Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-20

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day, the Sd inst a. the quotations current before the
brent Affair aud showed an advance Of three since
the Isl inst.
The London Times says From the character Of the
rise in consos the Sd inst it s inferred that the Han
la nav have brought advices to the government rom
Lord LYONS Of soms information having been given by
tbe Cabinet az " ashington that hesss Mason and Sde
would be given up.
The ILondOn Herald says Spectators appeared To
bs guided by privae information from American diPio
matte circles.
In. same Journal, in an editorial, says:
Hboops boi EagLndGad FRANCE % consider 'ohetas te
f. Aas Rot drued for recognising e Southern to'deraoR
The London Times professcs to expose zone OF the
rs range delusions entertained by the American Peop
,u regard to their oNn competence ana lnVnlneiaolJ
En- also gives a letter from 7. NJ hcKay, Of Liverpool
sbowing the diff ,ulies America would experience nj
arrvipS ou. ths prevailing schemes. TaE COUPONS FoE
frgF January DIVIDENDS on Tx VIRGINIA BONDS HAyK
EprEN RErvRNED BY MEssRs. Barring BROTHERS, WITH THE
8 ANswKR mo ADvIcEs TO PAY" The same answer IS
Participated relative to the debts Of the other Southern
States.
The London Morning Post regrets that the Washing
on Cabinet have evinced 10 alacry ID avail themselves
of the respite gIanted by England and draws unfavor
liable deductions therefrom.
Ike London Daily News, per contra, fnds in the de-
lay encouraging signs OF moderation and general dis
postion on the part OF the Washington Government tc
Hact with reason and justice.
Tue Paris Temps assured that the United States
Attorney General will give an opinion that Mason and
: SEde should bo delivered up.
The Cologne Gazstte says the PrnsSan note to Wash
ioron does not treat the Trent affair from the point Of
IgeW of public right but urgently counsel' peace. III
,ys should America reject the demands of England the
Powers will send collective note to Washington, urg
hog peace.
: meeting was held at Birmingham, under the aus
e.. ~, anfY Ia ,vin
government in favor Of arb traton in the Trent affair
After very turbulent proceedings the memorial was de-
Heated and an auondml aried leaving the matter ir
he hands Of the government
y The screw steamers Joba Bell, the Hope and Sarah
Sand, are loading Liverpool for New York. ano
additional steamers expected to be taken up.
; The ship R D. Shepherd left Liverpool on the 50 for
Z New Orleans via Havana.
The London Times reproduces letter written by Mr.
a \ ward in 1889 TO VIM Brown, Of Liverpool in which
Sewsrd republics the idea that the American govern
ment would be guilty Of so gross violation OF Isl
lth "a TO conf cate in time OF war money invested h
American securities 10 time of peace.
The London Times, 10 editorial on the subject
links noppOrtune moment TO bring forward this
! declaration the particularly England has been
Denaced BY threats Of coGhcAton by journals evijent
q communication with the Washington government
The article concludes by expressing hopes for peace, but
declaring that threats will accomplish nothing the only
Solution bsing The release Of the prisoners be-
FRASCE.
The Emperor, on New Years day, made an address To-
the diplomatic corps and received usual the various
Sae bodies In response 10 address from the Sanate
ne said he counted the Senate tossst him in pertec
Fig the constitution and at the same time maintaining
utac the fundamental basis which IL rests To the
legislative body he merely expressed the hope that they
would see 10 the notifications Of the constitution
new proof Of his cou6 ience in their intelligence and
patriotism To the clergy he gave assurance that they
uight count on his protection and lively sympathy tel
i thav k,au N render IN I'm
things which Ce a and to God the things that are
Si)d's.
Tbs expression had given rise to the idea that ser1
Gus sitemp: Is shout to be made to settle terms for the
evacuation OF Rome.
The Moni,eur de Ia Flot;e Gays that government CAM
possibly comply with the request for menofWsr to
onvey merchandise to America.
The Bourse had been buOyant and higher, but closed
] qaiet at 67E soc.
Z PRUSSIA
\ The King IN addressing the Ministry on New Years
law said -The wear commenced With serious asp cd
throughout the world rendering it the duty of Prussia
be prepared for any eyouuaes and, he asserted
this should be done" In reply the congratulations
the army, he sad Prussia could calmly behold what
may arise from the state of things in non-Euro
eau countries, because bis army stands ready formed
/ .ad armed"
An Imperial decree has b.en issued 10 conSeq hence of
seent dsturbtnces ssrconing the closing OF the Uni
srsiiy OF St. Petersburg and ordering the dismissal Of
tho professors and students.
Tux LATEST SEws.
PlEN, VIA S.. PErEEsBURG, Nov IS, 1861.
The Emperor has arrived at Peki1 Prince Kong has
been appointed Regent Toe Supreme Council, conf
losed of members hostile to Europeans is dissolved.-l
aOl Shua Presu Of Finance Department pubicyI
gecutSd and NO other persons Of high order WereI
,.rangisd BY OrJsr OF the Emperor.
ST. PETERSBURG, JAN. 5, 1862.
Il Is reported that RI 4 at the commencement Of the
iculiY between the American States, employed all herr
dIsrce 10 favor Of pescn aud has recently taken steps,
i the SINE erd ThN Russian Cabinet has communi,
lted the great Powers all the reports received rom
hes representatives at Washington.
TURIN, Jan. 6, 1862.
Glriba'd in accepting the Presidency of the denoHI
RIA Association urged them to "hasten to prepare toI
Ike up arms because the moment approaches for giving
resh proofs OF your bravery"