The New York herald., 1863-06-17

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with the letters &C. S. c." which are said to mean
the Charleston Steamship Company" Earl Rus
sell ordered search of the steamer Lord Clyde.
| which was loaded at Cardiff for Nassau, with,
| it is alleged arms and supplies for the rebels.
| The search carried out in very strict
manner, but nothing of a contraband character
was discovered. The steamer sailed the very mo-
ment the officers left her deck. In the case of the
English schooner Will o. the Wisp, seized by the
United States steamer Montgomery of Matamoros,
Mr.. Layard stated in Parliament that it was doubt
full if she was in Mexican waters at the time that
1t was decided that there were good grounds for
her seizure and that her owners had no mode Of
redress but by an appeal to the Supreme Court of
the United States. The Alabama was visited by
party of Englishmen when at anchor at Bahia.
She was in good order, and reported very large
number of captures from the commencement Of
her career. Some particulars of her late depreda-
tions against English property shipped in North
American bottoms are given. Two American sea-
men belonging to the Henrietta of Baltimore,
which was burned by the Florida, had reached
England. During an anti-slavery meeting at
Manchester quite riot occurred. For some days
previous the Executive Committee of the South
ern ub' had placarded the walls of the city with
appeals in favor of the Southern Con'ederacy. At
the meeting manifestations of disorder and disap-
probation Of the sentiments Of the speakers were
made. and as the evening wore on the dissentients
became so vigorous and demonstrative that the
oratory was lost in the general disorder that pre-
vailed. Several fights occurred. Cheers were
given for Jefferson Davis, }" General Lee" and
the "South," followed by similar demonstrations
for president Lincoln and the "North." The
police finally restored order, but no resolutions
were proposed.
Lord Elcho. M. P, speaking at q volunteer din
ner in England, expressed the hope that the
British volunteer organization would produce such
men as "stonewall'' Jackson, Lss and Psaure-
gard
The managers Of the London chartered Bank of
Australia state in their annual report that the
colony of Australia has been greatly benefited by
the existence Of the war in American, receiving
large number Of emigrants who had commenced to
cultivate cotton and tobacco.
The French elections, conducted under uni
versal suffrage franchise, were concluded on the
lst Of June. The government candidates were de-
feated in every district of Paris save one. They
carried the rural districts, with very few excep
tions. OF two hundred and sixty eight elections
ffty-two. It was thought the opposition in the
new Legislature would number twenty-six mem
bers of the highest talent and name. This result
was regarded as very unfortunate for Napoleon.
There did not occur single riot or breach Of the
peace in the whole extent of France during the
two election days.
The London Post looks on the invasion of Mex
leo as tho lone mistake" of Napoleon. The Lon.
don Times asserts that the Juarex Mexicans are
not patriots. Ten thousand men had been ordered
to reinforce the French army.
The Poles had again defeated the Russians in
battle. France, England and Austria had for
warded joint note to the Gar asking repre-.
sentative government and an amnesty for Poland.
The French Emperor having invited the United
States Cabinet to Join the Allied Powers in their
representations to Russia, Secretary Seward de.
clined, on the ground that our traditional policy
Of non.interference in European anAirs must be
adhered to. Mr.. Stewards note has. been pub.
iished in st. Petersburg.
Prussia was still agitated in most serious man.
ner by the repressive action Of the King towards
the Legislature and the press. A royal ordinance
against the free discussion Of public AFFAIRS in the
newspapers was issued in Berlin on the lst instant.
Six Of he city journals published Joint decsra.
ton reserving their rights In view Of the proclama
tion. They say that the government has to fur.
nish the nation with proofs Of the legality Of the
measure.
The Central Relief Committee Of Ireland met in
Dublin on the 9th Of June. Alderman Carroll
presided. The Most Rev. DR.. Cullen handed in the
following sums, received by his Grace, amounting
to 81 637 1ss. Id. viz:-The soldiers Of the Thr.
ty-seventh New York Volunteers, per Rev. P. Tis-
soft, 8. j., fl2l las. 3D.. Right Rev. Dr.. Wood,
Bishop of Philadelphia, f700; Right Rev. the
Bishop Of Pittsburg, per Rev. James Keogh. AV7e
Is. Sd. Mr.. Richard O'Gorman, who was warmly
received, said he had great pleasure in handing to
the committee fs25 l3s. 3D., the proceeds OF o
ball given In New York for the relief of distress in
Ireland. II was proposed and carried by accla-
mation--That we hereby tender on behalf of the
Irish people our most grateful thanks to their
lordships the Catholic bishops Of Philadelphia and
| Pittsburg, M well as to the gallant soldiers ol
| the Thirty-seventh New York Volunteers, who
have 80 promptly and generously come to the re.
lief Of our abandoned and starving poor.
Cotton was slightly lower in Liverpool on the
9th of June. The market closed quiet, with prices
unchanged. on the 9th instant Breadstuns were
dull, but steady Provisions were steady, with q
quiet market. Consols were quoted In London on
the 5th Of June st 90 s2H for money. The
Stock Exchange was closed on the 9Th Of June.
The Confederate cotton loan was at two and q
| quarter discount.
NsCELLANEoUs NIws.
The Board Of Supervisors met yesterday, but
transacted no business Of special importance be-
yond referring the subject Of Corporation advsr
tistng to committee Of four.
In the case OF William Sheffield against the
Mayor, &C., the jury were locked up all night. They
were unable to agree TO verdict, aAd were dis.
charged yesterday morning by Judge shipnan, in
the United States Circuit Court. II was under.
stood that the jury stood thus:--One for $l3 800
eight for 5000; one for o. 200, and two for no
| thing.