Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-02-04
TELEGRAPHIC.
LATER FROM riIE NORTH.

NONh NO1A
LATER EUROPEAN ADyiCES--NEws FROM THE
oUTH-wEST-RELEASE OF Mr. B0ILEAU-
PEACE SENATOR ELECTED IN INDIANA. ETC.
ISEDERICSsBuRd, Feb S.-The Washington Chronicle
Of the 2nd was received to-day. send yvu summary
Of the news:
The steamship Australian, from Queenstown, 18th,
has arrived at New York. The London correspondent
of the Manchester GUARDIAN, writing the subject OF
the emancipation proclamation says that he hears very
general expression of opinion that the first black out.
rage will be the signal for European Intervention in the
interest of humanity.
The Times again replies to the New York Chamber Of
Commerce touching the Alabama, and admits that the
resentment Of the North very natural and the case
seen from Federal point OF view claims certain
degree Of sympathy 1t contends that mpaiuls anst
the British Government amount to very little aud addu-
ces arguments against them.
Among the French diplomatic correspondence Just
published Is letter from Napoleon to Gen Forey, in
which 1t is confessed that the motive for the French
policy in Mexico is desire to prevent the United
States from extending their authority S0utLward over
The American continent.
Bright and Schotield had again been speaking with
reference to belgerent rights Bright did not think
that any change could be made in the determination of
The Paris Congress. He questioned whether CONNER
cal men desire peace in America. 1t would bring r
in TO many. He complained of Russell and Gladstone
aud bitterly denounced the London Times for mislead
ing the public the American question.
Movements are on foot in Liverpool and Manchester
10 public opinion by meeting to consider the
American war aud the emancipation question.
An Of, -. M;.;. -. ~
had fOrmel new Cabinet. There was some talk Of
che Duke of SAKE COburg, for King of Greece but it is
reported he had declined.
It is rumored that Turkey is making warlke prepare
tons
An influential Deputation from the Emancipation So
ciety waited Minister Adams the 10th present
a copy of resolution expressing sympathy with the
anti-slayery policy of the Lincoln Government.
Mr. Adams in reply expressed qualification proofs
being offered of frsndness of public opinion towards
the United States He explained and defended the acts
and policy OF the United states, aud pointed out that
the illegally established Government" which the slave
~ conspirators had assaed really fighting in self
defence, aud in behalf of human liberty and pro-
gress."
The Army and Navy Gazette says "an end
to the war except in mutual ruin We can
not see. Those who speak of reducing the South
to the state of St. Domingo little realize the mis-.
cries and horrors which must bca the South ere her
bleeding carcass lies INCREASINGLY at the feet of armed
abolitionisis'
A despatch from New York, dated the lst, says tie
Times has letter from the army of the Potomac stating
that Burnside has been offered the command OF new
department. embracing North and South Carolina and
thirty days have been allowed him decide whether he
will accept.
From Vicksburg it is learned that water is running
through the cut from two four feet deep; but there
are no signs OF the channel widening A considerable
force crossed the bend and nov encampcd opposite
Warreuton, to communicate with force from below
when it arrives despatch from Nashville of the ls
ut says that Forrest with thousand cavalry, is at
the shoals awaiting the passage of feet to Nashville
despatch from Louisville OF the lst says that Nor.
gan with considerable force is reported as crossing
the Cumberland near Rowena cut the railroad or to
obtain possession OF certain points in Kentucky.
Mr. Brileau, editor of the Philadelphia Ese,ing Jour
nal has been released from Fort McIIenry through the
inerpositiun of Phadelphia and Baltimore friends and
by writing letter Gen. Schenck protesting his loyal
w. His Office has been restored to him. and the paper
will be re-estab,hed.
Thos A. Hendrix, friend to peace and former Commits
sioner OF the Land Office, under Buchsnans Admins
traton, has beef elected United States Senator from
Indiana.
private letter fron the Army Of the Potomac says,
"The army seems to DE in excellent spirits, and We
look forward 10 good weather and better roads
when We can again forward successfully in
the cause of the Republic, and consider ourselves
6xions, that's certain"
The Chronicle says nothing has been heard Of the p
vateer Retrbution since her chasing the brig Gilmore
Meredith and schooner Westwnd to st. Thomas She
sailed again on the 18th for Trinidad Gen Couch now
commands the right division, Gen. Meade the CENTRE
Gen. W. T. Smith the Left and Gen. Segel the
Of the army of the Potomac IL is thought that in few
days Gen Reynolds will have command of the left grand
division.
The New York Tribune says that Count MERCER
denies that he has been party to any schemes for
dation or Intervention that any proposal of the kind
has ever been made TO him.
FROM vICKSBURG.
vIcKsBURa, Feb. "A Yankee iron clad ram passed