The New York herald., 1862-01-04

OF that country to make war for England against
the Union government As proof of this, we need
only state that the Opinion Nationale, the organ
of Prince Napoleon, contains an article on the
American quarrel, in its issue of the 10th ultimo,
signed by NJ. Gueroult, the object of which is to
dissuade the French government from giving any
aid, even moral aid, to the English, should a war
ensue between England and the federal States.
The intention of the writer may be judged from
the annexed quotation:-"why, moreover, dis
guise our real opinion? Why conceal what lies at
the bottom of our heart, France has but one ene-
my in the world-that enemy is England am
wrong, it is the English arstocracy. tits the Eng
lish aristocracy, which during twenty-five years
hired all Europe against 1t isit which twice led
the coalesced Powers under the walls of Paris; it
is it which caused Napoleon to die at st. Helena.
weight on Europe and on France. It is tit is
Lord Palmerston, now again Prime Minister Of
England-who in ls40 bent tho head of Louis
Philippe to the earth and called the blood to the
face of every Frenchman. 1t is the English aris-
tocracy, which, jealous Of our success in the
Crmea, has never ceased since then to raise OBJ.
stacles to our policy sverywhere-in Italy, in
Syria, on the Danube at Constantinople. And
these are people who wish to-day that we should
help in destroying the American navy.
The detachments of the British Guards destined
for Canada had been shipped on board the Adriatic
and Parana steamers, the Adriatic having the
American escutcheon on her stern, while she was
taking the men on board to the tune, 81 wish was
in Dixie" played by the band of volunteer regi.
ment.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The Asia arrived at this port yesterday from
Liverpool, by way of Halifax. Her news advices
and financial and commercial reports have been
anticipated by our telegraphic summary, publish
ed in the HERALD on the lst inst. Our European
files are dated to the 2lst ultmo and contain some
interesting details.
The twenty first anniversary of the return Of the
First Napoleon's ashes from St. Helena had been
celebrated at the Hotel of the Invalides. The old
soldiers of the First Empire residing in the depart
ment of the Seine all attended the religious cere-
mony celebrated on the occasion. The greater
number of them were attired in their ancient uni
FORMS Among them were Chasseurs Cheval,
Artillerymen, Grenadiers, and Light Infantry of
the Old Guard. Beside them were 1ankers, velites
and pupils. The latter corps, created at the
conclusion of the empire, produced the great
est number of survivors.
The London Shipping Gazette Of the 20th
ultimo says" The steamship Norwegian sailed
yesterday for Portland, with 6s5 bales of cotton
and 1872 bales Of WOOL"
The Asia brought $35 500 in specie. $50 500 of
which was consigned to Nesmith Jones, and the
balance to Walsh, Carver < Chase.
The additional news from Mexico, which is to be
found in our Vera Cruz correspondence Of this
morning, is very interesting. The Mexicans were
waxing desperate, and seem determined to make
bloody If not combined resistance to the Span
lard, their ancient foe. Numerous bands of guer.
rillas have been formed and scattered through the
mountains to harass the troops Of the enemy. The
signs of q coming contest were very distinct.
We have copies of the Georgetown Oemarara)
Colonist to the 5th ult The news is utterly unim-
portant. Advices received In Demarara from Mar
Unique French West Indies) show that great agi-
tation prevailed at the latter place on the Trent
affair. The Antilles Of Martinique, after giving o
ludcrous account of the seizure of the rebel agents
on board the mail packet, thus concudes:-"One
word more; the insult above described is not the only
one which England has to avenge. One of the
Northern ships blockadng the Mississippi has fred
on an English frigate under pretext that she showed
disposition to transgress the limits of the block
ade: and the last news from New York tells of a
controversy which has arisen on the arrest of
British subjects between the Secretary of State at
Washington and Lord Lyons, the British Minister.
protest of the latter had been placed in the
hands of Mr.. Seward, who answered arrogantly
enough that everybody must submit to measures
rendered necessary for the public safety. Wait
little and we shall what John Bull will say to
Brother Jonathan, now that he is no longer Prime
Minister Of King Cotton
record Of the passages of the various steam
ships for the year 1861 will be found on our fifth
page. During the year three steamers have been
lost-namely, the United States, Canadian and
North Briton--one Of which was wrecked in the
river st. Lawrence, and the other two in the gulf
of that name. The Liverpool, New York and Phi
ladelphia Steamship Company have added TO THEN
line fast and magnificent vessel, named the City
of New York, which has made two voyages, and
the North German Lloyds have increased their line
by fine vessel, called the Hansa, which is now on
her first return voyage.
The experiment Of testing the power OF the
Stevens floating battery to resist shot and shell,
as wen as the and rapidty with which 1t can
be worked, will be made at Hobokcn to-day.
Invitations have been sent to q large number of
the prominent men Of the country, and We have no
doubt, from the great interest already manifested
in this mysterious engine Of war, that large
number of persons will be in attendance to witness
its operations, and that II will prove very interest
ing to all.
General Kelley has been relieved Of his command
at Romncy, Va, at his own request. He entered
the field too soon after being wounded in the attack
on the rebels at Phlippi, Va. and has suffered con.