-
herd under the belief that he was an American
citizen.
Earl Carranvon said he should certainly
move for the papers, He hoped the Govern
ment wouldn't bs content with the remon-
strances, but would also demand compensation,
Advices from Gibraltar say parties in the
coaling business there, resolved not to supply
the Sumter with coal, except for cash; the pa.
per offered is deemed ineligible. Nautical men
say the ship has no fight in her.
The London Times says the American people
In the last six months have contrived to spend
more money in shorter time to less purpose, than
any other people on the face of the globe, and
that is literally all that has been done, and
argues that the sublugation of the South and
future reunion are impossible.
Tho 0fioia1 Ga1atta nuhliahna an nrdar nf
the Privy Council, removing the prohibition
against the export of saltpetre, arms, ammuni-
ton, et,.
Gloomy accounts are published Of the British
Columbia gold fields.
The Bank of France have reduced the rates
one-half per cent. Bourse frmer Rensea I'll
@4Oc.
SPAIN-The Corles was discussing the treaty
with Mexico.
London funds are frmer, and advanced 11s
otwithstanding the unfavorable bank return.
The French Chamber Of Deputies passed a
bill converting the renses; they closed firm.
Slidell had arrived in Paris.
The weeks cotton market was received by
the Bohemian.
The Liverpool breadstuffs market generally
has downward tendency. The various oircu-
lara report -four easier at 26@3is. Wheat
quiet, with downward tendency; red western
los l0d@l2j; red southern 12s 2d@l2i Sd;
white western l2s Sd; white southern l2s 9d@
l3s. Corn dull, with declining tendency
declined 4i; mixed 3O@3ls; white S4@37s
Provisions market still rules down. Blgland &
Co. report beef still heavy and declining
Pork heavy and declined % Cd; bacon quiet
lard very dull at 43s 3i@45s; tallow fat; sugar
quiet at decline of 6di coffee quiet; rye qGie
and steady.
The London bresdstuffs market was dull
Flour steady, but easier. Sugar irm. Coffee
firm. Tea-market steady for common. Tai
low quiet and steady.
The weekly return Of the Bank Of England
shows decrease of E324.000. American secu
rites are frmer. Sales Of Illinois Centra
shares at 44@43 discount; Erie 2e1a@2S
LATEST VIA ouEENsTowN.
LIVERPOOL, Sunday, The cotton sales reach
ed yesterday 5000 bales, including 1000 bale
to spectators and exporters. Market close,
6rmer at unchanged quotations.
Breadstuffa closed dull. Provisions inactive
| LONDON, Sunday .-Consols closed Saturda
at 92Ia@93516 for money. American securitie
Illinois Central at 44@43 discount.
Nashville mot TO be Given mp.
New YoRK, Feb. 23.--Rebel dispatches stat
that Gen Sidney Johnston was at Gallatin, an
had no idea of surrendering Nashville. Pino,
and FIovd are both at Nashville,