Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-20
Important from Europe.
We subjon summary OF the news by the steamship
Glasgow, with Liverpool dates to 18th instant:

G. W. RANDOLPH.
Secretary of War.

We sub Join a summary Of the news by the steamship
Glasgow, with Liverpool dates to 18th instant:
THE AMERICAN QUESTION.
The Queen in speech prorogung Parliament, said:
" Civil war, which for some time has been raging ia
America, has unfortunately continued in undated in
tensity and the evils with which has been attended
have been confined TO the American continent but
her Majesty having from the outset determined 10 take
part in the contest, has seep reason 10 depart
from the neutrality which she has steadily adhered to-.
In the House of Lords Earl Strathleden moved for
the correspondence with Mr. Mason relative to the
Acknowledgement of the Southern States Earl Russell
said it not expedient to produce papers. The
agent of the Confederate States was not recognized.
and all communications we're unofficial. Correspon-
dence had taken place between Messrs. Adams and
Seward, but the British government replied as before.
lie stated that no communication had been received
from any foreign power relative TO the recognition Of
the Southern States Earl Malmesbury suggested that
the government should communicate with other powers
with view Of offering mediation If favorable oppor
tunity arises, 10 which Earl Russell agreed that. ii
diation is offered, all powers should Join in il. The
motion was finally withdrawn.
The London Times editorially argues If England
wishes give the Federas impulse she has but
10 take step which can be represented as inere
renee and Lincoln will get his 800 900 men, and
chances of peace indefinitely postponed.
The London Times in another article points 10 Mr..
Russells letter relative 10 the Federal tie
Bahamas to show that the Federal States have not done
justice TO Englsnd's foroearance III the matter.
The London Daily News anticipates that il the cot
ton dearth lasts till Christmas Parliamentary provisions
for the relief Of the dis,res. will not suffice TO mce, the
exigencies.
The Journal de St Petersburg denies the that
Russia joined France ia proposition from England
for the recognition of the Confederstes and mediation
A corres pOndence has passed between a body Of
shpowners in Liverpool and the Foreign Office, in
which the memoriaiss state that they view with cor
siderable anxiety and apprehension the hostile attitude
present assumed by Federal cruisers in tho Bahama
waters. These cruisers, say the memorissts, ara nov
blockading the British port Of Nassau if It were
Confederate port, and are making prizes Of British
vessels sailing from British port to another with
British goods, though such vessels perfectly inno
cent Of any attempt to run the blockade. The
morssts conclude By praying that steps may be taken
BY her Maestys government TO protect British ship
ping in the Bahama waters, and 10 put check the
unwarrantable seizures so repeatedly perpetated by
the Federal cruisers.
A H. Layard, Of the Foreign Office, is directed b.
Earl Russell 10 acknowledge the receipt Of the memo
rial from certain British merchant; ami shipowners at
Liverpool, setting forth certain grievances enumerated
Mr. Layard is also directed TO state IN reply, that il IS
alleged, on the other hand, by Mr.. Seward and MIR.
Adams, that ships have been sent FROM England To
America with fixed purpose 10 the blockade; that
high premiums Of insurance have been paid with ths
view; and that arms and ammunition have been thus
conveyed to the Southern States 10 enable them carry
on the Mr.. Laysrd closes by saying that this !,
an evil to which the ocean is liable 70
pose neutral commerce, and her Maestys Government
have done all hat they fairlydo; that is to say,
they have urge The Federal HOFernment 10 enlotn
upon their naval officers greater caution in the exercise
OF their begerent rights. Her flaesty's Government
having represented TO the United States Government
every in which they justified in interfering
have only further 10 observe that il is the duty Of her
Maestys subjects 10 conform to her Msjesys procla
nation, and ABSTAIN from furnishing 10 either OF the
belligerent parties any OF the means Of war which
forbidden TO be furnished by the proclamation.
III Liverpool, cotton had advanced fourth three
eighhs OF penny since the previous advces but lhs
market closed quiet the It'll instant The prices for
breadsufis and provisions unchanged. ConsoIs.
for money were quoted in LoIdon, the It'll, at 49,
to 49,.