Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-12-30
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The Liverpool Post says that Lord I4y ons in
q message to Lord Russell, predicts the teru.-
nation of the war between the North and the
South in three noEths.
The M ssage of jeff. Davis was generally
regarded as show ing no signs of yielding on the
part OF the South.
twas stated that the rebel government had
uade due provision for the payment OF the
E15.atO sterling cotton loan bonds to De drawn
for in March.
The rebel financ ial European agent writes 70
the London Morning Herald that the Richmond
authorities are taking measures 10 support their
credit. and in answer to the complaint that
cotton is pnrchssabie cheaper win ster.ns
the Richmond authorities contemplate and Will
probably prohibit the expectation of cotton
except such as is pledged by its own obllga-
tons. -
The London Army and Navy Gazette regards
General Lees failure 10 follow Meade in his
retreat 4 decisive proof of weakness on the
part of the South, and in regard to General
MeaGes futile advance, says that with good
generalship Richmond might nave been the
prize.
Dashing Wave, off the Mexican coast, by a
FEDERAL cruiser was wholly unjustifiab!e, she
berg the regular Liverpool and Mexican trader
employed in ordinary commerce.
The London Morning Hers1d re peats the ra-
NOR that one Of the principal Secretaries Of
State has resigned. Ill health is stated to be
the cause. 1t Is supposed to be the Duke OF
the probability of a general election within six
months.
The Emperor Napoleon made a brief pacific
speech, in response to the address of the Senate.
The paragraph in the address relative to Mex
leo met with some objection, but was finally
adopted after the ministerial statement that the
government was approaching tie establish
ment of stable governmental Mexico ut a firm,
resolute and rapid pace. The paragraph rela-
tive to Poland and the European Congress was
debated at length, and produced strong anti
Russ ian sentiments and counter protests against
aciEg to war for the Poles.
Il is stated that new French loan is to be
raised by public subscription.
1t is stated that Mr.. Tupperville. the lew
voy to France, has mission to notify the
French Government OF the recognition by the
Confederate Government of the Empire of
Mexico, ard also to try and persuade Napoleon
TO recognize the South in return for such
aCkrowlede nent.
The Holstein question remains without any
change 1t is supposed that Denmark will not
forcihly oppose the Federal occupation. II is,
in tact, stated that the Danish troops will be
withdrawn from Holstein, but the King of
Denmark will not acknowledge the Federal
occupation.
The Prussian Chambers, in spite of ministe-
rial explanations, voted by two to one an ad-
dress to the King. refusing the loan asked for.
The Austrian ministerial crisis has tsrrni-
mated, and NJ. Won Schmoiling is continued IN
the cabinet
The Latest via Galway.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 22-The Liverpool Post
gives Prominence to TIE following paragraph:
ave consider ourselves in position to
state that Lord Lyons, in dispatch to Ear
russell, from Washington, announces that the
war will be terminated within the next three
months. The Contederates being in the great
est extremity, VIII have speedily to propose An
armistce. In our Information we have tia
fullest positive confidence. 1t is possible that
President Lincoln's proclamation has refer
ence TO the facts on which Lord Lyons ground
ed his conclusion
The Times lCohs upon. the message of the
Preside 1T as wariike, and says the effect of the
whole document, the amnesty included, rsseTn-
bles that OF he last hattle-an offer OF peace on
terms that cannot De accepted. The whole
question still depends on the fortunes OF war.
1t may he crafty to the North to be formally
assured that tha Government is strong and sue
cessfut enough TO offer amnesty, but it Is evil
dent that Pre- sident Lincoln anticipates no pa
cific result, nor does the Secretary of the Urea
sury, who locks forward still to two year, war
expenditures. The commercial circles in New
York appear to share his misgivings, the pre-
MUM on gold having risen under the infiuen
OF the message.
The Daily News awaits the arrival of the full
message before giving its opinion.
COMMERCIAL.
The cotton sales to-day amounted 10 5000
baifs, the market ruling quiet st unchanged
rates. Corn closed steady at Dos. Provisions
closed quiet and steady.