Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-06
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
LATER FROM EUROPE
ARRIVAL OF STEAMER NOVA SCoTIAN.

The Lsnden Times Opposes any Interference
Blockade-The Pfivateer Sumter-A Bss-
ton Brig Burned.
PORTLAND, Feb. The steamer Nova Scotian
has arrived with Liverpool dates to the oath ult
The steamers Etna and Norwegian had arrived
out.
The London Times, in an editorial, opposes
any interference by England In American affairs
The brig West Indian had arrived at l. verpool
with cargo OF turpentine from Charleston.
Tne London Globe argues that the maritime
powers cannot be expected to respect the South
| ern blockade, unless really effective.
The text of Earl Russeips letter to the Liver
pool Ship Owners Association has been published
He says that England notified Lord Lyons when
the stone fleet was preparing that such blockade
would seem to imply despair of a restoration OF
the Union, and could only be adopted as meas.
ure OF revenge. As the project has been carried
Into effect al Charleston, Lord Lyons would be
instructed to make further representation with a
view to prevent similar acts.
1t Is stated also that the French Minister al
Washington has been furnished with the disap.
probation Of the French Government, and would
join Lord Lyons In the protest
IL Is represented that the initiative In proclaim
Ing the blockade Intellectual would be taken by
France
The brig Nespolitan, from Messiaua for Boston
was burned at sea by the privateer Sumter. II Is
reported from Algiers that a prolonged cannOnade
was heard off that coast, and vessel was subse-
quently sighted believed to be the Sumter, which
1t was supposed had sunk her adversary
Six Of the Sumter's crew deserted at Cadz, and
made their submission to the American consul.
The captain OF the Sumter claimed them as de-
serters, but the Spaniards declined to give them
up.
THE LATEST.
The London Tines city article says: An uneasy
feeling prevails that an avoidance Uf complica-
tions In connection with American politics cannot
be permanently anticipated. The belief gains
ground IN an Intervention by the French govern
ment respecting the blockade.
MI. Massey, a member Of Parliament, in a
speech to his constituents, advocated European
Interference to close the struggle between the
North and South, by recognizing the rebel States
and breaking the blockade. His speech had at
trected attention.
The Times says: I" Let France interfere if she
likes. Engla line of policy Is to suffer little
longer, and let the events work themselves out.
Whether our Interference would not rather retard
than hasten the desired event, of opened porls and
a large SUPPLY Of cotton. Lei us, then. pursue an
honest policy Of Standing quite aloof."
Ine Manchester Guardian argues in a some
what ssmilar starin, and says q il is question
whether the prevailing distress is not much at
trlouta6le TO over-production as to mere dearth
| of cottonn
The Times publishes letter calling attention
to the fact that the u. s. gunboat Tuscarora has
/ lnfrlnged the rules of neutrality, and calling on
the government no longer to tolerate such fla
grant disregard of neutral rights.
| 1t Is represented in England that Charleston is
well defended, and that between that city and
Savannah Gen. Lee had 4O,O 600 troops
nj. Fould's budget has been published, causing
great excitement on the bourse, and decline In
the funds There was some recovery at the close.
| The London Times cong ratulates Europe that
the military force OF France bids fair to shrink
reasonable limits.
The French government journals continue 10
make the most Of the Charleston blockade
/ The Sumter reached Gibraltar on the 10th of
January, and on her passage thither burnt an
A har nd h.icr
however, was released
The brig West Indian arrived at Liverpool,
from Charleston, on the Path Of December, with
| cargo OF spirits turpentine. The captain re-
presents the blockade as Intellectual and says that
tne stone blockade instead Of stopping the en-
trance to the port, will eventually deepen the
shallow channels, and the citizens Of Charleston
have very little uneasineSs on the subject.
| Several wrecks are reported with loss Of life
II 1t Is expected that all the colliers recently
buried by the coal mine accident have perished
as SIX days elapsed without any being rescued.
IRISH INTELLIGENCE.
A deputation Of gentlemen from the counties
| Sligo, RoscommOn and Galway, headed by the
| O'Conner Don, waited on the Lord Lieutenant to
present petitions on the subject OF the prevailing
distress in these countless and desiring that the
| government should adopt measures of relief His
Excellency stated the subject should receive the
attention 1t deserved but that the government
had Information that the distress was likely to
prove less formidable than was apprehended
In reply TO the Benicia Boys $1,000 challenge
to fight any man in the world, gallant tt pperafy
boy, LoneTgan, Writes to the Tipperary Free
Press, and offers "to measure arms with him {,
The term, were Canada or Ireland and $500 ex.
penses.
| Five thousand dollars have been subscribed to
ward the Eglington testimonial fund.
| Saint Patrck's Cathedral, Dublin, 10 being
| thoroughly renovated, through the muni6cence O
| Mr.. Guinness.
| The Right Rev. DR.. Keane, Bishop of Cork
has forwarded to the Rector Of the Catholic Uni
versiy OF Ireland nearly Sl5, 600, the contribu
ton OF his diocese towards the support of that in
| sttution. '