The Portland daily press., 1862-12-20
SEVEN DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Norwegian and Scotia.

| arrived at TINS port about d o clock yesterday
morning. She brought IS cabin and 50 steer
age passengers, and an assorted cargo, prnci-
pally for Canada.
Steamship Scotia, from Liverpool 9th and
Queenstown 7th, arrived at New York yester-
day morning about O'Clock.
Atlantic e. St. Lawrence Railroad stock is
quoted at $65 to S67.
Among the passengers by the Norwegian is
VIM. c. Jewett of Colorado Territory who,
during his visit to Europe, has advocated me-
dation principles. He published in the Liv-
erpool Post a farewell address to Europe, the
| Queen, and the President of the United States
! 70 Europe he states the position of the North
and South-to the Queen he addressed an in
vocation to join France in mediation-and to
! the President he asks for withdrawal of the
Emancipation proclamation and the Union
war policy.
Mr.. Jewett had better conf1ne himself to
his gold mines and let diplomacy alone, He
can thrive much better in the former business
than he can in the latter.
Earl Russell tells the Liverpool Chamber of
Commerce, in regard to the doings of the Ala
belonging to either of the bellgerents, must
be subject to all the risks and contingencies
of war. Owners of British property, not be-
ing contraband, on board Federal vessels, de-
stroyed by Confederate cruisers, may claim, in
Confederate Prize Courts, compensation for
the destruction of such property.
There is nothing new in American affairs,
The Times devotcs an editorial to denuncia-
ton of the imprisonment of Mrs. Brnsmade.
1t is asserted that ship recently left Car
diff, In haste, without Custom House clear
ance, with large quantity of sunpowder for
the Confederates.
Sheridan Knowles died Dec I'd at Torquav.
at the age of rs years.
The fund for the Lancashire sufferers had
reached the sum of 100000 sterling.
There had been an alarming rumor current
respecting French affairs in Mexico, and heavy
reinforcements were talked Of But the
Moniteur dispelled the rumor by publishing
favorable dispatches from Forey.
The Greek demonstration in favor of Prince
Alfred continues, and at Athens and some 9th
er places he had been proclaimed King The
Times says the acceptance of the crown by
Alfred is out OF the question, neither can it be
given to Duke Leuchtenburg.
1t was reported that the French cabinet
council had deiberated on what measures of
public safety should be adopted on the 18th OF
December, at the Inauguration of the new
Boulevards. 1t was agreed that the Emperor
should go on horseback surrounded by nu-
merous retinue, and that the fete be invested
with all the pomp and security, which vast
military display can give.
The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce had
further discussed the question of beigerent
rights at sea. An amendment to a resolution
was offered by Mr.. Spence, declaring it mex
pedlent to further any alterations in interna-
tiona laws that tend to impair lhe naval forces
in r.f
subject was again adjourned.
The New York correspondent of the Times
asserts that France goes the length of demand
ing the dismissal OF Gen. Butler at New Or
leans.
The Paris Moniteur, in quasi official form,
alludes to the presence of the French squad
ron at New Orleans, which is represented to
have elated the dsafiected population.
Mr.. Gladstone, in letter to Prof Newman.
denies that he has expressed any sympathy
with the southern cause, or passed an eulogi-
um on JEFF. Davis He thinks il out of his
province to praise or blame in such a compli-
Gated question, and claims to be much better
friend to the Northern Americans than those
who encourage them to persevere in hope
less and destructive enterprise.
Interesting and very encouraging statements
have been submitted TO the Atlantic Telegraph
Company by Capt. Doskyns, who took sound
ings on the steamer Porcupne, and from Mr.
Marley, the electrician.
The English government has ordered to be
delivered as soon as possible / 200 miles of ca
bic, to complete the telegraphic communica-
ton with India.
The French government has concluded con-
tracts for the supply of the army in Mexico
Tor two years. prolonged occupation is in
ferred from this
The cotton famine and distress in France
were increasing in severity.
The Messrs. Janvrin, Grassie & Delsle, of
London, had suspended payment and one of
the partners, who had largely used the funds
and credit of the firm, had disappeared. The
liabilities are estimated at 100000. The firm
is said to have incurred recent losses by spec
ulative operations at Lloyds in American war
risks.
London, Saturday Erening, Dec. 6-The
Daily News replies to the Times on the hor-
rors of President Lincoln's emancipation
scheme. and quotes evidence to show that the
predicted horrors are purely imaginary, and
that the slaves will make better use of their
freedom.
At the opening of the Cortes, the Queen of
Spain, in communication respecting the
grave events Oh the coast of Cuba, said she
was confdert they would not change the ex-
celient relations maintained with the United
States government.
dtteRs, Dec. 5.-Voting for the election of
King commenced yesterday. Twenty-Five
hundred signatures have been TAKEN which
are, without exception, in favor of Prince AL
fred. His election is considered certain.
Commercial.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, Dec 6-The
Brokers Circular says:-The sales on Wednesday
were 1900 bales. including 1000 TO spectators and
exporters. The sales on Friday were about 5000
bales, including 600 for speculation and export, ut
steady prices: The official quotations are:-New Or
leans fair 26d middling 23ld Mobile fair 2jd mid
ding 2ld; Upands fair 2id; middling % The stock
in port amounts to 26i $50 bales of which ITO
American.
LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFs MARKET-Rich-
ardson, Spence & Co. and others, report Flour
dull and partially Cd lower but good qualities scarce
aud steady; sales at % q 2Ss Wheat very dull and
a I'd lower; Red Western IS a % I'd; Southern 9s
Sd a ss l0d; White Western los Cd a lis: White
southern lis q rs y 100 TBS. Corn dull at a de-
cline of 3D. q Cd; mixed 29s; Yellow 29s a. 29s 3D.
White Bis q 33s y $50 TBS.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET-wake-
field Nash Co, and o hers, report : Beef and Pork
slow oil sale and unaltered in value Bacon quiet but
steady Lard. rather more doing at 39s a Ais. Tai
low in fair demand at the reduced prizes; Butchers
Association 45s,
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET Ashes
steady; Pearls at 32s Sd a 33s Sd; Pots 33 Cd IA 3ts
Resin very dull. Spirits Tnrentine at lbs. sugar
rather dearer and in good demand Copee quiet
Rice inactive, with no change in price Linseed
steady Lnseed Oil steady at 4os cd.
LONDON MONEY MARKET, Saturday T. M
Consols closed at s2s a 92E for money.
AMERICAN SECURITIES-Ere railroad 42t a
AZ Illinois Central railroad 40l a 40 discount.
Barring Brothers say United States 6's have been
taken at 3d. IS are quoted at GA a. &C. Virginia has
been done at 46
Latest via Queenstown
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.-The sales Of
cotton at Liverpool on Saturday were 5000 bales,
including 10 sDecnlatgrs and exporters The