The Portland daily press., 1862-09-29
FIVE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Anglo Saxon off Cape Race.

CAPE RACE, Sept 27.
The steamship Anglo Saxon from Liverpool
Sept. 18th and Queenstown 10Th, for Quebec ar
rived off this point at 3 o'clock this morning.
She was boarded by the news Yacht of the
Associated Press, and the following summary
of her news obtained.
The Anglo Saxon was detained off London
derry by fog. She reports splendid weather
during the entire passage.
The steamship Hibernian, from Quebec. ar
rived at Liverpool on the 10th, and the CITY of
Washington, from New York, on the 18th.
The U. ). steamer Tuscarora was at Cadiz
The stirring news brought by the Europa
and subsequent steamers was the theme of
universal comment. 1t was regarded as most
disastrous for the North but the valor of the
Federal troops was generally admitted
The Times admits that the Federal troops
fought with more than usual courage, and saws
that two days of such fighting fully rescues
their military character from reproach, but
that everything except their honor is lost. The
gallant stand the army made only takes the
sting of disgrace out of the overthrow
The Daily News admits the severity of the
defeat and the possibility of a still more bloody
battle in Maryland.
The Times argues that the Federal Govern
ment Is brought to the verge of ruin. as that
word may be used when the Federal Govern
ment is no longer safe in its Capital. 1t argues
that bad as the Federal prospects now appear.
there is no element of better promise In the fil-
ture.
The Star considers the Northern cause not
hopeless, because emancipation of the slaves
has not been declared. 1t urges the adoption
of the measure.
The Herald thinks the North will do well to
once.
Bulleirs' Paris correspondent believes Count
Meruer has been ordered to make conciIia-
tory attempt to put a stop to the war
Inc Times Paris correspondent says Napo-
leon decidedly favors the recognition of the
South, and is anxious that England should
adopt similar course.
The London Morning Post points out the
grounds on which the confederates NAV now
claim recognition from the European powers.
The question of the substitutes for cotton
attracts more and more attention, but practi-
cal men express little faith in them.
The great exhibition will close on the 1st OF
November
Ii is reported that three of the finest steam
ers on the Clyde, the Troona, Giraffe and Cly-
derdale, have been sold to the Conlederates.
The Liverpool Telegraph says besides the
commissions committed to other ship builders
by the Confederates, which are being forward
ed with all possible dispatch, a large iron
plated ram is being constructed in the Mercy,
without any attempt at conceament. 1t will
be OF the most formidable description, and will
attempt to run the blockade off Charleston.
The same jonrnal says that vessel is lying
at Liverpool with a cargo of iron plates,
destined for plating southern vessels.
FRANCE.
The Roman question continues uppermost
in France, but there is nothing that indicates
any movement.
ITALY.
The latest accounts represent Garibaldi's
health as rather worse.
BRAZIL.
The French mail steamer has arrived at
Lisbon, but Rio Janeiro dates are not given.
Coffee is quoted at 1000 for good. Exchange
is 25 1-2.
--latest by Telegraph to Londondcrry.l
Political news unimportamt.
The rumors OF a recognition of the Southern
Coniederaey do not gain ground.